Posted on: June 8, 2023
June 8, 2023 – The Midland Fire Department has issued an educational statement in response to recent inquiries about recreational fires and burning in the Midland city limits.
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Posted on: June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023 – The complimentary recreational vehicle (RV) sanitary dump station located at the City of Midland Water Reclamation Facility will be closed to the public on Thursday, June 8 as crews perform maintenance on the dump station. &nb...
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Posted on: June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023 – Main Street will be closed to through traffic from Sugnet Road to Saginaw Road on Friday, June 2 for road milling work related to the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan.
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Posted on: June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023 – All City offices, the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, and collection services will be closed on Monday, June 19 for a staff in-service day on Juneteenth.
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Posted on: June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023 – Join Midland Parks and Recreation and members of the Midland community to relieve stress, shed pounds, and just have fun during weekly strolls with Walk Midland this summer.
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Posted on: May 30, 2023
(Left to right: Dial-A-Ride Supervisor Rod Merillat, City Manager Brad Kaye, Driver Ken Caldwell, and Dial-A-Ride Manager Amy Bidwell)
May 30, 2023 – The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has recognized Dial-A-Ride driver Ken Caldwel...
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Posted on: May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023 – Back by popular demand, Main Street will close to all vehicle traffic and parking from Ashman to Rodd streets from Monday, June 5 through Wednesday, October 4 to create The Commons Pedestrian Plaza, an expanded vehicle-free outdoo...
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Posted on: May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023 – Grown-ups: It’s time to unleash your inner child! The City of Midland and the Downtown Development Authority are excited to announce the return of Adult Recess this summer in Downtown Midland.
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Posted on: May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023 – Midland Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the schedule for its 2023 Tunes by the Tridge Summer Concert Series with musical acts spanning multiple genres, including classic rock, pop, R&B, percussion, and mor...
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Posted on: May 18, 2023
May 19, 2023 – The City of Midland will have a new recycling contractor effective July 1, 2023 as GFL Environmental Inc. replaces Republic Services in providing the City’s curbside recycling collection. While collection days w...
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Posted on: May 18, 2023
May 19, 2023 – Beginning Monday, June 5, E. Patrick Road will undergo street reconstruction from Waldo Avenue to the US-10 overpass at the east city limits that will close eastbound traffic and limit westbound through traffic until late August.&...
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Posted on: May 18, 2023
May 19, 2023 – Due to unseasonably early warm weather, City of Midland Parks and Recreation has opened the Gerstacker and Longview spray parks for the season.
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Posted on: May 18, 2023
May 19, 2023 – Earn prizes for reading this summer during the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program “All Together Now” June 3 – August 12! Readers of all ages can register on the ...
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Posted on: May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023 – Beginning Monday, May 15, a section of Whitewood Drive will be closed to through traffic as crews begin a street reconstruction project and infrastructure work for Phase 1 of the Whitewood Footing Drain Disconnection Program, a mu...
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Posted on: May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023 – Season swim passes for Plymouth Pool are now on sale online at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/swim, in person at the Midland Parks and Recreation office (4811 N. Saginaw Road, open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday...
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Posted on: May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023 – The MCTV Network remind residents that fees associated with membership, online services, and workshops can be covered by a generous grant from the Mary Currie Foundation. Funds will be used on a first-come-first-served ba...
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Posted on: May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023 – On Saturday, May 6, 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 partici...
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Posted on: May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023 – 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.
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Posted on: May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023 – Midland’s Beautification Advisory Committee asks residents to nominate a friend, neighbor, or even someone they don’t know for making Midland more beautiful.
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Posted on: April 28, 2023
April 28, 2023 – Looking to make a difference in the Midland community? The City of Midland invites residents to apply for positions on one of the City’s boards and commissions.
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Posted on: April 28, 2023
April 28, 2023 – Beginning Monday, May 1, local street reconstruction and water main replacement projects will begin on Hamilton Drive and Hancock Drive that will see road closures through mid-September.
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Posted on: April 24, 2023
April 24, 2023 – Beginning Monday, May 1, Main Street will be closed to through traffic from Sugnet Road to Saginaw Road as construction moves to Phase 2 of a multi-year sewer pipe upsizing project through the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan.&a...
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Posted on: April 21, 2023
April 21, 2023 – The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has recognized its first two recipients of the City Strive Awards: Justin Wray with Parks and Recreation and Officer Jerry with the Midland Police Department. Awards were presented to win...
