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Innovation News Brandon Morey

Meet Brandon Morey, owner of Iron Dame Baked Goods and Crêpes Et Amis

Entrepreneur Brandon Morey builds community in Midland through Iron Dame and Crêpes Et Amis, offering unique, high-quality foods and aiming to expand.

Development News ShelterHouse

Midland thrift stores offer holiday savings and community support

Make your holiday shopping meaningful this year by visiting Midland’s thrift stores. You’ll find gifts with heart while making an impact that lasts beyond the season.

Feature Story There are 200 students in South Sudan who are learning literacy skills, provided by five volunteer teachers. 

Grassroots Initiative Network provides literacy education; a life of opportunity to refugees

South Sudan native, Rieek Nyoach and current Midland resident has expanded Grassroots Initiative Network to Midland. The organization works with volunteer teachers to provide basic education to rural areas and vulnerable populations who have no access to education.

Feature Story Giving back

Giving back in a big way this holiday season

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, now is the time to think about giving. Learn what you can do to help support your community during this time of the year. 

Feature Story Michigan’s hospitals and community mental health agencies collaborate to ensure all of a patient's health care needs are met.

Michigan hospitals and community mental health agencies collaborate for whole-person care

With support from the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, many of Michigan’s hospitals and community mental health (CMH) agencies are collaborating to ensure all health care needs for patients are met.

Longform The students currently taking U-M School of Public Health course, Chatgpt/AI and Public Health.

Public health and AI: Great potential and a need for ethical policies

When applying AI to public health, great potentials exist for swifter, nimbler care and pin-pointed personalization. Its use also could exacerbate biases and the misuse of private information.  

Partner Content Elisabeth Berry and James D'Arcy

Legacy Society will sustain Autism Alliance of Michigan’s work for decades to come

AAoM is establishing its Legacy Society to recognize donors today for gifts that will provide dollars in perpetuity.

Innovation News Skylyr Zink

Cross county connections: Meet Skylyr Zink

Skylyr Zink shares his unique perspective on the evolving landscape of postsecondary education, the challenges and opportunities of working in small-town America, and his passion for supporting the next generation.

In The News The Center is celebrating this milestone with a community event on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Greater Midland Community Center celebrates with community event and giveaways

Celebrating a new chapter: Greater Midland Community Center opens parking lot, offering giveaways and exciting prizes to thank community supporters.

Development News Donny Winter

Poet and activist Donny Winter Brings depth and diversity to Midland’s literary scene

Donny Winter’s journey as a poet, educator, and advocate amplifies marginalized voices and enriches Midland’s artistic community.

Feature Story Items used in the nurse tributes are the Nightingale Lamp used by Florence Nightingale to check on her patients, a white rose symbolizing the nurse’s dedication, and a triangle chimed alternately with the nurse’s name.

Michigan Tri-City Nurse Honor Guard: A new tribute Honors nurses’ lifetime of care in the Great Lake

Honoring nurses' dedication, the Michigan Tri-City Nurse Honor Guard provides a unique memorial service, celebrating caregivers' impact and commitment.

Feature Story Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership, works to collaborate and proactively improve mental health for all residents in the region.

Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership works to break down barriers to mental health care

The Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership supports mental health through community education, stigma reduction, and partnerships, offering training programs and resources to improve access and care quality.

Innovation News Boardwalk leading to Lake Huron

GoGreat Foundation and partners launch comprehensive accessibility audit in Great Lakes Bay Region

The GoGreat Foundation partners with SAGE Inclusion and Disability Network to conduct a comprehensive accessibility assessment in the Great Lakes Bay Region, enhancing inclusivity for residents and visitors.

Development News Joyce Hagen-Flint

Finding friendship next door: Meet Joyce Hagen-Flint

Meet Joyce Hagen-Flint, a Midlander who has been intentionally working to connect with and support her neighbors. Read Joyce’s story from moving back to Midland during a pandemic, to losing her husband, to building neighborly bonds and celebrating Neighboring Week

Feature Story Nov 2024

A guide to holiday celebrations starting across Midland this month.

With activities ranging from cocoa crawls to window art and even an opportunity to name a snow plow, the Midland community kicks of this month with a calendar packed full of celebrations.

Feature Story Midland Homeschool's "Rogue Robots" wins first place for Mission "Can" trol. The sculpture was created from over 2000 cans to aleviate area hunger.

Midland's Fifth Annual Canstruction event raises hunger awareness

Students transform cans into creative sculptures at Midland's fifth annual Canstruction event, raising hunger awareness and donations for the Midland County Food Assistance Network.

Longform Jae Gerhart, manager of farm programs for Trinity Health Ann Arbor, at The Farm at Trinity Health in Ypsilanti. The Farm offers a produce prescription program for those who struggle to afford healthy food.

Medicaid funding could expand and sustain Michigan's produce prescription programs

Michigan is seeking approval for a new funding structure that could use Medicaid dollars to pay for programs that offer "prescriptions" for free fresh fruits and vegetables.

Development News Trick-or-Treating hours in the City of Midland are from 6-8 p.m. on Halloween.

Halloween happenings around Midland County

It's a spooky time of year and the Midland community is gearing up to keep you busy with events from trick or treating around town to a Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt.

Development News Downtown Midland is a treasure trove of fall delights, offering vibrant colors, blooming flowers, cozy spots to relax, and festive decor.

Enjoy the fall colors in Downtown Midland

Skip the traffic and enjoy your fall colors in Downtown Midland. From trees ablaze with autumn hues, to festive decor, you'll find your seasonal fix on every corner. 

Longform “By working with our community and fostering dialogue about gun safety, we believe we can reduce firearm injuries and build a safer future for all.” Deanna Price

How public health focuses on gun safety and reducing firearm violence

Michigan's public health experts are working to address firearm accidents and violence through community partnerships and education programs.