RV Dump Site at Wastewater Plant Reopens

July 26, 2021 – The complimentary recreational vehicle (RV) sanitary dump station located at the City of Midland Wastewater Treatment Plant has reopened for public use following construction activities at the plant.

The dump station is available ...

W. St. Andrews Road Reconstruction Begins August 2

July 23, 2021 – Beginning Monday, August 2, W. St. Andrews Road will be closed to through traffic from Eastman Avenue to the driveway of the Midland Country Club, 1120 W. St. Andrews, as crews perform a street reconstruction and water main repla...

Local Street Reconstruction Projects to Begin July 26

July 19, 2021 – As the 2021 City of Midland construction season continues, several local street reconstruction projects are slated to begin during the week of July 26 that will close the impacted roadways to through traffic.

Project limits and an...

MCTV to Host Sports Broadcasting Camp for Teens

July 16, 2021 – The MCTV Network invites future media personalities ages 12 – 17 to sign up for its first ever Sports Broadcasting Camp held August 2 – 5 from 1 – 5 p.m.  During this camp, particip...

Reminder: Submit Beautification Award Nominations Now

July 16, 2021 – Don’t wait – the deadline is almost here to nominate Midland’s most beautiful outdoor spaces for the annual Appreciation of Beautification Awards. The deadline to nominate a propert...

Grace A. Dow Library to Partially Reopen July 12

July 9, 2021 – Beginning Monday, July 12 the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library will reopen a portion of its main level to patrons for the first time in more than a year. Visitors can browse the entire Adult collection and sections of the ne...

Library Offers Online Harvesting Classes

July 9, 2021 – To complement its Seed Library program, the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library has partnered with the Michigan State University Extension to host a ‘Preserving Your Harvest’ virtual series to help patrons m...

New City Modern Survey Collects Input on Neighborhoods

July 9, 2021 – A community’s quality of life is highly dependent on the quality of its neighborhoods, and a new survey from the City of Midland invites residents to share how they feel about where they live as part of the City...

City Welcomes New City Engineer, Wastewater Director

July 7, 2021 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce the hiring of Matthew Lemon as City Engineer and Jared Driscoll as Director of Wastewater Services, effective Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

Matthew (Matt) Lemon comes to the City with over 14 yea...

S. Saginaw Road Resurfacing Begins Week of July 5

July 2, 2021 – A construction project that will bring curb and gutter replacements and resurfacing of S. Saginaw Road from Dartmouth Drive to E. Patrick Road is expected to begin the week of July 5. 

One lane of traffic in each direction...

Dive into Teen Nights at Plymouth Pool

July 2, 2021 – Teens will have the chance to enjoy a fun-filled evening at Plymouth Pool on Thursday nights, July 8, 15, 22 and 29 during Teen Nights at the Pool hosted by Midland Parks and Recreation and the ROCK Center for Yo...

Library Offers Kits for Loved Ones with Memory Loss

July 2, 2021 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library is now offering help for families who have a loved one experiencing memory loss.  Library staff researched and consulted with experts to develop memory kits for patrons to check ...

Adult Recess Returns to Downtown Midland

June 29, 2021 – After a one-year hiatus, school is back in session – or at least recess is! The City of Midland and the Downtown Development Authority are excited to announce the return of Adult Recess this summer in Downtown ...

Parks & Recreation's L.E.A.P. Program Now Underway

June 25, 2021 – The City of Midland’s popular summer recreation program for adults with special needs is now available. 

Midland’s Lifetime Education and Adventure Program (L.E.A.P.) features supervised activ...

Summer 2021 Tax Bills to Hit Mailboxes Soon

June 25, 2021 – Summer 2021 tax notices to City of Midland property owners are scheduled to be mailed the first week of July. Summer taxes are due and payable without penalty or interest from July 1 through September 15, 2021.  ...

In-Person Council, Board & Commission Meetings Resume July 1

June 18, 2021 – Following the expiration of State orders permitting remote public meetings for government organizations, the City of Midland will resume in-person public meetings for the Midland City Council and all City boards and comm...

City Council to Hold Special Meeting on Sewer Improvement Plan

June 16, 2021 – The Midland City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers to continue reviewing the City’s Sewer Improvement Plan with consultants from Moore + Bruggink. Topics of interest ...

Jack Barstow Airport to Host 'Airport Story Hour'

June 11, 2021 – Pint-sized pilots and their flight crews are invited to the Jack Barstow Municipal Airport to enjoy stories, snacks, and fun every month.

Held on the third Sunday of the month from 1 -2 p.m., children ages 2 &...

