Mid Michigan Matters

JW sits down with Padraic to discuss upcoming events in Mount Pleasant

JW sits down with Homebuilders Association of Central Michigan CEO Carmi Crisci to discuss the Virtual Parade of Homes

JW sits down with Andrew and Tyler from Mount Pleasant Parks and Rec to discuss the Christmas Celebration happening in downtown Mount Pleasant on Saturday, December 6th

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

JW sits down with Padraic to discuss the Community Impact Showcase happening on Monday, November 17th at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort as well as other upcoming events in the Mount Pleasant area

JW sits down with Dalis Hitchcock from the animal shelter Dalis to the Rescue based in Alma to discuss what is new at the shelter

JW sits down with a couple cast members of Mount Pleasant High School's production of Clue: High School Edition, happening November 6th - November 8th

JW sits down with Kourtney to discuss upcoming events in the Clare area

JW sits down with Jenny and Amy from the Mount Pleasant Rotary Club to discuss their auction happening from Sunday, October 26th to Tuesday, October 28th

JW sits down with Peggy to discuss the Isabella County Christmas Outreach

DJ sits down with Tonya to discuss Halloween events happening at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

JW sits down with Padraic to discuss upcoming events in Mount Pleasant

JW sits down with Mid Michigan College Admissions Representative Halle Conroy and Dean of Workforce & Career Education Shawn Troy to discuss new changes with the Mount Pleasant campus as well as winter semester enrollment

DJ and JW chat with Sarah from the Isabella Community Soup Kitchen to discuss their upcoming event, Remember the Embers happening on Sunday, October 19th

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 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

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

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 Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce President Padraic McMeel to discuss upcoming local events

DJ sits down with Brett and Eric to discuss the Veterans Suicide Awareness Ride happening on Sunday, August 3rd

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 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 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 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 Kourtney John of the Clare Area Chamber of Commerce to discuss the Clare Summerfest, taking place June 20-22.

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!

Michelle Sponseller and Spach shoot the breeze April 23rd about he downtown construction and how awesome our town center is going to be afterwards!

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!