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Amy Hutchinson

Amy Hutchinson

Amy Hutchinson retired from the Midland Public Schools in 2018 after 32 years at Midland High School. During that time she taught Journalism and English, advised the student newspaper Focus, and served as department head of English and World Language, International Baccalaureate Coordinator, and Assistant Principal. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Central Michigan University and was a Gerstacker Fellow at Saginaw Valley State University. She volunteers for Midland County Senior Services and her church, the United Church of Christ. Amy works part-time at Eastman Party Store. She enjoys gardening, golfing, swimming, traveling, and cooking.

Amy Hutchinson's Latest Articles

Mid-Century Modern Midland: New book celebrates city’s architectural oasis

Mid-Century Modern Midland highlights the community's innovative legacy and the collaborative effort of residents, historians, and volunteers to document and preserve this unique heritage.

Opportunity abounds when winter meets the holidays in Midland
Live Oak Coffeehouse to open new location in former Grove Tea Lounge

Coffee and a Culture of Community to expand into another Midland neighborhood.

Volunteers during fall cleaning
Isabella Bank’s Compassion into Action – Dedicated to making a difference in the region

Employees come together to support local nonprofits and address critical community needs.

Wild Ones Mid-Mitten Chapter connects people and native plants 

Wild Ones promotes native landscapes through education, advocacy, and collaborative action

Midland River Days 2025: Family fun, food, live music, and hot air balloons

Once a tribute to Midland’s history, River Days has evolved into a major family festival featuring balloons, food, music, and community fun at the Tridge.

The owners of the Three Bridges Distillery and Taproom.
Three Bridges distillery expands with craft brews, event space and bigger dreams

Three Bridges Distillery is expanding with a new event space, growing its craft beer and spirits offerings, and eyeing broader distribution while keeping its community roots.

“Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul, be just another human soul.” - Carl Jung, psychologist, as quoted by Megan Welke, LMSW
Forward Therapy builds connections, provides quality mental health care in Great Lakes Bay region

Forward Therapy and Consulting blends mental health care with strong community and staff support, aiming to expand services while fostering a culture of collaboration and trust.

Musical fun out on the playground
Michigan expands free preschool programs: Enrollment now open

All Michigan 4-year-olds now qualify for free preschool through GSRP, offering flexible, play-based learning across various settings, with enrollment open for 2025-26.

Midland offers a myriad of things to do on Valentine’s Day

Discover Midland’s Valentine's Day events including gourmet dining, specialty sweets, family movies, live theater, space adventures, and exciting outdoor activities.

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