Mid Michigan Matters: Recent Episodes
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The Mid Michigan matters podcast has an ultra local focus of what’s happening in our Mid Michigan community; from local happenings, charity events, to how you can give back to our community. If it matters in Mid Michigan we want to talk about it on the Mid Michigan Matters podcast
Annie from United Way of Greater Central Michigan discusses upcoming events and fundraisers such as Stuff the Bus
Owen and Andrew along with Lauren from Mount Pleasant Parks & Recreation discuss the latest Beat The Heat event, Soak Up Summer, happening Wednesday, July 29th at Island Park.
Andrea from the Chippewa River District Library discusses upcoming events, like the week-long Downtown Shark Hunt in Mount Pleasant
Tanya discusses upcoming events and recent announcements at Soaring Eagle, like the launch of the Great Lakes Royals basketball team
Sydney from MyMichigan Health - Alma, Jon from Gratiot & Discount Towing, Emma from Gratiot County 911/Central Dispatch and Deputy Green from Gratiot County Sheriff's Office discuss the Gratiot County Health & Safety Fair 2026 happening on Thursday, July 30th from 4pm - 6:30pm at Wright Park in Alma
Carmi from Homebuilders Association of Central Michigan discusses the Summer Parade of Homes
Marcy Bissonnette and Sami Thum from Special Olympics Michigan Area 7 stopped by to show off the Medals she won at the Special Olympics USA Games
Brett from Mid Michigan Heroes Center discusses the Veterans Suicide Awareness Ride happening on Sunday, August 9th
JW sits down with Coach McIntyre to discuss the Mount Pleasant Oilers's upcoming State Finals game against Dewitt on Sunday, November 30th at 12:30pm
JW sits down with Kourtney John from the Clare Area Chamber of Commerce to discuss the Clare Buck Pole happening on Saturday, November 15th at Ruckle's Pier in Clare
For Veteran's Day 2025, JW sits down with Marine veterans Jeremy and Joe to discuss their times in the military
DJ sits down with Tonya to discuss Halloween events happening at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
JW sits down with Kourtney John from the Clare Area Chamber of Commerce to discuss Family Fun Night
JW sits down with Brittany Smith of ServPro of Mount Pleasant to discuss the First Responder 5K happening on Saturday, October 4th at Island Park.
JW sits down with Kourtney John to discuss Family Fun Night on Tuesday, October 7th in Clare
On this episode, JW chats with Luke Epple to discuss the Zion Brat Fest taking place on Saturday, September 13th at the Zion Lutheran Church in Mount Pleasant
On this episode, DJ chats with Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce President Padraic McMeel to discuss upcoming local events
On this episode, JW sits with Steve from the Central Michigan Veterans Fund to discuss their upcoming golf outing taking place on Saturday, September 13th at the Maple Creek Golf Course in Shepherd
DJ and Charlie sit down with Luke Epple to discuss the Zion Brat Fest happening on Saturday, September 13th happening at Zion Lutheran Church in Mount Pleasant.
DJ chats with Kourtney John of the Clare Area Chamber of Commerce to discuss upcoming events
DJ chats with Tyler from Mount Pleasant Parks and Rec to discuss the end of the 2025 Beat the Heat season
DJ sits down with Homebuilders Association of Central Michigan CEO Carmi Crisci to discuss their upcoming 29th Annual Surplus Live Auction on Saturday, August 16th in Mount Pleasant.
On this episode, DJ chats with 1016 Recovery Network Community Engagement Manager Jennifer Miller about what they have to offer and their annual Run for Recovery happening on Saturday, August 16th in Mount Pleasant
On this episode, Halle Conroy from Mid Michigan College returns and brings along Associate Dean of Off-Campus & K-12 Operations Richard Smith and Agriculture Program Coordinator Paul Gross to discuss the agricultural programs offered at the college
On this episode, DJ and Charlie chat with Intern Nick on his last day at Latitude Media
On this episode, DJ chats with Halle and Amy from Mid Michigan College to discuss the new IT certification available for students.
