Thrilling Thursdays to provide activities in Downtown Mount Pleasant all summer
(06/12/19 4:36pm)
For the fourth year in a row, Thrilling Thursdays will provide entertainment for community members all summer.
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Former pastor dies in car accident, prayer service to be held Wednesday.
(06/12/19 1:27pm)
The Rev. Wayne Nicholson, a retired priest at St. John's Episcopal Church in Mount Pleasant, died Monday, June 10 from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Mount Pleasant Police Department accepting applications for Youth Services Academy
(06/11/19 9:23pm)
The Mount Pleasant Police Department is accepting applications for the 19th annual Youth Services Academy.
City Commission votes to put "No Parking" signs back on Preston Street
(06/11/19 3:51am)
During a discussion-filled meeting June 10 in City Hall, the Mount Pleasant City Commission approved multiple pieces of legislation related to recreational marijuana and traffic control.
Tiki Pineapple to open Saturday, July 27
(06/05/19 3:29pm)
A budding franchise will occupy the property located at 807 S. Mission Street. The building, which previously held Popeyes will now house Tiki Pineapple, according to a post on the company’s Facebook page. The grand opening is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27.
Rev it Up Riders celebrate 10 years of charity at Special Olympics Closing Ceremony
(06/01/19 6:16pm)
The Michigan Moose Riders celebrated the 10th annual Rev it Up Ride at the 2019 Special Olympics Michigan State Summer Games. The Moose Riders raised more $13,000 for SOMI and Moose Charities during a statewide motorcycle trek on Friday, May 31.
Special Olympics Closing Ceremony ends with a dance party and high hopes for the future
(06/01/19 5:22am)
The turf of Kelly/Shorts Stadium was filled with a mixture of Special Olympics athletes, volunteers and medical personnel on Friday night. Some athletes wore their competition t-shirts, while others sported pressed polos and glamorous dresses. Chatter filled the field as athletes united with friends and family.
Storm spotter wins bocce ball gold at Special Olympics Summer Games
(06/01/19 6:51pm)
With gold and bronze medals draped around his neck and a Weather Channel baseball cap, Blake Douroujalian gave his forecast for the night and the following day.
'It's not only a team, it's a family:' Bay City Central team exemplifies the goal of Unified sports
(06/01/19 1:53am)
From the pop of the starting gun to the last gray shirt crossing the finish line, the Unified track team from Bay City erupted with joy at every pass of the baton. Every member was met with congratulations and pats on the back like they just won a world championship.
More than 3,000 athletes celebrate beginning of Special Olympics State Summer Games at opening ceremony
(05/31/19 4:48am)
As soon as five o'clock hit on Thursday, May 30, the residence halls that had been bustling for the first time in three weeks quickly emptied again.
City Commission votes to expand city sidewalk clearing map
(05/29/19 4:59am)
After nearly a year of discussion, the Mount Pleasant City Commission voted to expand the area of sidewalk snow removal in the city.
Family is everything: Near-tragedy brings Special Olympics athlete's family together
(05/31/19 2:55pm)
Ashley Schafer is just like most other 29-year-olds. She loves movies, going to concerts and camping with her family.
City Commission to discuss dining igloos, recreational marijuana at Tuesday meeting
(05/24/19 8:32pm)
Because Memorial Day is on Monday, the Mount Pleasant City Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 at City Hall. Commissioners will discuss dining igloos, recreational marijuana ordinances and the city's snow and ice removal policy.
52nd annual Highland Festival to take place May 24-26
(05/23/19 7:39pm)
Learn how to make Scottish recipes and how to throw an ax in the same day at the Alma Highland Festival this weekend. The 52nd annual Alma Highland Festival will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, May 24 and will end at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 26 at Alma College.
Lt. Larry Klaus hired as next CMU police chief
(05/22/19 5:05pm)
After eight years at the Central Michigan University Police Department, Lt. Larry Klaus will serve as the next chief of police.
Q&A: Summer Games Grand Marshal Don Stabenow reflects on four decades of volunteering
(05/30/19 3:49pm)
Don Stabenow served as a Central Michigan University faculty member for 33 years and a Special Olympics volunteer for 46 years. In recognition of over four decades of service, Stabenow will serve as the Grand Marshal for the Special Olympics Michigan State Summer Games for the second time. He will lead a parade to the opening ceremony at 6:15 Thursday, May 30 in Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
Q&A: Athlete coordinator Marilyn Zerbe discusses experience with Special Olympics as a volunteer and parent
(05/28/19 10:19pm)
As a mother of three special needs children, Marilyn Zerbe understood the challenges that were forthcoming. When her adopted granddaughter, Samantha Buckmaster, expressed interest in becoming an Special Olympics athlete Zerbe unknowingly had the next 14 years sculpted before her.
Police Chief Candidate McCanham emphasizes compassionate policing at candidate forum
(05/16/19 9:00pm)
Bloomfield Township Police Chief Scott McCanham believes police officers on a college campus should consider age as a factor in determining punitive actions.
WCMU Public Television nominated for three Emmy awards
(05/16/19 9:06pm)
WCMU Public Television was nominated for three regional Emmy awards, including one in the Magazine Show category for its long-running program, "Destination Michigan."
2019 Craft Beer Festival will feature 30 Michigan breweries
(05/14/19 7:05pm)
The sixth annual Mount Pleasant Craft Beer Festival will feature beer and wine from 30 Michigan breweries.
