Escape city chaos in Clare
by Lisa McCartney, Vision Mid MichiganThis is the first feature in our Weekend Adventure Series, showcasing staycation spots surrounding mid-Michigan. Have suggestions for people visiting Clare? Add your comments at the bottom of the page.
Just a short drive north from Mount Pleasant, where US 10 and 127 meet, sits the small town of Clare.
With its small-town charm, Clare offers visitors [...]
Mount Pleasant’s Little Italy
by Amanda Wisswell, Vision Mid MichiganFor one local restaurant, dinner is not simply about food, but about reconnecting. Tavola Gigi’s of Mount Pleasant serves dinner in an Italian style, giving patrons a taste and experience of Italy.
“For Italians, it’s not just about food,” said Gigi Zavagli, owner of Tavola Gigi’s. “It’s about everything going on in life. It’s about family, [...]
Alma College president uses social media to reach alumni, students and community
by Brooke Adams, Vision Mid MichiganSocial media. We’ve all heard this buzzword usually associated with trendy celebrities and organizations.
So, one might not initially think that Jeff Abernathy, Alma College’s new president, have tweeting and posting to Facebook listed as job responsibilities.
Abernathy, who arrived in Alma last June, uses Facebook, Twitter and a blog to communicate with the Alma community.
The different [...]
4-H projects shape young adults in mid-Michigan
by Rachel Esterline, Vision Mid MichiganTruck 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 MichiganCraig 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 MichiganBuying 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 [...]
Social Media Club fosters new media conversations with free events
by Kristen Pelkki, Vision Mid MichiganSocial media has become a part of our day-to-day lives whether we like it or not. It began as a trend to keep in touch with friends and family, but has now evolved into a landscape composed of business, strategy and tactics.
Now mid-Michigan residents can learn from each other and the powerful tools of social [...]
Walking for a cure: Hundreds expected at Gratiot County Relay for Life
by Tracy Burton, Vision Mid MichiganOver the past 15 years, members of the Gratiot County community have collectively raised nearly $1,000,000 to support cancer research and other programs and services connected to helping those affected by cancer.
And beginning at 3 p.m. Aug. 13, hundreds more will make their way around St. Louis High School’s track and field to raise additional [...]
Yoga retreat gives extensive mind-body experience
by Brooke Adams, Vision Mid MichiganVision Mid Michigan’s Brooke Adams, reporter and photographer, participated in Wellness Central Fitness’ first yoga retreat on Saturday, July 31 in Mount Pleasant. Here’s her experience:
Workshop teaches yoga essentials
“It’s the perfect day for this,” said Sharon Stevenson, a Wellness Central Fitness instructor whose careful balance of wit and peace offered up a tremendous sense of [...]
Facebook shows results for mid-Michigan businesses
by Carly Mills, Vision Mid MichiganSocial media has become a part of everyday life in mid-Michigan and across the globe. More mid-Michigan businesses are using social media tools, such as Facebook, to bring customers into their stores.
Businesses and organizations can create Facebook pages, which are used to share information publicly with those who ‘Like’ them. Through these pages, they can [...]
