Areas of Concern

Feature Story Absentee ballots must be submitted by 8pm, Tuesday, November 8.

Primary Election is just days away


Feature Story USMC Sgt. Travis Snyder has walked 2,240 miles and raised more than $15,000 for Mission 22, a nonprofit supporting veterans with mental health challenges.
Development News Field technician treats standing water.
Feature Story The club meets three times per year.

Midland 100 Club proudly donates again


Feature Story Over 700 wells in Gladwin County had problems following the 2020 disaster.
Development News The information on how to keep kids safe while online has become “more of a need.”

Free seminar for parents to address how to keep kids safe online


Feature Story Stacie Scherman (L) and Cindy Vickery take part in a MCSAR field training program.
Feature Story Ian Miskelley dives into the pool during competition.
Development News Terwillegar says the mission is to give back and support 4-H groups and children with special needs.

Hooves & Hearts Thrift Store Gives Back to Community


Development News Erica Sprague shares her ideas in Home Ericanomics.
Feature Story The staff of Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates.
In The News Diane Postler-Slattery
Feature Story Monarch Academy students learn about monarch butterflies and join in national efforts to preserve it. Little Forks Conservancy, Northwood University, 4-H, Fisher Family Fields, and the Midland Co. Board of Commissioners are all lending their support.

Young offenders transform at the Monarch Academy


Feature Story From left, Iliana Ponce, Esther Fifelski, and Susan Kragt are among those advocating for Afghan refugees in West Michigan.

Lakeshore agencies welcome Afghan refugees with open arms


Development News Erin Patrice is the creator and founder of The Breaking Bread Village.

Profile Q & A: Erin Patrice, MLK Drum Major Award


Development News Jeanne Lound Schaller of the Nonviolent Peaceforce.

Midland designated an International City of Peace


Feature Story Kathy Dollard is the director of behavioral health services at MyMichigan Health.
Feature Story Ashley David (top) is the Communication & Design Manager for Senior Services. Trena Winans (bottom) is the Director of Education and Outreach at Senior Services.
Feature Story Dolores Porte is the president of the Village of Sanford