Get your head in the clouds: Whiting Forest welcomes adventure for all

After an extensive renovation, Whiting Forest is officially open to the public on October 7. Check out what this adventure, sensory and experience facility has to offer for all ages and abilities.

2019 golf tournament begins the search for 800 volunteers

The inaugural Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational LPGA Tournament is on the lookout for 800 volunteers - here's how you can get involved.

Q&A about the Nature/Nurture program from Little Forks Conservancy.

Windover High School has taken a unique approach to learning and stress management with a new program from Little Forks Conservancy. We talked to principal Dr. Gina Wilson and student Haley Hammond on the impact it has made.

Center City district in Midland welcomes further development options

The Center City district has sought input from local citizens and business owners on development options for the district's $1 million grant from Dow Chemical – and the future looks bright.

Dr. Maureen Connolly.
Michigan’s homeless face major barriers to healthcare. Here’s how care providers are trying to help.

Many healthcare organizations across Michigan are finding creative ways to provide accessible healthcare to Michigan's most vulnerable residents, the homeless.

New Dow Michigan Operations Industrial Park positioned for growth

The Dow Michigan Operations I-Park held a dedication and unveiling recently of the facility that will now hold six industrial tenants with plenty of room to grow which is part of the reason Midland recently made #2 in the nation for GDP growth.

Q&A with David Ramaker, president of the Michigan Baseball Foundation

David Ramaker, president of the Michigan Baseball Foundation on what makes Midland great, what he would like to see take shape in the city and an update on the road diet.

The making of a well-oiled machine: Dirty jobs of Midland

Quite a few hands operate behind the scenes to make the city safe and run well. Here is a look inside three roles that help make Midland tick.

Bloody Mary mix establishes brand at Midland Area Farmers Market

In just two years time, Brewt's Bloody Mary Mix went from being made in a home kitchen to being the official Bloody Mary mix at Detroit Lions games. You'll also find Brewt's for sale in a few places around Midland.

Q&A with Mike Whiting on nature, inspiration and connection

Mike Whiting is excited about the newly completed Whiting Forest Canopy Walk, a project that stems from fun he had on the property as a child.

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