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Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Entrepreneurship
GreenTree Cooperative Grocery selected as the first recipient of Make it Mt. Pleasant
Liz Fredendall
Thursday, May 6, 2021
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Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Kids and Education
Boy Scout plants 110 trees along U.S. Route 127, rescues over 40 more
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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Development News
Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Community Development
Central Michigan University announces a master plan update
Riley Connell
Thursday, April 22, 2021
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Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Healthy Communities
These trails were made for walking: Our top 10 hiking trails in mid-Michigan
Crystal Gwizdala, Liz Fredendall, and Kathy Roberts
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Feature Story
Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Community Development
MPACF reflects on 30-year anniversary, $9 million impact, and history of bringing people together
Gabrielle Haiderer
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Feature Story
Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Community Development
A master plan in action: City officials begin 5-year work plan in Mt. Pleasant 2050 Master Plan
Gabrielle Haiderer
Thursday, April 1, 2021
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Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Economic Development
GreenTree Cooperative Grocery expands to new location
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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Development News
Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Arts and Culture
Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival returns late April
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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Development News
Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Arts and Culture
A new ‘do: Art Reach director offers up her own hair for fundraiser
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Development News
Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Community Development
Community rallies to fund CMU scholarship in honor of fallen son
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, March 4, 2021
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Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Kids and Education
Local teenager’s inspiration leads to rabbit education and therapy center at HopeWell Ranch
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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Feature Story
Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Community Development
Giving back: Tribe, community members look at $21 million impact of 2% grants over past 5 years
Gabrielle Haiderer
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Development News
Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Kids and Education
Annual Polar Plunge fundraising event finds a way to succeed online
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, February 25, 2021
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Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Entrepreneurship
Great Lakes Bay Region works to create an inclusive business community
Crystal Gwizdala, Liz Fredendall, and Kathy Roberts
Thursday, February 25, 2021
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"Everyone seems to agree on this": Southeast Michigan comes together to plan connected trails system
Patrick Dunn
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Development News
Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Community Development
Rotary Club shifts from annual fundraiser dinner to take-out event
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Development News
Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Economic Development
New at Mid: Short-term training programs for dental assistants and direct support professionals
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, February 4, 2021
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Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Economic Development
Cannabis, a growing industry in Mt. Pleasant
Liz Fredendall
Thursday, February 4, 2021
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Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Community Development
Remote work takes its toll as Mt. Pleasant’s restaurants keep fighting forward
Gabrielle Haiderer
Thursday, January 21, 2021
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Art Reach opens window to submit proposals for 13th annual Festival of Banners
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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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