'When entertainment becomes a contest': 3rd annual local vocal competition
(08/09/23 9:30pm)
Grab your lawn chairs and pitch pipes, music lovers: A favorite musical contest is coming back to Island Park.
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“We have to face it” City commission hears energy efficiency report
(07/26/23 6:02pm)
The Mount Pleasant City Commissioners started their Monday, July 24, meeting with a presentation from Central Michigan University student Mason Squillets-Peterson.
'It's always been journalism'
(07/26/23 10:31pm)
When Neil Blake was flipping through the National Geographic magazine, he wanted to take the same photos from the far places in the world. In high school, Blake learned that he loved photographing people.
City commissioners approve dealership buyout, hear from Department of Building Safety
(07/11/23 3:22pm)
During their first July meeting, held on Monday the 10th, the Mount Pleasant City Commission approved a contract buyout with Kraphol Ford & Lincoln.
Celebrating Black history with the June Jubilee
(06/23/23 6:56pm)
“Now is the time to make the real promises of democracy.
SHOP TALK: 'Helping people out, making their day' at Norm's Flower Petal
(06/14/23 10:13pm)
Among the restaurants, spas and shops of downtown Mount Pleasant, is a sweet-smelling shop called Norm’s Flower Petal. Part of the community for over 50 years, Norm’s is now run by the founder’s son, along with a long-time employee, Linda Vogel.
$1 Million grant kickstarts upgrades to Mount Pleasant town center
(06/07/23 3:45pm)
The city of Mount Pleasant has received a $1 million grant through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).
Sky is not the limit: drones soar in CMU curriculum and support
(06/06/23 12:23am)
As new technologies fill the marketplace, Central Michigan University students have opportunities to learn and get hands-on experience in drone operations.
Craft beer festival coming to downtown Mount Pleasant
(06/03/23 4:00am)
The Mount Pleasant craft beer festival is returning for its ninth year on June 10, 2023.
Michigan Special Olympics begins summer games at CMU
(05/31/23 8:23pm)
The Special Olympics Summer Games kicked off Wednesday morning, May 31. Athletes were welcomed into Theunissen Stadium at Central Michigan University for unified sports day ceremonies and the first of many competitions, bocce ball.
SHOP TALK: 'A community space' at Sleepy Dog Books
(06/01/23 4:00am)
In downtown Mount Pleasant, a cozy and bright bookstore fills an opening in the community. Sleepy Dog Books is owned and operated by Jenny and Riley Justis, and they recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of opening their doors.
Petitions for city commissioner seats become available
(05/30/23 8:55pm)
Interested in nominating one of the next city commissioners? Brian Assmann and Brian Chapman are currently city commissioners, but their terms are coming to an end on Dec. 31.
SHOP TALK: 'The weird, wacky, funky stuff' at For Art's Sake
(05/24/23 7:34pm)
Megan Bair and Lisa Webster own and operate For Art’s Sake, a boutique and gathering place for artists of all shapes and sizes.
City police investigate weekend stabbing
(05/08/23 6:46pm)
Officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department reported to a city hospital Saturday morning to respond to a stabbing.
Partners for protection: Advocates, police work together to support survivors
(04/28/23 3:54pm)
Krysta Carabelli’s experience counseling survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence has taught her that police culture and mental health care sometimes do not mix.
Parks ignite synapses and souls in Mount Pleasant
(06/21/23 4:32pm)
Ahh, summer has officially arrived in Michigan, bringing with it the long days of shimmering sunlight and bluebird skies; the gentle babbling of the Chippewa River as it makes its way downstream; the mountains of fresh-from-the-fields produce at the farmer's markets; the live concerts under the stars ... the mosquitos and traffic cones.
CRIME LOG: Police handled embezzlement, inappropriate voice mail, traffic offense
(04/20/23 10:36pm)
The following incidents were among those handled by the Central Michigan University Police Department in the period from April 6 to April 18.
Mount Pleasant to host Earth Day celebration downtown
(04/19/23 6:14pm)
Mount Pleasant will be hosting a celebration of Earth Day from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Island Park. The event is a chance for Mount Pleasant families to gain knowledge about Earth Day while taking part in a variety of activities throughout the afternoon.
Snow Daze: Where to go if you love the snow
(03/04/23 3:49pm)
Winter recently roared back with a vengeance Feb. 22, but believe it or not, spring is right around the corner. Adventurous Mount Pleasant community members may be looking for ways to celebrate the latest round of snow, and here are a few venues that offer those activities in the Isabella County area:
Eats and entertainment: Small businesses in Mount Pleasant
(02/09/23 5:09pm)
With Valentine’s Day approaching and the cold growing bitter, people are searching for ways to keep themselves entertained and warm. Mount Pleasant provides plenty of local small businesses offering just that.
