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Celebration at Chippewa Nature Center honors winter solstice

Midland residents gathered at Chippewa Nature Center on Saturday, Dec. 20, to mark the winter solstice.

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Elizabeth Wise and Lisa Forrest, who teach at the Bay-Arenac Career Center, earned statewide accolades in 2021.
Q&A with Bay-Arenac ISD Superintendent Shelly DuCharme

Bay-Arenac ISD Superintendent Shelly DuCharme explains how the district supports to regional schools, teaches career skills to students, and provided her with the opportunity to return home.

Miracle League Athlete with Buddy
Where everyone belongs: Adaptive sports bringing joy and connection to Midland

Lifelines of friendship, empowerment, and belonging for families of all abilities.

Q&A with Bay City Public Safety Director Caleb Rowell

Bay City Department of Public Safety Director Caleb Rowell says one of the top challenges he expects his department to face in 2026 is aging infrastructure.

AH Nickless Innovation Award trophy
Local high schools send 20 Teams to next round of Nickless Innovation Award

Up to $77.5K in scholarships for students, STEM education grants for schools at stake in 13th annual competition.

Tiela Schurman establishes legacy as 2026 High School Principal of the Year
Tiela Schurman establishes legacy as 2026 High School Principal of the Year 

Tiela Schurman has been been named Michigan’s 2026 High School Principal of the Year.

Downtown Midland holiday brush monkeys
Downtown Midland plans full lineup of November events to celebrate the holiday season

Downtown Midland is getting ready to welcome the holidays with a full lineup of events throughout November.

Child care is more than a family issue. It’s also a key priority for businesses

Economists and educators agree that investing in child care is good for businesses trying to attract and retain talent.

Bay County coalition is bridging the gap for families during the SNAP and WIC pause

In Bay County, a coalition formed to help families fill their dinner plates. The coalition is tackling the problem in several different ways.The Bay Area Community Foundation established a Food Insecurity Emergency Fund for both Bay and Arenac counties. At the same time, the United Way of Bay County is collecting food to divide between food banks and recruiting volunteers to meet increased demand.

Celebrate Halloween in downtown Midland
Halloween safety tips and 2025 Trick-or-Treat events in Midland

Families in Midland can look forward to a week full of Halloween fun, with community trick-or-treat events leading up to Oct. 31.

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