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Returning to Midland after personal and professional journeys, Tonia West embraces community growth, resilience, and transformative local engagement.
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Midland Center for the Arts unveils spring lineup and summer camp registration
Midland Center for the Arts is rolling out its spring programs, events, and ticket sales for shows running through June, offering a variety of experiences for all ages.
This is how to do mental health: Community outreach builds access
The staff of Michigan’s community mental health agencies aren’t sitting at their desks waiting for the phone to ring. They are out in their communities letting people know that mental health care is within reach.
1in6 Support Group: Empowering families for an inclusive Midland
One in six children between the ages of three to 17 has a disability. Receiving this diagnosis, whether at birth or later in life, can be scary and overwhelming. Iris Mehler launched 1in6 Michigan Support, a support group for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities after this statistic impacted her life specifically. Today, the nonprofit organization continues to provide support, resources, and advocacy for the community.
EMCOG to host housing review and workshop on Feb. 20 at SVSU
The East Michigan Council of Governments (EMCOG) will host a housing review and workshop on Feb. 20 at Saginaw Valley State University to discuss Region G's housing plan.
Midland Mall’s Valentine’s Sweetheart Expo showcases local vendors
The Midland Mall’s Valentine’s Sweetheart Expo connected local artisans with the community, highlighting unique gifts while supporting the mall’s ongoing efforts to revitalize and attract shoppers.
Voices of Youth: Clubs at the Bay-Arenac Career Center help students gain real-world experience
Six different clubs help students at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center get hands-on experience and insight into careers ranging from farming and marketing to health care and finance.
OnPoint: The many professional roles within mental health care
Michigan’s community mental health agencies need more psychiatrists, psychologists, and master’s level social workers, but they also need bachelor’s level social workers, administrative staff, peer support specialists, accountants, and direct care workers — roles that require no college degree or degrees in areas not relating directly to mental health.
Voices of Youth: Exercise and diet pump health into your heart
During February, we celebrate heartfelt love and health. The American Heart Association encourages everyone to focus on simple exercise and diet tips for a healthier heart.
United Way grant opens doors for students to study at Studio 23 and the Family Y
Local partnerships help Bay-Arenac Community High School students earn art and physical education credits.
Midland Center for the Arts unveils spring lineup and summer camp registration
Midland Center for the Arts is rolling out its spring programs, events, and ticket sales for shows running through June, offering a variety of experiences for all ages.
This is how to do mental health: Community outreach builds access
The staff of Michigan’s community mental health agencies aren’t sitting at their desks waiting for the phone to ring. They are out in their communities letting people know that mental health care is within reach.
1in6 Support Group: Empowering families for an inclusive Midland
One in six children between the ages of three to 17 has a disability. Receiving this diagnosis, whether at birth or later in life, can be scary and overwhelming. Iris Mehler launched 1in6 Michigan Support, a support group for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities after this statistic impacted her life specifically. Today, the nonprofit organization continues to provide support, resources, and advocacy for the community.
EMCOG to host housing review and workshop on Feb. 20 at SVSU
The East Michigan Council of Governments (EMCOG) will host a housing review and workshop on Feb. 20 at Saginaw Valley State University to discuss Region G's housing plan.
Midland Mall’s Valentine’s Sweetheart Expo showcases local vendors
The Midland Mall’s Valentine’s Sweetheart Expo connected local artisans with the community, highlighting unique gifts while supporting the mall’s ongoing efforts to revitalize and attract shoppers.
Voices of Youth: Clubs at the Bay-Arenac Career Center help students gain real-world experience
Six different clubs help students at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center get hands-on experience and insight into careers ranging from farming and marketing to health care and finance.
OnPoint: The many professional roles within mental health care
Michigan’s community mental health agencies need more psychiatrists, psychologists, and master’s level social workers, but they also need bachelor’s level social workers, administrative staff, peer support specialists, accountants, and direct care workers — roles that require no college degree or degrees in areas not relating directly to mental health.
Voices of Youth: Exercise and diet pump health into your heart
During February, we celebrate heartfelt love and health. The American Heart Association encourages everyone to focus on simple exercise and diet tips for a healthier heart.
United Way grant opens doors for students to study at Studio 23 and the Family Y
Local partnerships help Bay-Arenac Community High School students earn art and physical education credits.
