Environment & Sustainability

Regional MLK Jr. event recognizes students, celebrates diversity

Recently, students from the Great Lakes Bay Region were recognized for their community involvement at the 12th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Celebration.

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Q&A with Rachel Baker from The Arc of Midland

Rachel Baker, development coordinator with The Arc of Midland on the importance of helping those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and how you can volunteer with the organization.

Residents dream up the next generation use of Grove Park

Grove Park is situated right in Midland's Midtown District. As a public space with a good amount of history, a recent community outreach and planning session was held to determine what the next generation of the park looks like.

Q&A with Denise Berry, CEO of Family and Children’s Services of Mid-Michigan

Denise Berry, the Chief Executive Officer at Family and Children's Services of Mid-Michigan on upcoming events, how the organization helps those in need and her first year on the job.

Q&A with Andrea Noonan, Executive Chef of the Great Lakes Loons

We catch up with Andrea Noonan, Executive Chef with the Great Lakes Loons about cooking for the players, what inspires her and her favorite thing to make.

The science of search: Efforts behind Midland County Search and Rescue

Minutes are precious when a loved one is missing. In Midland County, we have a highly trained, all-volunteer civilian search and rescue organization. Using science-backed proven strategies, this little-known group gives back to the community in a big way.

Q&A with Tony Stamas of the Midland Business Alliance

We catch up with Tony Stamas, the newly named President and CEO of the Midland Business Alliance, on his first few weeks on the job and what his priorities are for MBA.

Simple as socks: Soctober donation makes lasting impact

Jaxon Lewis donated 5,683 pairs of socks this holiday season thanks to community help and his drive to give back to others. This is the impact it made and various other ways you can help local charities and those in need.

Q&A with Paul McDonald from the Midland Police Department

Paul McDonald, community relations officer with the Midland Police Department on the force's outreach efforts, ways you can give over the holidays and some of the programs that impact the broader Midland community.

Midland organizations advocate for education and eradication of violence against women

Globally, 1 in 3 women is the victim of sexual assault or violence in their lifetime. The issue is global, national and local. Several organizations in the Midland area are aiming to make progress on that number in our community.

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