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Posted on: April 21, 2023
April 21, 2023 – The City of Midland’s free yard waste collection within the City of Midland ends for the spring season on Friday, April 28. Collection stickers for yard waste bags and bins will be required beginning Monday, May 1.&...
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Posted on: April 21, 2023
April 21, 2023 – The MCTV Network invites Midland-area teens to experience the world of sports broadcasting at its 2023 Sports Broadcasting Camp July 10 – 13 from 1 – 5 p.m.
Instructors will train campers on...
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Posted on: April 14, 2023
April 14, 2023 – Beginning Wednesday, April 19, Midland County Mosquito Control will take to the skies to begin its annual mosquito abatement program. Residents are advised that low-flying yellow crop duster airplanes will conducting repetitive ...
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Posted on: April 14, 2023
April 14, 2023 – The Jack Barstow Municipal Airport invites residents to stop by this summer for a series of fun, family-friendly activities and events.
Food Trucks at the AirportGrab a mid-day bite to eat at the Jack Barstow M...
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Posted on: April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023 – Beginning today, motorists will experience lane restrictions and construction activities from Harcrest Drive to US-10 on Eastman Avenue and from Woodpark Drive to Eastman on Wackerly Street as the Michigan Department of Transpor...
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Posted on: April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023 – Looking to make a difference in the Midland community? The City of Midland invites residents to apply for positions on one of the City’s boards and commissions.
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Posted on: April 24, 2023
March 24, 2023 – Beginning Monday, April 3, W. Sugnet Road will be closed to through traffic from W. Main Street to Valley Drive as construction begins on a multi-year sewer pipe upsizing project through the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan.&...
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Posted on: April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023 – The City of Midland reminds individuals and organizations who engage in door-to-door sales that a solicitor’s license issued by the City is required for this activity.
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Posted on: April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023 – 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: March 21, 2023
March 21, 2023 – At its March 20 meeting, Midland City Council named Chris Komara as Midland’s next city attorney replacing Jim Branson upon his retirement in December.
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Posted on: March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023 – The Midland Downtown Business Association (MDBA) has announced that Tapped - Downtown Midland's Craft Beer Festival - will not return effective this year. The announcement comes as Downtown Midland prepares to ...
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Posted on: March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023 – The City of Midland Sanitary Landfill has announced the 2023 dates for household hazardous waste collection:
- Tuesday, April 18
- Thursday, June 22
- Wednesday, August 23
- Tuesday, October 24
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Posted on: March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Assistant Director of Public Services Marcie Post has received the 2023 Michigan Recreation & Park Association (mParks) Recreation Leadership Award. She received the h...
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Posted on: March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that its 16th class Citizens Academy has graduated! Twenty-three residents attended an informal graduation ceremony in Council Chambers of Midland City Hall on Wednesday, March...
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Posted on: March 10, 2023
March 10, 2023 – The City of Midland has closed the City Forest Chalet for winter recreation equipment rentals and concessions for the 2023 winter season. The sledding hill and ski trails are still available for use, weather p...
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Posted on: March 10, 2023
March 10, 2023 – 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...
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Posted on: March 3, 2023
March 3, 2023 – The City of Midland Engineering Department is ramping up for another busy construction season in 2023 with a variety of street reconstruction, resurfacing, and water main replacement projects on this year’s list.
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Posted on: March 3, 2023
March 3, 2023 – The City of Midland Sanitary Landfill will offer Saturday hours beginning April 1, 2023 and will also introduce new Wednesday evening hours.
New in 2023, the Landfill will be open from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. ...
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Posted on: February 24, 2023
February 24, 2023 – The MCTV Network is excited to announce that it has launched a new on-demand video service for watching local programming, government meetings, and more available anywhere Midlanders enjoy streaming video.
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Posted on: February 3, 2023
February 3, 2023 – The City of Midland has announced a rebranding of its wastewater treatment operations to more accurately reflect its essential role in environmental stewardship. The plant’s new name, Water Reclamation Facility, focu...
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Posted on: January 26, 2023
January 27, 2023 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library now provides patrons with access to free financial strength, financial planning, and investment rating tools, all available free of charge with their Library card.
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Posted on: January 20, 2023
January 20, 2023 - Midland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with mParks (Michigan Recreation and Park Association) announces the 12th annual all-inclusive travel experience to the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
The trip w...