On this episode, DJ chats with Amy Powell from Art Reach of Mid-Michigan to discuss their upcoming concert on Friday, August 1st featuring The Voice Season 13 1st Runner-Up Addison Agen, as well as Artists Battle 2025 the following day.
On this episode, DJ chats with Lauren and Maezie from Mount Pleasant Parks & Rec to discuss upcoming events
In this episode, DJ and Charlie chat with Tommy House to discuss the Clare Music & Art Festival happening on August 9th
In this episode, DJ chats with Evergreen 4-H Club members Braden and Clara to discuss the Isabella County Youth & Farm Fair
On this episode, DJ chats with Kourtney John of the Clare Area Chamber of Commerce to discuss the Farwell Lumberjack Festival as well as the Clare Music & Art Festival
On this episode, DJ chats with Tyler from Mount Pleasant Parks and Rec to discuss upcoming events
DJ sits down with Homebuilders Association of Central Michigan CEO Carmi Crisci to discuss their upcoming 9th Annual Homebuilders Thunder classic car show on Saturday, July 19th in downtown Mount Pleasant.
DJ sits down with John Klak of the Broadway Theatre in Mount Pleasant to discuss the new membership program as well as upcoming events
DJ sits down with Brett and Eric to discuss the Veterans Suicide Awareness Ride happening on Sunday, August 3rd
DJ sits down with Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce President Padraic McMeel to discuss upcoming local events
DJ chats with Foreigner lead guitarist Luis Maldonado, from his decades-long music career to the band's upcoming show at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort on July 26th.
On this episode, DJ chats with Desirea Woodworth, the Executive Director of the Northern Michigan Alliance for Children to discuss their 2025 Building Brighter Futures Gala.
On this episode, DJ and Remington chat with Kourtney John of the Clare Area Chamber of Commerce to share more details about the Clare Summerfest.
THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE RUBBER DUCK DERBY EVENT WAS LATER POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. THE NEW DATE OF THE EVENT IS WEDNESDAY, JULY 18TH 6PM-8PM!
On this episode, Remington chats with Mount Pleasant Parks & Rec to discuss Beat the Heat 2025 and its upcoming events.
On this episode, DJ chats with Kourtney John of the Clare Area Chamber of Commerce to discuss the Clare Summerfest, taking place June 20-22.
On this episode, DJ and Remington chat with Susan and Charlie of Borley Hanel VFW Post 3033 in Mount Pleasant to discuss the importance of Flag Day.
On this episode, DJ chats with Makayla from Thrive Church of Mount Pleasant to discuss Dadfest 2025 happening on Saturday, June 14th at Island Park
On this episode, DJ chats with Halle Conroy and Ashley Brauker to discuss the many opportunities at Mid Michigan College and how to apply for classes.
On this episode, DJ chats with Chris Rowley and Jordan Ensing of the Mount Pleasant Convention & Visitors Bureau to discuss Back to the Bricks Promo Tour Stop happening in downtown Mount Pleasant on Tuesday, June 10th.
On this episode, DJ chats with Amy Powell, the executive director of Art Reach of Mid-Michigan in downtown Mount Pleasant to discuss upcoming events and programs such as Paint the Pavement and Arts Market happening on Saturday, May 31st.
On this episode of Mid Michigan Matters, Remington is joined by Susan and Charlie from the Mt Pleasant VFW to give us all the details on the Memorial Day Parade!
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The Clare Area has a ton of fun stuff going on this summer, so joining DJ & Remington this week to discuss what's coming up is Kourtney from the Clare Area Chamber of Commerce!
From the Taste of the Clare Area Event, to the Central Michigan Truck Show - there's a lot of fun happening this summer in the Clare Area!
Make sure to follow the Clare Area Chamber on Facebook to keep up.
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Brittany, John & Tyler Join DJ on this Episode of Mid Michigan Matters to discuss the upcoming Public Safety Expo!
The Expo is this Saturday May 17th from 11-2pm at the Town Center in Downtown Mt. Pleasant - more info on Facebook!
