Mid Michigan Matters

In this Mid Michigan Matters we are back talking with our great Mid Michigan schools! This week Steve Scoville talks to us about the Farwell School District. They chat about all the things Farwell Schools have to offer including their unique and really cool forestry program!

In this Mid Michigan Matters podcast we chat with CRDL's Andrea Graham and Carol Moody from MP Parks and Rec about our Under The Big Top event coming to Morey Courts Friday Feb 10th at 5PM! We also hear about some of the other great partnerships that the CRDL and MP Parks and Rec have!

On this Mid Michigan Matters we continue our feature on our local schools! In this podcast it's the big dog in Mid Michigan Mt Pleasant Public Schools and Superintendent Mrs Verlegger!

It's the second of our Mid Michigan Matters Our Schools Podcast series as we chat with our great local schools! Up this week Shepherd Public School with Superintendent Terry Starr!

In 2023 Mid Michigan Matters will be talking with lots of local schools, because schools matter in Mid Michigan. Our first talk is with Beal City Public Schools and their Superintendent Mr. Chillman! Tune in to hear about all things Beal City Public Schools and why they are a great asset to our kids and community!

In this episode of Mid Michigan Matters Spach catches up with Brad & Brad to talk all things Mt Pleasant Fire Department! From what they do on a daily basis, to training, to becoming a volunteer. You get a neat perspective as Brad Deopker is a full-time firefighter, and Brad Wahr is a paid part-timer. The Mt Pleasant Fire Department is currently seeking volunteers, listen to this podcast to le...

In this Mid Michigan Matters Podcast Spach is at Art Reach Of Mid Michigan in Downtown Mt Pleasant! Executive Director Amy Powell and Spach chat about the 12 days of Christmas deals at Art Reach with 20% a different type of art medium each day! For example Cards & Stationary Tuesday the 13th! All money spent at Art Reach goes the artist and to keep the arts alive in our community! Learn about...

On this episode of Mid Michigan Matters Spach is at Jay's Sporting Goods with Leah Ryckman to chat about all things Toys 4 Tots and the events they have this next week! Get singed up and learn how to get involved at their our local website: https://mt-pleasant-mi.toysfortots.org/

In this episode of Mid Michigan Matters Spach chats with the head of Mt Pleasant Parks and Rec Ryan Longoria and their world famous Carol Moody about the holiday celebration in the beginning of December. Highlighted by the lighted Christmas Parade Saturday night December 3rd. Learn about the events on Friday and Saturday From Ryan and and Carol here on the latest Mid Michigan Matters Podcast!

In this episode of Mid Michigan Matters Spach is at United Way to talk with Annie Sanders about what they have coming up, and the big one, when we collaborate together for Fill A Mayflower! Learn what's it's all about, the many ways you can help, the local pantries we benefit and so much more! Join us at Ric's Food Center on November 18th from 6 to 6 as we collect cash donations and non-perishable...

In this edition of Mid Michigan Matters, Bob buys Chris lunch at The Bird to talk with Allison and Lois about the upcoming Bird Auction! This year it's Sunday, November 6th with the doors opening at noon, the money raised will benefit the Isabella County Child Advocacy Center. They also chat about history of The Bird going back to the 1930's!

In the latest Mid Michigan Matters Spach catches up with fellow Shepherd grad Katie Hutson to talk about the benefit happening Sat Oct 22nd for Amanda Smith! The even is in Shepherd at the 828 Rental Hall, the fun starts at 1 and will go all day long!! There will be silent and live auctions, a hog roast and so much more! If your checking this out after the event you can still support Amanda by rea...

In the latest Mid Michigan Matters Chris and Bob toot their own horn a bit talking about Boo Bash! They thank all of this years (so far as of 10-6) sponsors and vendors. They talk about this years event, how Boo Bash got started in the past, and much more. It's the bestest and safest trick or treating in Mid Michigan October 29th from 3-5 at The Isabella County Fairgrounds!

