2018 Resource & Relocation Guide

County - Michigan

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Welcome

Newcomer Information

Help Hotlines

Health & Hospitals

Local Education

Entertainment & Fun

Nature

Isabella County Map

Mount Pleasant City Map

Home Buyer Information

Buyers Mistakes

How Much Can You Afford?

Tips to Selling Your Home

Packing Tips

Moving Checklist

Homefinder Notepad

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Welcome

This Resource & Relocation Guide provides you with the essiential information you may need in an easy to follow format so that your move or visit to the area goes smoothly. We provide telephone numbers and websites for the people and agencies that can assist with relocating your home or business. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, calling ahead before attending a listed event or business is recommended.

How to UseThis Guide

Isabella County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. The county seat is Mount Pleasant and the county comprises the Mount Pleasant, MI Micropolitan Statistical Area in Mid-Michigan, also known as Central Michigan. The area was known as Ojibiway Besse, meaning "the place of the Chippewa". It was set off as a county in 1831, and the county government was organized in 1859. It was named after Queen Isabella I of Castile, based on a suggestion by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, US Indian Agent and ethnologist. The Isabella Indian Reservation is also located within the county. It is the major land base of the federally recognized Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation, with part of the county seat being located within the reservation. Isabella County is proud to be home to Central Michigan University, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, the City of Mount Pleasant, and hundreds of other interesting and exciting things to see and do. With celebrations like the Annual Saginaw Chippewa Pow Wow the area continues to celebrate the rich history and culture of the American Indian. Isabella County also features over 1,000 farms averaging over 100 acres in size. Farms range from dairy farms and livestock farms, to vegetables and organic farms. There are also several U-Pick farms as well. The county is also home to the Maple Syrup Festival, and since 1958 the festival is celebrated during the last weekend of April with all-you-can-eat pancakes, a parade, music, arts, crafts and more. Top employers include Central Michigan Univeristy, Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, McClaren Central Michigan, Bandit Industries, Morbark, and Delfield.

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Police Departments

Newcomer InfoNewcomer Info

Isabella County Sheriff207 Court St. AMt. Pleasant, MI (989) 772-5911

Isabella County Central Dispatch2010 E. Preston St.Mt. Pleasant, MI(989) 773-1000

Clare Police207 W. 5th St.Clare, MI(989) 539-7797

Mount Pleasant Police804 E. High St.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 779-5100

Saginaw-Chippewa Police6954 E. Broadway Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 775-4701

Fire DepartmentsClare Fire207 W. 5th St.Clare, MI(989) 386-2121

Deerfield Township Fire3032 S. Winn Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 773-0327

Isabella Northeast Fire4215 N. Mission Rd.Rosebush, MI(989) 433-2152

Mount Pleasant Fire804 E. High St.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 779-5100

Nottawa-Sherman Township Fire 6263 W. weidman Rd.Weidman, MI(989) 644-3221

Rolland Millbrook Fire 8323 W. County Line Rd.Blanchard, MI(989) 561-2346

Saginaw-Chippewa Fire7070 E. BroadwayMt. Pleasant, MI (989) 775-4000

Clare Utilities(989) 386-7541

Mount Pleasant Utilities(989) 779-5387

Shepherd Utilities(989) 779-5387

Consumers Energy(800) 477-5050

DTE Energy(800) 477-4747

Ferrellgas(989) 426-8284

AT&T(800) 244-4444

Verizon(800) 483-3000

Winn Telecom(989) 779-9800

US Post Office813 N. Main St.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 773-3653