Reardon Street Reconstruction Begins Week of June 14

June 11, 2021 – Reardon Street will be closed to through traffic from Rodd Street to George Street as crews launch a street reconstruction project during the week of June 14.

Motorists traveling to a destination within the construction zone shoul...

Library Offers Summer Reading Program, Express Library

June 11, 2021 – This summer, the Grace A. Memorial Library is again proud to bring patrons a fun, mostly virtual Summer Reading Program. Kids, teens, and adults can sign up and log their reading this summer to qualify for a host of terr...

Downtown Presents Sidewalk Sales July 29-31

June 11, 2021 – Discover amazing deals and special items during the annual Downtown Midland Sidewalk Sales happening Thursday, July 29 – Saturday, July 31 in Downtown Midland.

With Main Street closed to vehicle traffic from Ashman to Ro...

Main Street Goes Car-Free through November 3

Click the image to view a larger version

June 8, 2021 – Back by popular demand, Main Street is now closed to all vehicle traffic and parking at Ashman, McDonald, and Rodd streets through Wednesday, November 3 to create The Commons Pedestrian Plaz...

Explore the City on Foot with Walk Midland

June 4, 2021 – 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!

Walk Midland hosts two-mile walks at a...

Downtown Businesses to Stay Open Later This Summer

June 4, 2021 – Starting next week, guests in Downtown Midland can shop a little later on Thursdays. Every Thursday from June 10 – October 28, many businesses in Downtown Midland will stay open until 8 p.m. or later.

 &ldquo...

State Street Reconstruction Now Underway

June 2, 2021 – With the Memorial Day weekend in the rearview mirror, a new street reconstruction project is now underway on State Street through mid-July.

State Street is now closed to through traffic from North Street to George Street. Access to...

Swim Lesson Registrations Open June 2

May 26, 2021 – Mark your calendar, it’s time to register for swim lessons at Plymouth Pool! Plymouth Pool swim lesson registration for youth begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2. 

Registrations may be made online at w...

Plymouth Pool Swim Passes Now Available

May 26, 2021 – Following updated guidance on capacity restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Plymouth Pool will be open to full capacity for the 2021 swim season. 

Season swim passes are now on sale online at www.cityofmidland...

Downtown Midland Launches The Commons May 26

May 25, 2021 – On Wednesday, May 26, Downtown Midland will launch The Commons social district, a multi-block designated area of the downtown district that allows patrons to consume alcoholic beverages outdoors from 10 a.m. until midnight daily.&...

City Spray Parks Now Open

May 21, 2021 – City of Midland Parks and Recreation has opened the Gerstacker and Longview spray parks for the season.  

Gerstacker Spray Park, located at 100 Ashman Street near the Tridge, features waterspouts for families look...

Local Hit, Pitch, Run Winners Advance to Sectionals

May 21, 2021 – On Saturday, May 15, Midland Parks and Recreation hosted the City of Midland’s annual Pitch, Hit and Run baseball/softball skills competition in partnership with the Great Lakes Loons. Each participant competed in three ...

Wheeler Street Reconstruction Begins Monday, May 24

May 18, 2021 – Beginning Monday, May 24, crews will begin a street reconstruction and water main project on Wheeler Street that will close the roadway to westbound traffic through October.

Click the image above to view a larger map

Wheeler Street ...

Notice of Sanitary Sewer Overflow - May 17, 2021

May 17, 2021 – The City of Midland Wastewater Plant has notified the public of a sanitary sewer overflow event in the area of Eastman Avenue and St. Andrews Road that resulted in the discharge of less than 1,000 gallons of untr...

Now Accepting Appreciation of Beautification Nominations

May 14, 2021 – Midland’s Beautification Advisory Committee asks residents to nominate a friend, neighbor, or even someone they don’t know for making Midland more beautiful.

The committee is accepting nominati...

Jack Barstow Airport to Host Food Trucks This Summer

May 7, 2021 – Grab a mid-day bite to eat at the Jack Barstow Municipal Airport this summer during upcoming ‘Food Trucks at the Airport’ events.

Food will be available from the following food trucks on these d...

MFD Asks Residents to Check Smoke Alarms Amid Recall

May 7, 2021 – Yesterday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall for Kidde TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide alarms due to risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.  

The recalled units are Kidde Mod...

Weeds & Grass Trimming Ordinance Reminders

May 7, 2021 – 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...

Yard Waste Stickers Required Beginning Monday, May 3

April 30, 2021 – The City of Midland’s free yard waste collection within the City of Midland ends for the spring season on Friday, April 30. Collection stickers for yard waste bags and bins will be required beginning Monday, May 3.

&...

