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.
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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.
Michigan Tri-City Nurse Honor Guard: A new tribute Honors nurses’ lifetime of care in the Great Lake
Honoring nurses' dedication, the Michigan Tri-City Nurse Honor Guard provides a unique memorial service, celebrating caregivers' impact and commitment.
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library recognizes National Library Card Sign-Up Month through the end of Sept
It's still not too late to celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library!
Nor’East Outdoors opens storefront and possibilities
Nor’East Outdoors began in Midland during the pandemic as a kayak rental business. Now, four years later, owner Stacie Schurmann has opened a storefront downtown and is expanding into bike rentals.
MCTV’s 3-2-1 Connection celebrates those who make a difference . . . ‘Where everyone has a story’
Three young adults defy their disabilities to reach their goals and impact the Greater Midland community
LaLonde’s Market provides Midland community with full-service meat market and much more
Owners Scott and Emily MacNellis put in long hours with hands-on involvement, helping make their family business a success
Midland Chess Club provides social space for all ages and ability levels
Time at home during the pandemic and The Queen’s Gambit miniseries helped launch the Midland Chess Club last year. The group meets at Creative 360’s downtown location on Thursday evenings.
Bourbon Junkies set to open a distillery
The proof is in the pour for two local entrepreneurs who've turned a hobby into internet stardom and a new distillery.
John Pratt Mosaic House demolished, Creative 360 preserves the murals
A home and local attraction with an interesting history involving art and mental illness will still have a presence despite being torn down.
