Community Development

Building the future workforce: Regional collaboration takes center stage during Career and Technical Education Month

During Career and Technical Education Month, the partnership between the Midland County Educational Service Agency and the Mid-Michigan Manufacturers Association highlights what happens when schools and industry move in step.

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Mid-Century Modern Midland: New book celebrates city’s architectural oasis

Mid-Century Modern Midland highlights the community's innovative legacy and the collaborative effort of residents, historians, and volunteers to document and preserve this unique heritage.

New chapter begins for the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library during open house week

Final preparations are underway for the much-anticipated unveiling of new and improved spaces within the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library in Midland.

Closing the digital gap: High-speed internet to reach all of Midland County by 2029

High-speed internet access is expected to reach every household in Midland County by 2029, opening the door to better access to education, healthcare, and employment across the community.

Q & A With Misty Barron – Managing Editor of Confluence

Meet Misty Barron, the Managing Editor for Confluence.

New piercer joins Brass Cat Tattoo in Midland 

Maggie Davis, of Piercing by Maggie, brings expanded body art services to the Ashman Circle studio

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Michigan Good Food Fund sets 2026 agenda on community engagement, outreach

The Michigan Good Food Fun, is setting its sights on ambitious goals for 2026.

Library renovations bring innovation and family into focus

Despite renovations, services and programming continue at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Opportunity abounds when winter meets the holidays in Midland
Marsha Stamas, Bridge Food Center manager
The Bridge food center provides food; extra nourishment to community

Built on dignity and choice, The Bridge Food Center provides a volunteer-run, near-wholesale grocery store.

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