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Posted on: January 20, 2023
January 20, 2023 – The City of Midland reminds property owners that the last day for payment of Winter 2022 taxes without penalty is Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Winter tax bills may be paid by cash or check at the Midland City Treasurer&...
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Posted on: January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023 – The City of Midland has unveiled a new program to recognize its staff members for providing exemplary service – and it’s inviting the community to take part in the process.
New this year, the City Strive Awa...
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Posted on: January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that several members of the Midland Fire Department (MFD) were recently promoted to battalion chief and lieutenant.
Battalion Chief Mark Laux
Mark Laux was promoted to battalion chief i...
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Posted on: December 16, 2022
December 16, 2022 – The 2023 City of Midland Calendar and Services Guide will soon be delivered to Midland residents’ mailboxes. Residents can expect to receive their new calendar beginning the week of December 19.
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Posted on: December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022 – Residents will see construction activity in Russell Park in the coming weeks as the City of Midland begins construction of an offline sanitary sewer storage basin as a component of the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan.
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Posted on: December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022 – 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 o...
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Posted on: December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022 – Two dedicated team members from the City of Midland were recently selected as the 2022 Carl and Esther Gerstacker Police and Firefighter of the Year award winners. Midland Police Department ...
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Posted on: November 21, 2022
November 21, 2022 – After receiving nearly 300 name submissions and over 3,000 community votes, the City of Midland is pleased to announce the results of its first ‘Name the Plow’ naming contest.
Each of the six (6) trucks named from the contest f...
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Posted on: November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022 – Residents throughout the city will see the beginning of the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan come to life as crews from Insituform install cured-in-place pipe lining in City sewer lines that is intended to repair existing cra...
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Posted on: November 10, 2022
November 11, 2022 – If you plan to have a houseful over the holidays and need to use on-street parking, please keep in mind these rules of the road:
- On-street parking is prohibited on City streets from 3 – 6 a.m. every day. To...
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Posted on: November 10, 2022
November 18, 2020 – With the 2022 election cycle now over, residents are reminded that all election signage must be removed from both residential and commercial properties in accordance with the City of Midland’s zoning ordina...
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Posted on: November 2, 2022
November 2, 2022 – The City of Midland Wastewater Plant has notified the public of a sanitary sewer overflow event that resulted in the discharge of approximately 9,000 gallons of untreated sewage into the City’s storm sewer system.&...
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Posted on: October 28, 2022
October 28, 2022 – Beginning Monday, October 31, crews from Monchilov Sewer Services will begin work to clean City sewer lines in preparation for a citywide sewer lining project, a component of the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan.
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Posted on: October 26, 2022
October 26, 2022 – The City of Midland has determined the source and identified the green substance that was discharged into the Tittabawassee River on Wednesday evening, October 25.
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Posted on: October 25, 2022
UPDATE: October 26, 2022 - This information has now been updated to reflect the identification and source of this contaminent. Please click here for the updated release.
October 25, 2022 – The City of Midland is currently investigating t...
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Posted on: October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022 - At approximately 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October, 25, Midland County Emergency Management was notified that a release of Dowtherm A (biphenyl) had been reported at Dow, located on S. Saginaw Road in the City of Midland.
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Posted on: October 21, 2022
October 21, 2022 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Chief Building Official Stephen (Steve) Taglauer has been named the 2022 Code Official of the Year by the Code Officials Conference of Michigan (COCM).
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Posted on: October 6, 2022
October 7, 2022 – With the 2022 General Election rapidly approaching, residents are reminded to note the City of Midland’s sign usage rules. Election signs – or any other temporary signage – placed in restr...
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Posted on: September 30, 2022
September 30, 2022 – As Midland moves into autumn, the City of Midland reminds residents to help keep our local waterways clean and free of garbage and pollutants.
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Posted on: September 2, 2022
September 2, 2022 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that John Jurek has been promoted fire marshal of the Midland Fire Department (MFD) effective August 29, 2022.
The fire marshal performs annual fire safety inspections on co...
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Posted on: August 31, 2022
August 31, 2022 – The City of Midland Wastewater Plant has notified the public of a sanitary sewer overflow event that resulted in the discharge of approximately 500 gallons of raw wastewater underground.
