The community of Coleman has been a food desert for several years since the local grocery store closed. Now, a collaborative effort has led to the opening of a new market featuring fresh produce in what’s become a hub in the community.
Michiganders who are older, live in rural areas, or have income challenges may have trouble navigating, accessing, or affording the technology they need to keep their telehealth appointments.
The Issue Media Group editors in the Great Lakes Bay Region walk you through our 10 favorite hiking and biking trails in the Great Lakes Bay Region. These paths take you through natural areas, small towns, cityscapes, and more.
Steve Scott, owner of Craft Hemp Company, focuses on hemp education in his downtown Midland store. He sources his hemp from growers in Shepherd, Mid Michigan Hemp Supply and Ag Marvels. Ag Marvels also happens to be the biggest hemp processor in Michigan.
Downtown Story Day is this Saturday, April 10 from noon to 4 p.m. Farm-themed children’s books will be read every half hour at participating businesses, with a chance to win the books being read. Did we mention there will be goats?
In northwest Michigan, educators, mental health professionals, and food service directors are teaming up to support the children they serve by connecting the dots between good nutrition and good mental health.
The Youth Advisory Committee of the Bay Area Community Foundation invites young people to engage in acts of community service the weekend of April 23-25.
Two Bay City yogis turned to socially-distanced classes and online formats to show people how yoga can help them cope with the unique challenges and stress of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Midland is looking forward to seeing the return of two exciting programs: Midland Blooms and The Dow Tennis Classic. Midland Blooms will be held May 22, and the world-class tennis tournament will take place November 1-7.
MidMichigan Health has announced its plans to build a new Comprehensive Cancer Center at the current site of the Towsley Building, located on the campus of MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland. The Center will bring together oncologists, radiation specialists, specialty surgeons, chemotherapy providers, and support staff from various disciplines at one location.
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