City Issues Reminder on Solicitor's License Process

April 30, 2021 – 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.

Section 15-100 of the City’s Cod...

Library to Host Virtual 'Preserving Your Harvest' Series

April 30, 2021 – To complement its Seed Library program, the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library has partnered with the Michigan State University Extension to host a ‘Preserving Your Harvest’ virtual series to help patrons...

Midland Fire Dept Receives Grant from Firehouse Subs Foundation

April 27, 2021  - The Midland Fire Department (MFD) has been awarded a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for the purchase of a LUCAS chest compression system. The LUCAS device is a mechanical CPR system that has been shown to imp...

Midland Miracle Field to #TeamUp with Dow GLBI

April 23, 2021 – City of Midland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that its Midland Miracle Field has been selected as one of seven Midland County nonprofit organizations to participate in the 2021 #TeamUp for the Great Lakes Bay Regio...

Reminders on City Rules for Yard Sale, Vehicle Signage

April 16, 2021 – 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...

Midland City Modern Master Plan Website Now Live

April 16, 2021 – Midland residents can stay up-to-date on the Midland City Modern Master Plan process via a new website launched earlier this week.

At www.midlandcitymodern.com, residents will find a variety of information and resources ...

Annual Aerial Mosquito Abatement Begins Soon

Update: April 14, 2021 -  Midland County Mosquito Control will be conducting aerial larviciding for mosquitoes beginning Wednesday, April 14, 2021 and may take up to 14 days to complete, weather permitting.  Airplane tail numbers are as ...

Sturgeon Ave Reconstruction Project Begins April 5

April 1, 2021 – Beginning Monday, April 5, crews will begin a street reconstruction and water main replacement project on Sturgeon Avenue that will close a section the roadway to through traffic. 

Click the image above to view a larger m...

Help Keep Streams and Waterways Clean and Debris-Free

April 1, 2021 – 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 in...

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates Announced

March 19, 2021 – The City of Midland Sanitary Landfill has announced the 2021 dates for household hazardous waste collection: 

• Thursday, April 22
• Wednesday, June 16
• Tuesday, August 17 
• Tuesday, October 26

On these dates, at...

Yard Waste Collection Begins Monday, April 5

March 19, 2021 – With spring right around the corner, the City of Midland is ramping up to begin its annual yard waste collection on Monday, April 5.

Yard waste is collected curbside on your regular weekly refuse collection day.  Yard wa...

2020 Drinking Water Quality Report Now Available

March 12, 2021 – The City of Midland’s 2020 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&...

Parks & Recreation Offers Second Mackinac Island Grand Experience

March 12, 2021 – Due to unprecedented demand, Midland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with mParks (Michigan Recreation and Park Association), announces a second Mackinac Island Grand Experience travel opportunity. 

The second trip w...

Post Promoted to Assistant Director of Public Services

March 12, 2021 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Recreation Manager Marcie Post has been promoted to Assistant Director of Public Services effective March 1, 2021.

Post was hired as the City’s recreation manager in 2008 ...

City Earns Keep America Beautiful President's Circle Award

March 5, 2021 – Keep America Beautiful®, the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization, has presented the City of Midland with its 2020 President’s Circle Award. The President&...

Online Ordering Now Available for Refuse, Yard Waste Items

February 19, 2021 – City of Midland residents can now order and purchase City of Midland refuse bins, yard waste bins, and yard waste bin and compost bag stickers online through the Department of Public Services (DPS) website and have them delive...

Saturday Hours Resume at Landfill March 6

February 19, 2021 – The City of Midland Sanitary Landfill resumes Saturday morning operations beginning March 6, 2021.

The Landfill will be open to the public from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Saturdays from March 6 through November 27, 2021....

City Announces Spring/Summer 2021 Construction Schedule

February 19, 2021 – The City of Midland Engineering Department is ramping up for another busy construction season in 2021 with a variety of street reconstruction, resurfacing, and water main replacement projects on this year’s...

City Launches New Podcast on Buttles & Indian Improvements

February 18, 2021 – The City of Midland has launched a new audio and video podcast to talk about all things related to the upcoming Buttles Street redesign and reconstruction, with its first episode dropping today. 

Pr...

We Hear You Coalition Launches Racial & Ethnic Inequity Survey

February 12, 2021 – Midland County residents are encouraged to share their experiences with racial and ethnic inequity and local law enforcement via an online survey by the We Hear You Coalition.

Developed in conjunction with Saginaw Val...

MCTV Now Streaming on Roku, Apple TV, & Web

 February 5, 2021 – Residents can now stream local, original content from the MCTV Network on their Roku or Apple TV streaming devices! Users of these services can search and install the MCTV Network app on their devices to gai...