US Post Office111 W. 5th St.Clare, MI(989) 386-7682

US Post Office3366 N. Woodruff Rd.Weidman, MI(989) 644-2345

US Post Office101 N. 2nd St.Shepherd, MI (989) 828-5581

US Post Office2855 W. Blanchard Rd.Winn, MI (989) 866-2600

US Post Office420 Main St.Blanchard, MI(989) 561-2380

Area Utilities

Post Offices

Newcomer Information

Isabella County Courthouse300 N. Main St. | Mt. Pleasant, MI

(989) 772-0911

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HealthHealth

Hospitals

Children's Health Care

709 S. Adams St.

Mt. Pleasant, MI

(989) 772-7774

Emcare

703 N. McEwan St.

Clare, MI

(989) 802-5120

McLaren Central Michigan

1221 South Dr.

Mt. Pleasant, MI

(989) 772-6700

MidMichigan Health Park

4851 E. Pickard Rd.

Mt. Pleasant, MI

(989) 775-1600

Pleasant Pediatrics

1970 Ashland Dr.

Mt. Pleasant, MI

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Health Department

2012 E. Preston St.

Mt. Pleasant, MI

(989) 773-5921

Dial 911for Emergencies

Having good health overall is a major key to a long and healthy life. Finding ways to take care of your health can aid in recovery and help you feel better daily. Get routine check-ups and visit your doctor when you're not feeling well. Sometimes, it is hard to tell whether not feeling well is due to a side-effect of medicine, a symptom of a health disorder or any other different health problem. Talk to your doctor or other health care specialist for any other questions or information.

Excellent health care…Close to home.

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Education

Area Colleges & Universities

Central Michigan University1200 S. Franklin St.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 774-4000www.cmich.edu

Mid Michigan Community College2600 S. Summerton St.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 773-6622www.midmich.edu

Local School Districts

Education is a very vital tool that is used in the contemporary world to succeed. It is important because it is used to mitigate most of the challenges faced in life. The knowledge that is attained through education helps open doors to a lot of opportunities for better prospects in career growth. Getting a head start in education can help you succeed in many aspects of your life and help you grow to your full potential.

Where Learning Begins

Alma Public Schools1500 N. Pine Ave.Alma, MI(989) 463-3111

Beal City Public Schools 3117 Elias Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 644-3901

Chippewa Hills School District 3226 Arthur Rd.Remus, MI (989) 967-2000

Clare Public Schools 201 E. State St.Clare, MI(989) 386-9945

Coleman Community School District 991 E. Railway St.Coleman, MI (989) 465-1891

Farwell Area Schools399 E. Michigan St.Farwell, MI(989) 588-9917

Montabella Community Schools302 W. Main St.Edmore, MI(989) 427-5148

Mount Pleasant City School District 720 N. Kinney Ave.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 775-2301

Shepherd Public School District 258 W. Wright Ave.Shepherd, MI(989) 828-5520

St. Louis Public Schools113 E Saginaw St.St. Louis, MI(989) 681-2500

Vestaburg Community Schools7188 Avenue BVestaburg, MI (989) 268-5343

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From the simple pleasures to a variety of other fun choices there is always something to entertain just about anyone in Isabella County and the Mount Pleasant Area. The area also offers a variety of art, music & theater, as well as other endless possibilites such as shopping, relaxing and more. No matter what activities you favor, you're sure to find it here!

Art Reach Center of Mid-Michigan 111 E. Broadway St.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 773-3689

Broadway Theatre 216 E. Broadway St.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 772-2075

Celebration! Cinema 4935 E. Pickard Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 772-7469

Crankers Brewery1207 E. Pickard St.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 779-1919

Clarke Historical Library103 E. Preston St.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 774-3352

CMU Park Library250 E. Preston St.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 774-1100

Cyber Quest6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd.Mt. Pleasant, MI (888) 732-4537

Dow Gardens1809 Eastman Ave.Midland, MI (800) 362-4874

Helios Art Gallery 120 E. Broadway St.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 317-3321

Hunter's Ale House4855 E. Blue Grass Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 779-2626

Isabella Community Events Arena & Ice Skating Rink5165 E. Remus Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 772-9623

Isabella County Youth & Farm Fair 500 N. Mission Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 773-9070

Kelly/Shorts Stadium East Campus Dr.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 774-2842

Kids Quest6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd.Mt. Pleasant, MI (888) 732-4537

Wander. Explore. Discover.

Entertainment & Fun Entertainment & Fun

Korean Memorial320 W. BroadwayMt. Pleasant, MI (989) 779-5331

Michigan’s Central Swing113 W. Broadway St., Ste. 180Mt. Pleasant, MI(888) 436-0001

Mount Pleasant Discovery Museum 5093 E. Remus Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 317-3221

Mount Pleasant Ice Arena5165 E. Remus Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 772-9623

Mount Pleasant Speedway4658 E. River Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 773-2387

Mountain Town Brewing Co.614 W. Pickard St.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 400-4666

Mountain Town Station506 W. Broadway St.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 775-2337

