Clare

Established café rebrands itself with new name and improved menu in historic downtown Clare

At just 19 years old, Clare native Morgan Humphrey decided to reopen an old coffee shop in her hometown, establishing the Heart of Michigan Café in 2015. Since then, the business has expanded and now, beginning Thursday, July 18, with a sign-hanging ceremony at 6 p.m., the Heart of Michigan Café will become the 505 Café.

Don Hire, Secretary of the Mid-Michigan Woodcrafters Club, and Tom Delia, President of the Mid-Michigan Woodcrafters Club, inspect some of the toys that have already been made to give to charity at Christmas this year.
Isabella County woodcrafters work year round to create Christmas toys for charity

Though Christmas is still over six months away, work is well underway at Santa's satellite shops in central Michigan. 

Better, not bigger: Restoration work planned for historic hotel in downtown Clare

The multi-million dollar historic restoration and renovation project will restore the hotel's appearance and bring in modern amenities. 

Barbershop harmony group launches family chorus, considers opening membership to women

MountainTown Singers hopes their first annual Family Chorus will give people of all ages and genders a comfortable, non-judgmental opportunity to try making harmonies. 

Maple syrup, traditional dance, and the Scottish games round out a diverse season of festivals

Mid-Michigan residents and visitors alike will find endless options for keeping busy throughout April and May. 

Jeff Chadwick
Football and art collides in Clare for A Northern Tradition fundraising gala

Upper Peninsula artist Robin Murray and Clare's own former NFL wide receiver Jeff Chadwick among special guests at this year's event. 

Part of the sixteen-mile stretch of US-127 that needs updating is pictured facing north at the M-57 overpass in Gratiot County
Beyond potholes: fixing mid-Michigan roads could bring jobs, tourism

Updating US-127 corridor between Ithaca and St. Johns could bring more companies to Mt. Pleasant. Details of the final plan will reveal its impact on local talent pool. 

Cops and Doughnuts customers come in for their wide variety of favorite flavors.
Donut fear, mid-Michigan’s bakeries offer no shortage of options

Why get your treats from a chain-store when there are small-town bakeries whipping up long johns from scratch? Isabella county's Cops and Doughnuts among the Great Lakes Bay Region's best.

A group of cyclists rides through Mount Pleasant on March 9, 2019.
Mid-Michigan group leading the way on cycling for transport and fitness

An increasing number of people across Mid-Michigan are turning to cycling as a form of transportation, as well as a way to stay in shape. With more cyclists on the road, changes are in the works both at the state and local level to keep everyone safe.

Michigan artist Robin Murray
Mid Michigan tradition raises funds for college

Prints by Michigan artist Robin Murray are just one highlight of the annual fundraiser. Money raised goes to a bevy of causes, including student scholarships, facility improvements, and local youth programs.

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