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Partner Content AAoM held a back-to-school event at Corner Health in Ypsilanti on Aug. 16. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Health and wellness are the building blocks for a successful school yearAAoM helps little Michiganders with autism be prepared.

Autism Alliance of MichiganWednesday, August 23, 2023
Prioritizing children’s health and wellness is the first step toward ensuring they are prepared for a successful school year and able to fully participate in learning.
Development News NAMI Family to Family Healthy Communities

Help offered for families of persons living with a mental illness

Sarah SpohnThursday, August 17, 2023
The Midland affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has opened registration for their free Family-to-Family program this fall. The eight-session course helps caregivers and family members of those living with a mental illness.
Development News Erica Sprague is in her 20th year of teaching. Kids and Education

Catalyst Community: Teaching

Thursday, August 17, 2023
In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in the community, Catalyst focuses on the important role teachers have in our lives.
Development News Flooding over the deck of the Currie Parkway Bridge, May 21, 2020 Community Development

Midland excited by flood remediation grants

Ralph E. WirtzThursday, August 17, 2023
The new state budget provides money to help the City of Midland mitigate future floods.
Longform Michigan's goal is to have the voluntary universal pre-kindergarten for 4-year-olds in place by 2027. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

PreK for All: Other states and cities share models for Michigan’s universal preschool program

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaWednesday, August 16, 2023
A wealth of knowledge is available from other states and cities in building a universal preschool program for Michigan.  
Feature Story Posing for a first day of school picture. Kids and Education

Midland returns to school for fall semester

Carly LillardWednesday, August 16, 2023
Students can't lose with the wide variety of high-quality educational opportunities in Midland.
Development News The fair features two nights of the Super Kicker Rodeo on Monday and Tuesday. Scene

Rides, entertainment, food and fun await at the Midland County Fair

Sarah SpohnThursday, August 10, 2023
It’s that time of year – fair time! The 85th annual Midland County Fair brings education, entertainment, food, and rides to the community from Aug. 13-19.   
Development News Senior Services offers a variety of classes to keep seniors active. Healthy Communities

Balance classes for seniors are popular

Ralph E. WirtzThursday, August 10, 2023
Keep moving, Senior Services activity director advises.  
Feature Story Jeff Rekeweg chats with Isabella Zielinski of Georgia, 7, a participant in a youth tennis camp. Talent

Spend 24 Hours in Midland with Jeff Rekeweg

Katy KildeeThursday, August 10, 2023
Jeff Rekeweg is a figure that can't be overlooked, involved in Midland's sports scene and now the world of food and drink.  
Development News River Days is a project of the Midland Area Community Foundation. Scene

River Days brings free family fun to Midland

Sarah SpohnThursday, July 27, 2023
An annual family event, River Days, returns to Midland, with food, fun, and free entertainment,  August 3-6.
Development News Sprague is a junior/senior high school science teacher in Beaverton. Kids and Education

Catalyst Community: Try Something New

Thursday, July 27, 2023
In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in our community, Catalyst Midland focuses on how you can benefit from trying something new.
Feature Story If you feel that you could benefit from LIFT or need food assistance, dial 211. Community Development

211 makes life saving connections through United Way & partner agencies

Carly LillardThursday, July 27, 2023
Leveraging Income For Tomorrow, how United Way of Midland County is supporting 211 of Northeast Michigan as they help a vulnerable population survive.  
Feature Story Actors Carol Sizer and Bill Klein rehearse "Memory of a Dance," a play about dementia commissioned by the Southwest Michigan-based Region IV Area Agency on Aging to spread community awareness of the experiences of people living with dementia. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

PODCAST: Building more dementia-friendly communities

Patrick DunnWednesday, July 26, 2023
Many people living with dementia don't feel valued or respected in their communities. But some activists in Michigan are working to change that by creating dementia-friendly communities, where the general public better understands dementia and people living with dementia have more opportunities to engage in public life.
Longform Early Education Matters, Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Pre-K for All will improve long-term health, education, and social outcomes for children

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, July 19, 2023
Pre-K for All is really about ensuring that all Michigan children enjoy academic success.  
Development News Eudici's Pizza features several specialty pizzas. Scene

Eudici's Pizza adds new Midland location

Sarah SpohnWednesday, July 19, 2023
Eudici’s Pizza has expanded from its Freeland location to include a new Midland location. The brick and mortar restaurant specializes in take out orders, and serves gourmet pizza, breadsticks, salad, chicken wings, and nachos.
Feature Story Cleveland Manor is located at 2200 Cleveland Drive in Midland. Community Development

Cleveland Manor Completes Renovation

Ralph E. WirtzWednesday, July 19, 2023
Much needed upgrade celebrated at senior housing complex.
Feature Story SwiftWalll used in Delta Airlines airport project. Entrepreneurship

Reinventing the Wall for Modern Construction Needs

Abby Keeley-ScherzerWednesday, July 19, 2023
Midland-based company growing to meet demand.
Feature Story Dr. Hank Paulson is a neurologist at University of Michigan Health and director of the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

PODCAST: Inside the rapidly expanding field of dementia research

Patrick DunnWednesday, July 19, 2023
One of the most frustrating and scary things about dementia is that we still know breathtakingly little about it. But the medical community in Michigan, as in the rest of the U.S., is currently working at unprecedented speed to change that.
Partner Content Sensory rooms in doctor’s offices can improve the experience for ASD families. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Corner Health sensory room makes accessing healthcare easier for people living with autism

Autism Alliance of MichiganTuesday, July 18, 2023
For people on the autism spectrum, simple healthcare tasks such as routine vaccinations or annual check-ups can be a challenge. Sensory rooms are one way to overcome that challenge.
Development News Mailer from the Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership Healthy Communities

Watch your mailbox for information about mental health services

Sarah SpohnWednesday, July 12, 2023
Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership is leading a county-wide focus on mental health by mailing a mental health pre-plan checklist.
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