Fire at Edgewood Apartments

On March 25, 2025, at 4:50 a.m. the Mount Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a structure fire at Edgewood Apartments located within the city limits.

Upon arrival, crews observed smoke and fire coming from the rear of the three-story apartment building. The building sustained smoke and fire damage.

No injuries were reported. Apartment occupants were alerted by smoke alarms and exited safely.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Michigan State Police, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

Multi-Family Housing Unit Fire

On December 22, 2024, at 3:57 a.m., the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of Walnut Street in Mt. Pleasant.

Upon arrival, crews observed a two-story, eight-unit multifamily housing building partially engulfed in flames, with fire extending from the entrance door up through the roof. The fire was brought under control by 4:41 a.m.

The building sustained heavy fire damage to four of the front units and heavy to moderate smoke damage to the back four units. All building tenants are displaced and working with the building owner and the American Red Cross to find temporary housing.

Three occupants were transported to a local hospital for burns and smoke inhalation injuries. All other occupants were able to exit the building safely.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The MPFD was assisted by the Deerfield Township Fire Department, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Shepherd Tri-Township Fire Department, Isabella Northeast Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Consumers Energy, DTE and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 10/15/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Approved the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously adopted.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

4) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held September 23, 2024.

5) Warrants and payrolls.

Approved a $90,000 Funding Allocation for 200 E. Broadway University Lofts Revitalization (Old Isabella Bank Building) and Placemaking (RAP) Grant Application.

Approved and conducted a Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act for strategy and negotiation sessions connected with negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:27 p.m.