Posted on: January 17, 2020
January 17, 2020 – With the pending snowfall expected today – and likely more throughout the remainder of the winter weather season – the City of Midland asks residents to help Fire & Water Departments work by “...
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Posted on: January 17, 2020
January 17, 2020 – Following the passage of Proposal 3 in November 2018, all registered voters in the State of Michigan are permitted to vote absentee in any election without providing a reason. Absentee voting allows voters to cast their ballot...
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Posted on: January 17, 2020
January 17, 2020 – The Midland City Clerk’s Office is seeking civic-minded individuals who want to serve their community this election season by working as an election inspector on an upcoming Election Day.
Election inspectors are criti...
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Posted on: January 17, 2020
January 17, 2020 – Midland Girls Softball League (MGSL), in collaboration with Midland Parks and Recreation Department, announces spring girls’ softball registration.
The MGSL spring season is a recreational league fo...
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Posted on: January 10, 2020
January 10, 2020 - Midland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with mParks (Michigan Recreation and Park Association) announces the ninth-annual all-inclusive travel experience to the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
The trip will take p...
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Posted on: January 10, 2020
January 10, 2020 – In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, many City offices and services will be closed or operating on an alternate schedule on Monday, January 20.
City Hall, the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, Municipal Service Center, and...
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Posted on: January 10, 2020
January 10, 2020 - Visit the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library on Saturday, January 25 to celebrate the wrap-up of the 150th birth year of the Library’s namesake.
The anniversary celebration in honor of Grace A. Dow will be held from 11 a.m....
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Posted on: January 6, 2020
December 30, 2019 - A team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC) will arrive on Monday, January 6, 2020, to examine all aspects of the Midland Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, ope...
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Posted on: January 3, 2020
UPDATED: January 7, 2020 – After a careful review of the Midland Community Television (MCTV) Rules and Regulations and the applicable Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s Statutes and Rules on Candidate Appearanc...
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Posted on: January 3, 2020
January 3, 2020 – Residents who would like Midland City Council to consider installing new sidewalks in a specific location where no sidewalks currently exist should submit a letter outlining their request to the City Manager’...
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Posted on: January 3, 2020
January 3, 2020 - Do you have what it takes to be king of the hill? Midland Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the 2nd annual Midland Midwinter Chill Cardboard Sled Races at City Forest!
The races will take place on Saturday, January 25 from 1 &am...
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Posted on: January 3, 2020
January 3, 2020 – Midland residents are invited to take part in the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program by sharing their input both in person and online in the coming weeks.
Each year, the City rece...
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Posted on: January 3, 2020
January 3, 2020 – You made it through the holiday season; now it’s time to soothe all of your senses at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library’s self-care event on Thursday, January 23 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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Posted on: January 3, 2020
January 3, 2020 – The Midland Community Television (MCTV) Network is offering media creator workshops to residents and nonprofit organizations located in Midland County. At these workshops, attendees will learn how MCTV can help share a...
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Posted on: December 20, 2019
December 20, 2019 – When it’s time to wrap up the holiday season, Midland residents can dispose of their Christmas trees by placing it at the curb on their monthly heavy item collection day.
City crews will collect Christmas tr...
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Posted on: December 13, 2019
December 13, 2019 – With winter weather looming, the City of Midland asks residents to please leave the snow plowing to the experts!
Residents are discouraged from plowing snow on a public street for a number of reasons. City Department ...
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Posted on: December 13, 2019
December 13, 2019 – With winter weather just around the corner, it’s time to trade in leaf rakes for snow shovels – and that means the end of yard waste collection for the year!
Bulk curbside leaf collection...
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Posted on: December 6, 2019
December 6, 2019 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library has launched a newly-designed website aimed at providing patrons with a more user-friendly, streamlined online experience for Library services: www.gadml.org.
On the new site, visitors...
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Posted on: December 6, 2019
December 6, 2019 – The 2020 City of Midland Calendar and Services Guide will soon be delivered to Midland residents’ mailboxes. Residents can expect to receive their new calendar during the week of December 9.
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Posted on: November 25, 2019
November 25, 2019 – Decorating homes and businesses with holiday lights and decorations is a long-standing tradition around holidays. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase the chances of fire.
Based on National Fir...
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Posted on: November 25, 2019
November 25, 2019 – Dial-A-Ride, the City of Midland’s curb-to-curb demand response bus service, has announced an expansion to its Saturday bus service hours. Effective Saturday, December 7, Dial-A-Ride bus service will be ava...
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Posted on: November 22, 2019
November 22, 2019 – The City of Midland will mail winter tax notices the first week in December.
Winter taxes are due and payable, without penalty or interest, from December 1, 2019 through February 14, 2020. Property...
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Posted on: November 22, 2019
November 22, 2019 - The Midland Firefighters Youth Foundation is pleased to invite the Midland community to its 2020 Charity Ball on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Midland Country Club, 1120 W. St. Andrews Road. This event, the Foundation&...
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Posted on: November 8, 2019
November 8, 2019 – If you plan on having a houseful over the holidays and need to use on-street parking, please keep in mind these rules of the road:
- Parking on streets within the City is not allowed between 3 and 6 a.m. If you’d like t...
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Posted on: November 1, 2019
November 1, 2019 – As the time change approaches on Sunday, November 3, the Midland Fire Department encourages all residents to adopt a simple, lifesaving habit: changing smoke detector and carbon monoxide batteries when changing clocks...
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Posted on: October 18, 2019
October 18, 2019 – Two of Midland’s dedicated first responders were honored earlier this week at the 2019 Carl and Esther Gerstacker Police and Firefighter of the Year Awards at Midland Country Club. Midland Police De...
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Posted on: October 11, 2019
October 11, 2019 – City of Midland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that it has received a $100,000 grant from the Midland Area Community Foundation to be used towards construction of the City’s barrier-free baseball field i...
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Posted on: October 11, 2019
October 11, 2019 – Midland Parks and Recreation is offering discounted Detroit Red Wings tickets to Midland residents for select 2019 games through a partnership with the Michigan Recreation and Park Association (mParks).
Under the program, Midla...
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Posted on: October 4, 2019
October 4, 2019 – The City of Midland Department of Public Services (DPS) wants to see you shake it: your mailbox, that is!
As the winter season rapidly approaches in mid-Michigan, DPS is gearing up to provide snow removal services to Ci...
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Posted on: September 20, 2019
September 20, 2019 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Peter Schwarz has been hired as the Director of Water Services.
Schwarz returns to the City of Midland after serving as the General Manager of the Saginaw-Midland Municipal Wate...
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Posted on: September 6, 2019
September 6, 2019 – There are several flood hazard areas throughout the City of Midland. Most flooding occurs from the Tittabawassee and Chippewa Rivers, Sturgeon and Snake Creeks, and Inman Drain, and can usually be forecast ...
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Posted on: August 30, 2019
August 30, 2019 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library will open again on Sunday afternoons beginning on Sunday, September 8, 2019. The Library will be open from 1– 5 p.m. on Sundays until Summer 2020.
Residents are remi...
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Posted on: August 22, 2019
August 20, 2019 – The City of Midland announces that Police Chief Cliff Block will leave his position to become the new Chief of University Police for Saginaw Valley State University effective September 12, 2019.
Block joined t...
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Posted on: August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019 – As the 2019 orange barrel season comes to a close, the City of Midland reminds residents to obey all posted construction signs. Failure to comply with construction signs pose an immediate threat to worker safety and may cause da...
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Posted on: August 9, 2019
August 9, 2019 – The City of Midland invites the public to get involved in the Downtown Midland Parking Study by sharing their feedback at a public input session on Tuesday, August 20.
Parking consultants from Rich & Associates will ...
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Posted on: July 31, 2019
July 31, 2019 – The City of Midland invites Midland residents and M-20 corridor users to an upcoming public information session regarding the future vision of Indian and Buttles streets, including a discussion on the current road diet t...
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Posted on: July 12, 2019
July 12, 2019 – City of Midland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that it has received a $300,000 grant from the Charles J. Strosacker Foundation to be used towards construction of the City’s Midland Miracle Field.
Located in ...
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Posted on: July 12, 2019
July 12, 2019 – The Midland-Handa Sister City Committee is pleased to introduce the three Midland students selected to travel to Handa, Japan for three weeks this month for its 2019 student exchange program.
Midland High School senior Luca Jolly,...
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Posted on: July 8, 2019
July 8, 2019 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Erica Armstrong has been hired as the new City Clerk effective July 10. The announcement comes following a departmental restructuring that will make the City Clerk’s Office...
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Posted on: July 5, 2019
July 5, 2019 – An upcoming change to the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library’s catalog and check-out software system will limit the availability of free Library cards for residents living outside of the Library’s legal ser...
