Community Development

Midland Reads Poetry Event

In celebration of National Poetry Month and Shakespeare’s birthday, Midland Reads Poetry takes place on April 24 at Creative 360. The free, all-ages event welcomes participants to read original poetry and enjoy the creative writing form. 

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Why Bay City allows marijuana sales and Midland doesn’t

It's an interesting question, why does Bay City allow the sale of marijuana and Midland doesn’t? Read to find out the rationale for each city.

Taco-U offers a taco with sliced beef.
New fundraising event showcases local restaurants

It's been a challenging two years for restaurants. A new fundraising event will promote local food establishments during Midland Restaurant Week, April 26-May 7.

Some two dozen bowls were made by Dr. K from the Levys’ silver maple.
Honoring a century old tree with the help of a Midland artist/woodworker

A Midland woodworker and retired Dow Chemical Co. chemist helps a local couple take the remains of a 100 year old tree on historic property and turn it into items that have been shared with neighbors, friends and family. 

The 2022 Michigan Fishing Guide reports that sports fishing has a $4 billion impact on the state’s economy annually including 38,000 jobs.
Profile Q & A: Jeff Jolley, Michigan DNR

In our Profile Q&A, we focus on Jeff Jolley, a fisheries supervisor for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The 2022/23 fishing license season got underway on April 1st. Fishing has a major impact on the state and our region’s economy, our environment, and way of life.   

Midland Center for the Arts Launches Summer Camps

Registration is now available for the annual summer camps at the Midland Center for the Arts. They’ll hold sessions for preschoolers through eighth graders, in a variety of disciplines, including science, art, history, and the performing arts.   

The Bridge Food Center, non-profit grocery store, serves the community

The Bridge Food Center in Midland, a non-profit, offers groceries just above wholesale prices.

Erica Sprague shares her ideas in Home Ericanomics.
Catalyst Community: Home EricaNomics-Erica Sprague

 In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in our community, Catalyst Midland focuses on home economics, shared by someone who teaches both inside and outside the classroom.

Terwillegar says the mission is to give back and support 4-H groups and children with special needs.
Hooves & Hearts Thrift Store Gives Back to Community

A new thrift store, Hooves & Hearts, sells donated items to support 4-H programs, and youth with special needs in Midland County. With a successful opening on March 1, the store aims to give back even more to the community later this year.   

Local high school have seen an uptick in students seeking counseling services since the pandemic began.
Voices of Youth: Addressing mental health concerns in Bay City schools

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic affects every aspect of life. Ky Tacey, a Bay City Central High School student, talks to counselors and students about how the school is addressing some of those issues.  

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