Library renovations bring innovation and family into focus
Despite renovations, services and programming continue at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
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When the tones drop: A day inside the Midland Fire Department
From routine checks to urgent calls, a day with Midland firefighters uncovers the unseen work behind the sirens.
Midland’s Service Club Alliance simplifies grantmaking to better support local nonprofits
Midland’s Service Club Alliance simplifies grantmaking by uniting service clubs through one shared application to better support local nonprofits.
City of Midland unveils draft of Parks and Recreation Master Plan for public review
Residents can explore the Midland’s Parks and Recreation Master draft and provide feedback through Jan. 9, 2026
Where authority meets empathy: A look inside the Midland County Jail
Midland’s first female Jail Captain leads with integrity and care.
Poseyville Preserve reclaims Midland riverfront
The Poseyville Preserve Project is turning the former Castle Concrete Block Plant site into a naturalized riverfront.
Sanford Founders Day brings history, family fun, and community together Sept. 6
Sanford Founders Day, held on Sept. 6, unites neighbors and visitors with a parade, museum exhibits, children’s activities, food, and entertainment, fostering community connection and celebrating shared history.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
Deadline nears for Midland construction talent attraction program
The Midland Area Community Foundation’s Construction Talent Attraction Program offers $5,000–$20,000 awards; applications due Aug. 15, 2025.
Ataques a las familias inmigrantes y lo que eso significa para la educación temprana
En 2024, los educadores de la primera infancia en el suroeste de Detroit observaron una caída significativa en la inscripción preescolar tras el aumento de la actividad de control de inmigración. Aunque el descenso no fue documentado oficialmente en ese momento, las organizaciones comunitarias informan que aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes fueron retirados de los programas preescolares del área en cuestión de semanas.
When the tones drop: A day inside the Midland Fire Department
From routine checks to urgent calls, a day with Midland firefighters uncovers the unseen work behind the sirens.
Midland’s Service Club Alliance simplifies grantmaking to better support local nonprofits
Midland’s Service Club Alliance simplifies grantmaking by uniting service clubs through one shared application to better support local nonprofits.
City of Midland unveils draft of Parks and Recreation Master Plan for public review
Residents can explore the Midland’s Parks and Recreation Master draft and provide feedback through Jan. 9, 2026
Where authority meets empathy: A look inside the Midland County Jail
Midland’s first female Jail Captain leads with integrity and care.
Poseyville Preserve reclaims Midland riverfront
The Poseyville Preserve Project is turning the former Castle Concrete Block Plant site into a naturalized riverfront.
Sanford Founders Day brings history, family fun, and community together Sept. 6
Sanford Founders Day, held on Sept. 6, unites neighbors and visitors with a parade, museum exhibits, children’s activities, food, and entertainment, fostering community connection and celebrating shared history.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
Deadline nears for Midland construction talent attraction program
The Midland Area Community Foundation’s Construction Talent Attraction Program offers $5,000–$20,000 awards; applications due Aug. 15, 2025.
Ataques a las familias inmigrantes y lo que eso significa para la educación temprana
En 2024, los educadores de la primera infancia en el suroeste de Detroit observaron una caída significativa en la inscripción preescolar tras el aumento de la actividad de control de inmigración. Aunque el descenso no fue documentado oficialmente en ese momento, las organizaciones comunitarias informan que aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes fueron retirados de los programas preescolares del área en cuestión de semanas.