Parks & Recreation Presents 'The Grand Experience' This Fall

January 15, 2021 - Midland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with mParks (Michigan Recreation and Park Association) announces the tenth-annual all-inclusive travel experience to the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.  

 The trip ...

Final Public Input on Buttles Street Road Diet Set for January 11

January 7, 2021 - The City of Midland will provide one final opportunity for Midland residents and M-20 corridor users to share public input on the future vision of Buttles Street at the Midland City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, January 11 at 7 p...

Residents Reminded to Keep Recycling Magnets through 2023

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...

MCTV Honors 2020 Media Creators at Virtual Honors Night

January 8, 2021 – In accordance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines, MCTV cancelled its annual Honors Night recognition banquet in November 2020 – but staff is still celebrating the community members who created local content ...

Downtown Parking Enforcement Resumes January 6

December 30, 2020 –   Beginning Wednesday, January 6, on-street parking and permit parking enforcement will resume in Downtown Midland.  On and after this date, vehicles will be ticketed for violating designated three-hour park...

Dispose of Christmas Trees during Heavy Item & Brush Collection

December 18, 2020 – 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 Ch...

DDA Hires Farley as Downtown Events Coordinator

December 15, 2020 – The City of Midland and the Midland Downtown Development Authority are pleased to announce the hiring of Melissa Farley as the DDA’s downtown events coordinator.  

In this role, Farley will oversee the planning and execution of...

On-street Parking: Rules of the Road

November 6, 2020 – 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&rsqu...

City Resumes Water Shutoffs Due to Non-payment

October 30, 2020 – In accordance with recent updates to executive orders and directives during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Midland will resume issuing water shutoffs due to non-payment effective Monday, November 2.

Shutoffs due to...

Hollingsworth, Seibert Named 2020 Police, Firefighter of Year

October 23, 2020 – Two dedicated team members from the City of Midland were recently selected as the 2020 Carl and Esther Gerstacker Police and Firefighter of the Year award winners. Midland Police Department Officer Ty...

City Receives USDA Grant for Center City Redevelopment

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...

City Receives Grants for Miracle Field, Library, Riverside Place

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...

Keep Waterways Clean & Debris-Free

October 1, 2020 – 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’...

MPD Announces Name, Start Date for New K9

September 11, 2020 – Following a community naming contest and several months of offsite training and preparations, the Midland Police Department (MPD) is excited to introduce residents to its newest officer: K9 LEO.

The two-year old Germ...

City Hires Wyatt for Community Development Planner Role

September 1, 2020 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce the hiring of Tom Wyatt as the City’s new community development planner.

In this role, Wyatt will serve as the administrator of the Community Development Block Grant program...

New Digital Tool Helps Residents Know What to Recycle

August 14, 2020 – City of Midland residents now have access to a free digital search tool that provides information about what items can be recycled, thrown out, reused, donated, or disposed of at the City’s Sanitary Landfill....

City Mails Updated Recycling Schedules, Info to Residents

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...

Future Flood Preparedness Following 2020 Flooding

May 30, 2020 - Due to recent dam failures, the path, flow, rise, and forecasting of the Tittabawassee River have changed along with the ability to accurately predict when specific areas will flood.

Midland County Emergency Management in coordinati...

Midland Mayor, City Manager Testify Before US House Forum

May 5, 2020 –  On Monday, May 4, Midland Mayor Maureen Donker and City Manager Brad Kaye testified before a U.S. House of Representatives members’ forum on the Coronavirus Community Relief Act (H.R. 6467), a bipartisan bill th...

Sign Up for City's Permanent Absentee Voter List

April 3, 2020 – Registered voters in the City of Midland can sign up to cast their vote in upcoming elections without ever leaving their homes by joining the City’s Permanent Absentee Voter List.

Voters who join the City&rs...

Playgrounds in All City Parks Closed Until Further Notice

March 30, 2020 – Out of an abundance of caution amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, City of Midland Parks and Recreation has closed the playground equipment in all City of Midland-maintained parks effective immediately until further not...

Midland Police Department Receives Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation

February 7, 2020 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that the Midland Police Department (MPD) has received accreditation from the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police’s Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commi...

Notice of Changes to Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Service Area

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...

Residents Reminded of Updates to City Fireworks Ordinance

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...

Midland City Councilwoman Brown Wilhelm Elected to Michigan Municipal League Board of Directors

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...

W. St. Andrews Road Reconstruction Begins August 2

July 23, 2021 – Beginning Monday, August 2, W. St. Andrews Road will be closed to through traffic from Eastman Avenue to the driveway of the Midland Country Club, 1120 W. St. Andrews, as crews perform a street reconstruction and water main repla...

