This fall, CMU’s Center for Learning through Games and Simulations is launching Pages of the Press, a program that gives students the opportunity to learn marketing, design, and communication skills through the world of game development.
Sometimes, giving back starts with something as simple as a hat. Mt. Pleasant’s Dr. Ray Ribitch of Mid Michigan Smiles launched the “Share a SMILE!” initiative to fund free dental care for patients who can’t afford treatment. Each embroidered SMILE hat supports lab and material costs for those transformations—and the community’s response has been contagious—proving that a smile can ripple far beyond one person.
Whether you’re planning a family outing, a date night, or a way to give back, there’s something happening every weekend to help you ease from fall into the holiday season with joy.
For 50 years, Wayside Central has been a place where memories are made and music never stops. Family-owned since 1975, the Hunter family’s dedication—and the loyalty of their staff and community—has kept the nightclub present in Mt. Pleasant for generations.
From fitness classes and meal deliveries to home care and volunteer companionship, the Isabella County Commission on Aging supports hundreds of older adults each week. But with potential federal funding cuts and a critical millage renewal ahead, director Jen Crawford shares what’s at stake for the programs that keep local seniors healthy, active, and connected.
As part of our Emerging Leaders series featuring 40 Under 40 Award recipients, Brittany Milan—CMU’s director of alumni and donor engagement—is strengthening bonds between Central Michigan University and the Mt. Pleasant community through alumni connection, mentorship, and partnerships that foster pride and shared success across Michigan.
With registration coming up soon, Christmas Outreach of Isabella County is hard at work getting ready to provide winter essentials for families in the 2025 holiday season.
After federal funding cuts through the 2025 Rescissions Act, WCMU Public Media faces a 19% annual budget loss. Yet, through strong listener and viewer support and their unwavering commitment to local storytelling, the station continues to educate, inform, and inspire audiences across 42 Michigan counties.
Mid Michigan College, in partnership with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, will host a public Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration on October 13 at its Mt. Pleasant campus, honoring Native culture.
The Humane Animal Treatment Society continues to make a powerful impact in Isabella County—rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals while supporting pet owners across mid Michigan. Through compassion, education, and community partnerships, HATS is helping every animal get the second chance they deserve.
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