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Cross-cultural exchange: Argentinian bluegrass band visits local elementary school

Local elementary school students experienced the music and culture of Argentina this week, thanks to the Midland Center for the Arts.

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Local YWCA event empowers women, challenges status quo and brings up hard discussions

For the 11th annual Women’s Empowerment Symposium, the YWCA of the Great Lakes Bay Region put discussions of all types on the table.

Feature Story The performance of “Arabian Nights” marks one of Blossey’s favorite parts in the show.

Local graduate now flying high in Aladdin

Even as he plays a leading role in Tony Award-winning musical, Korie Lee Blossey still counts himself lucky for childhood roles on stages in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

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A helping hand for service members: The work of the Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition

The Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition mobilizes support for veterans in the region, tackling most needs with a group of dedicated volunteers and the desire to give back.

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Local museum teaches history in order to honor military veterans

A local military museum and the Bay County Department of Veteran Affairs have special events planned in honor of veterans this year.

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Sweet plan would put less salt on Michigan roads in the winter

State Rep. Brian Elder is advocating the state to study adding sugar beets to road salt. He believes the mix could reduce pollutants in the watershed and cause less damage to Michigan's roads.


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Q&A with Hidden Harvest CEO Samantha McKenzie

Since 1994, Hidden Harvest has rescued 37 million pounds of food from area restaurants, farmers, grocery stores and more. They then deliver the food to organizations that provide food to people in need.

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Workers grow food and develop skills at Arnold Center’s plant factory

The Arnold Center is growing a new model of training workers with disabilities through Arnold Farms, now in its second year of hydroponics.

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Entrepreneur competition expands with networking lunch leading up to the big event

The Muse Insight for Entrepreneurship Program is designed to pull together economic development resources in Bay, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw counties.

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Oracle Brewing hosts fall beer release featuring collaboration from two Midland homebrewers

A new brewing partnership called the Common Hours Project is debuting two beers at Oracle Brewing's Fall Awakening release this weekend.

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Q&A with Scott Ellis, the new director of Perceptions

For the first time in its nearly 20-year history, Perceptions has hired a full-time executive director. The new director hopes to make the Great Lakes Bay Region more welcoming for the LGBTQ community.


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Teaming up: The impact of the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational

Long after the crowds, cameras and action cease, the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational is making a lasting impact on the region through the #TeamUp event with local nonprofits.

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Q&A with Wally Mayton of the Midland Neighboring Project

The Midland Neighboring Project and how a small group is forging a strong sense of community within Midland.

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Local ghosts originate from home and afar

Spend a moonlit October night seeking ghosts and the paranormal in Bay City. Scary legends await you on guided tours.

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Proper Taco brings flavors and spice to Downtown Midland

Ashely Rae set out to do one thing at Proper Taco: bring a good taco to Downtown Midland.

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Growing community through art: The work and inspiration of local Midland artist Jazzmyn Benitez

Jazzmyn Benitez is one of the amazing and talented artists behind Midland's vibrant art scene. We touch on her creative process and passion for getting a paint brush into the hands of others.

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Delta College finishes sixth among community colleges for sustainability efforts

In its 2019 Sustainable Campus Index, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education gave Delta College a Silver Rating. The school finished sixth in the community college category in the Top College for Sustainability rankings.

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What you may not know about the upcoming census – and probably should

While April may still seem far away, many are buckling down and working hard to raise awareness about the importance of being counted in the 2020 Census.


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Local cyber security experts, colleges work together to encourage next generation of analysts

With technological advances and the cyber threats that accompany them, it’s predicted that there will be a faster-than-average growth rate in the employment of information security analysts. To meet that demand, local cyber security experts and colleges are working together to encourage students explore a career in the field.


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Opening the doors for Midland’s blind residents

A new resource exists for helping the blind navigate the city and go about regular daily life.