Old Fence Rider's Historical Center222 S. Sheldon St.Edmore, MI (989) 427-5222

Riverwood Resort & Golf Course1313 E. BroomfieldMt. Pleasant, MI (989) 772-5726

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd.Mt. Pleasant, MI (888) 732-4537

Soaring Eagle Waterpark & Hotel 5665 E. Pickard Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 817-4800

The Golf Center 2280 E. Broomfield Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 772-0156

The Museum of Cultural & Natural History103 Rowe HallMt. Pleasant, MI (989) 774-3829

University Art Gallery251 E. Preston St.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 774-7457

Veterans Memorial Library301 S. UniversityMt. Pleasant, MI (989) 773-3242

WWI & WWII MemorialsCorner of Broadway & Kinney St.Mt. Pleasant, MI

Ziibiwing Cultural Center 6650 E. Broadway Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 775-4750

For more information and additional listings please visit:www.mountpleasantwow.com

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Buckley’s Mountainside Canoes4700 W. Remus Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI(989) 772-5437

Chipp-A-Waters Park1403 W. High St.Mt. Pleasant, MI(989) 779-5100

Chippewa River Outfitters3763 S. Lincoln Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI(989) 772–5474

Chippewa Watershed Conservancy306 S. University Ave.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 772-5777

Coldwater Lake Family Park1703 N. Littlefield Rd.Weidman, MI (989) 772-0911

Comet's River Run20 E. Remus Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI(989) 773-3206

Deerfield Nature Park 2425 W. Remus Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI(989) 772-2879

Dow Gardens1809 Eastman Ave.Midland, MI (800) 362-4874

Floaters Tubing403 High St.Mt. Pleasant, MI(989) 400-6752

Gammy Woods Campground1855 Coldwater Rd.Weidman, MI (989) 644-2267

Gilmore ParkQueensway Dr.Weidman, MI (989) 772-0911

GKB Riverwalk Trail/Access Adventure TrailMt. Pleasant, MI

Explore the Outdoors

Nature Nature

Herrick Recreational Area 6320 E. Herrick Rd.Clare, MI(989) 386-2010

Horizon Park1535 Sweeney St.Mt. Pleasant, MI(989) 779-5300

Isabella County Fairgrounds & Campground500 N. MissionMt. Pleasant, MI(989) 773-9070

Isabella County Parks & Recreation200 N. Main St.Mt. Pleasant, MI (989) 772-0911

Island Park 331 N. Main St.Mt. Pleasant, MI(989) 779-5300

Lawrence A. McDonald Wildlife SanctuaryBusiness US-10 near LoomisClare, MI (989) 772-0911

Majeske LandingBroomfield Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI(989) 772-0911

Meridian ParkMeridian Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI(989) 772-0911

Mill Pond Park607 S. Adams St.Mt. Pleasant, MI

Mission Creek Woodland Park1458 N. Harris St.Mt. Pleasant, MI

Mount Pleasant Parks & Recreation320 W. BroadwayMt. Pleasant, MI(989) 779-5331

Mount Pleasant Spray Park331 N Main St.Mt. Pleasant, MI(989) 779-5300

Nelson Park714 W. Broadway St.Mt. Pleasant, MI

Outdoor Adventures340 N. Loomis Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI(888) 249-1995

Pere Marquette Rail-TrailBusiness US-10 East of ClareClare, MI (989) 772-0911

Pickens Field309 W. Pickard Ave.Mt. Pleasant, MI

Saginaw Chippewa Campground7525 E. Tomah Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI(989) 772-2285

Soaring Eagle Water Park5665 E. Pickard Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI(800) 292-8891

Snow Snake Mountain Ski Area3407 E. Mannsiding Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI(989) 539-6583

Snow Snake Zip Line Tours3407 E. Mannsiding Rd.Harrison, MI (989) 539-6583

Soaring Eagle Hideaway RV Park5514 E. Airport Rd.Mt. Pleasant, MI(989) 817-4800

Sunnyside Park1511 Elm St.Mt. Pleasant, MI

For more information and additional listings please visit:www.mountpleasantwow.com

Whether you prefer hiking the trails of your favorite park, bicycling, boating, fishing or just being in nature, Isabella County will be sure to fufill any one who loves the outdoors. There are additional beautiful parks, golf courses, sports complexes, and connecting trails where you can clear your mind and relax.

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2018 Resource & Relocation Guide

County - Michigan