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Quiet work with loud impact: Meet Cailey Brown
People of Midland
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Cailey Brown reflects on her journey into child advocacy, the weight of forensic interviewing, and finding purpose through healing work.
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Midland Abilities Parade returns May 17 to celebrate inclusion and accessibility
Misty Barron
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Abilities Parade returns May 17, celebrating inclusion, accessibility, and community through art, activities, resources, and family-friendly fun.
In The News
Arts and Culture
Midland’s summer favorites set to return with art, music and family fun
Misty Barron
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Midland’s beloved summer traditions are gearing up for their return, with a full slate of outdoor events planned to bring art, music, and family fun back to the heart of downtown.
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Kids and Education
Local students earn college scholarships and grants for their school during STEM competition
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Students from four local Great Lakes Bay Region schools – including Midland –participated in the 12th annual A.H. Nickless Innovation Award competition at SVSU. .
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Behind the badge: A ride-along reveals the humanity in policing
Carly Lillard
Thursday, May 15, 2025
A firsthand police ride-along with Officer Lance Beyerle unveils real compassion, everyday challenges, and community commitment in Midland’s law enforcement.
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Healthy Communities
Medicaid cuts would destabilize mental health care: How Michigan is responding
Brianna Nargiso
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Proposed Medicaid funding cuts would dismantle critical services, especially for residents facing poverty, mental illness, or substance use disorders — and reduce access to mental health services for all.
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Second Wave - Michigan
Healthy Communities
Indiana nonprofit’s oral health program reaches 39 states
Shandra Martinez
Friday, April 25, 2025
McMillen Health’s Brush program equips families and educators with easy-to-understand oral health tools, transforming access in underserved communities.
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Equity
Beyond awareness, autism acceptance affirms neurodiversity and improves lives
Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Autism Alliance of Michigan and other advocates for autistic people are working hard to move from raising autism awareness to fostering autism acceptance.
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Community mental health and child welfare collaborate to care for Michigan’s vulnerable children
Estelle Slootmaker
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Michigan’s community mental health (CMH) agencies are the lead in providing mental health care for children in the child welfare system.
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Meet Jacqueline Leapheart
People of Midland
Thursday, April 10, 2025
A Midland native juggles nonprofit work, photography, and mentorship while honoring a family legacy at Adoption Option Inc. and advocating for inclusivity and youth empowerment.
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New VP of Marketing, Communications & Sales at Midland Center for the Arts is a familiar face
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Midland Center for the Arts is welcoming back a familiar face, Josh Holliday, to his new role of Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Sales.
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Chippewa Nature Center celebrates Earth Week with all-ages, hands-on fun
Misty Barron
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Chippewa Nature Center celebrates Earth Week with hands-on, all-ages activities designed to promote environmental awareness, outdoor learning, and fun for families in the Midland area.
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Arbor Day unites Midland community through tree planting, education
Misty Barron
Thursday, April 10, 2025
ReLeaf Michigan and Dow Gardens celebrate Arbor Day with tree plantings at Wallen Park and school visits, promoting environmental education, community engagement, and sustainability in Midland.
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Michigan expands free preschool programs: Enrollment now open
Amy Hutchinson
Thursday, April 10, 2025
All Michigan 4-year-olds now qualify for free preschool through GSRP, offering flexible, play-based learning across various settings, with enrollment open for 2025-26.
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Michigan's hospitals and improved pediatric behavioral health care
Estelle Slootmaker
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
The Michigan Health and Hospital Association addresses pediatric behavioral health care with data, advocacy, and grant funding of member hospital programs.
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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Jessica Rickert inspires native dentists
Shandra Martinez
Monday, March 31, 2025
Jessica Rickert, DDS, the first American Indian female dentist, advocates for oral health equity and inspires Native youth through mentorship and representation.
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Exploring the arts & outer space: Meet Alex Woody
People of Midland
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Alex Woody, Communications and Public Relations Manager at Midland Center for the Arts, found a passion for arts storytelling through theater.
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April brings a full calendar of fun to Midland
Misty Barron
Thursday, March 27, 2025
April in Midland is packed with exciting events for everyone. Jump into spring with a talent show, Easter celebrations, bodybuilding competition, and a chili cook-off.
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Understanding measles: Prevention, symptoms and vaccination
Misty Barron
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Michigan health officials confirmed the state’s first measles case of 2025, emphasizing vaccination amid rising outbreaks nationwide. Experts stress immunization to prevent severe complications and disease spread.
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Higher education leaders defend diversity, equity, and inclusion amid federal pressure
Mikaila Bluew
Thursday, March 27, 2025
As federal pressure mounts to eliminate DEI programs, higher education leaders remain committed to fostering inclusive practices.
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