Environment & Sustainability

Bay City hopes that switching to wheeled bins will encourage more people to recycle household goods. The new bins debut in January.

Bay City hopes to roll up its recycling numbers in 2023 with new wheeled carts

If you live inside Bay City limits, changes are coming to the curbside recycling program. The city is distributing larger, wheeled bins and adjusting the pick-up schedule.

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Hidden Harvest Food Delivery Specialist Tyler Hecht (center) making a delivery to the West Midland Family Center.
A friendship and partnership that helps those in need in the Midland area

For more than 20 years, the West Midland Family Center has coordinated with Hidden Harvest to alleviate hunger for community members in the high poverty area of western Midland County.   

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.

iMatter Anti-Stigma Campaign

The stigma of having a mental health issue prevents some from seeking help. To address that issue, a campaign is underway to have people share their stories.

Jonagold's are mix of Golden Delicious and Jonathan apples.
Moore Orchards open this fall

A small team has been working hard in a local orchard getting ready to sell a variety of apples, donuts, and cider at their Apple Haus, just south of Midland  

Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the relaunch of its online, community-informed, digital publication in the Upper Peninsula. UPword will focus on innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and community development, while featuring U.P.-based talent.

Neighboring Week is being celebrated Sept. 26-Oct. 2.
Neighboring Week encourages coming together and embracing inclusivity

Midland’s Neighboring Week is being celebrated Sept.26-Oct. 2. The event’s mission is to embrace the community, encourage connections, and embrace inclusivity within your own neighborhood, church, school, or job.

One-on-one tutoring for children and adults includes the Barton Reading and Spelling program for children who are a year or more behind in reading.
Legacy Center needs tutors for reading and math services

The Legacy Center for Community Success helps people reach their full potential, including children who are behind in math and reading, and adults who are building basic education and workforce skills. That work can’t be done without enough volunteer tutors.  

"Our mission is to create environments where everybody can experience the creative process."
Creative 360 gardening and sustainability classes are sprouting up

Creative 360 and the Midland Section of the American Chemical Society are hosting a  series of family-friendly classes centered on gardening, sustainability, and the arts. These STEAM programs provide free, entertaining, and educational lessons for the community.   

Dr. Kathy Dollard is the director of the behavioral health service line at MyMichigan Health.
Profile Q&A with Dr. Kathy Dollard-Behavioral Health-MyMichigan Health

In our Profile Q&A, with fall and school approaching, we focus on Dr. Kathy Dollard, the director of the Behavioral Health service line for MyMichigan Health. She’s served in that role since 2017. 

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