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You’d better watch out: Santa’s coming to town!
Erika M. Hirschman
Thursday, November 17, 2022
On November 29, Santa's trek to Midland will begin. He'll turn on the Christmas lights at the courthouse and open the Santa House.
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City of Midland invites residents to apply for 2023 Citizens Academy
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The City of Midland is accepting applications for the 2023 Citizens Academy. The free, 10-week course is designed to give residents a behind-the-scenes look of how local government works within the community.
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MBA releases Midland Flood Reduction Plan
Ralph E. Wirtz
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Committee looks at berms, dams, pumps other mitigation efforts to help low-lying areas with flooding in Midland.
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Village of Sanford Park to reopen in 2023
Crystal Gwizdala
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Rebuilding the Village of Sanford Park has been no small task. Rather than just reconstructing what was there, the village has seized the opportunity to build additional features.
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Profile Q&A with Chad Stewart, Michigan DNR
Ron Beacom
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Hunting, specifically deer hunting, is one of Michigan’s traditions. It’s part of our culture and it’s big business. In our Profile Q & A with a DNR specialist, we’ll talk about that and what hunters need to be aware of during the upcoming rifle season.
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Midland Center for the Arts ushers in holiday spirit with upcoming events
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Midland Center for the Arts is kicking off the holiday season, with plenty of events for all ages. From concerts to comedy, to kids activities, there’s something for everyone to celebrate.
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'It Takes a Village' to Wrap Around Local Youth in Crisis, Parents in Survival Mode
Carly Lillard
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Community Mental Health seeks volunteers to provide Therapeutic Foster Care homes for minors in need. Local children with serious emotional disturbance facing shortage of resources close to home.
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Catalyst Community:Change in Seasons-Erica Sprague
Thursday, October 27, 2022
In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in our community, Catalyst Midland focuses on how a change in seasons fosters change in day to day life.
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Halloween events in Midland
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Whether you’re looking for good old fashioned family fun, or an after-dark, grown up evening, Midland has plenty of Halloween events. Here is a roundup of local happenings
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A friendship and partnership that helps those in need in the Midland area
Erika M. Hirschman
Thursday, October 27, 2022
For more than 20 years, the West Midland Family Center has coordinated with Hidden Harvest to alleviate hunger for community members in the high poverty area of western Midland County.
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United Way of Midland County campaign seeks to raise $4.7 million
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The United Way of Midland County seeks to raise $4.7 million for its 2022 campaign. The organization’s mission is to unite the community by improving lives and ensuring all people thrive and live out their full potential.
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What's ahead for the Midland Area Farmers Market?
Ralph E. Wirtz
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Growing market and flood plain limitations prompt study of options for the future of the Farmers Market.
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Gateway Healthcare, where healing begins
Abby Keeley-Scherzer
Thursday, October 20, 2022
A new local non-profit in Midland is trying to address the issue of affordable and accessible health care.
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Profile Q&A with Tom Webb-Midland Board of Realtors
Ron Beacom
Thursday, October 13, 2022
In our Profile Q&A, we focus on the buying and selling of homes in the current market from the perspective of Tom Webb, the president of the Midland Board of Realtors.
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Dow Tennis Classic brings in the highest ranked players to date
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The 34th Dow Tennis Classic returns to the Greater Midland Tennis Center, Oct. 31- Nov. 6. The event features some of the sport’s top players, free community outreach programs, and more.
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Local entrepreneurs “bounce back better”
Crystal Gwizdala
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Boomerang Coffee owners Brett and Maegan Nowak share their experiences as entrepreneurs in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
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Dow Gardens conservatory reopens
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Dow Gardens is reopening its 1975 Alden B. Dow-designed conservatory after extensive renovation. The new design features a light-filled lobby, water feature, LED lights, and interactions with sunny plant life.
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Preview of the November election
Ralph E. Wirtz
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The mid-term election is less than five weeks away. The absentee ballot process is underway. Catalyst reports on what you need to know to vote.
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Campus Car Show Returns to Midland for 59th Year
Carly Lillard
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Northwood University students invite the community to share in their interactive automotive show as a part of the school's experiential learning. This student-run event is the largest in North America and has something for everyone.
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Parade of Homes showcases "dream homes"
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Home Builders Association of Midland invites residents to tour ‘dream homes’ during the Fall 2022 Parade of Homes. The event takes place Sat-Sun, Oct. 1-2 and 8-9 from 1 to 5 p.m.
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