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Trained volunteers are eligible to help Little Forks collect samples.

Little Forks Conservancy hosts river volunteer training session

Little Forks Conservancy is hosting volunteer training for persons interested in becoming stream leaders and collectors. The training session will be held on August 23 at 6 p.m. at the Gladwin City N. Park Boat Launch.

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Jon believes the cows have a high quality of life on his farm. While they do receive veterinary care for any injuries, they don’t deal with sickness.
Where’s your beef from? Learn about how JNelson Farms raises their grass-fed cattle

Tucked in the countryside outside of Midland, Jon Nelson of JNelson Farms raises grass-fed cattle. Besides offering quality beef, Jon enjoys educating the community about farming and believes farmers should be transparent about their practices.

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.

Catalyst Community: Recipes-Erica Sprague

In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in our community, Catalyst Midland focuses on the value of the little traditions in our daily lives.

Field technician treats standing water.
Profile Q&A with Carl Doud, Midland Co. Mosquito Control

In our Profile Q&A, we focus on Carl Doud, the director of Mosquito Control for Midland County. He’s served in that role since 2014. Doud and his staff deal with the irritating insects who can also carry disease.  

The information on how to keep kids safe while online has become “more of a need.”
Free seminar for parents to address how to keep kids safe online

Digital Mitten, a local social media company,  will host a parent seminar at Bay City Western High School on Tuesday, May 17th, at 6:30 p.m. titled “Keeping Kids Safe Online.”  

Eric Fisher, AgrisScience instructor, with some of the students
Coleman’s Agriscience Program: A Hands-On Approach to Career Readiness

With 25% of the workforce having a connection to agriculture, Coleman Community School’s Agriscience Program aims to prepare students for the many career possibilities in their future.   

Team Rennason won the Nickless Innovation Award.
Midland High students develop VR prototype for Parkinson’s patients

Local high school students competed for the A.H. Nickless Innovation Award on Saturday, April 23. Between the top three winning teams, $64,000 were granted in individual scholarships and STEM grants for their respective schools.  

Erica Sprague shares her ideas in Home Ericanomics.
Catalyst Community: Home EricaNomics-Erica Sprague

 In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in our community, Catalyst Midland focuses on home economics, shared by someone who teaches both inside and outside the classroom.

“Help Wanted” Employers are taking different approaches to fill jobs

A large corporation and a pizza shop franchise owner in the Great Lakes Bay Region are making several efforts to attract job candidates.

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