It’s not too late to get a flu shot. Dr. Catherine Bodnar, medical director for the Midland County Department of Public Health, recommends people get vaccinated for this season’s flu to avoid a ‘twindemic.’

“We wanted it to be a farm-to-table restaurant that is focused on food, sustainability, and community,” says Evan Sumrell, chef-owner of Aster. “That’s a huge thing for us.” Aster is now open for takeout.

“We had a public who needed this.” Given the COVID-19 pandemic and the destructive flood, the 2020 farmers market season was unclear, said market manager Emily Lyons. Lyons learned how to “pivot” in an era where it became necessary for businesses.

The “Ready for School” Preschool Scholarship Fund aims to build young minds in the Midland community. The fund, established by the Midland Area Community Foundation, will enable 3-year-olds to get a head start on critical brain development — laying the groundwork for long-term success.

Ellie Martindale and Memphis Nelson continue to raise money for flood relief.

The Eat Great Festival team partners with Downtown Restaurant Investments to bring heated igloos to Midland and Bay City, accommodating local dining through the colder seasons. 

Ron Beacom moved to Midland in the fall of 1989 to be the manager of Midland Community Television (MCTV) for the City of Midland. "With our solutions journalism approach, it will be interesting to not just present a problem, but to report a story about people working to solve a problem."

Erica Armstrong, City of Midland’s City Clerk, answers voters’ frequently asked questions.

How Tyler Dietlein turned a growing hobby into a business of handcrafted leather goods with a little inspiration and a dose of good quality technique.

In an effort to deter ghost hunters and urban explorers through the Halloween season, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe is looking for community members who are willing to camp out to help secure the site on weekends in October.