Local Street Reconstruction Projects to Begin July 26

July 19, 2021 – As the 2021 City of Midland construction season continues, several local street reconstruction projects are slated to begin during the week of July 26 that will close the impacted roadways to through traffic.

Project limits and an...

MCTV to Host Sports Broadcasting Camp for Teens

July 16, 2021 – The MCTV Network invites future media personalities ages 12 – 17 to sign up for its first ever Sports Broadcasting Camp held August 2 – 5 from 1 – 5 p.m.  During this camp, particip...

Reminder: Submit Beautification Award Nominations Now

July 16, 2021 – Don’t wait – the deadline is almost here to nominate Midland’s most beautiful outdoor spaces for the annual Appreciation of Beautification Awards. The deadline to nominate a propert...

New City Modern Survey Collects Input on Neighborhoods

July 9, 2021 – A community’s quality of life is highly dependent on the quality of its neighborhoods, and a new survey from the City of Midland invites residents to share how they feel about where they live as part of the City...

Library Offers Online Harvesting Classes

July 9, 2021 – To complement its Seed Library program, the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library has partnered with the Michigan State University Extension to host a ‘Preserving Your Harvest’ virtual series to help patrons m...

Grace A. Dow Library to Partially Reopen July 12

July 9, 2021 – Beginning Monday, July 12 the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library will reopen a portion of its main level to patrons for the first time in more than a year. Visitors can browse the entire Adult collection and sections of the ne...

RV Dump Site at Wastewater Plant Reopens

July 26, 2021 – The complimentary recreational vehicle (RV) sanitary dump station located at the City of Midland Wastewater Treatment Plant has reopened for public use following construction activities at the plant.

The dump station is available ...

City Welcomes New City Engineer, Wastewater Director

July 7, 2021 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce the hiring of Matthew Lemon as City Engineer and Jared Driscoll as Director of Wastewater Services, effective Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

Matthew (Matt) Lemon comes to the City with over 14 yea...

Library Offers Kits for Loved Ones with Memory Loss

July 2, 2021 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library is now offering help for families who have a loved one experiencing memory loss.  Library staff researched and consulted with experts to develop memory kits for patrons to check ...

Dive into Teen Nights at Plymouth Pool

July 2, 2021 – Teens will have the chance to enjoy a fun-filled evening at Plymouth Pool on Thursday nights, July 8, 15, 22 and 29 during Teen Nights at the Pool hosted by Midland Parks and Recreation and the ROCK Center for Yo...

S. Saginaw Road Resurfacing Begins Week of July 5

July 2, 2021 – A construction project that will bring curb and gutter replacements and resurfacing of S. Saginaw Road from Dartmouth Drive to E. Patrick Road is expected to begin the week of July 5. 

One lane of traffic in each direction...

Adult Recess Returns to Downtown Midland

June 29, 2021 – After a one-year hiatus, school is back in session – or at least recess is! The City of Midland and the Downtown Development Authority are excited to announce the return of Adult Recess this summer in Downtown ...

Summer 2021 Tax Bills to Hit Mailboxes Soon

June 25, 2021 – Summer 2021 tax notices to City of Midland property owners are scheduled to be mailed the first week of July. Summer taxes are due and payable without penalty or interest from July 1 through September 15, 2021.  ...

Parks & Recreation's L.E.A.P. Program Now Underway

June 25, 2021 – The City of Midland’s popular summer recreation program for adults with special needs is now available. 

Midland’s Lifetime Education and Adventure Program (L.E.A.P.) features supervised activ...

In-Person Council, Board & Commission Meetings Resume July 1

June 18, 2021 – Following the expiration of State orders permitting remote public meetings for government organizations, the City of Midland will resume in-person public meetings for the Midland City Council and all City boards and comm...

City Council to Hold Special Meeting on Sewer Improvement Plan

June 16, 2021 – The Midland City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers to continue reviewing the City’s Sewer Improvement Plan with consultants from Moore + Bruggink....

Reardon Street Reconstruction Begins Week of June 14

June 11, 2021 – Reardon Street will be closed to through traffic from Rodd Street to George Street as crews launch a street reconstruction project during the week of June 14.

Motorists traveling to a destination within the construction zone shoul...

Library Offers Summer Reading Program, Express Library

June 11, 2021 – This summer, the Grace A. Memorial Library is again proud to bring patrons a fun, mostly virtual Summer Reading Program. Kids, teens, and adults can sign up and log their reading this summer to qualify for a host of terr...

