Timber Town 2.0 Build Week Volunteers Needed
Just like the original, Mt Pleasant’s Timber Town 2.0 will be constructed with the help of community volunteers. The city of Mt Pleasant, along with the United Way of Gratiot and Isabella Counties set...
Skywarn Storm Spotter Training Coming to Alma College
The National Weather Service Skywarn training program for mid-Michigan is set for Saturday, March 25th at Alma College. Training, hosted by meteorologist Jim Maskco, starts at 2:00PM, and runs until about 6:00PM. Training is held...
United Way of Gratiot and Isabella Counties Nearing $900,000 Annual Goal
The United Way of Gratiot and Isabella Counties is about 99% of the way toward its $900,000 goal for the annual giving campaign. The community has donated $890,310 to United Way causes so far,...
Jenny’s Diner in Shepherd to Close on April 2nd
Jenny Packer plans to close the doors at Jenny's Diner on April 2nd. After 18 years of serving Shepherd, Packer said she wants to spend more time with her grandchildren. Jenny’s Catering business will...
Laverne Cox One of Three to Speak at CMU in April
“Orange is the New Black” star Laverne Cox is one of three speakers scheduled to appear at Central Michigan University in April. Cox will speak at 7:00PM on Monday, April 24th at Finch Fieldhouse....
Shepherd Police Announce Maple Syrup Festival Street Closures
Believe it or not, we're only a month away from the Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival. Thousands flock to the sweetest little town anywhere around for this annual April event. This year, the Maple Syrup...
Rep. John Moolenaar Announces April Staff Office Hours
Congressman John Moolenaar announced his April office hours in mid-Michigan. Here’s a list of dates and office hours for the month:
April 25
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Isabella County Building
Room 320
200 North Main St,
Mount Pleasant
April 27
1-2 p.m.
Harrison City Hall
2105...
Solar System Sculpture Opens on Pere Marquette Rail Trail in Coleman
A sculptural representation of the solar system opened on the Pere Marquette Rail Trail in Coleman. The opening ceremony for the sculptures is set for May 20th at 10:00AM. Midland resident Bob Mass designed...
Maple Beer and Maple Cider On-Tap in Shepherd
The Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival maple beer and maple cider are officially on tap. Shepherd Bar and Restaurant released the annual beer and hard cider at an event on Saturday. This year’s maple beer...
Statewide Tornado Drill Planned for Wednesday, April 19th
The Michigan State Police want residents and municipalities to join them in a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, April 19th at 1:00PM. The annual drill comes as part of Michigan's severe weather awareness week....