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A Mitchell's Gourmet Deli employee shows off a pizza in progress

Beyond pizza and sandwiches: Mitchell’s Gourmet Deli credits customers with success

Mitchell's Gourmet Deli has discovered a handy trick for rapid small business growth: handcrafted food and hands-on customer service.

Public art campaign seeks submissions from the general public and local organizations

An Isabella County public art tradition has once again launched throughout several local communities.

Short-term training programs for high-demand positions now scheduled for 2019

Trainees can be prepared for entry-level positions and state certification exams in as little as three to nine weeks, and at potentially very little cost.

Superintendents Sheryl Presler (Clare/Gladwin) and Jan Amsterburg (Gratiot/Isabella) pose with Rich Baird, Senior Advisor to former Governor Snyder
Two talent consortiums land big investments for middle Michigan students

The Marshall Plan for Talent Innovation Grant brings $2,615,611 of investment to central Michigan. Competition for the grants was stiff, with more than eighty organizations competing. 

Survey: Isabella County residents most concerned about access to affordable health care services

The survey asked residents about sixteen key areas of concern such as health care, crime, and jobs. 

Volunteer receptionist Renee Benner greets visitors as they arrive for The Strickler Nonprofit Center open house on Thursday, April 5, 2018.
Home for the holidays and beyond

For people struggling with poverty, it can take the support of a village to get back on their feet. Once there, many become part of that village for others. 

Breithaupt works with youth during a recent lesson
Nature conservancy launches pilot program to teach underserved youth opportunities in the outdoors

A pilot program at a local alternative school is introducing at-risk youth to the great outdoors through weekly lessons and trimester-long ecological stewardship programs. 

Kati Mora says health depends on changing the way people think about body size
MMEDRA is creating an alliance of care for those with eating disorders

Mid-Michigan mental and physical health care professionals are teaming up to offer help and resources to people suffering from eating disorders.

Two miles of hiking trails set to be unveiled at Bundy Hill Preserve

Just in time for fall color, a new hiking trail opens in Isabella County. 

45 iRide buses service Isabella County
One of the Midwest’s largest rural public transit systems is helping Isabella County get around town

For elderly and disabled residents in rural areas, getting out of the house can be a challenge. In the heart of the mitten state, iRide makes doctor's visits, grocery shopping, and a simple day on the town possible. 

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