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Posted on: June 27, 2019
June 27, 2019 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Patrick Frazee has been promoted to Director of Wastewater Services effective Monday, July 1, 2019.
Frazee was hired as the City’s Wastewater Superintendent in April 2016 f...
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Posted on: June 27, 2019
June 27, 2019 – Effective July 1, 2019, the City of Midland Water/Sewer Billing Office will offer electronic billing (e-billing) options for water/sewer bills. When a bill is posted, the account holder will receive an email notification...
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Posted on: June 27, 2019
June 27, 2019 - On Thursday, June 27, 2019 at approximately 8:51 a.m., MidMichigan EMS, Midland Fire Department, and Midland Police Department were dispatched to 4311 E. Ashman St,, the City of Midland Sanitary Landfill. They were responding to a...
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Posted on: May 17, 2019
May 17, 2019 – The City of Midland reminds residents of recent changes made to the City’s fireworks ordinance that mirror new fireworks laws set by the Michigan State Legislature in 2018.
As of April 22, 2019, Section ...
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Posted on: May 9, 2019
May 9, 2019 – The City of Midland Building Department reminds property owners that the height of grass and weeds in their yards must be maintained in accordance with the City’s Code of Ordinances.
Portions of Article I...
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Posted on: May 3, 2019
May 3, 2019 – The City of Midland would like to remind dog owners of City regulations that promote safety and an attractive community:
Section 3-17 of the Code of Ordinances states:
It shall be unlawful for any person to permit or allow a...
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Posted on: April 18, 2019
April 18, 2019 – The warmer weather brings an increase in yard signs advertising rummage sales, homes for sale, and open houses. Before posting any signage, citizens should note the City of Midland’s sign usage rules...
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Posted on: April 5, 2019
April 5, 2019 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that it has joined the affiliate network of Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization, with the certification of the Ke...
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Posted on: April 5, 2019
April 5, 2019 – Beginning Tuesday, April 9, wastewater asset management contractor RedZone Robotics will begin the process of visually inspecting over 1 million feet of City sewer lines as part of the improvement efforts recommended by the City&...
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Posted on: April 5, 2019
April 5, 2019 – With the Great Lakes Loons’ first home game set for April 6 and an increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic likely to occur, the City of Midland would like to remind citizens of parking regulations in the cit...
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Posted on: March 29, 2019
March 29, 2019 – Midland has been named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Midland achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four ...
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Posted on: March 29, 2019
March 29, 2019 – The City of Midland reminds residents to help keep our local waterways clean and free of garbage and pollutants.
In addition to being a violation of the City’s Code of Ordinances, dumping materials into waterwa...
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Posted on: March 25, 2019
Mayor Maureen Donker addresses attendees during the League's 2019 Capital Conference
March 25, 2019 – Midland mayor Maureen Donker was recently honored with the Community Builder Award by the Michigan Municipal League during its annual Capital Co...
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Posted on: March 22, 2019
March 22, 2019 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Currie Municipal Golf Course has been named the 2018 Central Region Facility of the Year by Billy Casper Golf (BCG).
The award, presented during BCG’s annual meeting last ...
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Posted on: February 28, 2019
Grant Murschel (center) with former Midland City Manager Jon Lynch (left) and current City Manager Brad Kaye (right)
February 28, 2019 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Director of Planning and Community Development Grant...
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Posted on: January 28, 2019
January 28, 2019 – With the pending snowfall expected today – and likely more throughout the remainder of the winter weather season – the City of Midland asks residents to help Fire & Water Departments work by “...
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Posted on: October 10, 2018
October 10, 2018 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Midland City Councilwoman Diane Brown Wilhelm has been elected to the Michigan Municipal League Board of Directors.
Brown Wilhelm was elected to the three-year term durin...
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Posted on: May 11, 2018
May 11, 2018 - On Monday, May 14, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close the far right lane of US-10 BR/Buttles Street from Jerome Street to State Street to begin implementing a planned road diet study.
This lane closure begins a three...
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Posted on: May 2, 2018
May 2, 2018 – Midland residents and Tridge aficionados across Michigan are invited to celebrate the iconic landmark’s 2017 renovation at a grand re-dedication ceremony on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the foot of the Tridge near...
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Posted on: January 27, 2017
January 27, 2017 – City Manager Jon Lynch has announced his resignation from the City of Midland effective April 30, 2017.
Lynch, who joined the City of Midland as Director of Planning and Community Development in 2000 and served as the City Mana...
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Posted on: August 17, 2016
August 17, 2016 – After a year-long accreditation process, the City of Midland has received designation as a Safe Community through the National Safety Council’s Safe Communities America® program. The City becomes just the nineteenth community in America ...Read on...
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Posted on: July 15, 2016
July 15, 2016 – The City of Midland will host representatives from national beautification organization America in Bloom for two days next week as the community competes in the 2016 National Awards contest. The program, which promotes nationwide beautific...Read on...
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Posted on: July 8, 2016
July 8, 2016 – There are several flood hazard areas throughout the City of Midland. Most flooding occurs from the Tittabawassee and Chippewa Rivers, Sturgeon and Snake Creeks and Inman Drain and can usually be forecast in advance. The Tittabawassee River...Read on...
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Posted on: July 8, 2016
July 8, 2016 – The Midland Board of Review will consider principal residence exemptions, poverty exemption applications, veteran’s exemptions, and any clerical errors or mutual mistakes of fact during a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 19 from 9-10 a.m...Read on...
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Posted on: July 1, 2016
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July 1, 2016 – Beginning Wednesday, July 6, MDOT will close the US 10 overpass at Jefferson Avenue for bridge deck repairs and overlay. This construction will also affect lane closures on US 10 at that location.
A detour route will be posted by MDOT, ...Read on...
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Posted on: July 1, 2016
July 1, 2016 – With the August 2 primary election only a month away, the City of Midland would like to remind citizens of regulations regarding election sign placement:
• Election signs may be placed on private property only.
• Signs may not be placed...Read on...
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Posted on: July 1, 2016
July 1, 2016 – Two lanes of northwest bound Saginaw Road will be closed on Wednesday, July 6 and Thursday, July 7 at the Woodlawn Street intersection for storm sewer construction. Northwest bound traffic on Saginaw will use the center turn lane. Woodlawn ...Read on...
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Posted on: July 1, 2016
July 1, 2016 – Beginning Tuesday, July 5, N. Saginaw Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction from Eastman Avenue to Tucker Street for street reconstruction. In addition, Wheeler Street will be closed in both directions from Tucker Street to Sag...Read on...
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Posted on: June 28, 2016
June 28, 2016 – Following a series of public input sessions, the City of Midland has added first-draft design concepts for the downtown streetscape redevelopment project to E-City Hall for citizens to provide input.
Participants will be asked to revie...Read on...
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Posted on: June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016 – Absentee ballots are now available for the August 2, 2016 Primary Election. Qualified electors in the City of Midland may obtain an absentee ballot at the Midland City Clerk’s Office, located at 333 W. Ellsworth Street, Monday through Frid...Read on...
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Posted on: June 21, 2016
June 21, 2016 – City of Midland Dial-A-Ride will begin offering Sunday bus service beginning Sunday, July 10, 2016, as part of a 12- to 18-month trial service expansion. Following the end of the trial period, Dial-A-Ride will evaluate usage rates and pass...Read on...
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Posted on: June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016 – The City of Midland’s 2015 Drinking Water Quality Report is now available online at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/waterreport.
The Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is intended to update residents on the City’s efforts to ensure the safety...Read on...
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Posted on: June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Katie Guyer has joined the staff this week as Communications Coordinator.
Guyer brings more than 10 years of marketing and communications expertise to the position, including experience wi...Read on...
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Posted on: June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016 – Having completed its first round of public input sessions earlier this month, the Midland Downtown Development Authority (DDA) invites community members to review initial design concepts and provide feedback for the downtown streetscape re...Read on...
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Posted on: June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016 – The City of Midland’s popular summer recreation program for adults who have disabilities kicks off Monday, June 20.
Midland’s Lifetime Education and Adventure Program (L.E.A.P.) features supervised activities to broaden experiences an...Read on...
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Posted on: June 10, 2016
June 10, 2016 – Nominate a friend, a neighbor or even someone you don’t know for the first-ever Secret Garden Contest!
The Secret Garden Contest is an opportunity to raise awareness for the America in Bloom Competition in the City of Midland by allow...Read on...
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Posted on: June 10, 2016
June 10, 2016 – On Wednesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 16 City of Midland Water Distribution will be performing water main maintenance in preparation for an upcoming water main replacement project on W. Main Street from Jerome Street to Post Street.
