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1in6 Support Group: Empowering families for an inclusive Midland

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February 20, 2025

One in six children between the ages of three to 17 has a disability. Receiving this diagnosis, whether at birth or later in life, can be scary and overwhelming. Iris Mehler launched 1in6 Michigan Support, a support group for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities after this statistic impacted her life specifically. Today, the nonprofit organization continues to provide support, resources, and advocacy for the community.

Flyers help patients help with a wide range of concerns.

The Helen M. Nickless Volunteer Clinic offers more than medicine

By Kathy Roberts

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Health

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February 20, 2025

For more than 20 years, volunteers and community donations keep the Nickless Clinic open for people without insurance.

How an unused dental chair sparked an inclusive clinic at a Cleveland juvenile detention center

By Shandra Martinez

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General

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February 17, 2025

MedWish Medworks turned an unused dental chair into inclusive dentistry for youth at Cuyahoga Juvenile Detention Center, providing critical care for long-neglected health needs.

Photo courtesy of the Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum

Bay City’s oldest firehouse is coming back to life as a museum

By Denyse Shannon

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Arts and Culture

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February 13, 2025

The Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum is renovating the former Fire Station No. 3, located at the edge of Downtown Bay City. In the end, the building will house fire trucks and toys, classrooms for lessons in fire safety, and even offer space to two other local history organizations.

Calli Ruffertshofer, a long-time customer in Downtown Bay City, has opened her own boutique business, Fran & Dot.

A love of fashion and style leads teacher to a new business venture in Downtown Bay City

By Denyse Shannon

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Economic Development

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February 13, 2025

Calli Ruffertshofer, a long-time customer in Downtown Bay City, has opened her own boutique business, Fran & Dot. She says the store will emphasize style, bling, and personal service.

EMCOG to host housing review and workshop on Feb. 20 at SVSU

By Misty Barron

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Community Development

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February 13, 2025

The East Michigan Council of Governments (EMCOG) will host a housing review and workshop on Feb. 20 at Saginaw Valley State University to discuss Region G's housing plan.

Grant Murschel: Building community through education and entrepreneurship

By People of Midland

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Economic Development

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February 13, 2025

Meet Grant Murschel, Director of Career and Technical Education at Midland ESA and one of three owners of Nord Social, a Scandinavian-inspired social club and bar opening in the Center City Corridor.

Midland offers a myriad of things to do on Valentine’s Day

By Amy Hutchinson

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Scene

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February 13, 2025

Discover Midland’s Valentine's Day events including gourmet dining, specialty sweets, family movies, live theater, space adventures, and exciting outdoor activities.

The Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center emphasizes career and technical education through a combination of academics and work experience. Students also are encouraged to join clubs that teach professional skills.

Voices of Youth: Clubs at the Bay-Arenac Career Center help students gain real-world experience

By Justice Dawkins

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Community Development

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February 13, 2025

Six different clubs help students at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center get hands-on experience and insight into careers ranging from farming and marketing to health care and finance.

Midland Mall’s Valentine’s Sweetheart Expo showcases local vendors

By Misty Barron

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Community Development

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February 13, 2025

The Midland Mall’s Valentine’s Sweetheart Expo connected local artisans with the community, highlighting unique gifts while supporting the mall’s ongoing efforts to revitalize and attract shoppers.