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The shop is tailor made for fabric lovers. It carries everything from reproduction fabrics from the Civil War and the 1930s as well as modern fabrics.

Quilt shop weaves itself into the fabric of Pinconning

A Pinconning quilt shop – housed in a former church and with space for overnight guests – is attracting national attention and international guests. 

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Q&A with Scott Ellis, the new director of Perceptions

For the first time in its nearly 20-year history, Perceptions has hired a full-time executive director. The new director hopes to make the Great Lakes Bay Region more welcoming for the LGBTQ community.

Oracle Brewing hosts fall beer release featuring collaboration from two Midland homebrewers

A new brewing partnership called the Common Hours Project is debuting two beers at Oracle Brewing's Fall Awakening release this weekend.

Teaming up: The impact of the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational

Long after the crowds, cameras and action cease, the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational is making a lasting impact on the region through the #TeamUp event with local nonprofits.

Michigan Department of Education partnership agreement liaison Lisa Francisco; Battle Creek Public Schools superintendent Kim Carter; and Battle Creek Community Foundation president and CEO Brenda Hunt at a Bearcat Meeting.
Battle Creek meetings bring schools, health providers, law enforcement together to help kids thrive

Numerous Battle Creek-area organizations convene monthly with the shared goal of helping improve kids’ academic performance and their physical and mental health. 

Proper Taco brings flavors and spice to Downtown Midland

Ashely Rae set out to do one thing at Proper Taco: bring a good taco to Downtown Midland.

Kathy McNinch with a child at the Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care Center.
Lack of child care can be a barrier to Michigan parents’ health care. Here’s how we can do better.

Child care costs add yet another item to the list of major hardships for Michigan’s vulnerable families. But expansion and integration of childcare services – and state policy changes – could make a difference.

Midland nursery and outdoor center plans 5,000 sq. ft. expansion

Maple Hill Nursery has a new outdoor furniture line made out of recycled milk jugs, we take a look at this sustainable effort.

Table for 200, please: The story behind “Dinner on Main”

If you build it, they will come. Cancer Services of Midland, Clare and Gladwin counties sure learned there were many new supporters at the recent Dinner on Main event.

In his 50-year career as a referee, Don Rose has sought to enforce the rules of the game without detracting from the action on the field or court. It’s often said the best officials are those who go unnoticed.
Football referee brings 50 years experience to the field

At 85 years old, Don Rose still serves as a football referee for a few games every year. The Bay City Central High School graduate is one of the oldest and longest-serving referees in Michigan.  

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