Downtown Midland Presents Sidewalk Sales July 29-31

June 11, 2021 – Discover amazing deals and special items during the annual Downtown Midland Sidewalk Sales happening Thursday, July 29 – Saturday, July 31 in Downtown Midland.

With Main Street closed to vehicle traffic from Ashman to Ro...

Jack Barstow Airport to Host 'Airport Story Hour'

June 11, 2021 – Pint-sized pilots and their flight crews are invited to the Jack Barstow Municipal Airport to enjoy stories, snacks, and fun every month.

Held on the third Sunday of the month from 1 -2 p.m., children ages 2 &...

Main Street Goes Car-Free through November 3

Click the image to view a larger version

June 8, 2021 – Back by popular demand, Main Street is now closed to all vehicle traffic and parking at Ashman, McDonald, and Rodd streets through Wednesday, November 3 to create The Commons Pedestrian Plaz...

Explore the City on Foot with Walk Midland

June 4, 2021 – 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!

Walk Midland hosts two-mile walks at a variety o...

Downtown Businesses to Stay Open Later This Summer

June 4, 2021 – Starting next week, guests in Downtown Midland can shop a little later on Thursdays. Every Thursday from June 10 – October 28, many businesses in Downtown Midland will stay open until 8 p.m. or later.

 &ldquo...

State Street Reconstruction Now Underway

June 2, 2021 – With the Memorial Day weekend in the rearview mirror, a new street reconstruction project is now underway on State Street through mid-July.

State Street is now closed to through traffic from North Street to George Street. Access to...

Swim Lesson Registrations Open June 2

May 26, 2021 – Mark your calendar, it’s time to register for swim lessons at Plymouth Pool!Plymouth Pool swim lesson registration for youth begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2. 

Registrations may be made online at ww...

Plymouth Pool Swim Passes Now Available

May 26, 2021 – Following updated guidance on capacity restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Plymouth Pool will be open to full capacity for the 2021 swim season. 

Season swim passes are now on sale online at www.cityofmidland...

Downtown Midland Launches The Commons May 26

May 25, 2021 – On Wednesday, May 26, Downtown Midland will launch The Commons social district, a multi-block designated area of the downtown district that allows patrons to consume alcoholic beverages outdoors from 10 a.m. until midnight daily.&...

City Spray Parks Now Open

May 21, 2021 – City of Midland Parks and Recreation has opened the Gerstacker and Longview spray parks for the season.  

Gerstacker Spray Park, located at 100 Ashman Street near the Tridge, features waterspouts for families look...

Local Hit, Pitch, Run Winners Advance to Sectionals

May 21, 2021 – On Saturday, May 15, Midland Parks and Recreation hosted the City of Midland’s annual Pitch, Hit and Run baseball/softball skills competition in partnership with the Great Lakes Loons. Each participant competed in three ...

Wheeler Street Reconstruction Begins Monday, May 24

May 18, 2021 – Beginning Monday, May 24, crews will begin a street reconstruction and water main project on Wheeler Street that will close the roadway to westbound traffic through October.

Click the image above to view a larger map

Wheeler Street ...

Notice of Sanitary Sewer Overflow - May 17, 2021

May 17, 2021 – The City of Midland Wastewater Plant has notified the public of a sanitary sewer overflow event in the area of Eastman Avenue and St. Andrews Road that resulted in the discharge of less than 1,000 gallons of untr...

Jack Barstow Airport to Host Food Trucks This Summer

May 7, 2021 – Grab a mid-day bite to eat at the Jack Barstow Municipal Airport this summer during upcoming ‘Food Trucks at the Airport’ events.

Food will be available from the following food trucks on these d...

MFD Asks Residents to Check Smoke Alarms Amid Recall

May 7, 2021 – Yesterday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall for Kidde TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide alarms due to risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.  

The recalled units are Kidde Mod...

Weeds & Grass Trimming Ordinance Reminders

May 7, 2021 – 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...

City Issues Reminder on Solicitor's License Process

April 30, 2021 – 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.

Section 15-100 of the City’s Cod...

Library to Host Virtual 'Preserving Your Harvest' Series

April 30, 2021 – To complement its Seed Library program, the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library has partnered with the Michigan State University Extension to host a ‘Preserving Your Harvest’ virtual series to help patrons...

Yard Waste Stickers Required Beginning Monday, May 3

April 30, 2021 – The City of Midland’s free yard waste collection within the City of Midland ends for the spring season on Friday, April 30. Collection stickers for yard waste bags and bins will be required beginning Monday, May 3.

Yard...

