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Finding temporary care is a challenge for Michigan's many unpaid caregivers, but help is available
Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Approximately 1.7 million Michiganders are unpaid caregivers, and they often desperately need a break from that work. Resources, like a new voucher program to pay for respite care, can help.
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Chippewa Nature Center invites community to annual Nature Art Show & Sale
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, November 30, 2023
The Chippewa Nature Center offers you the opportunity to get started on your Christmas shopping list with its special Nature Art Show & Sale.
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Differently Abled: Offerings in Midland area to those with disabilities
Carly Lillard
Thursday, November 30, 2023
The Midland community is able to serve people who need varied supports.
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Copper Country initiative emphasizes fresh and local foods
Kym Reinstadler
Sunday, November 26, 2023
In the western Upper Peninsula, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community strives toward the goal of food sovereignty, strengthening the community's ability to produce more of its own fresh and local food sources.
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Lack of data raises questions about quality and cost effectiveness of Michigan's prison health care
Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, November 16, 2023
According to Michigan researchers and advocates for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people, health care in prison is far less than adequate.
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Midland Center for the Arts holiday season provides festive fun for the whole family
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Midland Center for the Arts is celebrating the holidays with a lineup that includes The Holiday Art Fair, Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, and Center Stage Theatre: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.
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Finding peace and showing love when the holidays lack joy
Gabrielle Haiderer
Thursday, November 16, 2023
For those struggling with grief and loss, the holiday season can be particularly challenging. MyMichigan Health professionals offer words of encouragement to help those coping with grief and loss through this time, as well as advice for the family and friends of those struggling so they can support their loved one.
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Bourbon Junkies set to open a distillery
Amy Hutchinson
Thursday, November 16, 2023
The proof is in the pour for two local entrepreneurs who've turned a hobby into internet stardom and a new distillery.
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EV added to Dial-A-Ride fleet
Stephanie M. Yancer
Thursday, November 9, 2023
City of Midland rolls out two new electric vehicle vans.
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Downtown kicks off lineup of holiday events
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, November 9, 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. With a holiday open house, cocoa crawl, jingle bell fun run, holly jolly days, and an adult ugly sweater bar crawl, there’s something for everyone.
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Catalyst Community: Holiday Meals
Thursday, November 9, 2023
In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in the community, Catalyst shares some good advice from a teacher about holiday meals.
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Be one of Santa’s helpers!
Ron Beacom
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Get in the Christmas spirit by volunteering at the Santa House in Midland.
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The City has a plan
Ralph E. Wirtz
Thursday, November 2, 2023
City of Midland is seeking feedback on the new Master Plan.
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Midland County Department of Public Health hosts vaccine clinics
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Flu shots, COVID-19 boosters, and other immunizations are available at vaccination clinics.
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The ROCK builds resilience in kids, focusing on a growth mindset
Carly Lillard
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Equipping youth to face hard situations rather than shying away instills confidence and prevents mental health emergencies
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Boo! Check out Halloween fun in Midland.
Stephanie M. Yancer
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Plenty of activities to choose from to celebrate Halloween in Midland.
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Reinvestment in Dow Diamond
Ralph E. Wirtz
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Let there be light (and some other less visible projects) at the home of the Great Lakes Loons.
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New Ownership and Exciting Changes at Platinum House Salon
Abby Keeley-Scherzer
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Meet local entrepreneur Sabrina Sauer as she starts a new chapter in her business.
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NAMI Michigan's Kevin Fischer, "Michigan’s CMHs are the front door"
Joanne Bailey Boorsma
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
MI Mental Health
recently had a chance to talk with Kevin Fischer, executive director, NAMI Michigan, about the important role that
community mental health agencies
play in Michiganders’ mental health.
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Dow Tennis Classic brings elite players to Midland
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, October 19, 2023
The 35th Dow Tennis Classic is back at the Greater Midland Tennis Center from Oct. 30 - Nov. 5. The event invites the community to witness some of the sport’s top-ranked players, participate in free youth activities, and enjoy food and drink.
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