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Feature Story Kids Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

What do breastfeeding, sanitation, vaccines, and lead paint have in common? Public health.

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, January 30, 2024
Q&A with Norm Hess, executive director of the Michigan Association for Local Public Health.
Feature Story Boys in preschool Second Wave - MichiganDiversity

Por qué los preescolares con autismo se benefician de la educación temprana

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 30, 2024
Early Education Matters habló sobre este importante tema con Heather Eckner, directora de educación estatal de la Autism Alliance of Michigan (Alianza para el Autismo de Michigan, AAOM) y madre de dos niños autistas.
Longform A Meals on Wheels Western Michigan volunteer makes a delivery. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Inflation, aging population, and loss of COVID funding impact Michigan Meals on Wheels programs

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 25, 2024
Many Meals on Wheels providers report that challenges have arisen as their client lists continue to grow thanks to an aging population, even as pandemic relief funding dries up.
Development News Jimmy Greene is the sales director special events for the Memorial Cup and Saginaw Spirit. Economic Development

One of hockey’s bigger events will soon face off in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Carly LillardThursday, January 25, 2024
The Memorial Cup, a hockey tradition, is the focus of our Profile Q & A with Jimmy Greene.
Development News "The Rainbow Fish" will be performed at the Center for the Arts on Sun, Feb. 4. Scene

Midland Center for the Arts winter programs

Sarah SpohnThursday, January 25, 2024
Winter is in full swing, and the Midland Center for the Arts has a diverse lineup of indoor winter programming for all ages. Comedy concerts, Broadway shows, educational brunch series, and more await this February
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School-based Health Center opens at Coleman Elementary

Gabrielle HaidererThursday, January 25, 2024
Access to care just became more convenient for students at Coleman Community Schools. MidMichigan Community Health Services opened a new School-based Health Center within Coleman Elementary School this month to serve students within the school district ages 5-21. 
Feature Story Julia Kepler, entrepreneur Entrepreneurship

Spend 24 hours in Midland with Julia Kepler, entrepreneur

Misty BarronThursday, January 25, 2024
Good things come in threes: How a Midland businesswoman balances a trio of stores alongside family and community connections.
Longform The MALPH staff: Jodie Shaver, Vickie Johnson, Edward Witherspoon, Gwen Tithoff, and Norm Hess. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan Association for Local Public Health helps build health across the state

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, January 23, 2024
Michigan Association for Local Public Health advocates for policies, initiatives, and collaborations that build health across the state and individually through trainings and workforce assistance.
Feature Story Boys in preschool Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Why preschoolers living with autism benefit from early education

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 23, 2024
 Early childhood education presents a golden opportunity to set up  children living with autism for academic success.
Longform Melanie Brim, former president and CEO of the Michigan Health Council. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

How can Michigan solve its growing health care workforce shortage?Nonprofit Journal Project

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, January 22, 2024
One study found that nearly all of the 36 Michigan health care occupations it analyzed are projecting workforce shortages between now and 2032. What can be done?
Development News Toboggan Run at Midland's City Forest Scene

City of Midland offers outdoor recreation to enjoy this winter

Sarah SpohnThursday, January 18, 2024
City of Midland Parks and Recreation has multiple parks, trails, sledding hills, ice skating rinks, cross-country skiing and seasonal events to help heat up the cold weather season.
Development News A winter's walk on the Pere Marquette Rail Triail. Scene

Midland County Winter Recreation

Stephanie M. YancerThursday, January 18, 2024
Winter’s finally here.  Midland County has some nice offerings to help you enjoy the snow and cold.
Longform Most of Michigan’s counties having childcare deserts, areas that have three or more families competing for one available childcare slot. Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

Regional organizations help determine the childcare landscape within their own communities

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, January 16, 2024
The East-Central Michigan Child Care Coalition is working on expanding childcare organizations, serve more parents, and lower costs to families.   
In The News Members of the Midland County Sheriff's Office recently honored Talent

Law enforcement job outlook a challenge

Ralph E. WirtzThursday, January 11, 2024
Midland County is advertising jobs with the Sheriff's Office.  Are job seekers interested in law enforcement?
In The News Dr. Lydia Watson, president and CEO of MyMichigan Health, speaks at the Pardee Cancer Wellness Center open house. Healthy Communities

Pardee Cancer Wellness Center opens

Ron BeacomThursday, January 11, 2024
Diagnostic, treatment, and support services for cancer patients are now all under one roof at MyMichigan Health in Midland
Development News Tax prep program begins in Midland, February 1st. Community Development

Free Tax Aide program assists low-income residents with their tax returns

Sarah SpohnThursday, January 11, 2024
The Midland branch of AARP Tax Aide is a free program to assist low-moderate income residents with filing their tax returns. IRS-certified trained volunteers can provide assistance at individual appointments, starting in February.
Development News Fresh look to the bar at Tavern on Main Entrepreneurship

Tavern on Main moves closer to opening

Stephanie M. YancerThursday, January 11, 2024
A new bar/restaurant in Midland is moving closer to opening. The owner is a long-time restauranteur.
Feature Story Dining room in Coleman's Culinary Arts facility Kids and Education

Pre-K and CTE in focus

Ben TignerThursday, January 11, 2024
Helping young students get a good start and preparing older students for life after school.
Development News Ball drop on New Year's Eve at Midnight on Main Scene

Ring in the New Year with Midnight on Main at Dow Diamond

Sarah SpohnThursday, December 21, 2023
Another year has come and is just about gone, so it’s time to party! Dow Diamond transforms from a baseball stadium to an upscale NYE party on Dec. 31 with live music, a DJ, dancing, food, drinks, a midnight ball drop, and fireworks. 
Feature Story Dave Kepler is the president of the Four Lakes Task Force. Community Development

Year in Review: Four Lakes Task Force with Dave Kepler

Thursday, December 21, 2023
A Year in Review and a Look Ahead with the Four Lakes Task Force President Dave Kepler
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