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Isabella Bank’s Compassion into Action – Dedicated to making a difference in the region

Employees come together to support local nonprofits and address critical community needs.

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Community celebrates 100th anniversary of historic Midland County Courthouse

As the Midland County Courthouse is nearing its 100th anniversary, a new issue of The Midland Log revisits the historical building.

Celebrate Halloween in downtown Midland
Halloween safety tips and 2025 Trick-or-Treat events in Midland

Families in Midland can look forward to a week full of Halloween fun, with community trick-or-treat events leading up to Oct. 31.

Innovation and advocacy: Building the early childhood workforce

If implemented, the many innovative solutions for building the early childhood workforce could have phenomenal results.

SDOH Hubs improve mental and physical health while reducing disparities

The goal is to improve health outcomes, achieve health equity, and remove barriers to opportunity. 

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Area haunted attractions to explore this Halloween

5 places to visit in the Great Lakes Bay Region for spooky haunts and paranormal fun.

Poseyville Preserve reclaims Midland riverfront

The Poseyville Preserve Project is turning the former Castle Concrete Block Plant site into a naturalized riverfront.

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Evil Dead: The Musical returns for fourth year at the Friction Theatre

The Friction Theatre is bringing back "Evil Dead: The Musical" for its fourth year.

New platform to share ‘Common Ground’ from community ideas and solutions

Issue Media Group, a multilocal network of solutions-based, issues-focused digital publications, has launched a new national platform for increasing the reach and impact of its journalism.

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Two Midland High administrators named finalists for statewide awards

Midland High School administrators are being recognized among Michigan’s top school leaders.

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