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Posted on: June 10, 2016
June 10, 2016 – On Monday afternoon, June 13 as well as Tuesday, June 14, the intersections of W. Sugnet Drive/Whiting Drive and Dublin Avenue/Countryside Drive will be closed to traffic for street paving activities as part of the W. Sugnet Road Extension...Read on...
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Posted on: June 10, 2016
June 11, 2016 – Plymouth Pool is now open for the season.
As in past years, the Midland Parks and Recreation Department will offer lap and open swim times as well as season passes for summer fun at Midland’s only outdoor public pool. One-day admission...Read on...
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Posted on: June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016 – The City of Midland Parks and Recreation Department has opened the Gerstacker and Longview sprayparks for the season.
Gerstacker Spraypark, located at 100 Ashman Street near the Tridge, features waterspouts for families looking to spli...Read on...
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Posted on: June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016 – Phone lines at the City of Midland Municipal Service Center are currently out of service. This affects all Department of Public Services operations as well as Dial-A-Ride. Dial-A-Ride busses are currently operating for any previously-sche...Read on...
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Posted on: May 26, 2016
May 27, 2016 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that after a competitive search process, Joseph Sova has been promoted to the role of Utilities Director effective July 1. Sova replaces Utilities Director Noel Bush who will retire June 30 with 2...Read on...
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Posted on: May 25, 2016
May 24, 2016 – The Midland Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will kick off the public input portion of the downtown Midland Streetscape Redevelopment Plan with a community input session on Thursday, June 2 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the ballroom of th...Read on...
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Posted on: May 19, 2016
May 20, 2016 – City of Midland parking tickets can now be paid online or by phone. To pay online, visit www.parkingticketpayment.com/midland. To pay by phone, call 1-855-352-9605. A $3.50 convenience fee is charged for these payments. Parking ticket p...Read on...
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Posted on: May 19, 2016
May 20, 2016 – Midland’s Beautification Advisory Committee would like you to nominate a friend, neighbor, or even someone you don’t know for doing an outstanding job of making Midland more beautiful.
The committee is accepting nominations for the annua...Read on...
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Posted on: May 19, 2016
May 20, 2016 – Take a step towards better health with the annual Walk Midland program.
Walk Midland hosts two-mile walks at various locations in Midland. Walks are free of charge and take place on Mondays at City Forest (meet at the trail head); Tues...Read on...
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Posted on: May 19, 2016
May 20, 2016 – Beginning Sunday, May 29, the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library will be closed on Sundays during the summer months. Sunday hours of 1-5 p.m. will resume on September 11.
Call 989-837-3430 with any questions.
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Posted on: May 19, 2016
May 20, 2016 – All City of Midland offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday.
Residents with Monday and Tuesday refuse collections should place items at the curb on Tuesday, May 31. Items should be placed at ...Read on...
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Posted on: May 16, 2016
May 13, 2016 – Midland motorists will want to plan routes accordingly as the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) gears up to begin work in July on three US-10 bridges and overpasses at Eastman Avenue, Jefferson Avenue and Waldo Road.
Work on the...Read on...
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Posted on: May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016 – Citizens are invited to attend a Wednesday, May 18 ceremony honoring peace officers currently serving their communities and those who lost their lives while safeguarding the public.
The ceremony is being held in conjunction with Peace Of...Read on...
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Posted on: May 12, 2016
May 13, 2016 – The City of Midland Building Department reminds property owners that the height of grass and weeds in their yards must be maintained in accordance with the City’s Code of Ordinances.
Portions of Article I, Chapter 26 of the ordinance per...Read on...
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Posted on: May 12, 2016
May 13, 2016 – On Saturday, May 7, the Midland Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Great Lakes Loons hosted the City of Midland’s annual Pitch, Hit and Run baseball/softball skills competition. Each participant competed in three event...Read on...
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Posted on: May 5, 2016
May 6, 2016 – It’s hands-on and fun! Midland County youth are invited to apply for an opportunity to work behind the scenes or in front of the camera at one of Midland Community Television’s (MCTV) Summer Video Camps.
Applications are now being accept...Read on...
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Posted on: May 5, 2016
May 6, 2016 – When is the last time you smelled the lilacs in springtime during your morning commute? Or pulled into the parking lot with a big smile on your face, pumped with endorphins and ideas? Or lost weight just by going back and forth to work eve...Read on...
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Posted on: May 5, 2016
May 6, 2016 – The City of Midland would like to remind dog owners of City regulations that promote safety and an attractive community:
Section 3-17 of the Code of Ordinances states:
It shall be unlawful for any person to permit or allow any dog, wheth...Read on...
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Posted on: May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016 – An estimated 10,000 soccer players and their families will be visiting Midland this weekend as the Midland Soccer Club hosts the annual Mother’s Day Soccer Tournament. Tournament play begins Friday, May 6 and continues all day Saturday, wra...Read on...
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Posted on: May 4, 2016
May 4, 2016 – On Thursday, May 5, the intersection of W. Sugnet Road and Whiting Drive will be closed to traffic for storm sewer installation as part of the W. Sugnet Road Extension project.
Motorists wishing access to Northwood University will be deto...Read on...
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Posted on: April 29, 2016
April 29, 2016 – Midland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Greater Midland Tennis Center, is proud to announce the 2016 Tennis Lessons Program. Tennis lessons will take place at the Tennis Center.
Registration for 2016 lessons begins Monda...Read on...
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Posted on: April 29, 2016
April 29, 2016 – The City of Midland Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Great Lakes Loons, will host the 2016 Pitch, Hit & Run Competition on Saturday, May 7. This year’s event will take place at Dow Diamond from 10 a.m. – Noon. ...Read on...
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Posted on: April 29, 2016
April 29, 2016 – New for 2016 in the city of Midland is the Midland Community Bike Tour… Midland’s version of a ‘slow roll.’ The first leisurely, community bike rides will begin the first week in May, specifically May 5 and May 7. All scheduled ride dat...Read on...
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Posted on: April 29, 2016
April 29, 2016 – The MCTV Network will hold a used video production equipment sale on Friday, May 6 in MCTV’s studio in the lower level of the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library in Midland. Equipment will be available for viewing from Noon until 4 p.m.
Equ...Read on...
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Posted on: April 22, 2016
April 22, 2016 – The City of Midland’s free yard waste collection within the city of Midland ends for the spring season on Friday, April 29. Collection stickers for yard waste bags and bins will be required starting Monday, May 2.
Yard waste is collec...Read on...
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Posted on: April 22, 2016
April 22, 2016 – The City of Midland currently has free woodchips at the Central Park parking lot on Collins Street across from Central Park Elementary School, formerly Central Middle School. The chips are available to residents on a first come, first se...Read on...
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Posted on: April 22, 2016
April 22, 2016 – On Monday, April 25, Dublin Avenue, south of Countryside Drive, will be closed to traffic for storm sewer installation as part of the W. Sugnet Road extension project. A detour will be in effect to route motorists around the closure util...Read on...
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Posted on: April 21, 2016
April 21, 2016 – Midland’s Sister City of Handa, Japan is sending three high school students to Midland for three weeks this summer, July 23 to August 11, to learn about everyday life in our American community.
The City is seeking nine host families...Read on...
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Posted on: April 19, 2016
April 19, 2016 – Beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, the Wastewater Department will perform an emergency sanitary sewer repair on Adams Drive. Adams Elementary School will be accessible via Washington Street only.
Adams Drive will be closed ...Read on...
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Posted on: April 15, 2016
April 15, 2016 – Midland residents interested in serving on a City of Midland board or commission have one more week to apply for any number of positions.
Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2016. Forms are located on the Ci...Read on...
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Posted on: April 15, 2016
April 15, 2016 – The warmer weather brings an increase in yard signs advertising rummage sales, homes for sale, and open houses. Before posting any signage, citizens should note the City of Midland’s sign usage rules.
Rummage/Yard Sale Signage: Secti...Read on...
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Posted on: April 14, 2016
April 14, 2016 – On Friday, April 15, Ashman Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic for storm sewer construction at the intersection of Harrison Street.
Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling through the construction ar...Read on...
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Posted on: April 11, 2016
April 11, 2016 – The Michigan Notable Author program at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library scheduled for Tuesday, April 12 has been cancelled. John Gallagher, the author of “Yamasaki in Detroit: A Search for Serenity,” was scheduled to speak about his boo...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: April 8, 2016
April 8, 2016 – It might still be chilly outside but it is time to start thinking about the warm days of summer!
