Hidden Harvest turns waste not into want not across the Great Lakes Bay Region
Take a look behind the scenes at Hidden Harvest, which saves around 250,000 pounds of surplus food each month, distributing it to pantries and soup kitchens in the region.
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Regional celebration of MLK Jr.’s life includes scholarships, awards, and a guest speaker
The 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Celebration takes place at 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 22 at Saginaw Valley State University’s Curtiss Hall.
Midland Area Community Foundation opens scholarship applications
The Midland Area Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications through Jan. 31.
Smart court technology, renovations planned at Greater Midland Tennis Center
The Greater Midland Tennis Center announced new facility upgrades aimed at improving player development and attracting high-level tournaments.
Hidden Harvest turns waste not into want not across the Great Lakes Bay Region
Take a look behind the scenes at Hidden Harvest, which saves around 250,000 pounds of surplus food each month, distributing it to pantries and soup kitchens in the region.
The Bridge food center provides food; extra nourishment to community
Built on dignity and choice, The Bridge Food Center provides a volunteer-run, near-wholesale grocery store.
When the tones drop: A day inside the Midland Fire Department
From routine checks to urgent calls, a day with Midland firefighters uncovers the unseen work behind the sirens.
Midland’s Service Club Alliance simplifies grantmaking to better support local nonprofits
Midland’s Service Club Alliance simplifies grantmaking by uniting service clubs through one shared application to better support local nonprofits.
Partner Partner Content “When I grow up.” Inspiring kids to dream big about careers in health care
These collaborations show how growing interest in health care careers can begin early.
Statewide effort tackles postpartum depression and perinatal mood disorders
One of every five* new mothers experiences perinatal mood disorders, but only a small number receive the help they need. The Michigan Health and Hospital Association is working to change that.
City of Midland unveils draft of Parks and Recreation Master Plan for public review
Residents can explore the Midland’s Parks and Recreation Master draft and provide feedback through Jan. 9, 2026
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