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Photos: Midland Area Farmers Market held in Dow Diamond parking lot
Customers peruse stalls at the Midland Area Farmers Market Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at its temporary location in the large parking lot next to Dow Diamond. → Read More
Three best friends figure out how to play together during coronavirus
The coronavirus has interrupted normal life for all of us, in many different ways. For three young girls living on Haley Street in Midland, the virus meant no more face-to-face playtime with their best friends. But with help from their families, Addison Wentworth, 8, Leah Morningstar, 8, and Olivia Gray, 7, adapted to the situation in creative ways. Although Leah and Olivia were still allowed to… → Read More
Kildee: There's good reason why Traverse City is a popular Michigan spot
Traverse City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state, and for good reason. I have spent summer days up there at several points during my life, and I hope to continue making more memories in the area for a long time. The city has long been a destination for my extended family's annual camping trip, with dozens of us caravanning up to camp, swim, and of course, climb the… → Read More
Photos: Construction underway at Grove Park
Construction work continues at Grove Park Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Midland. The project includes added walkways, a new play area, a new basketball court, added trees and greenery and a new 60-space parking lot. → Read More
Photos: Efforts to clean and rebuild continue in Sanford and along Wixom Lake
Efforts to clear debris and rebuild after last month's flood continue Monday, June 22, 2020 in downtown Sanford and along Wixom Lake. In downtown Sanford, CJ's Hairstyling co-owner Kim Methner worked with help from friend Joe Bennett to repair the damaged structure. Crews from Roese Contracting worked to repair a telephone line, and the Chemical Bank was demolished. At Cleft of the Rock Family… → Read More
Landscaping work resumes at Dow Gardens as restrictions lift
Dow Gardens staff work on landscaping, pruning, fertilizing, seeding, and more Thursday, May 7, 2020 after the statewide restriction on landscaping work was lifted April 24. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net) → Read More
Dow Gardens donates 500 daffodils to MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland
Dow Gardens employees harvested approximately 500 daffodils Friday, May 1, 2020 to donate to first responders and other workers at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. → Read More
Online scavenger hunt underway, hosted by Cultural Awareness Coalition
An online scavenger hunt was kicked off Thursday, April 23 by the Cultural Awareness Coalition , an initiative of the Midland Area Community Foundation. → Read More
Over 50 community leaders collaborate on 'I Am Midland' video
Dozens of community leaders collaborated remotely on a video promoting the "I Am Midland" campaign by Red Threads, a local screen printing business. The video features over 50 separate clips filmed by individuals who each read a few words to spell out a combined message of hope. Many of the faces seen in the video are some of the 200+ local business owners who will receive assistance from the… → Read More
Midland-themed Zoom backgrounds from MDN
Many people are working and learning from home. To add some Midland flair to your online meetings, we're making these images available for download to use as backgrounds on Zoom or other video conferencing software. → Read More
A window into our lives: Portraits of Midland families living through the coronavirus pandemic
In this portrait series, staff photographer Katy Kildee photographed Midland residents through the windows of their homes. Each portrait subject also shared a few words about how they have been adjusting to life under the stay-at-home order. → Read More
Midland Rising: Local groups aid coronavirus relief response
Local organizations, as well as individuals, have been stepping up left and right to donate their time and materials to help their fellow community members stay as safe as possible during this pandemic. Here is a glance at some of the local helpers. Mid-Michigan Chinese groups donate nearly $10,300, face masks In less than a week, the Tri-City Chinese Association (TCCA), Midland Chinese… → Read More
Versiti's statewide blood supply returns to safe level
Thanks to an outpouring of donations, Versiti Blood Center of Michigan has a blood supply which has returned to a safe level. After 153 of the company's mobile blood drives across the state were cancelled due to the coronavirus, their statewide supply was down by over 4,000 units as of March 19. Donors responded to that deficit with an outpouring of donations over the course of the past few… → Read More
You ask, MDN answers: Coronavirus and preexisting conditions
Using the new coronavirus question box located on our homepage at www.ourmidland.com, a reader submitted the following: Q: "I am a 61 year old male in frail health (stage 2 COPD, diabetes type 2 and high blood pressure), wondering if those of us in my category can still have a mild case and survive COVID-19. Thank you." A: Although a physician could give a much more complete answer upon… → Read More
Midland area has blood shortage, but residents still can donate
After an unprecedented number of blood drives were cancelled because of the coronavirus, organizations like Versiti Blood Center of Michigan and the American Red Cross are striving to make up for those losses. According to Amy Meister, executive director of the East Central Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross, as of March 22, more than 6,000 Red Cross blood drives have been canceled across the… → Read More
Midland's Ellie Coleman in Dow Tennis Classic main draw as wild card
For the first time, Midland rising tennis star Ellie Coleman has received a wild card into the main draw of the Dow Tennis Classic, which runs from Feb. 3-9 at the Greater Midland Tennis Center. Coleman, 16, who played in the DTC qualifying tournament each of the past two years, is one of four main draw wild cards in this year's $100,000 USTA Pro Circuit event along with fellow DTC veterans… → Read More
Second annual cardboard sled races held at City Forest
Sledders race one another in one-of-a-kind sleds, constructed from cardboard, during the second annual cardboard sled races hosted by the City of Midland Parks and Recreation Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at City Forest. → Read More
Artists begin snow sculptures during Zehnder's Snowfest in Frankenmuth
Artists from all over the state and nation gathered Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 to begin sculpting large blocks of snow into mesmerizing works of art during the annual Zehnder's Snowfest in Frankenmuth. → Read More
Preschool story hour at St. Brigid Catholic School
St. Brigid Catholic School librarian Diana Ball hosted a group of preschoolers Wednesday for a story hour. The group was read a book, enjoyed a snack and worked on arts and crafts. → Read More
H. H. Dow High School vs. Midland High School wrestling meet
Dow's Robbie Batha, bottom, wrestles Midland's Alex Noey, top, during their meet Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at Midland High School. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net) → Read More