Your love life doesn't have to cool down with the weather. From sweet treats to B&Bs, we've compiled a list of ideas to help you create a perfect day with your special someone right here in Isabella county.   Enjoy an evening of comedy with Central Michigan University’s Trap Door Improv. Admission is free for performances

With several inches of snow on the ground and temperatures hovering around freezing, it’s hard for some to imagine that anyone would be outside for longer than necessary this weekend. Yet more than 400 people are registered to take part in the annual Man Vs. Mountain 5K obstacle race on Saturday, Feb. 2. And with registration

While some teens might shy away from a multi-year, six-figure project, Taylor Idema isn’t stopping until she and host of community partners complete her vision of a new arts pavilion in Island Park . Idema, currently a senior at Mt. Pleasant High School, has gathered more than $200,000 and widespread government and community support for an

As the calendar begins anew, so can you. Whether you want to improve your health, boost your finances, or get involved in the community, there are ample resources to help you stick to your goals right here in Isabella County. We've compiled some of our favorites below. Let us know what local resources you're tapping into

The Mt. Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau kicked off the new year with the release of its 65 Days of Winter events calendar. Each day highlights a local business, institution, or special event, giving residents and visitors alike suggestions on how to spend their day in Mt. Pleasant. The list pairs perfectly with the community's

It's difficult to imagine a more American tradition than the family Christmas cruise. Hot chocolate in the cup holders, holiday tunes on the radio. This year, we took an early season drive to scope out the best of the light and decor displays in Mt. Pleasant. We've even scouted the best path and made a google

Central Michigan University (CMU) is putting its stamp on the world of research in higher education. From studying effects of stress and aging on egg cells to finding cures for diseases and disorders, CMU’s resources and facilities are attracting bright minds in both students and faculty alike, and the work coming out of the university

Welcome to the new-look Mt. Pleasant. The city of Mt. Pleasant and the Mt. Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau have partnered together on a re-branding of the city, pulling in Pittsburgh-based firm Darwin to help in their efforts. What resulted is a two-word slogan that’s meant to reflect the city’s position as a cultural crossroads.

Giving kids 12,000 square-feet of water to play in, paper rockets to throw, a live beehive, and endless places to hide, crawl, and jump probably sounds like a recipe for disaster to most parents.   To Liz Conway, the Executive Director of Mt. Pleasant’s Discovery Museum, it sounds like a recipe for learning.   “We're trying