Four Suns Farm opens for its first full summer season in Mt. Pleasant Read Article

Courtesy Sally Rudy / Four Suns Farms

Blossoms, Bridges, and River Views: Where to hit the trails this spring in Mt. Pleasant Read Article

Deerfield Park is located at 2425 W. Remus Rd. in Mt. Pleasant.
Photo: Deerfield Park is located at 2425 W. Remus Rd. in Mt. Pleasant. Courtesy Alexis Hansen / Isabella County

Your guide to May events in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella, and Gratiot Counties Read Article

Courtney Jerome / Epicenter Mt. Pleasant

Stitches, Sponsors & Saturday's Games: Baseball season is officially in full swing Read Article

The Union Township and Mt. Pleasant Little League (MPUTLL) play baseball at Pickens Fields and McDonald Park fields in Mt. Pleasant.
Photo: The Union Township and Mt. Pleasant Little League (MPUTLL) play baseball at Pickens Fields and McDonald Park fields in Mt. Pleasant. Courtney Jerome / Epicenter Mt. Pleasant

Cheers to Change: Inside the “shift” at Shifties Taproom for National Beer Day Read Article

Shifties Taproom can be found within Summit Smokehouse at 3068 Jen’s Way in Mt. Pleasant.
Photo: Shifties Taproom can be found within Summit Smokehouse at 3068 Jen’s Way in Mt. Pleasant. Courtney Jerome / Epicenter Mt. Pleasant

Inside Soolicious Cake Art Studio: Passion, precision, and the perfect buttercream Read Article

Soolicious Cake Art Studio is located at 4912 E. Pickard Street in Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
Photo: Soolicious Cake Art Studio is located at 4912 E. Pickard Street in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Photo Credit Courtney Jerome / Epicenter Mt. Pleasant

Finch Fieldhouse Turns 75: CMU honors a campus icon with history, memories, and innovation Read Article

Finch Fieldhouse in 1950 upon its completion.
Photo: Finch Fieldhouse in 1950 upon its completion. Courtesy Central Michigan University

Farming, family, and the future: Inside the lives of mid Michigan's next agricultural leaders Read Article

An aerial view of Tyrel Hoover’s family farm, LRW Farms, in Mt. Pleasant.
Photo: An aerial view of Tyrel Hoover’s family farm, LRW Farms, in Mt. Pleasant. Photo courtesy of Ashleigh Bryant.

Wood Shop Social opens Mt. Pleasant’s first rooftop dining experience Read Article

Photo Credit: Courtney Jerome / Epicenter Mt. Pleasant

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Feature Story MM Bin Sustainability

Materials management: We’re not talking about just trash anymoreQ&A with Isabella County Material Recovery Facility director, Jake Borton

Daria BlondThursday, February 15, 2024
The Isabella County Material Recovery Facility is setting its sights on becoming a regional hub for sustainability efforts when it comes to materials management. Discover more about how the MRF is implementing a new legislature, shifting the focus away from landfill capacity, and toward more sustainable methods of recycling.
Longform Child at NEST Child Care and Parent Institute in Detroit Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Michigan makes the leap to improved educational opportunities with MiLEAP

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderTuesday, February 13, 2024
MiLEAP consolidates the expansion of Pre-K for All, Sixty by 30, which would see 60% of working-age Michiganders with a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2030, and all education in between. 
Feature Story virtual job fair image Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Virtual Job Fair represents 40+ employers seeking behavioral health services professionals

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 13, 2024
The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) is sponsoring a Behavioral Health Services Virtual Job Fair 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 21, 2024. 
Feature Story Broadway Lofts on Broadway Street in downtown Mt. Pleasant. Economic Development

If we build housing, economic development will come

Kathy RobertsThursday, February 1, 2024
Regional leaders gathered at SVSU to talk about the positive impact housing has on economic development. During the Housing Summit, they talked about successes in each area—including Isabella County—and exchanged ideas about public tools to help private developers.
Feature Story ICFH Healthy Communities

Isabella Citizens for Health expands health access in Mt. Pleasant and rural mid-Michigan

Courtney JeromeThursday, February 1, 2024
Federally qualified health center organization Isabella Citizens for Health has been working on an expansion of their Mt. Pleasant facilities—doubling the size of their footprint which offers integrated care for both medical and mental health. Discover their growth and plans for 2024 to offer health care across the region.
Partner Content The Grand Rapids location will expand AAoM’s Upbound Staffing employment program. Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

Upbound Staffing creates inclusive connections for employers and job seekers

Joseph GoralTuesday, January 30, 2024
Upbound Staffing helps prepare job candidates living with autism for all parts of a career search and assists businesses in making their work environments more inclusive.
Feature Story Boys in preschool Second Wave - MichiganDiversity

الأطفال في سن ما قبل المدرسة الذين يعيشون مع التوحد يستفيدون من التعليم المبكر بشكل كبير

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 30, 2024
تحدثت "تهم التعليم المبكر" عن هذا الموضوع المهم مع هيذر إيكنر، مديرة التعليم على مستوى الولاية في تحالف التوحد في ميشيغان (AAOM) وأم لطفلين يعيشان مع التوحد.
Feature Story Kids Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

What do breastfeeding, sanitation, vaccines, and lead paint have in common? Public health.

