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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

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Feature Story D Banagis List Talent

Meet Dylan Banagis: A leader in building conversations and community in Mt. Pleasant

Owen HowardThursday, September 26, 2024
Dylan Banagis, founder of Life Unplugged in Mt. Pleasant, saw a need for intentional public conversations and offline connections. In 2024, he opened his brick-and-mortar store downtown, offering a welcoming space for people to unwind, connect, and enjoy a positive environment. Discover Banagis’s belief in the growth of downtown, while he strives to make it a vibrant hub of activity and connection, in Epicenter’s Top 40 Under 40 Emerging Leaders series.
Feature Story PCC Pumpkins Community Development

Your guide to October 2024 events in Mt. Pleasant and Isabella County

Daria BlondThursday, September 26, 2024
This October, Mt. Pleasant and Isabella County are brimming with autumn excitement, offering something for everyone. From local farmers' markets to craft fairs and food drives, the season brings a range of activities that highlight community connection and fall fun. Get ready to mark your calendar!
Partner Content Parents indicated that needed services like speech therapy, occupational therapy, and paraprofessional support were inadequate. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Survey activates education advocacy for Michigan children with disabilities

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, September 24, 2024
Special Education Experience (SEE) survey results revealed that needed improvements in special education that the state identified in 2014 have not been made.  
Longform Joe Volpe, program manager at Ferndale's Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Mental health takes heavy toll on Michigan's LGBTQ youth

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, September 23, 2024
Mental health is a major challenge for Michigan youth in general, but the problem is even greater for the state's LGBTQ youth.
In The News MPPS Summer Food Distribution Kids and Education

MPPS ensures no child goes hungry, serving over 82,000 free meals this summer

Courtney JeromeThursday, September 19, 2024
Mt. Pleasant Public Schools provided over 82,000 free meals through its Summer Food Service Program, ensuring students and their families had access to nutritious food during the summer months. MPPS remains committed to preventing hunger and supporting students' well-being throughout the school year.
In The News Art from our Park Arts and Culture

Art and outdoors unite at Deerfield Park

Owen HowardThursday, September 19, 2024
Co-hosted by Isabella County Parks & Recreation and Art Reach of Mid Michigan, the Art From Our Park free community event aims to foster collaboration between artists and the community, offering a space to celebrate creativity in the great outdoors.
Longform Elizabeth Agius Second Wave - MichiganEconomic Development

Michigan organizations, universities, and agencies growing the public health workforce

Monique BedfordTuesday, September 17, 2024
Michigan, as well as the rest of the world, is going through a health care workforce shortage. The Michigan Health Council’s (MHC) Michigan Health Care Workforce Index projects that nearly all 36 health care occupations will experience workforce shortages between now and 2033.
Longform GHS Urgent Care Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Funding gap threatens care for Michiganders utilizing community mental health

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, September 17, 2024
Michigan’s community mental health agencies face deep revenue gaps this year — a projected $93 million.
Feature Story Cancer Walk List Healthy Communities

Into the Light cancer walk raises $35K for Isabella County cancer patients

Sarah SpohnThursday, September 12, 2024
The Community Cancer Services of Isabella County exists to make the lives of those living with cancer a little bit easier. Each year, they host a variety of events and raise money to help provide financial support to individuals and the families of local cancer patients.
Feature Story On Aug. 29, 2024 the Baymont by Wyndham team wore Game Day t-shirts in support of the CMU Chippewas Community Development

A t-shirt campaign unites Mt. Pleasant: The story behind the ‘Game Day’ shirts

Courtney JeromeThursday, September 12, 2024
The Mt. Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (MPACVB) is in its third year of boosting community spirit around Central Michigan University home football games with its “Game Day” campaign. We spoke with Jordan Ensing at the MPACVB, who shared the origins of the campaign, how it brings together local businesses, and their plans to expand it to other CMU sports. The effort aims to foster community pride and strengthen local ties through shared support for the CMU Chippewas.
Feature Story Hoover List Image Sustainability

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

Sarah R. Adams-SlominskiThursday, September 5, 2024
Ashleigh Bryant, Tyrel Hoover, and Kenny Daniels, three young Michiganders raised around agriculture, are continuing their family farming traditions. Through programs like Future Farmers of America (FFA), they found their way back to agriculture, fostering their growth and connection to their roots.
Longform Danielle Atkinson, founder and national director of Mothering Justice, has been instrumental in advocating for paid leave in Michigan. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Paid sick leave and family leave are moving forward in Michigan. Here's what's next.

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 29, 2024
For more than a decade, Michigan advocacy groups and some legislators have been working to expand paid leave from work for Michiganders – and this year, their efforts are paying off in two major ways.
Feature Story CMDHD 5k List Community Development

Celebrate September with festivals, nature walks, & community events throughout mid Michigan

Daria BlondThursday, August 22, 2024
This September, the mid Michigan region is brimming with exciting events—from music festivals and mushroom hunts to candidate meet-and-greets and family-friendly activities. Discover the top local happenings to mark on your calendar and enjoy the last warm days of the season.
Feature Story Sister City Program List Arts and Culture

Mt. Pleasant sister city program encourages connections and cultural exchange with Okaya, Japan

Sarah SpohnThursday, August 22, 2024
Each year the Mt. Pleasant Area International Relations Council (MPARC) raises funds to help local area high school students spend almost two weeks in Mt. Pleasant’s sister city, Okaya, Japan. The cultural experiences and relationships they build are priceless, says Keith Tollenaere, the board president for the MPARC.
Feature Story MMC MP Campus List Community Development

Michigan expands tuition-free access to community colleges, boosting higher education equality

Misty BarronThursday, August 22, 2024
The Michigan Reconnect Scholarship program is now open to students as young as 21. The goal of the scholarship is to increase the percentage of Michigan adults with postsecondary education to 60% by 2030.
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From CEO to Stay-at-Home Mom: Alysha Pasquali's New Chapter in Mt. Pleasant

Owen HowardWednesday, August 14, 2024
Named as one of Isabella County’s Top 40 Under 40 recipients this past year, we continue our Emerging Leaders series—this time highlighting Mt. Pleasant’s Alysha Pasquali. Pasquali, former CEO of the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation, has recently transitioned to being a stay-at-home mother, a decision that reflects her deep commitment to family and community. Her story underscores the profound impact that character and personal choices can have on a community, proving that meaningful contributions aren't limited to professional roles.
Feature Story Twisted Fork List Entrepreneurship

New Twisted Fork restaurant aims to open in October

Courtney JeromeThursday, August 8, 2024
Chef Peter Grondin, known for his Twisted Fork food truck, is opening a new restaurant in Mt. Pleasant this October. Grondin has traveled to nearly a dozen countries, bringing global street food with a twist to his new venture.
Feature Story Millage Renewal IC Community Development

Understanding Isabella County's millage renewal vote

Kathy BackusThursday, August 1, 2024
Isabella County residents face a pivotal decision on August 6, as they vote on the renewal of three essential millages. With no increases in property tax rates since 1978, these millages support a wide array of services from public safety to health and community development. Understand the significant impact of the vote with the facts.
Feature Story Art Walk 2023 Arts and Culture

Art Walk Central kicks off 13th competition on August 1Q&A with Art Reach’s executive director, Amy Powell

Courtney JeromeThursday, August 1, 2024
Art Walk Central 2024 is set to transform Mt. Pleasant into a vibrant hub of creativity from August 1 through 24. This year's event features artwork from talented artists across the state, including promising youth artists. Discover how you can participate, vote for your favorite pieces, and immerse yourself in the local art scene.
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