Midland County

Dow shifted production at five plants globally, allowing them to produce more than more than 200 metric tons of sanitizer.

Local efforts to supply critical COVID-19 materials in the Great Lakes Bay Region ramp up

Efforts to supply needed materials for COVID-19 ramp up in the Great Lakes Bay Region, with over 10,000 PPE materials distributed in the past week among many milestones.

Inside Crazy Quarters Arcade, decades-old pinball classics sit next to games created just a few years ago. (Photo Credit: Adam Salgat)
Five cool places to take your kids this winter in Bay County

Museums, donuts, and indoor pools keep kids (and adults) entertained on chilly winter days.

Real estate agent Ali Smith is heavily involved in multiple efforts to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society.
Q&A with Bay City community activist Ali Smith

Ali Smith, a Bay County real estate agent, donates much of his time to a wide range of community organizations including the American Cancer Society and a program to help youth in foster care.

Bay Future announced it has raised $1.3 million toward its $2.5 million goal for a campaign to bring jobs to Bay County.
Bay Future sets ambitious five-year goal for economic growth across Bay County

Bay Future announced plans to raise money for a five-year plan to bring new jobs to Bay County. The plan draws on support from the public and private sector.  

Bay County Growth Alliance to offer grants to encourage economic development

The Bay County Growth Alliance celebrates its 40th birthday by creating a grant fund to help attract entrepreneurs and visitors.  

Live music is planned for Bay City's historic Midland Street Business District on weekends over the next few months.
Celebrate Halloween on Midland Street with craft beers, hard ciders, and sliders

The Ciders, Sliders, Suds, and Spiders Crawl takes place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 24, at 13 participating businesses on Midland Street.

Q&A with Richard Verdoni, Black Creek Kitchen’s owner and chef

Richard Verdoni, chef and owner behind Black Creek Kitchen in Sanford has an extensive past from travels to business endeavors, all of which have helped him build the perfect taco.

From pregnancy to kindergarten, Bay-Arenac coalition promotes school readiness

A wide range of programs – including home visits, free books, free math materials, and more – exist to help young families in Bay and Arenac counties.  

Meet Catalyst Midland: Amy Rokosz

Amy Rokosz is a teacher with Meridian Public Schools and a writer for Catalyst Midland. We talk to her about her go to spots, favorite activities to do with her daughters and what has been her favorite feature to write so far.

Summer concert season is under way. People and music fill Wenonah Park, Veterans Memorial Park, Uptown Bay City, Downtown Bay City, and the Midland Street Entertainment District.
Teachers putting music lessons to work

Three of the four members of local band Adaboy! work as music teachers, giving them unique insight into the ways music inspires brain development and helps young people develop critical skills.  

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