Meet Patrick Whittaker, owner of Sushi Remix
Patrick Whittaker’s Sushi Remix merges culinary innovation, community engagement, and local partnerships, enhancing Midland’s dining scene while celebrating its family-oriented culture.
Patrick Sochacki's Latest Articles
Midland County offers a “Clean Slate” to previous offenders
The “Clean Slate” expungement expansion laws started going into effect on April 11, 2020. The opportunity for previous offenders to wipe their criminal records has never been easier or more accessible.
Ride on, Midland Mountain Biking Crew
Wednesday nights are rolling at Midland City Forest. That’s when a group of kids, parents and coaches — known as the Midland Mountain Biking Crew — meet to mountain bike.
Northwood University plans to bring the Midland community together on campus
Northwood University is reimagining its central pathway through campus, known as the Mall Walk, and adding flood mitigation security measures underground. The University hopes to use the location to host events and welcome the community once construction is complete.
Student journalism at Dow High and Midland High pushes through the pandemic
Jason Laplow, a student at Dow High, and Caitlin Quinn, a student at Midland High, are the Editor-in-Chiefs of their school newspapers. This year has brought many challenges to student leadership — challenges they both faced head-on.
Midland County Court sees success in MiHOPE program following 20th graduation
Matthew Wygant, a Midland resident, is the 20th graduate of the Midland County Honest Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (MiHOPE) program. MiHOPE is a state-funded program to give felons on the brink of being sent to prison a chance to turn their lives around.
Q&A with Charlie Schwedler, executive director for Midland County Senior Services
Charlie Schwedler, executive director for Midland County Senior Services, makes sure seniors in Midland are cared for. When COVID-19 brought challenges, Schwedler and his team stepped up to meet them.