SWIM PASSES: Season swim passes are now on sale at the Parks and Recreation Office and will be available at the pool on Wednesday, June ...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2016
March 31, 2016 – With the Great Lakes Loons’ first home game set for April 9 and an increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic likely to occur, the City of Midland would like to remind citizens of parking regulations in the city.
There is a multitude o...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2016
March 31, 2016 – Midland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Michigan Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) announces the sixth-annual, all-inclusive bus trip to the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
The bus trip will take place fro...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2016
March 31, 2016 – In this presidential election year, you can learn about Michigan’s only president in a program at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library on Thursday, April 7. “The Legacy of President Gerald R. Ford and the new Ford Museum” is the subject of ...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2016
March 31, 2016 – On Monday, April 4, street reconstruction and utility work will begin on the following streets:
Noeske - Balfour to Helen
Harrison - Noeske to Ashman Princeton Court - Jefferson to the end of the court
These streets will be clo...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2016
March 31, 2016 – The City of Midland Sanitary Landfill has scheduled four household hazardous waste collection dates for 2016. Disposal dates are as follows:
• Tuesday, April 19
• Wednesday, June 22 • Thursday, August 25
• Tuesday, October 18
...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2016
March 31, 2016 – Midland Softball Association teams registered for the 2016 season can reserve softball diamonds for team practice at Emerson Park and Redcoats Softball Complex beginning Wednesday, April 6.
Reservations may be made at the Parks and Re...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2016
March 31, 2016 – Midland Parks and Recreation Department will begin accepting beach volleyball team registrations for the 2016 summer season on Monday, April 4.
Midland Parks and Recreation’s beach volleyball leagues will begin on Monday, June 6. N...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016 – The City of Midland reminds residents to help keep our local waterways clean and free of garbage and pollutants.
In addition to being a violation of the City’s Code of Ordinances, dumping materials into waterways has the potential to...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016 – Those interested in attending the annual Midland County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony in May can purchase tickets through the City of Midland Parks and Recreation Office, 4811 N. Saginaw Road, or online at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016 – On Monday, March 28, Dublin Avenue, south of Countryside Drive, will be closed to traffic for storm sewer installation as part of the W. Sugnet Road extension project. A detour will be in effect to route motorists around the closure util...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016 – The deadline for property owners to remove winter decorations such as evergreen blankets and wreaths from plots at the Midland Cemetery is Monday, April 4. After that date, any remaining winter decorations will be removed and discarde...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016 – City residents interested in the Midland community, get involved! The City is accepting applications to fill positions on various City boards and commissions.
Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2016. Forms...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 20, 2016
March 20, 2016 – Many City of Midland offices and services will be affected by the Easter holiday.
All City offices will be closed on Friday, March 25 in recognition of Good Friday.
Residents with Friday, March 25 refuse and Friday, Week 3 recyclin...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 20, 2016
March 20, 2016 – Wanna be a star? On Saturday, April 16, the Friends of MCTV will host the 7th Annual Midland Shining Stars Talent Show to be televised on MCTV Cable Channel 191, AT&T U-verse Channel 99, and viewable online. Performance tapings will t...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 11, 2016
March 11, 2016 - Learn about Library and MCTV services and have fun! The public is invited to an Open House on Saturday, March 19 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library.
There will be a scavenger hunt with prizes, a craft activity ...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 11, 2016
March 11, 2015 - Are you sitting at home wondering what to do on Friday night? Parents! Grandparents! Kids! The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library has the answer for you.
Get ready to groove at Underground Disco. This free event will be held on Friday, ...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 11, 2016
March 11, 2016 - The City of Midland has closed the City Forest Chalet for winter recreation equipment rentals and concessions for the 2016 winter season.
For questions or additional information, contact the Parks and Recreation office at
989-837-6...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 4, 2016
March 4, 2016 – The City of Midland will begin its annual water main flushing program Monday, March 7, 2016. Hydrants throughout the city will be systematically opened to clean and refresh the city’s drinking water distribution system.
Water main ...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 4, 2016
March 4, 2016 – The Midland City Manager is accepting applications to fill two four-year terms on the Center City Authority (CCA).
The board is looking to fill two members-at-large positions that will expire June 30, 2020. These are new positions add...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016 – City of Midland electors who wish to receive an absentee ballot for the March 8 Presidential Primary by mail must submit their application by 2 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2016.
The Midland City Clerk’s Office, located in Midland City...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016 – The Midland Board of Review will hear property assessment appeals, by appointment only, Monday, March 14 through Thursday, March 17 at the City Assessor’s Office at Midland City Hall, 333 W. Ellsworth Street.
In an effort to expedit...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016 – The City of Midland Sanitary Landfill resumes Saturday morning operations beginning March 5.
The Landfill will be open to the public from 8:30 a.m. until Noon on Saturdays, March 5 to November 26. The Landfill is open Monday throug...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: February 5, 2016
February 5, 2016 - “Redefining Beauty” is the subject of a free lecture series being offered by the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library in February.
The series will examine how societal pressures to meet today’s standards of beauty have impacted women's sel...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: February 5, 2016
February 5, 2016 - The City of Midland will begin accepting applications on February 22 for gardening plots at the Circle Community Garden, located at the intersection of Edwin and Cambridge streets.
Beginning on February 8, applications and informat...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: January 22, 2016
January 22, 2016 – In December, Annie Thrush joined the City of Midland as Senior Procurement Accountant.
Annie’s position will involve providing a high-quality purchasing service for the City that works efficiently to help reduce overall expenses an...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: January 8, 2016
January 8, 2016 – If you’re looking to increase your organization’s visibility in the Midland community or if you’re interested in serving as a volunteer on TV productions, attend one of MCTV’s orientation/studio workshops this winter.
Midland Communi...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: January 8, 2016
January 8, 2016 – Those interested in reserving a picnic shelter at select parks in Midland may do so 364 days in advance of their event.
The annual Opening Day of Shelter Reservations that used to be scheduled on the second Monday in January at the Mi...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: January 8, 2016
January 8, 2016 – Take this opportunity to enjoy wintertime activities at Midland’s City Forest, which opens Friday, January 8, weather permitting.
Recreation activities available include the toboggan run, sled hill, ice skating rink, cross country ski...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: January 8, 2016
January 8, 2015 - Midland Girls Softball League (MGSL), in collaboration with the Midland Parks and Recreation Department, announces spring girls' softball registration.
The MGSL spring season is a recreational league for girls ages 5-13 in Midland a...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: January 8, 2016
January 8, 2015 - The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library is offering computer classes to improve your computer skills.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel, Wednesday, January 13: Learn basic skills for cell entry and manipulation, formatting techniques, sheet ...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: December 31, 2015
December 30, 2015 – The Midland Area Community Foundation’s (MACF) Board of Trustees recently awarded a $15,000 grant to the Midland Fire Department to support the department’s Technical Rescue program and purchase a trailer for rescue equipment.
Over...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: December 31, 2015
December 30, 2015 – Residents who would like Midland City Council to consider installing new sidewalks in a specific location where no sidewalks currently exist should submit a letter outlining their request to the City Manager’s Office by February 1.
...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: December 31, 2015
December 30, 2015 – The City of Midland has officially joined the MITN Purchasing Group to help simplify their bid and Request for Proposal (RFP) distribution process.
The MITN Purchasing Group is one of BidNet’s 15 regional purchasing groups througho...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: December 18, 2015
December 18, 2015 – When you’re ready to wrap up the holiday season, dispose of your Christmas tree by placing it at the curb on your weekly refuse collection day.
Tree collection will begin December 28 and end January 8. After January 8, the City o...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: December 18, 2015
December 18, 2015 – Applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding are now available for the 2016-2017 program year.
CDBG is a federally funded program through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Each year, the Ci...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: December 11, 2015
December 11, 2015 – All City of Midland offices will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 in recognition of the Christmas holiday and Friday, January 1 in recognition of the New Year's holiday.
Residents with Thursday, December 24 re...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: December 4, 2015
December 4, 2015 - There is still time to register for the City of Midland’s 10th annual Midland Citizens Academy – a free, 10-week course that gives citizens an up-close and personal look at how local government functions and helps shape our community. ...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: December 4, 2015
December 4, 2015 - The 2016 City of Midland Calendar and Services Guide will soon be delivered to Midland residents’ mailboxes. Residents can expect to receive their new calendar during the week of December 7.
The City’s Calendar and Services Guide ser...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: December 4, 2015
December 4, 2015 - On Sunday, December 6, the traffic signal at Main and Orchard streets will change from full-color operation to a continuous flashing operation. The signal will flash yellow along Main Street and red for Orchard Drive, consistent with pr...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: December 4, 2015
December 4, 2015 - With winter weather now upon us, it’s time to bring out the snow shovels. It’s also time to wrap up yard waste collection for the year.