Bob is filling in for Spach on this episode of Mid Michigan Matters as he chats with Susan and Laurie from Community Cancer services to talk about the impact they provide to cancer patients in need in Isabella County and how you can get involved with their organization. Bob and the ladies also talk about the importance of their big fundraiser coming up Friday September 30th FROM 4-10 at The Isabel...

IN this episode of Mid Michigan Matters Chris catches up with Anna Reetz from the Central Michigan Health Department to promote the 13th annual Aids/HIV walk run coming up on September 24th! They touch on many of the services they provide from environmental health, personal health, emergency preparedness, and health promotion. They also talk about the expansive area they cover and the great resour...

Spach had the good fortune of chatting with Jessica Miler form 10/16 Recovery Network to talk about all the good they are doing in our local communities. This Non-Profit organization provides Mid Michigan residents with a wide range of recovery services. They also have a FREE 5-k on August 20th at Island Park! If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse 10/16 Recovery Network is...

Spach catches up with Danny McQuarters Jr to talk all things Isabella County Human Right Committee. What they do, how to get involved, etc. The Isabella County Human Right Committee is here to be your ally in the community for any issues that you may be struggling with. They have a big event Let Freedom Reign coming up on September 17th starting at 5PM at City Hall with a Freedom March with fun ed...

Amy Powell and Danny McQuarters Jr. from Art Reach talk to us about this years Art Walk Central starting August 9th in Mt Pleasant. They discuss the different age groups along with their prizes and announced that Art Battle will be back on August 20th! Danny and Amy also school Chris on the importance and meaning art can have in our lives. This August is packed with classes and events to celebrate...

In this episode of Mid Michigan Matters Chris catches up with Annie and Tina from the United Way to talk Stuff The Bus! Stuff the Bus is their annual campaign where they raise money to benefit elementary teachers in Gratiot and Isabella Counties! There are over 480 classrooms to raise money for to get involved text BUS2022 to 9-1-9-9-9. Annie and Tina tell Chris how the ICCU has stepped up this ye...

Chris is back at the Isabella County Fairgrounds talking about more history of the grounds and past events with Rod Dent and Steve Recker. Also, Chris and Deb Acker take a deep dive into this years schedule of events! Want to know what's happening at the fair, and what these three fair legends love about our fair, it's all on this Mid Michigan Matters Podcast!

Gladys Strong and Rod Dent chat about the great history of the Isabella County 4H Youth and Farm Fair. They tell Chris about the days at Island Park, yes the county fair was at Island Park once upon a time. Glady and Rod also talk about the hard work put in by 4H'rs to make the Isabella County Fairgrounds what they are today, along with some of their favorite memories in their over 100 combined ye...

Chris is at the Clare Area Chamnber of Commerce for this Mid Michigan Matters talking all things Clare Summerfest 2022, and sharing their fascination of bald eagles. They discuss the events Monday starting with the Bald Eagle Family Experience and all the way through Sunday! Find a full schedule of events at claremichigan.com! See you at Clare Summerfest!

Chris spoke with Jodi Stuber from Hopewell Ranch (non-profit equine therapy facility) in Weidman, MI. Spoke about therapeutic benefits that horses & other farm animals can assist with in humans. Focusing on their (3) programs: Unbridled Potential, Equine Assisted Therapy & Learning & Project Solomon (for veterans). 

Chris sits down with Mid Michigan Industries' communications specialist Amanda Lawson to all all things MMI! We discuss their three branches of programs: Community connections, employment services, and youth services. Amanda also talks about the benefits of each to our community. We also discuss their music in the park summer concerts at Island Park every Thursday starting in June! Everyone is inv...

Chris is able to catch up with Mt Pleasant Parks & Rec's world famous Carol Moody to talk all things Farmers Market on the first Thursday of the season! Carol will tell you about their cook the kit coming up with the CRDL and when to expect certain crops coming through. Chris also chats with Eric from Cheese People out of Grand Rapids to get an insiders look at the cheese world, as their espre...