Arts and Culture

Feature Story Turn down the lights, put on your favorite holiday music, and enjoy.

Photo story: Christmas lights of Midland County


Development News Midnight on Main transforms the baseball stadium to a nightclub complete with dancing, DJs, live music, food and games.

Ring in 2022 with Midnight on Main


Development News Jeanne Lound Schaller of the Nonviolent Peaceforce.

Midland designated an International City of Peace


Feature Story Miriam Andrus is the director of the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library.
Development News This December, take a wintry stroll through Dow Gardens or shop downtown, relaxing with cocoa and carriage rides.

Two Midland holiday events you won’t want to miss


Development News Some members of the Zonta Club of Midland gathered at one of the homes on the Homewalk.

Walking in a Zonta wonderland


Feature Story Starting Nov. 20,  people are welcome to drive by Porte Park in Sanford to see the lights.

‘Sanford Shines’ bright for another Christmas season


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

Santa heads to Midland on Nov. 20


Development News Firearm deer hunting season begins on Nov. 15.

Q&A with Ashley Autenrieth, Michigan DNR


Development News There are programs for youth and adults with varying ranges of ability.

The Midland Civic Arena is your refuge from cabin fever


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

Celebrate Halloween in Midland


Feature Story H.H. Dow's band plays on Oct. 8. (Crystal Gwizdala)

What does teen spirit sound like?


Development News The Dow Tennis Classic is held at the Greater Midland Tennis Center.

Dow Tennis Classic bounces back into Midland


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


Development News Bliss Bridal Boutique is a family-run business located in downtown Midland, next to Little Forks Outfitters.

Downtown Midland says “I do” to its first bridal salon


Feature Story Staff at Shier’s Deli prepares 150 ReGrow meals each week. The program has allowed the two employees to keep their jobs.
Development News "We want to be a constant in everybody’s lives; if people are having a bad day, we can help them bounce back from hardship and have a good day.”

Boomerang Coffee Lounge wants to shift coffee culture