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Profile Q&A with Dr. Kathy Dollard-Behavioral Health-MyMichigan Health
Ron Beacom
Thursday, August 18, 2022
In our Profile Q&A, with fall and school approaching, we focus on Dr. Kathy Dollard, the director of the Behavioral Health service line for MyMichigan Health. She’s served in that role since 2017.
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Creative 360 gardening and sustainability classes are sprouting up
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Creative 360 and the Midland Section of the American Chemical Society are hosting a series of family-friendly classes centered on gardening, sustainability, and the arts. These STEAM programs provide free, entertaining, and educational lessons for the community.
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Photo story: The Commons-Downtown Midland
Crystal Gwizdala
Thursday, August 18, 2022
To get a feel for what Friday and Saturday nights look like in downtown Midland, check out this photo story by Crystal Gwizdala captured during a concert in The Commons.
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Little Forks Conservancy hosts river volunteer training session
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Little Forks Conservancy is hosting volunteer training for persons interested in becoming stream leaders and collectors. The training session will be held on August 23 at 6 p.m. at the Gladwin City N. Park Boat Launch.
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COVID-19 vaccines & updates moving into the new school year
Erika M. Hirschman
Thursday, August 11, 2022
As we approach a new school year, Midland County Medical Director Dr. Catherine Bodnar affirms that COVID-19 vaccines work. She breaks down some of the latest and key COVID-19 findings and addresses Monkeypox.
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It’s all in the ‘chips,’ say public transportation managers
Ralph E. Wirtz
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Like most Americans, social changes, public health, and climate change are affecting how Dial-A-Ride and County Connection managers provide service. The number of miles and the time to get to destinations create the biggest difference in costs.
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Midland County Fair: A week of entertainment, midway rides, fair food, and agriculture education
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, August 4, 2022
The 84th annual Midland County Fair returns to the community, offering exhibitors and spectators the chance to enjoy entertainment, experience education, and more during the weeklong event, Aug. 14-20.
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Where’s your beef from? Learn about how JNelson Farms raises their grass-fed cattle
Crystal Gwizdala
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Tucked in the countryside outside of Midland, Jon Nelson of JNelson Farms raises grass-fed cattle. Besides offering quality beef, Jon enjoys educating the community about farming and believes farmers should be transparent about their practices.
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River Days Returns to Midland for ….
Sarah Spohn
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
River Days returns to Midland August 4-7 with free live music, hot air balloons, food trucks, a kids zone, fireworks, axe throwing, a hot-dog-eating contest, and more.
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Primary Election is just days away
Ron Beacom
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
While some votes have already been cast, a majority of votes will be made on Election Day, August 2nd. Find out what you need to do so you can cast your ballot.
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Popup Palooza returns to Village of Sanford for 2nd year
Sarah Spohn
Monday, July 18, 2022
After the well-loved event, Parkapalooza moved to Midland, Village of Sanford residents hosted their own mini version of the hometown music festival, Popup Palooza last year. This year, the event returns on July 23 at Porte Park.
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A new nature area opens this week in Midland
Erika M. Hirschman
Monday, July 18, 2022
On Tuesday, City of Midland and Dow officials will celebrate the grand opening of the Eagle Ridge Nature Area in Stratford Woods Park. The project was developed by Dow as a component of its natural resources damage restoration efforts and will be transferred to the City of Midland for future oversight and preservation.
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Rivers present different challenges to kayakers & canoers in Midland County
Ralph E. Wirtz
Monday, July 18, 2022
Late summer and early fall are good times for novice kayakers and canoers to pad their experience on local rivers.
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Big Bugs Brings Larger-than-Life Exhibit to Dow Gardens
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Dow Gardens is welcoming Big Bugs, a traveling exhibit, featuring larger-than-life sculptures. From July 15 to Oct. 16, Big Bugs takes over the gardens, with a giant praying mantis, marching ants, a daddy long legs, and more.
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A new park in Midland is now open in an area that was damaged by the 2020 flood
Erika M. Hirschman
Thursday, July 7, 2022
The new Rogers Family Wellness Park – located on N. Saginaw Rd in Midland, is the outcome of an opportunity that grew out of the 2020 flood. The new park designed by and paid for in part by MyMichigan Health, was designed to attract people of all ages and promote good health.
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Peek into the honeycomb: A day in the life of a beekeeper
Crystal Gwizdala
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Will Sears of the Midland Bee Company has raised bees for over a decade now. He’s come to appreciate how well they work together and just how sweet Michigan honey is.
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Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational 2022 does it “fore” the community
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational returns to the Midland Country Club, July 10-16. The event includes the top professional women golfers in competition, family-friendly events, Eat Great Trail food pop-ups, and much more.
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Catalyst Community: Recipes-Erica Sprague
Thursday, June 23, 2022
In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in our community, Catalyst Midland focuses on the value of the little traditions in our daily lives.
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After two years following the May 2020 flood, the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library is fully reopened
Ed Hutchison
Thursday, June 23, 2022
While the library took a hit during the 2020 disaster, it’s come back to new life with some new services!
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Top Ten Things to Do in Midland
Ron Beacom
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Peter Owen has a unique perspective of Midland. He grew up here but now lives in California. On a recent visit, he produced a video titled, “Midland, Michigan: Top 10 Things to Do.”
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NAMI Midland Support Groups
Monday, September 12, 7:00pm
Community Mental Health, 218 Fast Ice Drive, Midland
NAMI Midland monthly support groups meet on the second Monday at 7:00pm at Community Mental Health. Support groups for family members/caregivers and persons living with a mental health condition. For more info, call 989-948-3273 or email: namimidlandmi@gmail.com.
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My Fair Lady
10/28/2022, 7:30 pm
Visit Midland Center for the Arts for the Nationally Touring Broadway production My Fair Lady, a Lincoln Center Theater Production. Learn more about this event and purchase tickets today at midlandcenter.org or by calling the ticket office at 989-631-5930.
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