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Midland nursery and outdoor center plans 5,000 sq. ft. expansion

Maple Hill Nursery has a new outdoor furniture line made out of recycled milk jugs, we take a look at this sustainable effort.

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The Dow Bay Area Family Y invites you to help pick the next recreation facility for the region

The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA is gathering public input about what amateur sports and recreation facilities the region needs. The survey is live through October 14.

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Wave goodbye to summer and say hello to the delights of fall

From spooky costume parties to family fun, the Great Lakes Bay Region shines in the fall. Here are some places you can celebrate the season. 

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Table for 200, please: The story behind “Dinner on Main”

If you build it, they will come. Cancer Services of Midland, Clare and Gladwin counties sure learned there were many new supporters at the recent Dinner on Main event.

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Students from the Fourth District encouraged to join Congressional App Challenge

Congressman John Moolenaar is encouraging all students to put their imaginations and coding skills to use in Michigan’s 4th District for the 2019 Congressional App Challenge.

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Scholarship money at stake in annual STEM-based competition

High school students from Bay, Midland, Saginaw, and Tuscola counties have until the end of the month to apply for an annual competition that could net them thousands of dollars in scholarships.

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Local couple uses fresh and organic ingredients for fresh artisan ice pops

These travel-inspired ice pops are taking the Midland Area Farmers Market by storm. Meet the couple behind Popsable.

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Great Lakes Bay musical magic: The making of Mamma Mia!

A behind-the-scenes look into what it took to pull off the three-theatre production of Mamma Mia!

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Local artists find gateway to friendships, new experiences

The goal of Do-Art is to help people with disabilities prepare for the next step in their lives, including employment. Recently, many of the artists earned a paycheck for their art.

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The Great Lakes Bay Region wants you to come home in October

Through an annual Coming Home event and an ambassador program on social media, Discover Great Lakes Bay attracts young professionals to this region.

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State of attraction: The focus on attraction, developing and retaining talent in the Great Lakes Bay

Why talent attraction and retention matters and what the Great Lakes Bay Region is doing to move the needle.

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Q&A with Richard Verdoni, Black Creek Kitchen's owner and chef

Richard Verdoni, chef and owner behind Black Creek Kitchen in Sanford has an extensive past from travels to business endeavors, all of which have helped him build the perfect taco.

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Birding Festival leads Whiting Forest into the fall season

This weekend, Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens welcomes birding and nature fans of all types for the Fall 2019 Birding Festival offering classes and more than 30 class sessions. 

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Building up: Local developer sets her sights on making a big impact

Local developer Jamie Broderick is building up – Midtown's dining options, her community and other women through the launch of a podcast and adding to the Bricks Real Estate Team. Here's what's coming to Midtown and how she handles it all.

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Local entities partner to help nurses complete BSN, address nursing shortage

Local colleges, universities, and employers across Mid-Michigan are partnering together to address the nursing shortage and prepare students for a more successful future in the workforce.

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Meet Catalyst Midland: Amy Rokosz

Amy Rokosz is a teacher with Meridian Public Schools and a writer for Catalyst Midland. We talk to her about her go to spots, favorite activities to do with her daughters and what has been her favorite feature to write so far.

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Revitalization efforts kick off for lake sturgeon in Saginaw Bay Watershed

In August, Chippewa Nature Center hosted the first of four reintroduction efforts for lake sturgeon in the Saginaw Bay Watershed to help population growth. 

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A dinner table the length of a city block: Dinner on Main Street fundraising event sells out fast

Cancer Services of Midland, Clare and Gladwin County wis looking forward to hosting the inaugural Dinner on Main coming up on September 12th.

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MidMichigan Music Care Program offers soothing escape for patients, families and staff

Each month, students from area high schools perform live music in the lobby of MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland with the hopes of offering some uplifting music to patients, families and staff.

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Q&A and photo feature with Midland photographer and philanthropist Robert Spears

You've likely seen his work around Midland before. We catch up with local photographer and philanthropist Robert Spears on his work, his gear and some of his favorite shots.