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Feature Story Midland Blooms is coming back this year with a new business sponsor — Corteva Agriscience. Scene

World-class tennis and lines of marigolds return to Midland in 2021

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, March 25, 2021
Midland is looking forward to seeing the return of two exciting programs: Midland Blooms and The Dow Tennis Classic. Midland Blooms will be held May 22, and the world-class tennis tournament will take place November 1-7.
Partner Content Artist's rendering of Comprehensive Cancer Center. Healthy Communities

MidMichigan Health to bring together oncological care offerings at new Comprehensive Cancer Center

Marta ManningThursday, March 25, 2021
MidMichigan Health has announced its plans to build a new Comprehensive Cancer Center at the current site of the Towsley Building, located on the campus of MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland. The Center will bring together oncologists, radiation specialists, specialty surgeons, chemotherapy providers, and support staff from various disciplines at one location.
Feature Story If you join the frequent flyer club, for every 12 cookies you buy, you get one free on your next visit. Entrepreneurship

Aviator Cookie Company is clear for takeoff

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, March 18, 2021
Aviator Cookie Company opens this Saturday in downtown Midland — the same day as Meet Your Merchants. Chris Welch, a pilot, was grounded due to the pandemic. Coupling his love for baking with his daughter’s idea, Welch set course for a new business.
Feature Story There are many stages of development a baby and youngster go through and each child is different. If a parent feels they have concerns about development, they can call MCESA for help. Kids and Education

Concerned about your child’s development? Early intervention resources are available to help

Erika M. HirschmanThursday, March 18, 2021
The Midland County Educational Service Agency offers early intervention evaluations and services to children from birth to age 6, at no cost to families living within the Midland County School districts. Families who have received these resources share their stories.
Development News Jenifer Acosta acquired her real estate license late last year and now also works as a commercial agent. Community Development

Local developer Jenifer Acosta puts finishing touches on historic condo complex damaged by flood

Courtney SouleThursday, March 11, 2021
Jenifer Acosta saw an opportunity to create a sense of place and grow the community in the Westwood condos, which were damaged by the tragic flooding last year. Acosta hopes to attract young working professionals with the location.
Feature Story Kent MacDonald, Northwood president, assessing the flood damage to the university. Kids and Education

Q&A with Kent MacDonald, President of Northwood University

Ron BeacomThursday, March 11, 2021

Financial challenges, the pandemic, and a devastating flood all happened in the first year on the job for Northwood University president, Kent MacDonald. The native of Nova Scotia shares with Catalyst how the university has responded, what role a university should have in a community, and who his mentors have been over the years.

Feature Story Truck enters garage to receive food. Healthy Communities

Catalyst Community: West Midland Family Center

Susan Love, intro by Ron BeacomThursday, March 11, 2021
The West Midland Family Center serves an important role for persons living on the west side of Midland County. In the first of some upcoming columns on different segments of our community, Catalyst Midland focuses on West Midland and how it’s being strengthened in these challenging times.
Feature Story Jonathan Haynes is a founding member of Anti-Racist Midland. “We’re very excited to start the reckoning and the grappling so we can move forward as a community." Diversity

ARM strives for a more inclusive and equitable Midland

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, March 11, 2021
Anti-Racist Midland (ARM) continues working with Midland Public Schools and the community to make Midland more equitable. ARM will soon be releasing a podcast of oral histories with the intent to amplify Black voices, in partnership with the Midland County Historical Society and the Cultural Awareness Coalition.
Feature Story Becky Manson observes students working on circuits during their final week of lab class. Talent

Women in Construction Week: Local women embrace opportunities in rapidly-evolving career field

Marta ManningThursday, March 4, 2021
Women in Construction Week takes place March 7-13 nationwide. Through talent and hard work, these Midland-area women show that being female is not a barrier to excelling in a construction career.
Feature Story In designing the space, Holliday said the team wanted to create a unique atmosphere, something different from the experiences at other incredible regional restaurants. Arts and Culture