Bulk leaf collection within the city of Midland will be completed next week, and yard waste col...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: November 25, 2015
November 25, 2015 – Decorating homes and businesses with holiday lights and decorations is a long-standing tradition around holidays. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase the chances of fire.
Based on National Fire Protection Associati...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: November 23, 2015
November 24, 2015 - If you plan on having a houseful over the holidays and need to use on-street parking, please keep in mind these rules of the road:
- Parking on streets within the city is not allowed between 3-6 a.m. If you’d like to submit a reque...Watch Our Video!
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News Releases
Posted on: November 20, 2015
November 20, 2015 - The Midland Board of Review will consider principal residence exemptions, poverty exemption applications, disabled veterans exemptions, and any clerical errors or mutual mistakes of fact during a meeting scheduled for Tues., December 1...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: November 19, 2015
November 18, 2015 – The City of Midland Department of Public Services (DPS) will begin its final round of fall leaf collection on Monday, November 23.
Collection crews will begin in Area B and then proceed through areas C, D, and A.
Residents can...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: November 13, 2015
November 13, 2015 – The City of Midland will mail winter tax notices the first week
in December.
Winter taxes are due and payable, without penalty or interest, from December 1, 2015 through February 16, 2016. Property owners who do not receive a wi...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: November 13, 2015
November 13, 2015 – The North Pole has asked the Midland Parks and Recreation Department to spread the word that Santa will be available on the evenings of December 15-17 to call Midland children.
To help in this effort, Parks and Recreation is seeki...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: November 13, 2015
November 13, 2015 – Parks and Recreation has planned a festive way for children ages 5-10 to prepare for the upcoming holidays by again hosting “A Night at the North Pole” at the City Forest Chalet.
“A Night at the North Pole” will be offered on two se...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: November 13, 2015
November 13, 2015 – You can learn more about unique tourist destinations, restaurants, and treasures of Michigan by attending the “Under the Radar” (UTR) program at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library on Friday, November 20 at 7 p.m. in the Library Auditori...Read on...
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Posted on: November 13, 2015
November 13, 2015 – You’re invited to attend MCTV’s “Honors Night” on Thursday, November 19, at Creative 360. A reception will be held at 6:30 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 7 p.m.
Midland Community Television holds this event annually to recogniz...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2015
November 6, 2015 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce the 10th annual Midland Citizens Academy – a free, 10-week course designed to give citizens an up-close and personal look at how local government functions and helps shape our community.
T...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2015
November 6, 2015 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library is offering two computer classes to improve your computer skills.
Never touched a computer? Now's your chance. Practice mouse skills and learn the basics in the “Introduction to Computers” class on...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2015
November 6, 2015 – Climate change is the focus of a series of lectures scheduled at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library this fall.
The free lecture series titled “Our Changing Earth” will continue on Thursday, November 12. The speaker is Jerry Dennis,...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2015
November 6, 2015 – The 2015-2016 Battle of the Books season will kick off on Saturday, November 14 at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library.
The kickoff features a presentation by Stuart Gibbs, author of last year’s Battle book, The Last Musketeer, as we...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: November 2, 2015
November 2, 2015 – Residents on Grant and Georgetown streets should refrain from putting leaves in the street until road construction is finalized on those streets. These roadways are located in heavy item collection Area B, which is currently in the proc...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: November 2, 2015
November 2, 2015 – The top course of pavement is in the process of being placed on the southbound lanes of Eastman from Saginaw. Motorists should expect short-term closures of the westerly legs of Sugnet and St. Andrews streets at their intersection with...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: October 30, 2015
October 30, 2015 - The beautification efforts of 13 residential properties and three non-residential properties will be recognized on Thursday, November 5 at the annual Appreciation of Beautification Awards ceremony.
Scheduled for 7 p.m. in Midland C...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: October 30, 2015
City of Midland Building Inspector Steve Taglauer was recently elected by his peers to serve as director of the Code Officials Conference of Michigan (COCM). The COCM represents more than 400 code professionals from around the state who are dedicated to ...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: October 30, 2015
For the sixth year in a row, Midland has been recognized for its work to foster entrepreneurial growth and economic development in the annual eCities study. The study, conducted by researchers at iLabs, University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for Innova...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: October 30, 2015
October 30, 2015 – The 2014-2015 Building Trades house constructed through a Midland Public Schools and City of Midland partnership is for sale at 1000 W. Collins Street. On Sunday, November 1, the City’s Planning & Community Development Department w...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2015
October 28, 2015 - Contractors are getting closer to finishing Michigan Department of Transportation’s seven-month-long Eastman Avenue reconstruction project.
This Thursday, October 29 through Saturday, October 31, motorists should be on the lookout ...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2015
October 28, 2015 – As the time change approaches on Sunday, November 1, the
Midland Fire Department wants to remind residents to make another change that could save their lives: changing the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors....Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2015
October 28, 2015 – The curbside fall leaf collection program officially kicks off Monday, November 2 in Heavy Refuse Collection Area B and will proceed through areas C, D, and A.
Residents on major streets (see list below) should rake leaves onto the ...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015 – Join in our Halloween celebration at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library on Friday, October 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Children are invited to come dressed in their Halloween costumes, trick or treat in the library, enjoy a snack, and...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015 – The Midland Police Department encourages those planning on participating in Halloween trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 31 to do so between the hours of 6-8 p.m.
The police department offers these tips for ensuring safety during...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015 – Electors of the City of Midland who wish to receive an absentee ballot for the November 3 City General Election by mail must submit their application by 2 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2015. The Midland City Clerk’s office will be open S...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: October 22, 2015
October 22, 2015 – In conjunction with the 2015 Halloween On Ice Tour stop in Saginaw, the Midland Civic Arena will host SkateFest on Saturday, October 24, from 11:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Free and open to the public, SkateFest provides the opportunity for sk...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: October 16, 2015
October 16, 2015 - Climate change is the focus of a series of lectures scheduled at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library this fall.
The free lecture series titled “Our Changing Earth” will continue on Thursday, October 22. The speaker is Dr. Kim Hall fro...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: October 16, 2015
October 16, 2015 - All write-in candidates who wish to be nominated and are eligible for a City Council seat in the city of Midland are required under P.A. 461 of 1996 to file a “Declaration of Intent” with the Midland City Clerk no later than 4 p.m. on F...Read on...
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Posted on: October 16, 2015
October 16, 2015 - The Midland Fire Department is pleased to announce that Fire Marshal Josh Mosher has been named 2015 Michigan Fire Inspector of the Year by the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society.
Mosher’s nomination noted that during his tenure, he ha...Read on...
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Posted on: October 16, 2015
October 16, 2015 - David Keenan, Assistant City Manager, was recently elected to the Michigan Government Finance Officers Association’s (MGFOA) Board of Directors.
The MGFOA, established in 1938, is a professional association of public officials and ...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: October 9, 2015
October 9, 2015 - As a result of the City of Midland’s exemplary floodplain management programs and services, Midland is rated by the Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) Community Rating System (CRS) as a Class 5 community. For Midland residents, this ...Read on...
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Posted on: October 9, 2015
October 9, 2015 - Beginning Monday, October 12, City of Midland crews will work on installing sanitary and storm sewers and water main on Shepherd Drive from Eastman Avenue to just west of its intersection with Shepherd. During the project, motorists shou...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015 – Local authorities have confirmed that a zombie outbreak has occurred in the United States, and the outbreak is nearing Midland at an alarming rate. Anticipated arrival is Saturday, October 17 at approximately 3:30 p.m., during Midland’s ...Read on...
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Posted on: October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015 – Motorists should seek alternate routes on Saturday, October 3 while crews work on the west side of Sugnet Road at its intersection with Eastman Avenue. Detours are set up for Linden Drive and Clover Lane.
Work will be completed by the...Read on...
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Posted on: October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015 – It is that time of year again – time to request public water and sewer service and paving of gravel streets in city of Midland locations that currently do not have these amenities.
If there is a public improvement project of this nat...Read on...
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Posted on: October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015 – The Midland Area Transportation Study (MATS) will host an open house for residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to provide input regarding the region’s long-range transportation plan, which includes public transportation providers...Read on...
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Posted on: October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015 – Nominations for the 2015-2016 Midland County Sports Hall of Fame will be accepted at the City of Midland Parks and Recreation Office until November 16.
The Midland community recognizes leaders in the sports community through the Hall ...Read on...
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Posted on: October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015 – Midland firefighters will be going “Passionately Pink for the Cure” for the month of October in an effort to raise awareness about breast cancer, support women who are currently battling cancer, and raise funds for the Midland County “Te...Read on...
