Education

The reading material for this year is Sandra Cisneros’ book, “The House on Mango Street.” The book tells the story of a young Latina.

Big Read celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, Neighboring Week in Midland

Creative 360 will host an NEA Big Read kickoff event on Sept. 25 from 1-5 p.m. The event will feature food trucks, live music, and distribution of “The House on Mango Street,” the selected book for the 10-month-long reading initiative.

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A strong community and a great national reputation helped Delta College attract its newest president

Dr. Michael Gavin, who began his tenure as Delta College’s fifth president this summer, says the college’s strong foundation creates the right climate for growth.

A Minges Brook Elementary student tastes herbs from the school garden planted by students.
Calhoun ISD: Schools grow gardens and healthy habits with students and communities

The Calhoun Intermediate School District's Shaping Positive Lifestyles and Attitudes through School Health (SPLASH) programming has inspired healthy changes in the classroom, students' homes, and schoolyards.

A vaccine clinic was held at the Midland Center for the Arts.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics open to teens with school set to start

Students in Midland County schools are heading back to the classroom over the next two to three weeks. Two leading medical professionals are encouraging students who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine to get it, saying it is the best protection against severe illness and hospitalization caused by coronavirus.

Delta College's Downtown Midland Center is located at 419 E. Ellsworth St.
Delta College opens doors to students in new Downtown Midland Center

Students from the Midland area will attend classes this fall at Delta College’s new campus in downtown Midland. Both Delta College and City of Midland officials say they’re excited for this new addition to the downtown landscape.

The Midland County Fair lights up the night.
Midland County Fair returns with a week of entertainment, rides, and education

The 83rd annual Midland County Fair returns to the community, offering exhibitors and spectators the chance to enjoy entertainment, education and more during the weeklong event Aug. 15-21.

Skyler and Krista Assman.
Respite care provides a much-needed break from caregiving for parents of kids with disabilities

Temporary respite care is vital for many parents to take a break from 24/7 caregiving – but it can also be challenging to find.

The Bay City Central Marching Wolves – including junior Bailey Krause – is at in-person band camp this week.
The sound of marching band music rings out from Bay City Central High School again

After a year with few live musical performances, one high school junior is relishing the heat and humidity of in-person band camp.

Michigan is the most diversified production agriculture state in the country.
Q&A with Terry Henne, WSGW Farm Service Radio

Production agriculture is a big part of the Great Lakes Bay Region’s economy. Terry Henne, head of Farm Service Radio for WSGW in Saginaw, shares his thoughts on the role agriculture plays in our economy, the trends he’s seen, and his concerns going forward. He’s celebrating 50 years in radio at WSGW.

The Midland Mountain Biking Crew is a youth-focused mountain biking group for elementary through high school students.
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.

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