Orrin Shawl
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Planning Commission to consider sand pit
The Union Township Planning Commission is considering taking action that could affect eagle watching. → Read More
New food pantry opens doors in Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant residents facing financial struggles now have a permanent food pantry to offer more availability than the former mobile pantry. → Read More
Mid-Michigan cold and snow all normal so far for road crews
It’s been a bitter cold winter at times, with enough snow to cancel school a time or two, but those responsible for clearing and fixing mid-Michigan’s roads say they’re in good shape for what’s still to come. → Read More
New Life Church to hold Reboot Combat Recovery classes
A Mt. Pleasant church is taking on a new mental recovery program to help veterans and their families. → Read More
Mt. Pleasant schools report steady special ed numbers
Official numbers show Mt. Pleasant schools with fewer special education students than last year, but the district director said in her annual report to the school board Tuesday that the tally isn’t a complete picture. → Read More
Stained glass business assists with church design
A Mt. Pleasant business is assisting with a new look for a Shepherd church. → Read More
Forecast: A frigid Christmas week in mid-Michigan
Snowfall and possibly hazardous driving conditions are forecasted through Christmas in Isabella County as highs drop to the teens on the holiday. → Read More
Family, friends and strangers gather for The Barn Door’s Christmas Eve dinner
Kennedy Stroud watched the video playing on the darts game in the corner of the bar. → Read More
ICRH, community team up to get homeless children toys
Many children are expecting presents on Christmas from their families, and a mid-Michigan homeless shelter is hoping to help some families facing hardships this year. → Read More
Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum celebrates fifth birthday
Once just a dream of a group of dedicated and determined women, the Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum, now a thriving and successful destination for local children, is celebrating its fifth birthday. → Read More
Legendary Agnes at 80: Still cooking for Mt. Pleasant
If Agnes McDonald could describe her 80th birthday Monday in one word, she would say it was fabulous. → Read More
Union Township trustees in line for big raises
Union Township’s four elected trustees will see their salaries jump 73 percent for 2018 if the board gives a final approval in January. → Read More
Shepherd High School LINKS program helps students with autism
Before Zane Heiden joined LINKS, not a lot of classmates knew who he was. → Read More
Mt. Pleasant school board hears bullying concerns
Bullying issues were on the minds of some parents who spoke to Mt. Pleasant Public School trustees at Monday night’s meeting. → Read More
Weidman to hold first Christmas parade
Christmas spirit is coming to Weidman Saturday. → Read More
Mt. Pleasant residents make progress with new pool plans
Progress has been made by Mt. Pleasant resident trying to bring a new aquatic center after the Rose Center pool ceased to be an option. → Read More
Art Reach brings the arts to Fancher Elementary
More than 20 artists were at a Mt. Pleasant elementary school passing on their creative talents to kids Friday. → Read More
Father-daughter effort led Clark to 30 years with Toys for Tots
Lucinda Clark first got involved with Toys For Tots through her late father. → Read More
Broadway Theatre to present Charlie Brown play
(This post has been updated to reflect correct start times for the performance. -Ed.) → Read More
Vestaburg Community School launches new planning process
A mid-Michigan school system is taking steps to make new strategies to improve its ability to educate its students while using its resources wisely. → Read More