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Ralph E. Wirtz

Ralph E. Wirtz

Ralph E. Wirtz is a native Midlander who retired from the Midland Daily News as a managing editor in 2015. He has been freelancing since then in between traveling and volunteering. He has four adult children, all who graduated from Bullock Creek High School as he did. He is an eight-year veteran of the U.S. Navy and a Central Michigan University grad. He can be reached at ralphewirtz@gmail.com. 

 

Ralph E. Wirtz's Latest Articles

Planning for the City of Midland’s future

Data, history, and unique methods to gather the public's input are key ingredients in the development of the City's new master plan.

Teachers: Help Wanted!

Several factors are impacting the ability of school districts to attract new teachers.

City employee at the water plant collects samples for testing.
City & County jobs are changing

Human resource professionals at the City of Midland and Midland County eye new strategies.

The Chippewa Nature Center's Nature Art Show and Sale will be open to the public on Sat, December 3rd.
CNC sale has stood the test of time

Chippewa Nature Center's Nature Art Show and Sale offers gift alternatives to the high-tech world this Christmas

The MOMsemble will be performed Fri, December 2nd.
Creative 360 warms up December

Creative 360 presents events featuring moms, a Celtic band, and elves; great ways to be entertained during the holidays.

Currie Stadium in Midland's Emerson Park is slated for demolition.
Currie Stadium will never be forgotten

A major sports venue in Midland's Emerson Park will soon be history.

These maps with proposed remedies are published in the Flood Reduction Plan.
MBA releases Midland Flood Reduction Plan

Committee looks at berms, dams, pumps other mitigation efforts to help low-lying areas with flooding in Midland.

The Midland Area Farmers Market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7am-1pm.
What’s ahead for the Midland Area Farmers Market?

Growing market and flood plain limitations prompt study of options for the future of the Farmers Market.

Absentee ballots must be submitted by 8pm, Tuesday, November 8.
Preview of the November election

The mid-term election is less than five weeks away. The absentee ballot process is underway. Catalyst reports on what you need to know to vote.

MDOT plays key role helping city share information on corridor changes

City of Midland’s “‘conversation” with residents explains how and why the Buttles/Indian Corridor Improvement Project is moving forward  

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