Featured Stories
Jeff Barr
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The Frankenmuth Brewery turns 150 years old this year, and the Brewers Guild is celebrating its 15th birthday. Beer has a long history in the state, as other Michigan breweries mark anniversaries, too. Hoisting a brew might be a perfect way to honor the occasions.
Sam Eggleston
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Sports boosters aren't just for the cool kids--they're the key to keeping athletic programs going and keeping kids active and healthy. In the era of education funding cuts, these organizations could use your helping hand more than ever, as Sam Eggleston writes in this week's column.
Lucy Hough
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
To kick off our new Q&A series, writer Lucy Hough asks Saginaw Future president JoAnn Crary what the future of Saginaw should look like and how we can get there.
Kurt Mensching
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Fat tire bikes – or snow bikes – allow bicyclists the opportunity to use their bikes for transportation no matter how bad the weather gets. Writer Kurt Mensching explores how the new bikes are spreading in Michigan.
Jeff Barr
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Social media has turned into a two-headed beast for many companies. On one side, they have an easy way to market to a large variety of people. On the other, if they do it wrong, they find it may work against them. One local business owner knows the value of a good social media strategy, as writer Jeff Barr explains.
Sam Eggleston
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Local businesses are the lifeblood of a community. Be it the gas station down the road, the mom-and-pop's diner or the painter who advertises via bulletin boards, local entrepreneurs not only work here, they often live here as well. What's more is that dollars spent at our local businesses stay local, as managing editor Sam Eggleston discusses in his first of an ongoing column.
Cynthia J. Drake
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Fans of sushi who resided in Mount Pleasant were without a restaurant to truly cherish--well, until Midori Sushi and Martini Lounge opened its doors. So far, it's been quite the hit, too, with foodies packing the place every night since it opened its doors. Second Wave writer Cynthia Drake takes the taste test.
Rachel Esterline
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Through nature-based activities, preschoolers are gaining social and academic skills at Nature Preschool, a unique educational program at Midland’s Chippewa Nature Center. The program emphasizes outdoor play, natural science experiences and more to give these kids a head start.
Kim North Shine
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
It's getting pretty chilly outside, so why not treat yourself with a nice cup of warmth from Frankenmuth's Sue and Esther's American Tea Room? And it's more than just a place to get some Earl Grey, too--it's somewhere to escape the chaos of the holidays, the stress of work and the rush of everyday life. Sue and Esther's might as well be a world away from the hustle and bustle, but the owners wouldn't want it any other way.
Sam Eggleston
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
This time of year, everyone starts to look back at the months that have come and gone and the accomplishments that they, and those around them, have achieved. Here at Mid Michigan Second Wave, we do the same--but we also begin to look ahead at what is to come and what the new year will offer us in the way of opportunity. To that end, we'll be taking a hiatus from publishing over the holidays and into the new year with a return January 10. We hope that, too, makes you begin to look forward at what Mid Michigan and our publication will offer in 2012.
Rachel Esterline
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Camille's On The River is a new restaurant in Mount Pleasant that provides an upscale, but relaxed atmosphere, offering a seasonal menu that uses regional ingredients to create unexpected dishes. Second Wave's Rachel Esterline stopped by recently to find out how the first months of business have been going.
Cynthia J. Drake
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Sometimes, it's just not easy keeping life organized. Just ask freelance writer Cynthia J. Drake, who juggles her career with her family life and discovered recently she needed a bit of a reboot when it came to how she handled it all. That's where The Organizing Lady, Janet Felling, came in--and just in the nick of time.
Lisa McCartney
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Social media helps businesses and organizations engage consumers in conversations, but not everyone is aware of how to best make it work for their needs. Social Media Club Great Lakes Bay organized a conference to help those who are not so social-media-savvy find the right tools to make the connection and ignite conversations. Writer Lisa McCartney stopped by the conference and reports this week on what she discovered.
Jeff Barr
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Bees are a foodie's best friend. Not only do they make honey, which is great on its own, but that honey can be turned into mead. Second Wave writer Jeff Barr recently chatted with the folks at Bardic Wells Meadery about making honey wine and a Michigan business with real buzz.
John Q. Horn
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Not all schools are created equal, and that's obvious the moment you step inside the Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy. From the way the students are taught to the expectations in the curriculum and extra-curricular activities, students at SASA are expected to be a step above and beyond, as Second Wave writer John Q. Horn reports.