News Release: 7/8/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 8, 2025
Coneys for a Cause Scheduled for August 11-15
“Pig Out” Coney-Eating Contest, August 15
“Pig Out” Coney-Eating Contest, August 15
MT. PLEASANT, MI – The community can enjoy $1.99 coney dogs while helping the youth of Isabella County during Coneys for a Cause. This event is scheduled for August 11-15, 2025, at the Pixie Restaurant (302 N. Mission Street).
The Pixie will donate to the Mt. Pleasant Police Youth Services Unit (YSU) 100% of the profits for every coney sold.
Customers can purchase individual coney dogs for $1.99 at the restaurant, or they can pre-order a minimum of one dozen coney dogs to be delivered. All delivery orders must be submitted before 3 p.m. on August 1 and emailed to dmaclean@inspiredcpts.com. Delivery times are between 10 a.m. and noon, August 11 – 15. Event organizers will do their best to meet the desired delivery time.
Order forms can be found at www.mt-pleasant.org/ysu.
The “Pixie Pig Out” is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Pixie. Stop by to watch this friendly coney-eating competition between law enforcement agencies.
Youth Services Unit (Mt. Pleasant Police Department)
This valuable program involves police positively interacting with youth at an early age. Two YSU Officers serve more than 3,000 K-12 students in the Mt. Pleasant Public Schools (MPPS), providing guidance and support for students, ultimately forming lifelong bonds. The popular Youth Police Academy, as well as Shop with a Cop, are just a few of the programs YSU hosts.