Michigan Story Festival

Storyteller Kevin Locke leads a dance with members of the audience Saturday at the Staples Family Concert Hall in the Music building.



Storyteller Kevin Locke dances and tells a story using hoops Saturday at the Staples Family Concert Hall in the Music building.



Storyteller Beth Horner tells the tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears using only hand gestures and a kazoo Saturday at the Staples Family Concert Hall in the Music building.




Mount Pleasant resident Sherry Trombly, middle, and her grandchildren from Traverse City, Matthew and Jessica Ritter, hit their hands against their laps as they participate in one of storyteller Beth Horner's tales Saturday at the Staples Family Concert Hall in the Music building. This is the fourth year Trombly has brought her grandchildren to the event.



Body paint artist Peggy Hernandez holds a mirror as 4 year old Nadia Karbowski of Midland smiles at her tiger face paint Saturday in the Music Building.

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Isabella County Emergency Response Team

Members of the Isabella County Emergency Services Team, Sergeant Trent Case, left, Officer Riley Olson, and Detective Sergeant Mike Morrow show off their equipment Wednesday at a field near the Outdoor Sports Complex. The team, which consists of 11 members, is utilized for emergency situations such as barricaded suspects, and hostage situations.



Detective Sergeant Mike Morrow of the Isabella County Emergency Services Team leads a stack formation Wednesday near the Outdoor Sports Complex.
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