Late night fire strikes downtown Mount Pleasant
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Flames ripped through a part of downtown Mount Pleasant late Monday night. No one was injured, but the fire damaged three businesses.
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Mt. Pleasant hydrant flushing to begin Sept. 8, may cause water changes
(09/07/25 5:30pm)
The City of Mt. Pleasant will begin flushing water hydrants north of High Street starting Sept. 8 as part of its annual fall maintenance.
‘This is really a win, win, win’
(08/29/25 6:03pm)
The Mount Pleasant City Commission voiced support for a preliminary idea of a trail system that would connect Central Michigan University to three of the city’s parks and downtown area during a work session Monday night.
Which came first?
(08/14/25 8:00pm)
The Mount Pleasant City Commission is crowing over a proposal that could allow residents to keep small flocks of chickens on their property.
Skalitzky takes commission seat, unofficial results show
(08/06/25 3:21am)
For Ryon Skalitzky, the second time was the charm.
City to hire sustainability coordinator
(07/29/25 10:01pm)
The City of Mount Pleasant will soon be adding a new staff member whose core focus will be to spearhead the community’s climate change preparedness. That’s thanks to a 6-1 vote by city commissioners Monday to hire the inaugural sustainability coordinator.
Meet the hopefuls bidding for City Commission
(08/01/25 6:26pm)
An emerging community leader and a longtime sales manager are vying for one nonpartisan seat on the Mount Pleasant City Commission.
An urgent need for new
(07/16/25 6:36pm)
Mount Pleasant’s population is projected to grow by 585 households by 2029. The problem is, City Planning and Community Services Director Manuela Powidayko told the city commission Monday night, there is nowhere near sufficient affordable housing in town to support that growth.
'Enough is enough'
(06/15/25 8:27pm)
GRAND RAPIDS — A hot and sunny Saturday didn't stop Stacey Hilton from donning an oversized suit and tie, yellow wig, stage makeup and a small toy crown. Under a blazing sun, she circulated among the thousands of area residents gathered at Ah-Nab-Awen Park to show their displeasure with the president and his agenda.
'Not just a park, it is a sanctuary'
(05/29/25 7:18pm)
To step into Dow/Veit’s Woods near Central Michigan University is to step into an oasis. Although bounded on its western edge by residential development, this pristine mix of indigenous grasslands, old-growth forests and native wetlands is largely undisturbed and feels, in places, prehistoric.
Proposal could curb motorized bike access in Mount Pleasant
(04/30/25 6:26pm)
Mount Pleasant City Commissioners discussed motorized bikes on city-owned trails, as well as the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, during their Monday meeting.
City Commission: Discussing city's goals, objectives for 2026
(04/16/25 1:00am)
Mount Pleasant City Commissioners discussed and reviewed the city and commission's 2026 Goals and Objectives at the April 14 meeting.
Throwing sustainability out of the window
(04/19/25 4:00pm)
The importance of sustainable practices in coastal cities is widely known, as ocean and marine life health is a grave concern for environmentalists. But are these practices necessary in areas without oceans?
City Commision: Mount Pleasant City Clerk resigns
(03/26/25 8:35pm)
Mount Pleasant City Clerk Heather Bouck submitted her letter of resignation effective March 26, to accept a position with the state of Michigan.
City Commission discusses POW/MIA memorial, new recreation position
(03/11/25 10:30pm)
Michigan resident Doug Pickel has a vision. It's a plan that, if approved, would build a sweeping memorial dedicated to area prisoners of war and soldiers listed as missing in action.
Mount Pleasant City Commission seat filled
(02/28/25 7:30pm)
After the resignation of Former Mayor Bryan Chapman, the Mount Pleasant City Commission discussed the vacant commissioner seat and their recommendations. John Zang was appointed as a city commissioner at the commission's meeting on Feb. 24.
City Commission reviews completed projects, presents goals for 2025
(02/11/25 8:29pm)
During the Mount Pleasant City Commission meeting on Feb. 10, City Manager Aaron Desentz highlighted items that the city completed and those that will continue to be worked on in 2025. They also presented their 2025 goals and objectives, and some of their plans to achieve them.
For Art’s Sake Sweetheart Market is back
(02/01/25 4:00pm)
For Art’s Sake is hosting its second annual Sweetheart Market to provide all of your Valentine’s Day needs. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 8 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 9, the shop will be offering a variety of products and activities that are open to the public.
Three weeks into the new term, Mount Pleasant has a new mayor
(01/28/25 6:35pm)
The Mount Pleasant City Commission accepted Bryan Chapman's resignation at their meeting on Jan. 27.
Bryan Chapman elected new mayor of Mount Pleasant
(01/14/25 7:59pm)
The Mount Pleasant City Commission elected a new mayor and a vice mayor for 2025 at the Jan. 13 meeting. Commissioners Bryan Chapman and Boomer Wingard will now serve as a mayor and vice mayor, respectively.
