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Development News Defining Family & Home with The Voice of the City, Katie Guyer

Defining family & home with The Voice of the City, Katie Guyer

Meet Katie Guyer, the voice behind the City of Midland’s social media and communications.

Development News Poetry Slam

Creative 360 fills the month with events

View the works of emerging artists, try your chops at a poetry slam, or enjoy the sounds of a big band at Creative 360 this month.

Development News Volunteers worked on projects at WMFC such as spreading mulch on the playground, enclosing rafters in pavilions, clean up of trails and an obstacle course, and worked on the baseball field. 

Banking on service: Inside Isabella Bank’s annual community volunteer day

Since 2018, Isabella Bank has held its annual Compassion into Action event, a day-long company-wide community service initiative that allows all employees to volunteer across seven counties in mid-Michigan. The event, which takes place every October on Columbus Day, enables staff to participate in meaningful projects with local nonprofits.

Feature Story MPS Special Education

Midland Public Schools Q & A on Special Education

How Midland Public School's special education thrives on collaboration and a solutions-based approach.

Feature Story Dahlia Hill terrace

It's not too late to enjoy the beauty of Dahlia Hill

As the leaves begin to change, there's still a chance to capture Summer colors at Dahlia Hill.

Feature Story Sanford residents lined up to enjoy half-off cones at Salt Springs

Sanford celebrates Neighboring Week at Salt Spring

Sanford celebrates Neighboring Week with an ice cream social hosted at Salt Spring, showing how the spirit of "Sanford Strong" still remains.

Feature Story It's pumpkin season.

A list of October events across Midland County

As fall kicks into gear, Midland County has plenty of family-friendly events lined up for October.

Development News Wally Mayton

Love Thy Neighbor: Meet Wally Mayton

Meet Wally Mayton as he talks about Midland's Neighboring Week with Max Loves Midland.

Development News football

Start of football season brings extra excitement to Midland

It’s a new football season. For local programs such as Northwood University, Dow High school and Midland High School that means plenty of excitement for local fans.

Development News Lead Logo

Lead offers tools for personal and professional growth

Lead is committed to its mission to "Empower people with practical tools to become their most confident self."

Feature Story Better Together

Better Together: Midland County ESA focuses on well-being

How Midland ESA's work culture is putting employee health at the forefront and caring for the overall well-being for their employees.

Feature Story celebration of peace

Midland Rotary and Nonviolent Peaceforce sponsor Celebration of Peace

Midland Rotary and Nonviolent Peaceforce sponsored a Peace Pole on International Peace Day, reinforcing Midland’s status as a City of Peace.

Partner Content Parents indicated that needed services like speech therapy, occupational therapy, and paraprofessional support were inadequate.

Survey activates education advocacy for Michigan children with disabilities

Special Education Experience (SEE) survey results revealed that needed improvements in special education that the state identified in 2014 have not been made.  

Longform Joe Volpe, program manager at Ferndale's Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center.

Mental health takes heavy toll on Michigan's LGBTQ youth

Mental health is a major challenge for Michigan youth in general, but the problem is even greater for the state's LGBTQ youth.

Innovation News Patrick Schefsky

Lawfully Theatrical: Meet Patrick Schefsky

Meet Patrick Schefsky as he shares his journey from Midland and back.

Development News National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Grace A. Dow Memorial Library recognizes National Library Card Sign-Up Month through the end of Sept

It's still not too late to celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library!

Development News Candle Dipping at Fall Fest

Travel back in time with homestead farm activities at Chippewa Nature Center’s Fall Harvest Fest

Chippewa Nature Center hosts its Fall Harvest Festival, featuring interactive demonstrations of autumn traditions like cider making and blacksmithing, connecting visitors to 1800s farm life and nature.

Development News Chromebook stickers.

Student art celebrating diversity to adorn 8,000 Midland School Chromebooks

Midland Public Schools and Midland County Inclusion Alliance select artwork by Alice Kim and Elise Collier for Chromebook stickers, celebrating the "Better Together" theme of diversity and inclusion district-wide.

Feature Story Jerilyn O'Connor, left, and Don Sprague, both residents of Pinecrest Farms, dance together while enjoying a live musical performance.

Pinecrest Farms: Over 150 Years of evolving care and Community support

Pinecrest Farms, Midland's 60-bed assisted living facility, has evolved since 1865, offering care for residents with diverse needs. Supported by taxpayer funds, it provides long-term care in a beautiful, nature-filled environment.

Feature Story 2024 Neighboring Week

Midland celebrates Neighboring Week with family-friendly events and opportunities to get involved

Midland Neighboring Week promotes community well-being through family-friendly events, encouraging all residents to participate, connect, and build a sense of belonging.