Ronnie Torres, creator of the famous local "Townie Talk" Facebook page, created a place for Mount Pleasant residents to share their favorite memories about living in Mid-Michigan.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/04/q-a-ronnie-torres-discusses-creating-townie-talk-facebook-page

City postpones reconstruction of Maple Street, adds to snow removal budgets

(02/26/19 3:21am)

Mount Pleasant will postpone the reconstruction of Maple Street after concerns were raised by commissioners and community members at a Feb. 25 city commission meeting.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/02/city-commission-feb-25

Students suffer from food and housing insecurity

(03/14/19 4:32pm)

The idea of homelessness and food insecurity is a reality for Central Michigan University students, along with county residents.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/03/cmu-sidebar-for-poverty-spread

Outstanding community leaders to be recognized at awards banquet

(02/24/19 8:04pm)

The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce invites community members to the 62nd annual awards banquet to honor outstanding community leaders at 5 p.m. on March 2 at the Comfort Inn Conference Center.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/02/awards-banquet

Broadway Theatre to host 'Into the Woods Jr.' play

(03/01/19 6:45pm)

The Broadway Theatre will be hosting a string of performances by their children theater group from March 8-17.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/03/broadway-theatre-to-host-into-the-woods-jr

Emergency policy updated with faculty, staff input since March 2 shooting

(02/24/19 10:25pm)

After James Eric Davis Jr. shot and killed his parents on the fourth floor of Campbell Hall, students and faculty wondered how the shooting may change policy in the future.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/02/march-2-policy-changes

One Year Later: Take a look back at the March 2, 2018 residence hall shooting that changed CMU's campus forever

(02/24/19 11:27pm)

“The CMU Police Department is responding to a report of shots fired near the fourth floor area of Campbell Hall, again, shots fired near the fourth floor area of Campbell Hall. Please stay clear of the area.”

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/02/march-2-one-year-later

Veterinarians manage stray cat population using 'TNR' method

(02/28/19 6:49pm)

An oversized population of stray cats has grown within Isabella County and the Mount Pleasant township, according to local feline specialists.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/02/local-feline-specialists-are-using-tnr-to-deal-with-mount-pleasants-oversized-stray-population

Russell Davis: 'I love (Eric) and have forgiven him'

(02/24/19 11:12pm)

On March 2, 2018, Russell Davis lost his mother, Diva Davis, and his father, James Davis Sr., in the shooting that occurred on the fourth floor of Campbell Hall. He was not willing to lose his brother, too.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/02/one-year-later-james-eric-davis-jr-coverage-russell-davis-interview-eric-makes-statement-to-cmu-community

Creating a Path Out of Poverty: People share their experiences with homelessness and poverty in Isabella County

(03/13/19 10:00pm)

Robert Fuller was homeless for five years. Though he found a place to live in December 2017, every day Fuller still experiences physical pain he received while living outdoors. His damaged shoulder is one of the reasons Fuller said he is still unable to find full-time employment.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/03/do-you-see-it-poverty-and-homelessness

Three medical marijuana businesses randomly selected for licensing

(02/15/19 12:58am)

Three of 58 total medical marijuana applications were selected for conditional authorization Feb. 14 at Mount Pleasant City Hall.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/02/mount-pleasant-medical-marijuana-businesses-selected-at-random-3967-elucid-cary-investments-h-g-lansing-jeremy-howard-jacob-kain-story-2-14-19

Shop Talk: Camille's Prime delivers high-class dining as Mount Pleasant's 'best kept secret'

(02/15/19 7:41pm)

In the same building as the popular Mountain Town Station, the mystic and elegant atmosphere of Camille’s Prime is home to pristine seafood, homegrown vegetables, and the choicest cuts of meat that accumulate into savory fine dining.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/02/camilles-prime-delivers-high-class-dining-to-mount-pleasant

Alumnus leaves behind legacy of generosity

(02/21/19 2:40pm)

Elizabeth Harkins-Meade’s fondest memories of her father take place in East Port on Lake Michigan where he expressed his love for sailing and taught the craft to Meade and her siblings.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/02/jack-harkins-5c6eb84a58ee8

College of Medicine to provide free health services at new health fair

(02/26/19 9:07pm)

The Central Michigan University College of Medicine will provide free health care for patients in the community during a health fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 16 at Mount Pleasant City Hall.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/02/college-of-medicine-health-fair

Midori Sushi and Martini Lounge to offer igloo seating downtown during trial period

(02/13/19 8:53pm)

Igloo seating is becoming popular across Michigan in cities like Bay City, Detroit and Grand Rapids. Mount Pleasant now has one of the transparent domes, which allow for individuals to dine outdoors in cold weather.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/02/downtown-igloo-seating-pilot-program

Questions raised regarding loophole in medical marijuana lottery

(02/12/19 3:38am)

Questions were raised regarding an application process that will decide which potential medical marijuana retailers will receive licenses at a Feb. 11 Mount Pleasant City Commission meeting.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/02/city-commission-feb-11

CMUPD responded to multiple car accidents due to icy roads

(02/15/19 7:11pm)

Due to the ice and snow on roads, the Central Michigan University Police Department has been called to 19 on-campus car accidents.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/02/cmupd-crime-log

Intimate Ideas provides customers with a variety of adult novelties

(02/15/19 7:29pm)

When a customer walks into the entrance of Intimate Ideas, they are greeted by shelves full of adult movies and likely notice a mannequin fitted in red lingerie, or the $3,000 Ultimate Fantasy Sex Doll.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/02/adult-store-employees-intimate-ideas

Ponder Coffee Open Mic Night raises money to shut down oil pipeline

(02/07/19 3:15am)

Live music and poetry came together to shut down an oil pipeline on Feb. 6 at Ponder Coffee Company.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2019/02/ponder-coffee-pipeline-open-mic