Celebration at Chippewa Nature Center honors winter solstice

Midland residents gathered at Chippewa Nature Center on Saturday, Dec. 20, to mark the winter solstice.

Library renovations bring innovation and family into focus

Despite renovations, services and programming continue at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Opportunity abounds when winter meets the holidays in Midland
Marsha Stamas, Bridge Food Center manager
The Bridge food center provides food; extra nourishment to community

Built on dignity and choice, The Bridge Food Center provides a volunteer-run, near-wholesale grocery store.

Battalion Chief Mark Laux
When the tones drop: A day inside the Midland Fire Department

From routine checks to urgent calls, a day with Midland firefighters uncovers the unseen work behind the sirens.

Midland’s Service Club Alliance simplifies grantmaking to better support local nonprofits

Midland’s Service Club Alliance simplifies grantmaking by uniting service clubs through one shared application to better support local nonprofits.

“When I grow up.” Inspiring kids to dream big about careers in health care

These collaborations show how growing interest in health care careers can begin early.

Statewide effort tackles postpartum depression and perinatal mood disorders

One of every five* new mothers experiences perinatal mood disorders, but only a small number receive the help they need. The Michigan Health and Hospital Association is working to change that.

City of Midland unveils draft of Parks and Recreation Master Plan for public review

Residents can explore the Midland’s Parks and Recreation Master draft and provide feedback through Jan. 9, 2026

From Whoville to Coleman: Four magical stops this holiday season

Midland-area events are serving up laughter, magic, and holiday cheer for all ages.

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