Bay-Arenac and Midland Great Start Collaborative agencies offer a wealth of resources for parents, caregivers, and business owners. To learn more, you’re invited to a free, virtual screening and panel discussion of “Starting at Zero,” a film highlighting the importance of early childhood education.
Upon realizing the Great Lakes Bay region didn’t have its own holiday video album, Avram Golden set out to create one — featuring local talent, local venues, and local nonprofits. “It truly is like the holiday spirit of generosity and kindness, and sharing the gifts that you have with others,” says Samantha McKenzie of Hidden Harvest.
The Four Lakes Task Force has started work on repairing the most severely eroded shorelines along Sanford, Wixom, Smallwood, and Secord Lakes. Projects are expected to be complete by the end of 2021.
As we continue to work virtually, the Midland County Broadband Committee teams up with Connected Nation to bring broadband internet to everyone in Midland County. The team is asking for Midland community members to fill out a survey to help assess the County’s needs.
“We wanted it to be a farm-to-table restaurant that is focused on food, sustainability, and community,” says Evan Sumrell, chef-owner of Aster. “That’s a huge thing for us.” Aster is now open for takeout.
Midland prepares to welcome Santa to the Santa House this holiday season, taking extra precautions to keep people safe. Families can choose to visit in-person or meet with Santa via Zoom.
Ellie Martindale and Memphis Nelson continue to raise money for flood relief.
Erica Armstrong, City of Midland’s City Clerk, answers voters’ frequently asked questions.
Ron Beacom moved to Midland in the fall of 1989 to be the manager of Midland Community Television (MCTV) for the City of Midland. "With our solutions journalism approach, it will be interesting to not just present a problem, but to report a story about people working to solve a problem."
In the wake of the canceled summer events, the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational created this series, modeling it off "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" on Food Network. The goal? To celebrate the community.
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