Tucked in the countryside outside of Midland, Jon Nelson of JNelson Farms raises grass-fed cattle. Besides offering quality beef, Jon enjoys educating the community about farming and believes farmers should be transparent about their practices.
The 84th annual Midland County Fair returns to the community, offering exhibitors and spectators the chance to enjoy entertainment, experience education, and more during the weeklong event, Aug. 14-20.
Here's a look at the actions three Michigan communities have taken since passing declarations that racism is a public health crisis.
Some early childhood professionals use the term "preschool to prison pipeline" to describe the way preschool and daycare expulsions and suspensions rock children's lives.
Thanks to the support of family, friends, and medical professionals, Kelly Klamer felt optimistic and hopeful while facing breast cancer. Now, she wants to extend that hope to others.
Late summer and early fall are good times for novice kayakers and canoers to pad their experience on local rivers.
In mid-July, City of Midland and Dow officials celebrated the grand opening of the Eagle Ridge Nature Area in Stratford Woods Park. The project was developed by Dow as a component of its natural resources damage restoration efforts and will be transferred to the City of Midland for future oversight and preservation.
PLANE, short for Physical Literacy and Nutrition Education, offers adaptive strategies to get kids moving, as well as a nutrition curriculum that shares ways to introduce kids to healthier foods.
The Great Lakes Bay Region is in a time of leadership transition. This article is the second in a series of Q&A articles with some of the new leaders in the area.
The pandemic has caused health departments and community-based organizations to establish and strengthen relationships that are continuing to pay dividends for their communities.
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