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In this episode, Remington Hernandez speaks with Officers Leonard and Theisen about the Mt. Pleasant Police Youth Academy. Hear about what the cadets go through and how it can help build relationships and skills that last a lifetime.
The Mt. Pleasant Lions Club Chicken BBQ is coming up on Sunday May 4th at 11AM at Island Park - and its the 70th Annual!
Bryan Wieferich Joins this Episode of Mid Michigan Matters to discuss all of the details, and where you can get tickets!
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In this episode, Remington Hernandez speaks with GITEC BPS global marketing team members Zoe Brown, Sarah Goward, Piyush Saraiya and Kelly Zheng. They discuss their journey to the national competition.
Remington Hernandez speaks with SSgt. Miles Losure, SSgt. Christopher Monte and Sgt. Erin McLeroy about the U.S. Marine Corps' Educators Workshop, which aims to boost recruitment by getting teachers and administrators into boot camps.
In this week's episode, Remington Hernandez speaks with Kelly Lee and Brandi Burns from the Isabella County Commission on Aging. From meals to activities and volunteer programs, they discuss everything the agency offers.
The Annual Mount Pleasant Mom2Mom Sale and Craft Show is coming on April 5th at Mount Pleasant Middle School, so DJ caught up with Kim VanHorn and Chris Rowley to get all of the details!
You can checkout their Facebook page by searching Mom2Mom Sale or the full name of the event at "Mount Pleasant Instrumental Music Boosters: Annual Mom2Mom Sale and Craft Show"
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March is Reading Month, so DJ brought on Marni Walker with Gratiot & Isabella Great Start Collaborative to talk all about it! Good ways to get your child involved, family fun ideas, and all the great numbers about why reading is good!
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Joe Cummings from the Central Michigan University School of Medicine speaks to Remington Hernandez about the upcoming CMU Health Fair, put on alongside My Michigan Health.
DJ and Padraic are back to discuss the recent Mt. Pleasant Chamber Award Ceremony, as well as what is going on in Mt. Pleasant right now and coming up!
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DJ brought on Comedian Michael Malone ahead of his perfomance at the Irish Comedy Tour in Clare on March 11th!
Michael is an absolute hammer of a comedian seen on Fox, Comedy Central, Showtime and HULU.
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Dave from the Clare Area Chamber of Commerce speaks to Remington Hernandez about the 50th Annual Clare Irish Festival. They cover everything from new and returning events to the festival's history.
HGTV's Shane Duffy is coming to Mount Pleasant this weekend for the Home Builders Association Home Show! So he joined the show today to talk about his career and what to expect this weekend!
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Carmi Crisci joins DJ this episode to give all the details on this weekend's Home Show at Morey Courts for the HBA of Central Michigan!
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DJ sat down with President of the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce to discuss his background, what's coming up in the community, and much more!
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In this episode, Sarah Adkins speaks with Remington Hernandez about the Isabella Community Soup Kitchen, what it does, and their upcoming Halloween Soup bowl.
Over 100 businesses and individuals donate items, gift packages, vacations, services, AND MORE during the annual Rotary auction. Bidding begins at noon on Sunday, October 20, and will close at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22nd. We will broadcast live on My 104.3 FM beginning at 5:00 p.m. on October 22nd.
Bob sits down with Annie Sanders of United Way to discuss another year of the Stuff the Bus fundraiser as we get closer to the start of the school year!
Michelle Sponseller and Spach chat it up about the downtown construction, along with how awesome the town center space will be upon completion!
Annie Sanders of the United Way joins us to talk Live United Awards & United for Moms in May!
Shawn sat down & spoke with Andrea Graham, a local volunteer with Donate Life Michigan, who lost her brother in 1995 & his heart & heart tissues were donated and given a little girl who needed it. Along comes Evan Cotton, a local HS student who needed a heart transplant (since birth) and on April 30, 2023, Evans wish was granted! He received his 2nd chance at life. We talk with his mother, Kelly, and she walks us through how important Donate Life Michigan truly is.
Lizz, from the My Morning Show on My1043, sits down with Melanie Starks, a Hollywood Producer to discuss her award-winning film: Fluorescent Beast! They also discuss growing up in Michigan and taking a leap of faith to follow their dreams.
