Shepherd

Silver Spoon Coffee House to open in Shepherd

Shepherd’s first-ever coffee shop, Silver Spoon Coffee House, is expected to open during the next few weeks.

Local organizations partner to host Fraud, Scams, & Misinformation Awareness webinar series

A comprehensive webinar series to help the public learn how to recognize the growing number of scams and avoid being a victim of one of them begins this month.

Jim Hageman, left, and David Alm are co-founders of Trees NOW Isabella. The organization is focused on reforesting Mt. Pleasant and Isabella County as one of the ways to promote helping the environment.
Trees NOW Isabella spruces up region with tree plantings

Volunteers and community partners work together to further an initiative to grow the region’s tree canopy.

Landlords from around the state gather for the Mount Pleasant Housing Commission's HVC Dinner, at Pheasant Run Apartments, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
Local workgroup offers transitional housing support to increase long-term success

“What we can do to make sure that we're creating sustainability — that's what Transitions is supposed to be.”

Letter to the editor: A request for help to the community

Despite flu season having arrived, the pandemic is not yet over. MidMichigan Health is reaching out to our community with a request for your help.

Christmas Outreach returns to in-person shopping for 2021

Christmas Outreach of Isabella County returns to in-person shopping a year after drive-thru COVID-19 measures.

First-ever Harvest Art Fest is coming to Shepherd

The inaugural Harvest Art Fest is being held this weekend at Shepherd High School. Proceeds from an artists market, food trucks, and more will benefit the school’s theater program.

Got code? Area students urged to create computer apps in Congressional contest

Middle and high school students interested in learning how to code can access free educational resources and the chance to showcase their creation in the U.S. Capitol through the 2021 Congressional App Challenge.

Gratiot-Isabella RESD first in region to split employee child care costs through new state program

Workers with young children now have more support thanks to a new state program introduced in March. The MI Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program divides the cost of child care between the employee, employer, and the state in an effort to provide stability to those in the workforce, or who are looking to rejoin.

Teen powerlifter prepares to chase her dreams at IPF Worlds

Shepherd teenager Hailey Ryan will be representing Team USA next month at the International Powerlifting Federation World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Halmstad, Sweden, in hopes to win a world title.

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