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Isabella Bank employees volunteered in their local communities on Monday, giving their time to help others in many counties across the state during its Compassion Into Action Day.
Midland County Public Health Director Catherine Bodnar encourages more of the county to get both the COVID-19 vaccine and the flu vaccine. She worries the county might see a “twindemic” if we have a bad flu season.
United Way of Midland County has a goal to raise $4.7 million by Oct. 29. Money raised will go toward local nonprofits and partners helping residents in need. Because of the pandemic and last year’s flood, needs in the community are on the rise.
Only students are planning, leading and hosting the 58th annual Northwood University Auto Show on Oct. 1-2. The NU students will learn a range of skills, from public speaking and business to catering and marketing.
The Children’s Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region aims to help children and teens cope with the death of someone in their life. They'll have an open house of its newly renovated facility on Thursday, Sept. 9.
Students in Midland County schools are heading back to the classroom over the next two to three weeks. Two leading medical professionals are encouraging students who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine to get it, saying it is the best protection against severe illness and hospitalization caused by coronavirus.
Students from the Midland area will attend classes this fall at Delta College’s new campus in downtown Midland. Both Delta College and City of Midland officials say they’re excited for this new addition to the downtown landscape.
The City of Midland is known for its many parks. Some major improvements are being made to increase recreational opportunities for people with different abilities and interests.
The City of Midland’s Assistant Director of Public Services is excited for the summer events. Plymouth Park Pool will reopen to the public along with popular events. Fun for the whole family, the events include crowd-pleasing Tunes by the Tridge and the July 4th entertainment and fireworks display at Dow Diamond.