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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. 

Therapeutic horse ranch celebrates 15 years in Weidman

The Weidman-based therapy farm's 15th anniversary party is scheduled for Sunday, May 19. Dr. Pol of television’s Nat Geo Wild fame will make an appearance. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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