Profile Q&A with Smallwood Holoman
In this Profile Q&A, we meet Smallwood Holoman Jr., a recipient of this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Award. His efforts have had an impact on our community and beyond.
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Lunar New Year event hopes to celebrate cultures and togetherness
For the first time ever, Midland is hosting its own Lunar New Year event. The family-friendly, inclusive party includes food tastings, drinks, educational activities, fireworks, and more on Saturday, Jan. 21 at Dow Diamond.
Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication
Issue Media Group is excited to announce the relaunch of its online, community-informed, digital publication in the Upper Peninsula. UPword will focus on innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and community development, while featuring U.P.-based talent.
Neighboring Week encourages coming together and embracing inclusivity
Midland’s Neighboring Week is being celebrated Sept.26-Oct. 2. The event’s mission is to embrace the community, encourage connections, and embrace inclusivity within your own neighborhood, church, school, or job.
Profile Q & A: Erin Patrice, MLK Drum Major Award
In this Profile Q&A, we meet Erin Patrice, a recipient of this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Award. She’s the founder of The Breaking Bread Village, which is an effort to bring people together.
We Hear You task force prepares to take action from diversity survey
After 17 months, the We Hear You task force in conjunction with SVSU revealed the results of their diversity, equity, and inclusion survey. Now, it’s time to take action.
Q&A with Brad Blanchard, Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. In our Q&A, we’ll find out how the Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition is assisting veterans and how you can help the coalition.
Midland Public Schools students learn construction skills while serving the community
The Building Trades class offered by Midland Public Schools provides students the chance to get practical experience in preparation for employment in construction, summer work, or home improvement projects. While learning, students build houses for area organizations serving individuals with disabilities.
Midland County offers a “Clean Slate” to previous offenders
The “Clean Slate” expungement expansion laws started going into effect on April 11, 2020. The opportunity for previous offenders to wipe their criminal records has never been easier or more accessible.
“Fall” in love with Midland County: A guide to living this fall to the fullest
Yes, we have a pumpkin patch and orchards, and they’re wonderful! But we have so much more. See our roundup of fall activities and events. You name it, we’ve got it: nature walks, trick-or-treating, treasure hunts; painting, poetry, shopping, and more.
Lunar New Year event hopes to celebrate cultures and togetherness
For the first time ever, Midland is hosting its own Lunar New Year event. The family-friendly, inclusive party includes food tastings, drinks, educational activities, fireworks, and more on Saturday, Jan. 21 at Dow Diamond.
Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication
Issue Media Group is excited to announce the relaunch of its online, community-informed, digital publication in the Upper Peninsula. UPword will focus on innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and community development, while featuring U.P.-based talent.
Neighboring Week encourages coming together and embracing inclusivity
Midland’s Neighboring Week is being celebrated Sept.26-Oct. 2. The event’s mission is to embrace the community, encourage connections, and embrace inclusivity within your own neighborhood, church, school, or job.
Profile Q & A: Erin Patrice, MLK Drum Major Award
In this Profile Q&A, we meet Erin Patrice, a recipient of this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Award. She’s the founder of The Breaking Bread Village, which is an effort to bring people together.
We Hear You task force prepares to take action from diversity survey
After 17 months, the We Hear You task force in conjunction with SVSU revealed the results of their diversity, equity, and inclusion survey. Now, it’s time to take action.
Q&A with Brad Blanchard, Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. In our Q&A, we’ll find out how the Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition is assisting veterans and how you can help the coalition.
Midland Public Schools students learn construction skills while serving the community
The Building Trades class offered by Midland Public Schools provides students the chance to get practical experience in preparation for employment in construction, summer work, or home improvement projects. While learning, students build houses for area organizations serving individuals with disabilities.
Midland County offers a “Clean Slate” to previous offenders
The “Clean Slate” expungement expansion laws started going into effect on April 11, 2020. The opportunity for previous offenders to wipe their criminal records has never been easier or more accessible.
“Fall” in love with Midland County: A guide to living this fall to the fullest
Yes, we have a pumpkin patch and orchards, and they’re wonderful! But we have so much more. See our roundup of fall activities and events. You name it, we’ve got it: nature walks, trick-or-treating, treasure hunts; painting, poetry, shopping, and more.