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, January 30, 2024
Q&A with Norm Hess, executive director of the Michigan Association for Local Public Health.
Feature Story Boys in preschool Second Wave - MichiganDiversity

Por qué los preescolares con autismo se benefician de la educación temprana

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 30, 2024
Early Education Matters habló sobre este importante tema con Heather Eckner, directora de educación estatal de la Autism Alliance of Michigan (Alianza para el Autismo de Michigan, AAOM) y madre de dos niños autistas.
Longform A Meals on Wheels Western Michigan volunteer makes a delivery. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Inflation, aging population, and loss of COVID funding impact Michigan Meals on Wheels programs

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 25, 2024
Many Meals on Wheels providers report that challenges have arisen as their client lists continue to grow thanks to an aging population, even as pandemic relief funding dries up.
Feature Story SOMI Polar Plunge 2023 Community Development

February fundraising festivities across Mt. PleasantFind a new way to give back to the community

Sarah SpohnThursday, January 25, 2024
So many organizations throughout Mt. Pleasant are constantly working hard to give back to the community, including hosting annual fundraisers to raise funds to make their impact happen. Discover the details behind Bowties & Bourbon, the Optimist Club’s annual dinner, SHAgala, the Special Olympics Polar Plunge, and annual Rotary Club dinner—all happening this February.
Feature Story MP Aquatic Healthy Communities

Frequently asked questions about the proposed Mt. Pleasant aquatic center: Answered

Owen HowardThursday, January 25, 2024
Pending the results of a February 27 millage proposal, the Mid-Michigan Aquatics Recreational Authority hopes to bring a competitive-sized swimming pool and teaching/therapy pool to Mt. Pleasant. Wanting to know more about this wave-making change? Here are some FAQs, answered.
Longform The MALPH staff: Jodie Shaver, Vickie Johnson, Edward Witherspoon, Gwen Tithoff, and Norm Hess. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan Association for Local Public Health helps build health across the state

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, January 23, 2024
Michigan Association for Local Public Health advocates for policies, initiatives, and collaborations that build health across the state and individually through trainings and workforce assistance.
Feature Story Boys in preschool Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Why preschoolers living with autism benefit from early education

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 23, 2024
 Early childhood education presents a golden opportunity to set up  children living with autism for academic success.
Longform Melanie Brim, former president and CEO of the Michigan Health Council. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

How can Michigan solve its growing health care workforce shortage?Nonprofit Journal Project

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, January 22, 2024
One study found that nearly all of the 36 Michigan health care occupations it analyzed are projecting workforce shortages between now and 2032. What can be done?
Longform Photos of Indigenous family food traditions submitted to the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan's Indigenous children receive culturally sensitive nutrition education through new program

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 18, 2024
The 13 Moons Curriculum enriches the lives of children up to age 5 with an academic foundation focused on culturally relevant, healthy eating.
Feature Story SE Food Dist Economic Development

Soaring Eagle celebrates openings of four restaurants within new Food District

Courtney JeromeThursday, January 18, 2024
Several nationally recognized restaurant brands have opened their first locations in Michigan within the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort’s new Food District. Set up similar to a food court, Chicken Guy!, Ike’s Love and Sandwiches, Bubbakoo’s Burritos, and Bonanno’s New York Pizzeria are now open in Mt. Pleasant.
Feature Story MTFC Arts and Culture

Mt. Pleasant group fosters friendships and fun through the power of music

Sarah R. Adams-SlominskiThursday, January 18, 2024
With no auditions required, the Mountain Town Family Chorus is a multi-aged, all-voices, community-based singing group in mid Michigan. Learn more about their four-part a cappella music group—primarily in the barbershop genre—that doesn’t look like the traditionally known barbershop quartet.
Longform Most of Michigan’s counties having childcare deserts, areas that have three or more families competing for one available childcare slot. Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

Regional organizations help determine the childcare landscape within their own communities

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, January 16, 2024
The East-Central Michigan Child Care Coalition is working on expanding childcare organizations, serve more parents, and lower costs to families.   
Feature Story Marie Koper List Sustainability

Sustainable Sparks: Marie Koper's mid-Michigan vision

Owen HowardThursday, January 11, 2024
Marie Koper, a passionate advocate for preserving natural beauty as well as sustainable solutions, spearheads the Mid Michigan Business and Community Sustainability Partnership (MMBCSP). Committed to bridging the gap between the local economy and sustainability efforts, the coalition aims to integrate smart energy and sustainable practices across the community.
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