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Posted on: October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015 – The Midland Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Open House scheduled for October 10 has been cancelled due to remodeling of Fire Station 1, located at 816 E. Haley Street.
The open house is held annually as part of Fire Prevention Wee...Read on...
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Posted on: September 25, 2015
September 25, 2015 – Beginning on Monday, September 28, milling and paving operations will begin on E. Ashman Street from the US-10 Overpass to Rockwell Drive.
During work, E. Ashman will be reduced to one lane of traffic through the end of the week....Read on...
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Posted on: September 25, 2015
September 25, 2015 – The City of Midland will offer Fall Free yard waste collection beginning October 5 through the remainder of the yard waste collection season. During this free period, 40-cent per bag stickers and annual yard waste bin stickers are not...Read on...
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Posted on: September 25, 2015
September 25, 2015 – This year’s Great Michigan Read, “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel, will be discussed at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library on Wednesday, September 30, 7 p.m. in the Library Community Room.
This modern dystopian novel is set...Read on...
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Posted on: September 23, 2015
September 23, 2015 – As Midland moves into autumn, the City of Midland reminds residents to help keep our local waterways clean and free of garbage and pollutants.
In addition to being a violation of the City’s Code of Ordinances, dumping materials i...Read on...
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Posted on: September 23, 2015
September 23, 2015 – Midland Parks and Recreation is offering discounted Detroit Red Wings tickets to Midland residents for select 2015-2016 games through a partnership with the Michigan Recreation and Park Association (MRPA).
Under the program, Midlan...Read on...
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Posted on: September 23, 2015
September 23, 2015 – The Cup & Chaucer Coffee Bar, located at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, will be closing on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.
The coffee bar is operated by the Arnold Center. Financial challenges led to the Arnold Center’s decisio...Read on...
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Posted on: September 18, 2015
September 18, 2015 – Main Street will be closed September 21-25 from Cronkright Street to 100 feet east of the Poseyville Bridge. This closure will facilitate the repair of concrete beams below the bridge deck. A detour will be posted.
Motorists are e...Read on...
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Posted on: September 18, 2015
September 18, 2015 – The City of Midland recently installed High-intensity Activated crossWalK (HAWK) beacons on East Sugnet Road near Plymouth Elementary School and also on Chestnut Hill Drive across from Chestnut Hill Elementary School.
A HAWK beac...Read on...
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Posted on: September 18, 2015
September 18, 2015 – Climate change is the focus of a series of lectures scheduled at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library this fall.
The free lecture series, titled “Our Changing Earth,” will begin on Thursday, September 24. The first speaker is Peter S...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: September 18, 2015
September 18, 2015 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library is offering three computer classes to increase your Internet skills.
Learn how Twitter works, why people tweet, and proper etiquette for the site. The class will be held on Tuesday, September 22.
...Read on...
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Posted on: September 18, 2015
September 18, 2015 – In preparation for the fall and winter months, families maintaining plots at the Midland Cemetery should remove annual flowers, artificial decorations and their receptacles from cemetery plots by October 1.
Beginning October 2, c...Read on...
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Posted on: September 18, 2015
September 18, 2015 – The deadline for registering to vote in the November 3 City General Election is Monday, October 5 at 5 p.m.
Persons may register to vote at any Secretary of State office or at any county, city, village, or township clerk’s office.
...Read on...
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Posted on: September 18, 2015
September 18, 2015 – Absentee ballots are available for the November 3, 2015, City General Election. Qualified electors of the city of Midland may apply for an absentee ballot at the Midland City Clerk’s Office, located at 333 W. Ellsworth Street, Monday...Read on...
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Posted on: September 11, 2015
September 11, 2015 – There’s just one more week to enter your favorite snapshots of life in our community in the City of Midland’s annual Calendar Photo Contest. The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 18.
The 2016 City Calendar and Servic...Read on...
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Posted on: September 10, 2015
September 10, 2015 – As part of the process to review a request from Momentum Midland regarding the Farmers Market, the City of Midland will host an open house on Wednesday, September 16 to present the results of a traffic study performed near the Poseyvi...Read on...
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Posted on: September 4, 2015
September 4, 2015 – On Friday, September 11, the Midland Fire Department will hold a brief ceremony in remembrance of the 2,996 lives lost on September 11, 2001, during the attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania....Read on...
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Posted on: September 4, 2015
September 4, 2015 – Summer tax payments are due and payable without penalty or interest, through September 15, 2015, to the City of Midland Treasurer’s Office, 333 W. Ellsworth St. A four percent (4%) penalty is assessed to payments or unpaid balances aft...Read on...
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Posted on: September 4, 2015
September 4, 2015 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library will open again on Sunday afternoons, beginning on September 13. The Library will be open from 1-5 p.m. The Library is located at 1710 W. St. Andrews Road in Midland.
Many of the Library’s resour...Read on...
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Posted on: September 4, 2015
September 4, 2015 – Runners/walkers of all skill levels are invited to participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, in Midland. The event is not a race, but a leisurely run/walk to bri...Read on...
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Posted on: August 28, 2015
August 28, 2015 – The Labor Day holiday weekend is just around the corner. In recognition of the holiday, all City of Midland offices will be closed on Monday, September 7.
Residents with Monday and Tuesday refuse and Week 1 recycling collections shoul...Read on...
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Posted on: August 28, 2015
August 28, 2015 – Plymouth Pool will close for the 2015 season at the end of recreational swim hours (1-8:30 p.m.) on Labor Day, Monday, September 7.
For additional information, contact the Parks and Recreation Office, Monday through Friday, at 989-837...Read on...
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Posted on: August 26, 2015
August 26, 2015 – Replay of programming on MGTV-188 – Midland Government TV and MCTV-191 – Community Voices, will be limited through Sunday, August 30 due to a technical facilities upgrade at the MCTV Network. The display of messages shown on MCTV-189 – M...Read on...
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Posted on: August 25, 2015
August 25, 2015 – Consumers Energy will be closing Ashman Street between Larkin and Main streets in order to install an underground wire across Ashman. The closure will occur from 10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26 until 6 a.m., Thursday, August 27. Follow...Read on...
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Posted on: August 17, 2015
August 17, 2015 – Congratulations to Lacey Todd, who recently accepted a new position as full-time events coordinator for Downtown Midland. In the new position, Lacey oversees the coordination, execution, and marketing of events in the downtown district....Read on...
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Posted on: August 14, 2015
August 14, 2015 – The Midland Parks and Recreation Department will partner with the ROCK Center for Youth Development to offer Midland’s second annual 5K Zombie Trail Run/Walk in City Forest.
The 5K Zombie Run will take place on Saturday, October 17,...Read on...
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Posted on: August 14, 2015
August 14, 2015 – Plymouth Pool is going to the dogs!
Midland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce their annual Pooches at the Pool Dog Swim on Saturday, September 12. During the event, owners will have the opportunity to fetch their Fido and...Read on...
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Posted on: August 7, 2015
August 7, 2015 – The intersection of Diamond and Waldo roads will be closed beginning Monday, August 10. Waldo from Diamond to Wheeler is expected to be fully reopened to traffic by the end of August.
Waldo Road from Diamond north to Wackerly will al...Read on...
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Posted on: August 5, 2015
August 5, 2015 – On Thursday, August 6, Joe Mann Boulevard will be closed between Cinema Drive and T. Moore Drive for private development storm sewer work. Motorists should use T. Moore Drive, Ted Doan Drive, and Alan Ott Drive as a detour around the are...Read on...
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Posted on: August 5, 2015
August 4, 2015 – From Monday, August 10 until Labor Day, motorists should expect long delays when crossing Eastman Avenue at its intersection with N. Saginaw Road while work continues on the Eastman reconstruction project.
During work, Eastman from S...Read on...
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Posted on: July 31, 2015
July 31, 2015 – Beginning Monday, August 3, W. Nelson Street from Manor Drive to Ashman Street will be closed to through traffic during a water main replacement project. Work is expected to be complete by late September.
As the City of Midland’s 2015 ...Read on...
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Posted on: July 24, 2015
July 24, 2015 – Construction on the Mark Putnam Bridge (Poseyville Road) will begin on Monday, July 27.
Maintenance work will include repairing concrete, adding an epoxy overlay to the road surface, and painting of underlying steel beams.
Traffic...Read on...
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Posted on: July 24, 2015
July 24, 2015 – From Monday through Friday, July 27-31, City of Midland crews will be removing Walker’s Low Catmint plants from the Eastman Avenue traffic island south of Saginaw Road and transplanting them to other locations throughout the city.
Fro...Read on...
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Posted on: July 24, 2015
July 24, 2015 – Ready for some old-school fun? The Midland Parks and Recreation Department will offer a fall coed adult kickball league again this year.
