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Carly Lillard

Carly Lillard

Carly Lillard has called Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region home since 2007. She works in fund development and communications and enjoys helping organizations share their stories and connect with the community. Carly earned a bachelor’s degree in Business from Northwood University and a master’s in Strategic Communication from Michigan State University. Outside of writing, she loves spending time with her husband, Jesse, and their two children, Maycie and Elias. You can reach her at carlylillard@gmail.com.

Carly Lillard's Latest Articles

Community invited to panel discussion focused on Honesty and Transparency

The Breaking Bread Village is breaking down barriers to important conversations. Their next LIVE show is on August 29. 

Posing for a first day of school picture.
Midland returns to school for fall semester

Students can't lose with the wide variety of high-quality educational opportunities in Midland.

If you feel that you could benefit from LIFT or need food assistance, dial 211.
211 makes life saving connections through United Way & partner agencies

Leveraging Income For Tomorrow, how United Way of Midland County is supporting 211 of Northeast Michigan as they help a vulnerable population survive.  

Chllin' at Plymouth Pool
Make a Splash in Midland this Summer

Enjoy fun in the sun swimming at the pool or playing at spray parks.

Great Lakes Bay Pride Celebrates Pride Month

Community invited to activities that promote belonging for all.

More support is needed for early childhood education.
Early Childhood Education has hit crisis point

Solutions to staffing and funding shortages being explored at all levels for early childhood education.

City of Midland Police Chief Nicole Ford
Midland’s Chief of Police builds trust with staff and community, leads with compassion

Making Mental Health a priority, Ford is part of the 3% of females that fill the Police Chief role nationwide

Besides lunch and dinner, there' s lots to do at the Lee Bar & Grill.
Lee Bar & Grill open for business

With a family-friendly atmosphere, new restaurant is ready to serve up food, drinks, and entertainment.  

Positions in day care and preschools are difficult to fill.
Childcare Innovation Team tackles funding and staffing shortages

Diverse group of community members comes together to help our children.

Northwood University students involved in the I Hear You Project
Northwood University student steps up to address mental health concerns

I Hear You Project is launched on Northwood's campus to create safe spaces for students in crisis.

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