Fluorescent Beast will be screening at the Central Michigan International Film Festival, April 5th at 9:30pm at Celebration Cinema in Mount Pleasant. Find full details at cmfilmfest.com. Find the trailer and more projects at conspicuouspictures.com & melaniestarks.com.
Luke Sawyer joins us to talk about the need for a public safety millage before this September. They encourage all to come to the meeting 5pm Tuesday April 2nd with Country Commissioners at the Isabella Commission on Aging to encourage them to have it on one of the next ballots.
In this episode, Shawn fills in for Chris & sits down to talk with Iron Mike Rogers with Veterans4USA here in Mid-Michigan! Find out what this LOCAL organization is all about; how it was created, why it was created & here a mere 10 years later still leans on YOU in our community to help it help Veterans in need in our area + how you can join in & volunteer and help spread the word & action for those Veterans in need here in Mid-Michigan!
In this Mid Michigan Matters we are at the brand new Morey Gymnastics Center! Jessica Vautrin head of the Gymnastic Center and Erik Spindler from the Morey Foundation talk about this dream becoming a reality for our community and what they offer!
In this Mid Michigan Matters we chat with Bo Elliot from Special Olympics of Michigan! We chat about the winter and summer games, along with their biggest fundraiser that's right around the corner...The Polar Plunge!
Gratiot and Isabella United Way's Annie Sanders joins us. We look back at our Backyard Brawl Benefit. Look Ahead to Pitcher This Youth Venture Campaign and show. Remind folks that 211 is there for anyone in need in our community
MID MICHIGAN MATTERS-Mt Pleasant Kiwanis Club. Nora Hagen and Mercia Foster join us to talk all about out local Mt Pleasant Kiwanis Club!
In this podcast we talk with Leah Ryckman who heads up the Clare and Isabella County Toys 4 Tots campaign every year!
MID MICHIGAN MATTERS-Art Reach Open House December 7th & Holiday Shopping, Amy Powell joins us to talk all things Art Reach along with their open house and holiday shopping for December!
Andrea Graham from the CRDL joins us to catch back up with Even, Kelly, and Eric Cotton to talk about the importance of being an organ donor to save lives. Evan received a new heart in April, why should you be a donor? To save a life like Evan or someone that is very close to you!
We are back with Jenny and Jennifer talking about how, what, when, and where to bid this Sunday starting at noon with the Rotary Radio Auction! Also, tune in Tuesday night at 5 on My1043!
Allison & Ben from the Bird in downtown Mt Pleasant join me to talk about their annual fundraiser coming up Sunday, November 5th! All the money raised will benefit the Isabella County Child Advocacy Center!
We are back with Jennifer and Jenny preparing you for the Rotary Radio Auction coming up October 24th! We will be back again soon breaking down the items you can bid on!
In this episode we talk with Community Cancer Services of Isabella County about their big fundraiser coming up! The CCS Into the Light Cancer Awareness Walk and Memorial is Sept 29th at 4pm at the Isabella County Fairgrounds!
In this Mid Michigan Matters we are talking about the Human Rights Committee of Isabella County and their Let Peace Reign Event coming up on September 26th starting at 3 PM! It will start at city hall with a peace walk to Island Park with an event set up there!
Clare County Podcasts rolled into McDonald CDJR to chat with Raj and Nick! Visit Nick, Raj, and the crew If you are looking for a car you want for a price you can afford! Learn more at https://www.mcdonaldchryslerofclare.com/
Annie Sanders joins us to talk the United Ways annual Stuff The Bus campaign! We talk about how awesome are teachers are and how this goes a long way in helping them start the year right! Text bus2023 to 91999 to help today!
In this edition of MMM/SSS we talk about the Isabella County Sportsman's Club. Lance Rutter joins member and guest host Bob Peters as they educate Spach and the rest of us about the great benefits of being a member of the Isabella County Sportsman's Club.
In this episode we are talking about the new hands free driving law that has gone into effect with Shepherd Police Chief Luke Sawyer!