The season will begin on Sunday, September 13. Teams comprised of a minimum of 10 players will ...Read on...
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Posted on: July 24, 2015
July 24, 2015 – The Midland Parks and Recreation Department will partner with the Midland Softball Association to offer adult softball leagues this fall.
The fall season begins in September. Teams will play a 10-game schedule with a combination of d...Read on...
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Posted on: July 24, 2015
July 24, 2015 – Midland’s Beautification Advisory Committee would like you to nominate a friend, neighbor, or even someone you don’t know for doing an outstanding job of making Midland more beautiful. Properties may be nominated for a 2015 Appreciation o...Read on...
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Posted on: July 17, 2015
July 17, 2015 – Motorists should expect traffic congestion and anticipate significant delays on Eastman Avenue in the vicinity of the Midland County Fairgrounds this weekend. The ever-popular Michigan Antique Festival is taking place this Saturday and Su...Read on...
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Posted on: July 17, 2015
July 17, 2015 – On Monday, July 20, the traffic signal at Main Street and Orchard Drive will be activated to operate on full color cycle for the duration of the Eastman Avenue reconstruction project.
This location has seen a significant increase in tra...Read on...
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Posted on: July 17, 2015
July 17, 2015 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library’s annual Touch a Truck event will be held Thursday, July 23. Kids will have a blast climbing aboard the City of Midland’s heavy-duty work trucks, high speed police vehicles, and the big fire truck!
P...Read on...
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Posted on: July 13, 2015
July 13, 2015 – W. St. Andrews Road between Helen Street and Eastman Avenue will be closed for the day on Thursday, July 16 for storm sewer work relating to the US-10 BR (Eastman) reconstruction project. Motorists should seek alternate routes around the w...Read on...
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Posted on: July 2, 2015
July 2, 2015 – Teens will have the chance to enjoy a fun-filled evening at Plymouth Pool on Wednesday nights, July 8, 15, and 22 during the Summer Splashtacular Teen Nights hosted by the Legacy Center for Community Success, The ROCK Center for Youth Devel...Read on...
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Posted on: June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015 – Red, white, and blue… apple pie… and Midland? According to online finance resource WalletHub, Midland is in the top 10 of small communities that most closely match typical America.
WalletHub’s study of various demographical statistic...Read on...
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Posted on: June 19, 2015
June 19, 2015 – The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation has awarded a $2.5 million grant to Midland’s Washington Woods Senior Housing Community for needed asbestos removal and subsequent remodeling.
In Winter 2015, asbestos-containing material was...Read on...
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Posted on: June 19, 2015
June 19, 2015 – Beginning on Saturday, June 20, Eastman Avenue will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction and shifted to the southbound lanes from Hines Street to Saginaw Road as crews begin to reconstruct utilities and road surface on the n...Read on...
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Posted on: June 13, 2015
June 13, 2015 - Testing has confirmed that the City of Midland water supply for Larkin and Mills townships is safe for drinking and cooking. Residents may resume their normal use of the water supply.
A boil water notice was released on Thursday, June ...Read on...
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Posted on: June 12, 2015
June 12, 2015 – Plymouth Pool is now open for the season.
As in past years, the Midland Parks and Recreation Department will offer lap and open swim times as well as season passes for summer fun at Midland’s only outdoor public pool. One-day admission...Read on...
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Posted on: June 12, 2015
June 12, 2015 – The City of Midland’s popular summer recreation program for adults who have disabilities kicks off Monday, June 15.
Midland’s Lifetime Education and Adventure Program (L.E.A.P.) features supervised activities to broaden experiences an...Read on...
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Posted on: June 12, 2015
June 12, 2015 – Look up in the sky! What’s that over Plymouth Park? It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s Superhero Training Academy! The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library and Midland Parks and Recreation are teaming up to offer an incredible array of activities...Read on...
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Posted on: June 12, 2015
June 12, 2015 – Midland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Michigan Recreation and Park Association (MRPA), announces the fifth annual, all-inclusive bus trip to the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
The bus trip will take place fro...Read on...
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Posted on: June 12, 2015
June 12, 2015 – Midland City Council is accepting applications to fill a position on the Cable Access Advisory Commission.
The commission is looking for a Midland Community Television (MCTV) access user to fill a position that will expire June 30, 201...Read on...
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Posted on: June 12, 2015
June 12, 2015 – As a precautionary measure, water service customers in Larkin and Mills townships should continue to boil water to be used for drinking or cooking following a water main break Thursday in Larkin Township. City crews have completed flushing...Read on...
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Posted on: June 10, 2015
June 10, 2015 – On Friday and Saturday, June 12 and 13, W. St. Andrews Road will be closed on the west side of the intersection of Eastman Avenue and W. St. Andrews while crews work on underground utilities as part of the Eastman road reconstruction proje...Read on...
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Posted on: June 5, 2015
June 5, 2015 – Midland is a great place to hang out a shingle! So says consumer finance resource NerdWallet, which conducted a study to find the best places in Michigan to start a business.
Out of 128 places studied, Midland ranked fifteenth. To dete...Read on...
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Posted on: June 5, 2015
June 5, 2015 – On Monday, June 8, the intersection of Waldo Avenue and Diamond Drive will be reduced to one lane of traffic while crews install sanitary sewer as part of a Waldo improvement project that is currently in progress. It is anticipated that th...Read on...
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Posted on: June 5, 2015
June 5, 2015 – Starting Monday, June 8, Eastman Avenue will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction from Saginaw Road to Indian Street while construction crews install underground utilities. During work, Buttles Street will remain closed from...Read on...
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Posted on: June 5, 2015
June 5, 2015 – Beginning Monday, June 8, E. Wackerly Street from Jefferson Avenue to Swede Avenue will be reduced to one lane of traffic while crews resurface this stretch of roadway. Motorists may want to look for alternate routes to avoid long delays in...Read on...
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Posted on: May 29, 2015
May 29, 2015 – The City Council has allocated $250,000 for sidewalk repair in the recently adopted 2015-2016 City of Midland budget. Of that amount, $80,000 will be directed towards sidewalk maintenance on streets scheduled for repair in the upcoming year...Read on...
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Posted on: May 29, 2015
May 29, 2015 – Waldo Avenue between S. Saginaw Road and Salzburg Street will be closed June 1-6 for railroad crossing repairs being conducted by Lake State Railway Company.
Detour signs will direct traffic around the affected area using Salzburg and S...Read on...
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Posted on: May 21, 2015
May 21, 2015 – Beginning Tuesday, May 26, Buttles Street between Jerome Street and Eastman Avenue will be closed for a month while crews continue work on the Eastman road reconstruction project. During work, Indian Street will be converted to a two-way s...Read on...
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Posted on: May 18, 2015
May 18, 2015 – The City of Midland’s 2014 Drinking Water Quality Report is now available online at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/waterreport.
The Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is intended to update residents on the City’s efforts to ensure the safety...Read on...
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Posted on: May 15, 2015
May 15, 2015 – The City of Midland Building Department reminds property owners that the height of grass and weeds in their yards must be maintained in accordance with the City’s Code of Ordinances.
Portions of Article I, Chapter 26 of the ordinance per...Read on...
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Posted on: May 15, 2015
May 15, 2015 – Midland residents may notice some changes in the City’s monthly recycling collection program. Between now and August, work crews will place new stickers on brown recycle carts to help identify that these carts are for recyclables only. ...Read on...
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Posted on: May 15, 2015
May 15, 2015 – The City of Midland Parks and Recreation Department is rescheduling the 2015 Pitch, Hit & Run Competition for Sunday, May 17. This year’s event will take place at Emerson Park’s Currie Stadium from 1-3 p.m.
The competition wil...Read on...
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Posted on: May 15, 2015
May 15, 2015 – All City of Midland offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday.
Residents with Monday and Tuesday refuse and week 4 recycling collections should place items at the curb on Tuesday, May 26. Items...Read on...
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Posted on: May 15, 2015
May 15, 2015 – Beginning Sunday, May 24, the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library will be closed on Sundays during the summer months. Sunday hours of 1-5 p.m. will resume on September 13.
Call 989-837-3430 with any questions.
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Posted on: May 13, 2015
May 13, 2015 – Citizens are invited to attend a Friday, May 15 ceremony honoring peace officers currently serving their communities and those who lost their lives while safeguarding the public.
The ceremony is being held in conjunction with Peace Offic...Read on...
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Posted on: May 7, 2015
May 8, 2015 – The City of Midland would like to remind dog owners of City regulations that promote safety and an attractive community:
Section 3-17 of the Code of Ordinances states:
It shall be unlawful for any person to permit or allow any dog, wheth...Read on...
