Camping reservation in Isabella County to open Feb. 13
(02/12/24 6:25pm)
Online camping reservations for Coldwater Lake Family Park and Herrick Recreation Area will open at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13.
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‘We’ll always be asking for forgiveness’ says former mayor Cynthia Kilmer
(02/09/24 3:00pm)
It is possible to say that the Mount Pleasant area began with the acquisition of a large plot of land by a man named David Ward. But that’s not the full story.
Foster label: Hurt or heal?
(02/14/24 10:13pm)
The Dale family, previously a local family of four, now a multiracial family of eight, has had 17 children come in and out of their home in hopes of providing a loving and caring home for children in the foster care system.
From wrongfully convicted to leading communities in social activism: Yusef Shakur speaks at CMU
(02/03/24 2:19am)
After being sentenced to nine years for a crime he did not commit, Yusef Shakur became a community leader, activist and educator.
I-Ride starts 33rd annual Food for Fare
(01/31/24 8:40pm)
I-Ride partnered up with WCFX 95.3 to put on its 33rd Annual Food for Fare drive this week as their way of giving back to the Isabella County community.
CMU professors on historical and counterfactual fiction
(01/26/24 4:20pm)
As the snow was dancing on the streets of Mount Pleasant, attendees of the English department book event gathered in a warmth and coziness of the Sleepy Dog Books.
CRIME LOG: Police responds to accidents, domestic assaults
(12/06/23 2:33am)
The following incidents were among those handled by the Mount Pleasant Police Department and Central Michigan University Police Department in the period of Nov. 18 to Dec.1.
Unveiling the invisible struggle: The battle against homelessness
(12/07/23 5:00am)
In the midst of Isabella County’s socioeconomic landscape, a stark reality surfaces – over a quarter of the population grapples with poverty. This issue oftentimes makes it difficult for those in the community to afford housing costs.
Former CMU Administrator Kathleen 'Kathy' Wilbur dies at 70
(11/27/23 10:27pm)
Kathleen “Kathy” Wilbur, a longtime leader in higher education, governmental trailblazer and former Central Michigan University administrator, died over the weekend. She was 70.
Toy drive for children in need
(11/28/23 11:00pm)
This holiday season the Mount Pleasant Police Department is partnering with Krapohl Lincoln Ford to host "Cram-a-Cruiser," a toy drive event to support Toys For Tots.
CRIME LOG: MPPD responds to drug overdoses, domestic abuse
(11/21/23 3:48pm)
The following incidents were among those handled by the Central Michigan University Police Department and Mount Pleasant Police Department in the period of Nov. 2 through Nov. 13.
Michigan farmers embrace sustainable grazing methods
(11/21/23 5:00pm)
Over the past year, interest in sustainable farming practices has been gaining momentum among farmers across the state.
'We're all one'
(11/16/23 9:09pm)
Mount Pleasant is home to a variety Native American businesses, such as Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel, Sagamok Express Mobil and Cardinal Pharmacy. Something these businesses have in common besides being indigenous is that they are managed by Migizi Economic Development Center.
From the ground up
(11/23/23 5:00am)
HEMLOCK -- In five years, Tyler and Hannah Shepherd turned 14 acres of land into Shepherd Organic Produce & Poultry LLC, a United States Department of Agriculture-certified organic farm. As an organic farm, no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides are used on their products.
From rescue to release
(11/24/23 5:00am)
SHEPHERD -- While driving along South Coleman Road off of M-20, you may notice a few birds flying overhead. As you make your way through the wooded area, you’ll pass a wetland and a row of power lines and you might spot a small wooden overlook in the distance perfect for birdwatching.
‘The food is the heartbeat of our people’
(11/09/23 5:00am)
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was edited to clarify that food insecurity is not a universally experienced issue among the SCIT.
Grand opening of the Mount Pleasant Pride Center
(10/28/23 4:32pm)
There are numerous LGBTQ+ spaces and clubs on Central Michigan University's campus. But what about for those off campus, who aren't in college yet or have already graduated?
From Roe to reproductive freedom: Michigan's response
(09/14/23 4:33am)
In Michigan, a pivotal legislative proposal has taken center stage with the progression of the Reproductive Health Care Act. This bill, which cleared the House of Representatives' Health Policy Committee Sept. 20. seeks to unravel longstanding laws that have placed restrictions on access to reproductive health care services, particularly abortion, within the state.
Village at Bluegrass terminates leases
(08/11/23 2:27am)
This is an ongoing story. Keep following cm-life.com for updates.
Acting as a bridge: delegates from the Chinese Embassy visit CMU
(08/10/23 4:19pm)
About 30 students, staff, faculty and administrators filled the Mackinaw Room at the Bovee University Center, Wednesday, to talk building and strengthening relationships with institutions of higher education in the People's Republic of China. They were taking the opportunity to hear from two of that nation's top educational leaders.
