“Lights, Camera, Save!” video contest to help teens relate to saving

Teens are gadget masterminds, but just how skilled are they with managing their money? That’s the riddle that fuels Lights, Camera, Save! — a unique contest sponsored by Wolverine Bank that is designed to encourage young people to use the power of video to communicate the value and understanding of saving.
The contest is one of [...]

Camp Healing Hearts helps with grief

Camp Healing Hearts – a bereavement camp for children, teens and their families – is set for Saturday, Sept. 18. The camp, hosted by St. Mary’s of Michigan and Heartland Hospice, is intended for any child or teen that has experienced the death of a loved one. It will be held at the Saginaw Zoo [...]

Northwood Gallery presents “Color, Light and Clay” exhibition

The Northwood University Gallery has announced its fall show presenting “Color, Light and Clay” by Kathy Jones, Margaret McWhirter and Ryan Taylor. The show can be viewed at the Northwood Gallery in downtown Midland through Oct. 25.
Kathy Jones is a painter and teacher from Midland. She has studied at Central Michigan University, Saginaw Valley State [...]

Law Enforcement Torch run to embark on 750-mile relay run through mid-Michigan

The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) of Michigan celebrates its 29th anniversary in September with its 750-mile non-stop relay run Sept. 13-17 from Copper Harbor in the Tip of the Upper Peninsula to Sterling Heights in the bottom of the Thumb. A special kick-off ceremony is scheduled for Treetops Resort in Gaylord at 8 a.m. [...]

4-H projects shape young adults in mid-Michigan

by Rachel Esterline, Vision Mid Michigan

Truck restoration teaches local teen
Last February, 14-year-old Casey Love asked his grandfather, Harry Love, if they could fix up an old truck that had been bought at an auction. They recently finished restoring the 1954 Ford a few weeks ago and it was entered in the Isabella County Fair as a 4-H project.
“It was in [...]

Michigan ‘Old US 27 Historic Motor Tour’ rolls down center of state soon

by Tracy Burton, Vision Mid Michigan

Craig Parrish remembers the days when he was just a boy cruising around from city to city in an old classic car with his father, who was one of the original founders of the Capital City Old Car Club in Lansing back in 1961.
“I basically was always around cars,” Parrish said. “My dad just retired [...]

Abundance of agricultural resources make eating healthy easier

by Stephanie Brown, Vision Mid Michigan

Buying meat at a local grocery store or meat market can be overwhelming, if not scary. Where did that steak come from? Should it smell like that? Is this expiration date accurate?
But, mid-Michigan is fortunate to have an abundance of agricultural resources within reach to help you eat healthier.
Jerry Stutzman of Stutzman’s Butcher Shop located at [...]

Bring your pooch to Bark in the Park

– SOS Animal Rescue invites dogs and their owners
to attend the summer’s last two Bark in the Park events, which take place 6:30 to 8
p.m., Aug. 11 and 25, in Chippewassee Park across from the Tridge. This free event
includes prizes and games for attendees, as well as information on pet-related topics.
Animal Rescue Night is Aug. [...]

CMU senior promotes health and sustainability with campus project

Two years ago, Central Michigan University senior Chris Venegas had an idea to promote health and sustainability within the CMU and local communities. Today, his idea has turned into the Campus Grow project, which focuses on an organic community garden and composting.
“Campus Grow offers our communities sustainable alternatives to the industrial food system through [...]

Water Warriors wrap up their 20th annual endurance ride for Special Olympics Michigan athletes

They gaze out at the waves of Lake Huron with a smile. No matter how rough the water may be during their 350 mile endurance ride, the Water Warriors are ready to take on the challenge. They see hope on the horizon.
The Water Warriors are a unique and passionate group of men and women of [...]

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