Midland Fire Dept Receives Grant from Firehouse Subs Foundation

April 27, 2021 – The Midland Fire Department (MFD) has been awarded a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation^® for the purchase of a LUCAS chest compression system. The LUCAS device is a mechanical CPR system that has...

Midland City Modern Master Plan Website Now Live

April 16, 2021 – Midland residents can stay up-to-date on the Midland City Modern Master Plan process via a new website launched earlier this week.

At www.midlandcitymodern.com, residents will find a variety of information and resources ...

Reminders on City Rules for Yard Sale, Vehicle Signage

April 16, 2021 – 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...

Annual Aerial Mosquito Abatement Begins Soon

Update: April 14, 2021 -  Midland County Mosquito Control will be conducting aerial larviciding for mosquitoes beginning Wednesday, April 14, 2021 and may take up to 14 days to complete, weather permitting.  Airplane tail numbers are as ...

Help Keep Streams and Waterways Clean and Debris-Free

April 1, 2021 – 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 ma...

Sturgeon Ave Reconstruction Project Begins April 5

April 1, 2021 – Beginning Monday, April 5, crews will begin a street reconstruction and water main replacement project on Sturgeon Avenue that will close a section the roadway to through traffic. 

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City of Hold Public Meeting on 2022 Sugnet Road Extension

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March 23, 2021 – The City of Midland will host a public meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, April 6 at 6 p.m. to provide an opportunity for residents to ask questions about and receive more information on th...

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates Announced

March 19, 2021 – The City of Midland Sanitary Landfill has announced the 2021 dates for household hazardous waste collection: 

• Thursday, April 22
• Wednesday, June 16
• Tuesday, August 17 
• Tuesday, October 26

On these dates, at...

Yard Waste Collection Begins Monday, April 5

March 19, 2021 – With spring right around the corner, the City of Midland is ramping up to begin its annual yard waste collection on Monday, April 5.

Yard waste is collected curbside on your regular weekly refuse collection day.  Yard wa...

Parks & Recreation Offers Second Mackinac Island Grand Experience

March 12, 2021 – Due to unprecedented demand, Midland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with mParks (Michigan Recreation and Park Association), announces a second Mackinac Island Grand Experience travel opportunity. 

The second trip w...

2020 Drinking Water Quality Report Now Available

March 12, 2021 – The City of Midland’s 2020 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&...

Post Promoted to Assistant Director of Public Services

March 12, 2021 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Recreation Manager Marcie Post has been promoted to Assistant Director of Public Services effective March 1, 2021.

Post was hired as the City’s recreation manager in 2008 ...

City Earns Keep America Beautiful President's Circle Award

March 5, 2021 – Keep America Beautiful®, the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization, has presented the City of Midland with its 2020 President’s Circle Award. The President&...

Saturday Hours Resume at Landfill March 6

February 19, 2021 – The City of Midland Sanitary Landfill resumes Saturday morning operations beginning March 6, 2021. 

The Landfill will be open to the public from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Saturdays from March 6 through November...

Online Ordering Now Available for Refuse, Yard Waste Items

February 19, 2021 – City of Midland residents can now order and purchase City of Midland refuse bins, yard waste bins, and yard waste bin and compost bag stickers online through the Department of Public Services (DPS) website and have t...

City Announces Spring/Summer 2021 Construction Schedule

February 19, 2021 – The City of Midland Engineering Department is ramping up for another busy construction season in 2021 with a variety of street reconstruction, resurfacing, and water main replacement projects on this year’s...

City Launches New Podcast on Buttles & Indian Improvements

February 18, 2021 – The City of Midland has launched a new audio and video podcast to talk about all things related to the upcoming Buttles Street redesign and reconstruction, with its first episode dropping today. 

Produced by ...

We Hear You Coalition Launches Racial & Ethnic Inequity Survey

February 12, 2021 – Midland County residents are encouraged to share their experiences with racial and ethnic inequity and local law enforcement via an online survey by the We Hear You Coalition.

Developed in conjunction with Saginaw Val...

MCTV Now Streaming on Roku, Apple TV, & Web

February 5, 2021 – Residents can now stream local, original content from the MCTV Network on their Roku or Apple TV streaming devices! Users of these services can search and install the MCTV Network app on their devices to gain access to all curr...

Parks & Recreation Presents 'The Grand Experience' This Fall

January 15, 2021 - Midland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with mParks (Michigan Recreation and Park Association) announces the tenth-annual all-inclusive travel experience to the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.  

The trip will take ...

Residents Reminded to Keep Recycling Magnets through 2023

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...

MCTV Honors 2020 Media Creators at Virtual Honors Night

January 8, 2021 – In accordance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines, MCTV cancelled its annual Honors Night recognition banquet in November 2020 – but staff is still celebrating the community members who created local content ...