In this Mid MIchigan Matters we learn about our Chippewa Watershed Conservancy! From all the great things they doo for our community, the properties you can visit, to their events coming up! Check out videos and learn more through their site at https://cwc-mi.org/
Bob is in on this episode of Mid Michigan Matters talking with the Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair Society, with a big focus on a Day with Dr Pol on June 17th!
In this episode Chris talks with Xavier and Bill from Life Tech Academy, as they celebrate ten years of helping Michigan youth and others reach their goals in education and life! Visit: https://www.lifetechacademy.org/
In this Mid Michigan Matters the conversation is with Amanda Boyle at Mt Pleasant High School to promote their "Spring Into Wellness" Family Fun walk and Wellness Fair May 20th starting at 1 Pm at the High School!
Calling all Artists! Right now through the end of the month is the time to sign up for Art Walk Central coming to Mt Pleasant in August! Amy and Spach talk prizes, sing up information, and more!
In this Mid Michigan Matters; Annie Sanders from The United Way joins Spach to talk about what's happening and coming up in May with their Live United Awards event and their United for Mom's Mothers Day Campaign!
In this Mid Michigan Matters we are talking about Mt Pleasant Farmers Market and their 50th anniversary that they will be celebrating all summer long! The first farmers market is Thursday May 4that Island Park!
In this Mid Michigan Matters we are talking about April being Donate Life Month. Andrea Graham from the CRDL co-hosts with Chris as they talk with Kelly and Evan Cotton. Evan is a Freshmen at Farwell, who is in the hospital downstate awaiting a heart transplant. Visit https://donatelifemichigan.org/ to get involved
In this Mid Michigan Matters we talk about Beal City's St Joseph The Worker School and their big auction coming up on April 28th! Joining Chris is Shannon Sharrar and he daughter Madison to talk about why the school is special and some of the great items up for bid this year! https://bcstjoe.org/
In this latest Mid Michigan Matters we are at the new Heroes Center in St Louis at the American Legion to talk about what the opening has been like and to promote their free food distribution with the Greater Lansing Food Bank on April 18th! Listen in for full details and to hear what the Heroes Center has to offer!
In this episode we are with Dean & Jamie Mitchell talking about the benefit coming up for Kenall Ruby Lalone on April 8th at the R&R Venue in Shepherd. There will be a silent auction, live auction, baked chicken dinner an more. Also, on April 7th stop by the Silver Spoon as all coffee sales that day will benefit Kendall! Donate to her Venmo now @kendallruby13
In this episode of Mid Michigan Matters we are at the SHA library to talk with a couple star 6th graders Lillian and Sadie about winning the Pitch-er This campaign with the United Way! These girls were able to secure funds for the Isabella Commission on Aging to install a flat top grill in their new outdoor recreation area! Hear the girls talk about what they learned on the way and how you can do it too!
In this edition of Mid Michigan Matters Amy Powell joins the show to talk all things Art Reach of Mid Michigan! From classes, special programs, to festival of banners, and so much more. To help keep the Arts Alive and accessible to everyone get involved at https://www.artreachcenter.org/
In this Mid Michigan Matters Spach is chatting with his football partner in crime Bret Hyble! Bret is working to help veterans at the new Hero Center Opening at the American Legion in St Louis. They hope to help veterans gain access to a number services in one location, while also having a comfortable hang out to relax and enjoy the company of fellow service members! The Grand Opening is February 25th!
In this Mid Michigan Matters Podcast we catch back up with the Gratiot Isabella United Way and Annie Sanders to talk about the Pitcher This competition! Pitcher This is a Shark Tank like competition for 6th through 12th graders to pitch an idea to better their own communities, if they win, the receive up to 5k funding from United Way! The competition is Feb 25th 10 AM on CMU's campus at the College of Medicine!
In this episode we continue our series on our Haven for Education! This week we are joined by Clare Public Schools Superintendent Jim Walter to talk all things Clare Public Schools and the big bond vote they have coming up!
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 learn all about the opportunities they have and you will have by becoming a fire fighter!
