Lake Isabella

Great Lakes Bay Region works to create an inclusive business community

Organizations in the Great Lakes Bay Region are expanding outreach efforts and programs. The purpose is to attract and support diverse business owners throughout the communities.

Five options for winter fun in Central Michigan

From ski trails to fishing holes, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy wintertime recreational activities in Central Michigan. Here are five local options to have some fun outdoors this winter. 

Challenges and chances, the impact of COVID-19 on the future workforce

For the majority of 2020, a significant portion of the workforce worked from home. Discover how the pandemic has impacted job-seekers, employees, and employers by presenting a variety of challenges, as well as chances for growth.

Handmade holiday: 3 Isabella County artists with handmade artisan gifts

The holiday season is fast approaching and artisan gifts are a great way to check off everyone on your shopping list while also supporting local businesses. Here are a few local creators to consider this year when doing your holiday shopping.

What you may not know about the upcoming census – and probably should

In March, Isabella County residents will receive a letter in the mail with a unique online login and instructions on how to complete the 2020 U.S. census. This will be the first time the census can be completed online, and local community leaders talk about the importance of an accurate count.

Students from the Fourth District encouraged to join Congressional App Challenge

Congressman John Moolenaar, representing Michigan’s 4th District, is encouraging all students to put their imaginations and coding skills to use in the 2019 Congressional App Challenge.

Happening Now: Tall Ship Celebration sails into Bay City

Sailing ships, music, spectators, pirates, and more fill downtown Bay City this weekend as the Tall Ship Celebration continues.

A letter from Epicenter Mt. Pleasant’s new managing editor

Get to know the new managing editor of Epicenter Mt. Pleasant!

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. 

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. 

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