Final Public Input on Buttles Street Road Diet Set for January 11

January 7, 2021 – The City of Midland will provide one final opportunity for Midland residents and M-20 corridor users to share public input on the future vision of Buttles Street at the Midland City Council meeting scheduled for Monday...

Downtown Parking Enforcement Resumes January 6

December 30, 2020 –   Beginning Wednesday, January 6, on-street parking and permit parking enforcement will resume in Downtown Midland.  On and after this date, vehicles will be ticketed for violating designated three-...

Dispose of Christmas Trees during Heavy Item & Brush Collection

December 18, 2020 – 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 Ch...

DDA Hires Farley as Downtown Events Coordinator

December 15, 2020 – The City of Midland and the Midland Downtown Development Authority are pleased to announce the hiring of Melissa Farley as the DDA’s downtown events coordinator.  

In this role, Farley will oversee the plann...

Leave Snow Plowing to the City This Winter

December 11, 2020 – 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 ...

On-street Parking: Rules of the Road

November 6, 2020 – 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&rsqu...

City Resumes Water Shutoffs Due to Non-payment

October 30, 2020 – In accordance with recent updates to executive orders and directives during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Midland will resume issuing water shutoffs due to non-payment effective Monday, November 2.

 Shuto...

Hollingsworth, Seibert Named 2020 Police, Firefighter of Year

October 23, 2020 – Two dedicated team members from the City of Midland were recently selected as the 2020 Carl and Esther Gerstacker Police and Firefighter of the Year award winners. Midland Police Department ...

City Receives USDA Grant for Center City Redevelopment

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...

City Receives Grants for Miracle Field, Library, Riverside Place

October 5, 2020 – The City of Midland has announced its receipt of over $2.75 million in grant funds from The Herbert H. and Gra...

Keep Waterways Clean & Debris-Free

October 1, 2020 – 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’...

MPD Announces Name, Start Date for New K9

September 11, 2020 – Following a community naming contest and several months of offsite training and preparations, the Midland Police Department (MPD) is excited to introduce residents to its newest officer: K9 LEO.

The two-year old Germ...

Downtown to Launch New Brand, Website September 10

 September 4, 2020 - The Midland Downtown Development Authority is thrilled to announce the launch of a new brand identity and website for Downtown Midland.

“With the revitalization of the Downtown Midland streetscape and the emergence ...

City Hires Wyatt for Community Development Planner Role

September 1, 2020 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce the hiring of Tom Wyatt as the City’s new community development planner.

In this role, Wyatt will serve as the administrator of the Community Development Block Grant program...

New Digital Tool Helps Residents Know What to Recycle

August 14, 2020 – City of Midland residents now have access to a free digital search tool that provides information about what items can be recycled, thrown out, reused, donated, or disposed of at the City’s Sanitary Landfill....

City Mails Updated Recycling Schedules, Info to Residents

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...

Midland Fire Department Receives Sensory Kit Donation from Fisher Companies

June 19, 2020 – The Midland Fire Department has received a generous donation of five (5) Carter Kits™ Sensory Bags from Fisher Companies that will assist the department in helping children with special needs during traumatic e...

Future Flood Preparedness Following 2020 Flooding

May 30, 2020 - Due to recent dam failures, the path, flow, rise, and forecasting of the Tittabawassee River have changed along with the ability to accurately predict when specific areas will flood.

Midland County Emergency Management in coordinati...

Midland Mayor, City Manager Testify Before US House Forum

May 5, 2020 –  On Monday, May 4, Midland Mayor Maureen Donker and City Manager Brad Kaye testified before a U.S. House of Representatives members’ forum on the Coronavirus Community Relief Act (H.R. 6467), a bipartisan bill th...

Sign Up for City's Permanent Absentee Voter List

April 3, 2020 – Registered voters in the City of Midland can sign up to cast their vote in upcoming elections without ever leaving their homes by joining the City’s Permanent Absentee Voter List.

Voters who join the City&rs...

Parks & Recreation Reaches $50,000 Crowdfunding Campaign Goal for Miracle Field

March 27, 2020 – City of Midland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that the organization is one step closer to building a barrier-free Miracle Field thanks to the generosity of the Midland community.

In February, Parks and Recreation la...

Midland Police Department Receives Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation

February 7, 2020 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that the Midland Police Department (MPD) has received accreditation from the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police’s Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commi...

Notice of Changes to Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Service Area

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...

Midland City Councilwoman Brown Wilhelm Elected to Michigan Municipal League Board of Directors

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...