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Follow Head Coach Jim McElwain, defensive back Donte Kent, and offensive lineman Brayden Swartout as they represent Central Michigan in Canton, Ohio at the 2024 MAC Football Kickoff Event (Thursday-Friday, July 18-19, 2024). CANTON, Ohio—The spotlight is back on Central Michigan Football as the Chippewas travel to Canton, Ohio to...
Former CMU Pitcher Adam Mrakitsch Signs with Texas Rangers
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Former Central Michigan pitcher Adam Mrakitsch has signed a free agent contract with the Texas Rangers. Mrakitsch, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound left-hander, was not selected during Major League Baseball's annual draft, which concluded on Tuesday. He signed with the Rangers on Wednesday and is set to report soon to the team's training facility in Surprise, Ariz.
Nash-Hager family honored by Ionia Free Fair for decades of service
IONIA — A family that's farmed in Ionia County for more than 150 years has been recognized for its service to the Ionia Free Fair. The Nash-Hagers were honored as the 2024 Ionia Free Fair Antique Village Heritage Family. The family — donning green shirts — participated in the Ionia Free Fair Grand Parade on Saturday, July 13, and was honored with a reception later that afternoon at the Floral Building.
Couple sells homemade spice blends at MP Farmers Market
Josh Schaeffer’s family has been in the food service business one way or another in the Clare and Farwell area for much of his life. At a young age, Schaeffer started experimenting in the kitchen, and throughout the years he worked food service jobs, he learned a thing or two about incorporating different ingredients to come up with unique flavors.
Isabella Bank Corp director buys shares worth $199
In a recent transaction on July 16, Jill Bourland, a member of the board of directors at Isabella Bank Corp (NASDAQ:ISBA), increased her stake in the company. The director purchased 10.582 shares of common stock at a price of $18.90 each, amounting to a total investment of $199. This purchase...
Cramer Named to Academic All-America Team
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Central Michigan wrestler Alex Cramer has been named to the Academic All-America At-Large Third Team by the College Sports Communicators. Cramer, a redshirt senior from Grayslake, Ill., is a computer science major with a 3.95 grade point average. He is one of 17 student-athletes named to the third team and one of just 47 named to the first, second or third team. The student-athletes represent eight sports and Cramer is one of six wrestlers so honored.
Chief Keef Abruptly Delays Summer Tour on the First Day Due to Mysterious Medical Emergency
Chief Keef is abruptly delaying his summer tour due to a mysterious medical emergency. On Tuesday (July 16), Chief Keef hopped on his Instagram Story mere hours before he was meant to kick off his A Lil Tour at Boston's MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Keef announced he'd be pushing back the tour dates until later this year due to an undisclosed health issue.
Understanding Boston Nurse’s Salary: A Comprehensive Guide
Let’s say you’re a registered nurse considering a move to Boston, or perhaps you’re already working in the city and looking to better understand your earning potential. The nursing profession in Boston involves understanding the various factors that influence salary. Whether you’re an aspiring nurse or a seasoned professional, knowing what to expect in terms of compensation is crucial.
Greenville native Tyler Merren selected for men’s goalball Paralympian team
Greenville native Tyler Merren has been selected for his fifth Paralympic team to compete in goalball. Merren won a bronze medal at the Athens 2004 Games and was a Beijing 2008 Paralympic Team member.
CMU and FSU GEAR UP take 50 students on an Upper Peninsula college tour
FLINT, Michigan — Last month, Central Michigan University (CMU) and Ferris State University’s (FSU) GEAR UP programs took 50 students from the International Academy of Flint, Flint Southwestern, Baldwin, Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, and Morley-Stanwood on a whirlwind trip across Michigan’s upper peninsula. From Monday, June 24, through...
Vestaburg celebrates its sesquicentennial with weekend festival
The village of Vestaburg will host a celebration marking its 150th anniversary from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21. Founder George W. O’Donnell named the little town after his wife, Vesta, and the town went on to become part of the lumber, agriculture and manufacturing history of mid-Michigan.
CMU is moving its medical school to Saginaw
Central Michigan University is making plans to move its medical school to Saginaw, announcing Monday that a fundraising effort to support the plan is underway. As demand for medical education and health care grows in Michigan and nationally, Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine is pursuing a plan to expand its programs and consolidate into a new home as part of the Medical Diamond Project in Saginaw, the university said.
Isabella commissioners discuss millage renewals on August ballot
A Mt. Pleasant woman who was instrumental in the ouster of the chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Primary had a message for Isabella County commissioners Tuesday night: Regain voter trust. Bree Moeggenberg, who led the effort to remove Kristina Karamo from the state Republican Party’s leadership position, told commissioners during...
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