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Erika M. Hirschman

Erika Hirschman

A veteran freelance writer and former reporter with The Midland Daily News, Erika has covered a wide array of topics in and around Midland and Saginaw counties. She’s an award winning reporter, and holds a journalism degree from the University of Detroit-Mercy/Marygrove College. When Erika is not writing, she enjoys dancing in her kitchen with her two dogs and family. She loves to read, cook, travel and go to concerts. She’s lived in Saginaw County for 26 years.
 

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Volunteers worked on projects at WMFC such as spreading mulch on the playground, enclosing rafters in pavilions, clean up of trails and an obstacle course, and worked on the baseball field. 
Bank employees give back to their communities

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.

On Oct. 6, 2021, the Midland County Health Department held a vaccine clinic at the Holiday Inn near the mall.
“It’s the key out of this,” says Midland County Public Health Director

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's campaign lasts until Oct. 29.
United Way Midland campaign off to a strong start

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.

The Northwood University International Auto Show (NUIAS) will be held in-person on campus Friday, Oct. 1 from 1-9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 2 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Northwood University’s Auto Show revs up this October

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.

Whether it’s playing a game that promotes communication, talking about the deceased person as part of a favorite memory or creating a craft, children are able to work through grief.
Children’s Grief Center offers hope to children and teens after the death of a loved one

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. 

MidMichigan Health has purchased the former Sears Building at the Midland Mall.
Some MidMichigan staff to move into old Sears space next spring

MidMichigan Health will renovate the Sears building at the Midland Mall, moving about 250 employees in by spring 2022.

A vaccine clinic was held at the Midland Center for the Arts.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics open to teens with school set to start

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.

Delta College's Downtown Midland Center is located at 419 E. Ellsworth St.
Delta College opens doors to students in new Downtown Midland Center

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.

Phase I of construction for the Miracle Field, which includes the field, dugouts, accessible parking spaces in front of the complex and three of the four restrooms is in the process.
Build it and they will come play

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.

Summer is here. Last weekend, Midland was full of color as artists and fans celebrated local art festivities.
Midland soon to hear the sounds of summer

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.

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