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 all the things they do, sing up for classes, and get involved at https://www.artreachcenter.org/
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 items to help Mid Michigan families in the Holiday Season!
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 reaching out to Katie Hutson on Facebook!
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 Peters fill sin for Spach on this episode of Mid Michigan Matters to talk with Susan and Laurie from Community Cancer Services to talk about their local impact, who they help, and how you can get involved. Bob and the ladies also talk about the importance of their big fundraiser coming up Friday September 30th at The Isabella County Fairgrounds. They discuss what they day would be like for someone to attend and how this is a great event for families and survivors as well as those loving ones lost. To learn more or to get involved visit the Community Cancer Services Website at https://www.isabellacommunitycancer.org/
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 resources they have to help Mid Michigan families and individuals. Their 13th annual Aids/HIV run walk is September 24th at Island Park with registration starting at 8:30 AM! Sign up at https://runsignup.com/13thcentralmichiganHIV5k
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 educational activities to follow. The Isabella County Human Right Committee meets the first Monday of every month at Mt Pleasant City Hall and the meetings are open for you to get involved and educate yourself!
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 Art Walk Central for a full schedule events head to https://www.artreachcenter.org/ #Suppourt Local Artists!
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 year to allow teachers to receive gift cards so that they can take the United Way's dollars further in help students. They also chat about Golf United that directly benefits the Stuff The Bus Campaign!
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 years helping at the Isabella County Fair!
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 invited!!!
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 espresso chipotle cheddar was all the rage for quesadillas! Then Chris and Carol wrap things up talking about EBT benefits being double at the Framers Market through great programs!
Chris is at the Hersee House in Downtown Mt Pleasant with Amanda Schafer with the Mt Pleasant Area Community Foundation. May 3rd is their Give Local Isabella 24 Hour of Giving campaign, listen to the podcast for full details and the many ways you can get involved with the Mt Pleasant Area Community Foundation.
Chris catches up with Gratiot Isabella RESD Superintendent Paul Hungerford to talk about the benefits kids receive with the Gratiot Isabella Technical Education Centers in Alma and Mt Pleasant. Also to remind voters that the millage renewal vote is coming up on May 3rd...This Millage Renewal will NOT raise your taxes!
Chris chats with Mary & Shannon about St Joseph The Worker Elementary School in Beal City. Also about their big fundraiser auction coming up on April 29th at the K of C in Beal City! The doors open at 5:30, there will be a live and silent auction...well Mary and Shannon will tell you all about it
MID MICHIGAN MATTERS 4-10 LUKE SAWYER SHEPHERD POLICE CHIEF & PRES OF ISABELLA COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY BOARD- Chris chats with Luke about...well just about everything kid safety and so much more. As well as the different things The Isabella Child Advocacy Center does and how to get involved.
Chris chats with Director of the Isabella Child Advocacy Center Briana Richardson about what they do for children, April's events for child abuse prevention month, and how you can get involved with the Isabella Child Advocacy Center.
Chris & Julia talk about the great non-profits at the Strickler Center in Mt Pleasant, with a focus into the Care Store. Julia speaks on who and why they help, the top 10 items of need, how you can donate and so much more, along with their cash prize raffle going on right now!!!
Chris and Tom chat about all things Mid Michigan College with a specific focus on the foundation and their big fundraiser a Northern Tradition at Jay's Sporting Goods!
Chris is joined by Laurie Peters as they discus all the great services Community Cancer Services provides to the Mid Michigan community.
Chris interviews Rylee Sisco, this years winner of the United Way's "Picture This" competition.
Annie Sanders from United Way joins the show to discuss their Picture This competition which features students grade 6-12 in Isabella and Gratiot counties. Students get to pitch their ideas to make our community a better place to live.
Join Chris as he interviews Tina and Stephanie from the Optimist Club. Previewing their big fundraising event.
Chris Spachman and Amy Powell discuss all the happenings at Art Reach in Downtown Mt. Pleasant
Chris Spachman and Amy Powell finish discussing all the fun events happening at Art Reach in Downtown Mt. Pleasant