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Liz Whittemore

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New Shelterhouse state-of-the-art facility expands services and provides best practice assistance

Two years in the making, the new Shelterhouse facility is now complete, expanding services and more to those in need in Midland and Gladwin counties. 

For a Brighter Tomorrow helps bridge the gap to recovery

Midland-based For a Brighter Tomorrow helps people find and stay on the road to recovery. Read about how the organization is helping fight the stigma of addiction and supporting people make positive changes.

Well-being survey open to Midland residents to encourage community development through results

How do you measure community well-being? A group of experts is in the process of measuring Midland’s factors for happiness in a community-wide study. Here’s how you can participate.

"As a project manager, your main focus is solving problems. Over the years, it has been really fun and empowering to tackle that," says Tait.
Building a better future: Three regional women on why they chose the construction industry

Women are joining the construction industry now more so than ever. In advance of Women in Construction Week (WIC), see what women at one local company are doing to make their own path.

Building a better future: Three local women on why they chose the construction industry

Women are joining the construction industry now more so than ever. In advance of Women in Construction Week (WIC), see what women at one local company are doing to make their own path.

Full STEAM ahead: Canstruction kicks off in Midland, bridging science, art and community

Students from six area schools are bridging STEAM principles while also giving back as part of Canstruction Midland.

What you may not know about the upcoming census – and probably should

While April may still seem far away, many are buckling down and working hard to raise awareness about the importance of being counted in the 2020 Census.

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