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Live music and science mingle to create a special show at the Delta Planetarium

A January 31 show at the Delta College Planetarium seeks to blend music and art along with the Saginaw Bay Symphony. 

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Central Michigan International Film Festival will feature new events, return to Broadway Theatre

The 17th annual festival Feb. 5-9 will roll out new events for attendees of all ages and return to the Broadway Theatre.


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Dirty jobs of Midland: How snow, water and refuse service makes the city tick each winter

It's an all-hands-on-deck effort to keep the city running each winter. Here is a look into some of the roles that help with that process.

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SVSU students head to Baton Rouge for moot court national tournament

Saginaw Valley State University ranks with Ivy League schools when it comes to moot court. This week, SVSU students are prepping for a national tournament on Jan. 17 and 18.


Development News Michael Westendorf, Patrick McElgunn and Nic Von Schneider, nominees for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Third annual MYPros Awards highlights community contributors

The third annual MYPros Awards recognized young professionals for their contributions to the community.

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Q&A with SVSU President Donald Bachand

SVSU President Donald Bachand says budgeting and academic planning are well on track for the coming year and beyond. He credits this success to the ability to plan in advance for day-to-day changes as they come.

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A winter guide for all: 18 things to do in Midland to make the most of the season

From snowshoeing, to curling, to photography and more, here is a long list to keep you active and engaged this winter.


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Delta employee earns honors for using athletics to channel the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.

The Great Lakes Bay Region will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day later this month with scholarships, awards, a luncheon and a special presentation by a woman who works for NASA.

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Letter from the editor – Thank you for your feedback

Thank you for your thoughtful input on our recent reader survey. Your feedback will help us better serve as a solutions-oriented and community-minded resource.

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Great change: A decade in Midland garners more than $272 million in investment

What happens in a decade? A look back at the last ten years of community development, investment and giving back in Midland.

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City of Midland seeking civic-minded election inspectors for 2020 voting cycle

The City of Midland is seeking 130 election officials in advance of the 2020 election cycle. Here is how you can apply.

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Q&A with CMU President Robert Davies

In his first State of the University address in November, Central Michigan University President Robert Davies described his vision for CMU as it ventures through the next 10 years.

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Brush Monkeys celebrate the season with art, one window at a time

With a crew of talented artists, Brush Monkeys takes to local businesses in Michigan, and most recently you can see their work in Downtown Midland.


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Community Wishes donates record amount to give back this season at Holiday Wishes Gala

Donning ugly sweaters, over 300 attendees helped fund three local organizations at this year’s Holiday Wishes Gala.

 


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MidMichigan healthcare workers and community leaders band together for opioid crisis

Opioid abuse impacts people from all backgrounds. Here is what several local organizations including MidMichigan Health are doing to address the epidemic.

Partner Content This green roof is an example of a green stormwater infrastructure at corporate headquarters of Johnson Controls, Inc. in Glendale, Wisconsin.

New approaches to large-scale green stormwater infrastructure investment build climate resilience

Here's how large-scale investment in green infrastructure, made possible with community public-private partnerships, are helping cities cope with the effects of climate change.

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Hope with a side of grace: The important work of Midland’s Open Door

In 2019, Open Door is on track to serve more than 50,000 meals and provide thousands of nights of shelter to men, women and children in need. They could use a helping hand.

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Your local artisan holiday gift guide

Wrap up a handmade holiday when you shop for gifts from local artists. This local artisan gift guide introduces you to a few of the artists in this community.

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A Holly Jolly Great Lakes Bay Region: 4 celebrations to kick off Christmas

Get ready for a holly jolly good time with friends and family as the Great Lakes Bay Region welcomes the holiday season with a variety of events!


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Dancing with diversity: Human Library event spurs an ongoing conversation about inclusion

Tackling hard conversations one 'book' at a time, a Human Library event in Midland showed what we can learn from one another if we unjudge them.