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Posted on: December 8, 2023

2024 City Calendars Mailing Now to City Residents

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December 8, 2023 The 2024 City of Midland Calendar and Services Guide will soon be delivered to Midland residents’ mailboxes. Residents can expect to receive their new calendar within the next one to two weeks. 

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Posted on: December 8, 2023

MCTV Network to Celebrate Creators at Honors Night

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December 8, 2023 – Residents are invited to attend the annual Midland Community Television (MCTV) Honors Night on Thursday, December 14 at the MCTV Network studio, 1710 W. St. Andrews Road. The night will begin with a reception at 6 p.m...

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Posted on: December 8, 2023

Perrine Road Closed December 11-12 for Sewer Work

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December 8, 2023 – Perrine Road will be closed to through traffic from N. Saginaw Road to W. Wackerly Street beginning Monday, December 11 for sewer work related to the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan. 

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Posted on: December 8, 2023

Public Meetings Moved to County Building through February

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December 8, 2023 – Due to upcoming renovations to City Hall Council Chambers, the City of Midland will move all public meetings scheduled in January and February to the Board Room located on the first floor of the County Services Buildi...

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Posted on: December 8, 2023

Office, Service Hours for Christmas and New Year's Holidays

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December 8, 2023 – City of Midland offices and most non-emergency services will be closed Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26 in recognition of the Christmas holiday and Monday, January 1, 2024 in recognition of the New Year&am...

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Posted on: December 6, 2023

Final Curbside Leaf Collection Complete for 2023 Season

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December 6, 2023 – On Wednesday, December 6, City of Midland leaf collection crews successfully completed the final round of bulk curbside leaf collection in all areas of the city. Leaf collection is now finished for the 2023 collection...

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Posted on: December 1, 2023

MCTV Network Presents Live Q&A with Santa

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December 1, 2023 – The MCTV Network presents a special evening with Santa. “Ask Santa Anything | LIVE!” will begin Monday, December 11 at 7 p.m. Residents young and old alike can chat with Santa by leaving comments o...

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Posted on: December 1, 2023

Landfill Resumes Winter Hours Through March

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December 1, 2023 – With the Thanksgiving holiday now over, the City of Midland Landfill has resumed its regular winter hours through March 2024.   The Landfill is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and closed on Saturdays fr...

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Posted on: December 1, 2023

Fall Free Yard Waste Collection Ends for Season December 15

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December 1, 2023 – 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. Yard waste collection in bins and paper...

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Posted on: November 17, 2023

Dial-A-Ride to Receive Electric Transit Van from Consumers Energy

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November 17, 2023 – The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has received the gift of one Ford electric transit van and charging station from the Consumers Energy PowerMIFleet program to add to the City’s Dial-A-Ride fleet. 

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Posted on: November 17, 2023

Winter 2023 Tax Bills Mailing in December

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November 17, 2023 – 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, 2023 through February 14, 2024.  Property owners ...

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Posted on: November 17, 2023

Final Curbside Leaf Collection Begins November 27

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November 17, 2023 – The City of Midland Department of Public Services (DPS) will begin its final round of curbside fall leaf collection on Monday, November 27.  

Collection crews will begin in Area B and then proceed through are...

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Posted on: November 9, 2023

Applications Now Open for 2024 Citizens Academy

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November 9, 2023 – What does it take to run a city of 42,000 people every day? Where do your tax dollars really go? Why does the City do this, or that, or something else? If you’ve ever asked these questions before, the City o...

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Posted on: November 9, 2023

Reminders of City Parking Rules

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November 9, 2023 – 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 9, 2023

Midland Board of Review Meets December 12

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November 9, 2023 – The Midland Board of Review will consider poverty exemption applications and any clerical errors or mutual mistakes of fact during a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 12, 2023, from 9 – 10 a.m. at Midl...

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Posted on: November 3, 2023

Share Comments on Proposed Master Plan at Upcoming Events

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November 3, 2023 – The Midland City Modern Master Plan is ready for review – and the City of Midland invites all Midlanders to talk about it at a series of upcoming events. 

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Posted on: November 3, 2023

Test Life Safety Devices During Daylight Saving Time

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November 3, 2023 – As the time change approaches on Sunday, November 5, the Midland Fire Department wants to remind residents to make another change that could save their lives: Testing their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.&...

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Posted on: October 27, 2023

City to Recognize Beautification Efforts at Annual Awards

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October 27, 2023 – The beautification efforts of 13 residential properties and three non-residential properties will be recognized on Thursday, November 2 at the annual Appreciation of Beautification Awards ceremony.   ...

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Posted on: October 27, 2023

Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group at the Library

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October 27, 2023 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library now offers a support group for Alzheimer's and Dementia caregivers. This free support group meets in the Library’s Community Room two times per month and provides c...

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Posted on: October 13, 2023

DPS Reminds You to Shake Your Mailbox

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October 13, 2023 – 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 City stree...

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Posted on: October 5, 2023

One-to-one Tech Help Available at the Library

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October 6, 2023 – Learn basic computer skills or receive help on how to use a smart device with one-to-one tech help at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library. Community members looking to enhance their skills or need help getting started on...

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Posted on: October 3, 2023

Self Receives City Strive Award for Stewardship

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(L-R): City Engineer Matt Lemon, Construction/Traffic Services Supervisor Lane Self, and City Manager Brad Kaye

October 3, 2023 – The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has recognized Construction and Traffic Services Supervisor Lane ...

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Posted on: October 3, 2023

Library Participates in Freedom to Read Week

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October 3, 2023 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library has joined the Michigan Library Association and public libraries across the state to celebrate and promote Michiganders’ freedom to read through digital public awareness camp...

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Posted on: September 28, 2023

Main Street Pedestrian Plazas Close for 2023 Season

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September 28, 2023 – Beginning Monday, October 2, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will begin to remove outdoor dining, seating, and recreational amenities in The Commons Pedestrian Plazas to reopen Main Street to motorized vehicle traff...

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Posted on: September 28, 2023

Spray Parks Close for the Season

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September 28, 2023 – Midland Parks and Recreation has announced that Thrune Park, Gerstacker spray park, and Longview spray park will close for the season at dusk on Sunday, October 8. Thrune Park will reopen in spring 2024, while Gerst...

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Posted on: September 26, 2023

Airport Manager Pagano Receives Two Aviation Industry Awards

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Jack Barstow Municipal Airport Manager Sarah Pagano (left) and Steve Smigelski (right), MAAE President.  September 26, 2023 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Jack Barstow Municipal Airport Manager Sarah...

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Posted on: September 22, 2023

Fall Free Yard Waste Collection Begins October 2

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September 22, 2023  The City of Midland will offer Fall Free yard waste collection beginning October 2 through the remainder of the 2023 yard waste collection season. During this free period, 40-cent per bag stickers and annua...

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Posted on: September 22, 2023

Help Keep Streams & Waterways Clear This Fall

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September 22, 2023 – As Midland moves into autumn, the City of Midland reminds residents to help keep our local waterways clean and free of trash and pollutants.   

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Posted on: September 15, 2023

Remove Decorations from Midland Cemetery

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September 15, 2023 – 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. &nbs...

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Posted on: September 6, 2023

Draft of Midland City Modern Master Plan Now Available for Review

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September 6, 2023 – The future of Midland is here – and it’s bright, bold, and ready for you to review!  The draft of the Midland City Modern Master Plan is now available for public reading at www.midlandcit...

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Posted on: September 1, 2023

Bidwell Receives City Strive Award for Innovation

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(L-R): