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Get some outdoor exercise or take a class to end your 2022 on a good note

How you doing on those 2022 resolutions? Don’t worry. We’re not judging you. In fact, we’re here to tell you it’s not too late to start.

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Five fun fall weekend activities to take advantage of now

While CMU celebrates homecoming this weekend, that's not the only game in town. Step off campus and you can pick your own sunflowers, explore a hemp farm, discover mushrooms, and more.

MMDC networking mixer hopes to draw ‘boomerangs’ back home and retain local grads

The 2022 Coming Home: Middle Michigan event focuses on connecting local employers to young professionals looking to start a career and put down roots in the Great Lakes Bay and Middle Michigan regions.  

MyMichigan Health and CMU partner to enhance student athlete experience, create healthier adults

As part of a new sports medicine partnership started at the beginning of summer, MyMichigan Health is providing CMU student-athletes with specialized sports medicine care and streamlined access to comprehensive health care services. With fall sports kicking off, this is the first full sports season the partnership will be in effect – and the two organizations are excited about the potential this partnership has for student-athletes, as well as the community on the whole.  

Fall activities will have residents falling further in love with the Mt. Pleasant area

If fall fun is what you seek, opportunities abound in Isabella County. Whether you're looking for football games, markets, apple and pumpkin farms, or spooky-themed fun, we've got you covered!

Radio consultant Tim Moore returns to his Mt. Pleasant roots

Radio consultant Tim Moore has spent most of his adult life outside of Michigan but recently made a return to his home of Mt. Pleasant.

Cops & Doughnuts celebrates five years at Mt. Pleasant’s Central Precinct

Real Cops. Real Doughnuts. Cops & Doughnuts - Central Precinct on S. Mission Street celebrated its five year anniversary in Mt. Pleasant on July 17.

Pickleball is played with a racket and a wiffle-style ball.
Mt. Pleasant Pickleball Club picks up in popularity

As Pickleball popularity picks up across the nation, Mt. Pleasant boasts a strong pickleball following right at Island Park, where new and experienced participants can be found six days a week.

Lizzie Dilg has served as the executive director since March of 2022.
Seeing what Mt. Pleasant offers beyond the college experience proves crucial for talent retention

Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum Executive Director Lizzie Dilg credits Central Michigan University's Nonprofit Program and Isabella County's robust nonprofit sector for influencing her decision to remain in the area after graduation.

This was the 2nd annual Juneteeth celebration on CMU's campus.
Juneteenth community celebration held at CMU’s Warriner Hall

Juneteenth was celebrated locally at Warriner Hall on Central Michigan University's campus with music, art, and community-centered festivities.

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