Midland Center for the Arts opens Mid-Century Modern inspired lounge

Sarah SpohnThursday, March 4, 2021
The Midland Center for the Arts celebrates its Mid-Century Modern design with the Pendulum Lounge, opening Thursday, March 4. The bar features small plates, cocktails, beer, and wine, giving a nod to iconic design elements from notable architect Alden B. Dow.
Feature Story LoLita Pfeiffer picks an order of coho salmon. The most recent shipment also touted halibut, lingcod, prawns, shrimp, and cherry-hickory smoked salmon. Sustainability

An Alaskan fish story with a longline to Midland

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, March 4, 2021
Midland native Caven Pfeiffer delivers his wild-caught Alaskan fish to market through his company, Sword Seafood Company. His mom, LoLita, helped him establish his first community-supported fishery right here in Midland.
Development News The major proposed design change is to reduce Buttles Street down from a three-lane road to two-lanes. Transportation

Buttles & Indian Corridor Improvement Project moves into design phase

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, February 25, 2021
The Buttles & Indian Corridor Improvement Project is now in the design phase, led by the Michigan Department of Transportation. To stay up-to-date on the project, tune in to the new Word on the Street(s) podcast.
Feature Story An app will enable you to rent a bird scooter. Transportation

Midland expands shared transportation options as part of accessibility improvement strategy

Marta ManningThursday, February 25, 2021
The City of Midland has enlisted Bird Rides Inc. to manage a fleet of 100 shared-use electric scooters available at locations throughout the city limits. The program fits into the city’s plans for creating a community more accessible to various forms of transportation.
Feature Story Minority business owners are a powerful force. According to the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, minority business owners create half the new jobs in this country. Diversity

Great Lakes Bay Region works to create an inclusive business community

Crystal Gwizdala, Liz Fredendall, and Kathy RobertsThursday, February 25, 2021
Organizations in the Great Lakes Bay Region are expanding outreach efforts and programs. The purpose is to attract and support diverse business owners throughout the communities.
Feature Story There's light at the end of the winter tunnel but there's still much to do outdoors until spring. Healthy Communities

Winter recreation, a month of cool fun until spring

Ron BeacomThursday, February 18, 2021

There’s still one month of winter left to enjoy. Get outside and explore Midland’s outdoor offerings: The Midland City Forest, Emerson Park, The Pere Marquette Rail Trail, and The Chippewa Nature Center, to highlight a few.

 
Feature Story By taking the survey, you have the opportunity to share your story. Diversity

Let your voice be heard: Participate in Racial and Ethnic Equity and Inclusion survey

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, February 18, 2021
The We Hear You Coalition requests that Midland County residents over the age of 18 complete the Midland Racial and Ethnic Equity and Inclusion survey. Results will be shared and discussed publicly to establish goals and action plans for change.
Feature Story Diane Brown Wilhelm is a member of the We Hear You Coalition and is Councilman of Midland’s Ward IV. Diversity

Q&A with Diane Brown Wilhelm, Midland City Council Ward IV

Ron BeacomThursday, February 11, 2021

Diane Brown Wilhelm has served on Midland’s City Council for almost 10 years. Her primary job is working as a senior program project manager for Accenture. Brown Wilhelm reflects on what led her to serve on the City Council, what challenges are facing the City, her mentors, and what it means to receive the Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Award in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Feature Story Just over three hours after their grand opening, O’MACARON completely sold out of macarons. Entrepreneurship

Oh yes, O’MACARON now has a storefront downtown

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, February 11, 2021
O’MACARON’s storefront is now open for business! If you want to try one of their 19 unique flavors of macarons, give them a visit in downtown Midland. You’ll want to get there early; they completely sold out within hours of their grand opening.
Feature Story Wygant, center, is surrounded by friends and loved ones as he celebrates his graduation from the MiHOPE program. Community Development

Midland County Court sees success in MiHOPE program following 20th graduation

Patrick SochackiThursday, February 11, 2021
Matthew Wygant, a Midland resident, is the 20th graduate of the Midland County Honest Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (MiHOPE) program. MiHOPE is a state-funded program to give felons on the brink of being sent to prison a chance to turn their lives around.
Feature Story The Community Health Improvement Plan was presented virtually on Jan 27. Healthy Communities

Midland’s Community Health Improvement Plan promotes health and wellbeing through collaboration

Marta ManningThursday, February 4, 2021

A virtual meeting held by the Health and Human Services Council of Midland County highlighted five years of progress for the Community Health Improvement Plan.

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