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GUEST COLUMN: Thank you for helping create Midland City Modern. Here's how you can use it.
Last month, the City Planning Commission formally adopted a new Master Plan for the City of Midland, the sixth such plan in our history. Called Midland City Modern, this plan will be the guide we use as a community to grow, develop, and prepare for the future of Midland for generations to come. This plan is the result of more than four years of public engagement, writing, editing, and thought, with thousands of Midlanders from all walks of life contributing their time and ideas to its creation.
Public Art Passport Exhibition supported by $3,000 grant
The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, located on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University, received a grant award of $3,000 from the Bay Area Community Foundation for the support of three temporary public art installations in Bay County as part of the 2024 Public Art Passport Exhibition, as well as public programming in conjunction with Public Art Passport.
Mid-Mitten Weather View: Warm and stormy, then cooler and dry
The week starts very warm, with sunny skies and temperatures reaching around 90 degrees. During the afternoon, thunderstorms may be possible, with a further possibility of severe weather developing in the evening, containing mostly strong gusty winds. The threat of storms will continue into Tuesday, although these are expected to...
EPA seeks public comment on Velsicol cleanup plan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is offering area residents a chance to voice their opinions on proposed changes in the remediation plan for the former Velsicol Chemical Co. plant site in St. Louis. A 30-day public comment period began Monday and will run through Aug. 13. Also, the agency will...
Annual Lumberjack Festival returns to Farwell this weekend
FARWELL — The Farwell community is gearing up for their annual Lumberjack Festival. For more than 20 years ago, the festival has drawn thousands to the area for the weekend. A car show, farmers market, contests and food are just a few things to check out. If chicken chucking doesn’t perk your interest, the Great Lakes Timber Show should bring you in. They perform three times a day to show skills in log rolling, ax throwing and even chainsaw competitions. Another important aspect of the festival is the nod to Farwell’s history.
Faith and peace of mind for Hurley
Tim Hurley of Midland has had a windy road to land on his personal Cherry Blossom Lane in Suttons Bay in 2021.“When my wife Ann and I were dating (1970-80s) we would come up here for vacation and visit for a weekend,” Hurley said. “We continued to do that as we were living in the Detroit area in the younger days without kids. In the mid-2000s we started thinking this would be the place where we…
Gladwin Household Hazardous Waste Day slated for August 3
GLADWINThe Gladwin County Household Hazardous Waste Day Collection Day is set to be on August 3, 2024 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Gladwin Department of Public Works, 201 South State Street, Gladwin. For more information contact 989-426-9231.
Dennis Lee Cripps
Dennis Lee Cripps, age 68, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born on November 7, 1955, the son of Leo and Rhoda Cripps. Dennis worked as a tool and die maker until his retirement. He enjoyed motorcycles, hunting, bird watching, and exploring the country. Dennis...
DONATION
The Living Lending Library donated by the Gladwin County Community Builders (GCCB) to the Gladwin Conservation District (GCD) as a part of the improvements being added to the Children’s Garden. The garden is located at 145 Clendening Road in Gladwin.
Mid-Michigan Veterans Benefits Fair July 18
HARRISONOn Thursday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Larson Elementary School, located at 455 W. Spruce Street in Harrison, along with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) and the Clare County Veterans Services office will hold the second annual Mid-Michigan Veterans Benefits Fair.There will be trained and accredited service officers on location to assist area Veterans and their families…
Beverly Fischer
Beverly Fischer, age 89, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was born on June 26, 1935, the daughter of Hazen and Bernice (Laidley) Greer. On June 23, 1956, she was united in marriage to her husband, Thomas Fischer, who preceded her in death. Beverly retired as...
Vivian Ann Breault
Vivian Ann Breault, born in Gladwin, Michigan, on March 4, 1933, died on June 6, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Gertrude Breault. Beloved mother of Ann Knight(David) of Benicia, CA; Paula Federer (Bob, deceased); Jane McAfee (David) of Estes Park, CO; Julia Hoverson; Matthew Neubauer (Lony) of Benicia, CA; and Mark Neubauer.
Celebration of life for Lisa Yanick-Litwiller set for Saturday
A memorial service will be held at her favorite park Saturday for a longtime Morning Sun photographer and reporter who died in March. Lisa Yanick Litwiller, who died of cancer at age 46, was also a community leader who had recently taken a position as a top editor at Bridge Magazine.
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