MidMichigan Health will renovate the Sears building at the Midland Mall, moving about 250 employees in by spring 2022.

A new business, Lodge Party Store, has opened in an old location in the Bullock Creek area. The store has homemade breakfast and lunch items, traditional party store products, and more.

The emphasis on developing more renewable energy has led to a very visible project in southern Midland County. DTE is constructing the Meridian Wind Park, which will have 77 wind turbines creating enough energy to power 78,000 homes.

The 83rd annual Midland County Fair returns to the community, offering exhibitors and spectators the chance to enjoy entertainment, education and more during the weeklong event Aug. 15-21.

In the second part of the housing series, see Cheryl Purtell’s story about finding housing and her seven years of experience living in an Affordable Housing Alliance home in Midland. 

Thirty-one years ago this week, the Americans with Disabilities Act became law — prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the job market, transportation, schools, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. Kelly PeLong of the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan shares her thoughts on what’s been achieved and what challenges are still ahead for persons with disabilities.

A family-favorite festival, River Days marks its proud return to Midland from Aug. 5-7. The free event features live music, hot air balloons, food trucks, a beer and wine tent, children's entertainment, art and makers fair, fireworks and more. 

When we think of architecture, we usually think of buildings that we live and work in. But in this week’s Catalyst, we’ll explore the architecture in a park — a place where we play.

Production agriculture is a big part of the Great Lakes Bay Region’s economy. Terry Henne, head of Farm Service Radio for WSGW in Saginaw, shares his thoughts on the role agriculture plays in our economy, the trends he’s seen, and his concerns going forward. He’s celebrating 50 years in radio at WSGW.

Wednesday nights are rolling at Midland City Forest. That’s when a group of kids, parents and coaches — known as the Midland Mountain Biking Crew — meet to mountain bike.