Erika M. Hirschman

A veteran freelance writer and former reporter with The Midland Daily News, Erika has covered a wide array of topics in and around Midland and Saginaw counties. She’s an award winning reporter, and holds a journalism degree from the University of Detroit-Mercy/Marygrove College. When Erika is not writing, she enjoys dancing in her kitchen with her two dogs and family. She loves to read, cook, travel and go to concerts. She’s lived in Saginaw County for 26 years.
 

Development News Delta College is offering training programs for businesses in the area.

Delta College grant to provide free training for businesses


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Feature Story The Santa House is located at the corner of M-20 and Main Street.

You’d better watch out: Santa’s coming to town!


Feature Story Hidden Harvest Food Delivery Specialist Tyler Hecht (center) making a delivery to the West Midland Family Center.
Feature Story One-on-one tutoring for children and adults includes the Barton Reading and Spelling program for children who are a year or more behind in reading.

Legacy Center needs tutors for reading and math services


Feature Story Vaccination clinics are being held at the Midland County Services Building.

COVID-19 vaccines & updates moving into the new school year


Development News Eagle Ridge Walking Trail

Explore the new nature area in Midland


Feature Story The club meets three times per year.

Midland 100 Club proudly donates again


Development News Conceptual drawing of the Midland Center for the Arts

Midland Center for the Arts: The Center of Possibility


Development News 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


Development News Opening Day ceremonies will be held on the Miracle Field on Sat, May 14.

Miracle League's Opening Day, May 14, in Midland


Feature Story Jameson Baker places a pizza in the oven.

Owners' son thrives at Pizza Baker


Development News GLBR Mental Health Partnership logo

Mental Health in the Workplace Seminar


Feature Story MSU Extension will offer an online Cottage Food Law Food Safety Training program starting Feb. 16.

Want to sell homemade foods? Here’s what you need to know


Development News Jeanne Lound Schaller of the Nonviolent Peaceforce.

Midland designated an International City of Peace


Development News Participants have visited the City of Midland's Water Plant.

Applications open for City of Midland's Citizens Academy


Feature Story The Santa House will be open daily from Nov. 27 to Dec. 23.

Santa heads to Midland on Nov. 20


Feature Story Volunteers worked on projects at WMFC such as spreading mulch on the playground, enclosing rafters in pavilions, clean up of trails and an obstacle course, and worked on the baseball field. 

Bank employees give back to their communities