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Posted on: May 7, 2015
May 8, 2015 – Instead of watching videos, your teen can make a video and have fun. Midland County youth are invited to apply for an opportunity to work behind the scenes or in front of the camera at one of Midland Community Television’s (MCTV) Summer Vide...Read on...
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Posted on: May 7, 2015
May 8, 2015 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library is offering several computer classes this spring to increase your software skills:
Introduction to Word: Tuesday, May 12, 2:30 p.m. Learn how to use the ribbon to create, save, and print documents; high...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: May 1, 2015
April 30, 2015 – Midland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Greater Midland Tennis Center, is proud to announce the 2015 Tennis Lessons Program. Tennis lessons will take place at the Tennis Center.
Registration for 2015 lessons begins Monda...Read on...
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Posted on: April 29, 2015
April 29, 2015 – Two major road projects in the city of Midland will begin on Monday, May 4.
Waldo Road will be closed from Wheeler Street to Diamond Drive while crews start work on the installation of storm and sanitary sewer plus water main to serv...Read on...
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Posted on: April 24, 2015
April 24, 2015 – City of Midland voters who wish to receive an absentee ballot by mail for the May 5, 2015 Special Election must submit their application by 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. The Midland City Clerk’s Office will be open on Saturday, May 2 from 8...Read on...
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Posted on: April 24, 2015
April 24, 2015 – The City of Midland Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2015 Pitch, Hit & Run Competition on Saturday, May 9. This year’s event will take place at Emerson Park’s Currie Stadium from 10 a.m. – Noon.
The competition ...Read on...
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Posted on: April 13, 2015
April 10, 2015 – The City of Midland Water Distribution crews will begin its annual water main flushing program on Monday, April 13. Hydrants throughout the water system will systematically be opened to clean and refresh the drinking water distribution s...Read on...
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Posted on: April 2, 2015
April 2, 2015 – The City of Midland currently has free woodchips at the Central Park parking lot on Collins Street across from Central Middle School. The chips are available to residents on a first come, first served basis until the supply is depleted. ...Read on...
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Posted on: April 2, 2015
April 2, 2015 – With the Great Lakes Loons’ first home game set for April 9 and an increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic likely to occur, the City of Midland would like to remind citizens of parking regulations in the city.
There is a multitude of...Read on...
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Posted on: April 2, 2015
April 2, 2015 – The City of Midland Sanitary Landfill has scheduled four household hazardous waste collection dates for 2015. Disposal dates are as follows:
• Tuesday, April 21
• Wednesday, June 24 • Thursday, August 20
• Wednesday, October 21
...Read on...
News Releases
Posted on: March 27, 2015
March 27, 2015 – Absentee ballots are available for the May 5, 2015 Special Election. Qualified electors of the city of Midland may apply for an absentee ballot at the Midland City Clerk’s Office located at 333 W. Ellsworth Street, Monday through Friday,...Read on...
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Posted on: March 27, 2015
March 27, 2015 – Many City of Midland offices and services will be affected by the Easter holiday.
All City offices will be closed on Friday, April 3 in recognition of Good Friday.
Residents with Friday, April 3 refuse collection should place items...Read on...
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Posted on: March 27, 2015
March 27, 2015 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library is offering three computer classes to increase your software skills.
You can learn to use Google’s free software, Picasa, to organize, edit, and share your digital photos. The class will be held on Mo...Read on...
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Posted on: March 27, 2015
March 27, 2015 – Midland Parks and Recreation Department will begin accepting beach volleyball team and player registrations for the 2015 summer season on Monday, April 6.
Midland Parks and Recreation’s beach volleyball leagues will begin on Monday,...Read on...
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Posted on: March 27, 2015
March 27, 2015 – Midland Softball Association teams registered for the 2015 season can reserve softball diamonds for team practice at Emerson Park and Redcoats Softball Complex beginning Wednesday, April 8.
Reservations may be made at the Parks and Re...Read on...
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Posted on: March 27, 2015
March 27, 2015 – Those interested in attending the annual Midland County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony in May can purchase tickets through the City of Midland Parks and Recreation Office, 4811 N. Saginaw Road, or online at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov...Read on...
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Posted on: March 27, 2015
March 27, 2015 – The City of Midland reminds residents to help keep our local waterways clean and free of garbage and pollutants.
In addition to being a violation of the City’s Code of Ordinances, dumping materials into waterways has the potential to...Read on...
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Posted on: March 25, 2015
March 25, 2015 – The City of Midland Engineering Department is ramping up for a busy spring and summer, with various construction projects planned for roadways in Midland.
Major street projects that could affect citizens’ travel routes are described b...Read on...
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Posted on: March 25, 2015
March 25, 2015 – The deadline for property owners to remove winter decorations such as evergreen blankets and wreaths from plots at the Midland Cemetery is Monday, April 6. After that date, any remaining winter decorations will be removed and discarded b...Read on...
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Posted on: March 25, 2015
March 25, 2015 – City residents interested in the Midland community, get involved! The City is accepting applications to fill positions on various City boards and commissions.
Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2015. Forms...Read on...
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Posted on: March 20, 2015
March 20, 2015 – The City of Midland has closed the City Forest Chalet for winter recreation equipment rentals and concessions for the 2015 winter season. The sledding hill, however, is still available for use, weather permitting.
For questions or add...Read on...
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Posted on: March 13, 2015
March 13, 2015 – Midland high schoolers have two more weeks to apply for the chance of a lifetime – to visit Midland’s sister city of Handa, Japan this summer.
Two or three Midland students will be selected for a three-week, whirlwind stay between Ju...Read on...
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Posted on: March 13, 2015
March 13, 2015 – Wanna be a star? On Saturday, April 11, the Friends of MCTV will host the Midland Shining Stars Talent Show to be televised on MCTV Cable Channel 191 and viewable online. Performance tapings will take place in MCTV’s studio between 11 a...Read on...
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Posted on: March 13, 2015
March 13, 2015 – There’s still time to pick up nominating petitions at the Midland City Clerk’s Office for those interested in being elected to Midland’s City Council in November. The deadline to submit petitions to be considered for Council candidacy is...Read on...
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Posted on: March 6, 2015
March 6, 2015 – Although snow is still on the ground the City of Midland has begun mailing yard waste bin renewal notices to residents.
Yard waste collection will begin on Monday, April 6. Yard waste is collected curbside on your regular weekly refus...Read on...
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Posted on: March 5, 2015
March 5, 2015 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library is offering two unique programs in the coming week: the first focusing on math; and the second, a family variety show.
On Monday, March 9, students in kindergarten through 5th grade can discover how muc...Read on...
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Posted on: February 27, 2015
February 27, 2015 – The City of Midland Sanitary Landfill resumes Saturday morning operations beginning March 7.
The landfill will be open to the public from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Saturdays, March 7 through November 28. The landfill is open Monday t...Read on...
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Posted on: February 27, 2015
February 27, 2015 – The Midland Board of Review will hear property assessment appeals, by appointment only, Monday, March 9 through Thursday, March 12 at the City Assessor’s Office at Midland City Hall, 333 W. Ellsworth St.
In an effort to expedite you...Read on...
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Posted on: February 13, 2015
February 13, 2015 – City of Midland electors who wish to receive an absentee ballot by mail for the February 24 Special Election must submit their application by 2 p.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015.
The Midland City Clerk’s Office, located in Midland ...Read on...
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Posted on: February 13, 2015
February 13, 2015 – Starting February 26, the City of Midland will begin accepting applications for gardening plots at the Circle Community Garden located at the intersection of Edwin and Cambridge streets.
Applications and information on the program ...Read on...
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Posted on: February 9, 2015
February 9, 2015 - Calling all artists and creative minds! This is your invitation to participate in the 14th Summer Sculpture Series for Downtown Midland. This year's theme is "Bikes" – everything about bikes and cycling and all things made wi...Read on...
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Posted on: January 30, 2015
January 30, 2015 – The City of Midland reminds property owners that the last day for payment of December 2014 taxes – without penalty – is Tuesday, February 17, 2015.
Winter tax bills may be paid by check or cash at the Midland City Treasurer's Office,...Read on...
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Posted on: January 30, 2015
January 30, 2015 – The City of Midland Human Resources Department is pleased to announce the launch of a new online resource for City job openings.
The new web page will provide a quick and convenient application process for those interested in City of...Read on...
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Posted on: January 19, 2015
January 19, 2015 – The aging brain and senior citizens are the focus of the next lecture in a series of programs about the “Amazing Brain” at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library. This free lecture will be held on Wednesday, January 21 at 2:30 p.m. in the L...Read on...
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