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Posted on: August 29, 2022
August 29, 2022 – The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has been awarded a grant totaling $167,257 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the purchase of new...
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Posted on: August 12, 2022
August 12, 2022 – Residents are invited to review the economic productivity analysis provided to the City of Midland by land consulting firm Urban3 on the Midland City Modern website, www.midlandcitymodern.com. This update was provided ...
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Posted on: July 15, 2022
Former MWEA President Joel Davenport (L) and City Wastewater Plant Manager Bruce Royce (R)
July 15, 2022 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Bruce Royce has been named the 2022 Operations Profession...
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Posted on: July 8, 2022
July 8, 2022 – Midland residents and nature fans across Michigan are invited to celebrate the grand opening of the Eagle Ridge Nature Area on Tuesday, July 19 at 4 p.m. in Stratford Woods Park, 3922 E. Ashman St.
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Posted on: July 8, 2022
July 8, 2022 – Residents are invited to view preliminary street designs and discuss project details for the Buttles and Indian Corridor Improvement Project during a public open house with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)...
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Posted on: July 1, 2022
July 1, 2022 – Effective today, the MCTV Network is pleased to announce that grants are now available to cover fees associated with MCTV access membership, online services, and workshops thanks to a gracious grant from local philanthrop...
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Posted on: June 20, 2022
June 10, 2022 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce the hiring of Jacob Kain as Director of Planning and Community Development and Rebecca (Becky) Schaefer as Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
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Posted on: June 17, 2022
June 17, 2022 – City of Midland Landfill users are reminded that disposal fees and special services fees at the Landfill will increase effective July 1, 2022.
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Posted on: April 8, 2022
April 8, 2022 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that current Deputy City Clerk Lacey Todd has been promoted to City Clerk effective April 30, 2022.
Todd began her career at the City in 2012 as a part-time office assistant for the Downt...
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Posted on: March 18, 2022
March 18, 2022 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations Carol Stone has been promoted to assistant city manager effective March 21, 2022.
Stone joined the City in August 2014. Previous to t...
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Posted on: February 18, 2022
February 18, 2022 – Residents can now easily stream local, original content from the MCTV Network – including government meetings, City programs like “Word on the Street(s)” and “The Lowdown on Do...
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Posted on: February 3, 2022
February 3, 2022 – Disposing of extra refuse has never been easier! City of Midland residents can now reserve Borrow-A-Container dumpsters online and have a container delivered directly to their homes.
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Posted on: January 7, 2022
January 7, 2022 - The Midland Area Community Foundation recently awarded the Midland Police Department a $65,146.00 grant from the Esther and Carl Gerstacker Education and Public Safety Endowment Fund for the purchase of a 3D Scene Scanner system...
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Posted on: December 15, 2021
December 16, 2021 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Joshua Mosher has been promoted to chief of the Midland Fire Department (MFD) effective January 1, 2022. He succeeds Chief Chris Coughlin, who will retire effective December 31,...
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Posted on: October 28, 2021
October 29, 2021 – Midland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce it has received a $50,000 grant from SC Johnson to support the Middle of the Mitt Miracle Field in Midland.
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Posted on: October 28, 2021
October 29, 2021 – Residents can now stream local, original content from the MCTV Network on their Amazon Fire TV streaming devices! Users can search and install the MCTV Network Community Voices app on their Amazon FireStick and Fire TV devices...
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Posted on: August 16, 2021
August 10, 2021 – Today, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded the City of Midland $5.5 million in federal funding to help the community recover from severe flooding experienced in May 2020.
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Posted on: January 8, 2021
January 8, 2021 – With the 2021 recycling collection schedule now underway, City of Midland residents are reminded to keep the recycling magnets mailed to homes in June 2020. These magnet calendars contain residents’ recycling...
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Posted on: October 21, 2020
October 21, 2020 – The City of Midland has announced its receipt of a $190,000 Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) from the United States Department of Agricultu...
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Posted on: October 5, 2020
October 5, 2020 – The City of Midland has announced its receipt of over $2.75 million in grant funds from The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation to be used for renovations at Riverside Place, construction of the Midland Miracle Field...
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Posted on: June 26, 2020
June 26, 2020 – The City of Midland has mailed recycling schedule magnets and updated recycling information to City residents good through June 2023.
The City’s new recycling contract with Republic Services has eliminated #3 an...
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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 16-34 of the Code of...
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