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Participants gather for the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk

Downtown kicks off lineup of holiday events

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. With a holiday open house, cocoa crawl, jingle bell fun run, holly jolly days, and an adult ugly sweater bar crawl, there’s something for everyone.   

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Jonagold's are mix of Golden Delicious and Jonathan apples.
Moore Orchards open this fall

A small team has been working hard in a local orchard getting ready to sell a variety of apples, donuts, and cider at their Apple Haus, just south of Midland  

Midland County Fair: A week of entertainment, midway rides, fair food, and agriculture education

The 84th annual Midland County Fair returns to the community, offering exhibitors and spectators the chance to enjoy entertainment, experience education, and more during the weeklong event, Aug. 14-20.

The project is expected to be complete by the first week of October 2021, in time for the Northwood University International Auto Show.
Northwood University plans to bring the Midland community together on campus

Northwood University is reimagining its central pathway through campus, known as the Mall Walk, and adding flood mitigation security measures underground. The University hopes to use the location to host events and welcome the community once construction is complete.

Calling all adventurers: BeAlive Inc brings outdoor storytelling to life

BeAlive Inc is a tight band of storytellers capturing adventures of all sizes from right here in Midland. Learn about the story behind their passion for the outdoors and current momentum.

All hands on deck: Region welcomes the inaugural Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational

A look into the community impact of the first ever Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational.

Automated and aerial: Drone & Robotics Festival takes over Jack Barstow Municipal Airport

The first ever Drone & Robotics Festival brought the community together around some pretty cool technology with the aim of highlighting aviation as a growing STEM field.

The growing STEM Ecosystem in the Great Lakes Bay Region

With the help of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, our community is home to several resources to help local students get involved with STEM education in order to prepare for the workforce of tomorrow.

Q&A with Brad Befus, President of Scientific Anglers

Brad Befus, president of Midland-based Scientific Anglers on his favorite fishing spots, what inspires the company to create the best fly line they can and how the iconic design of the company headquarters plays a role in their success.

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.

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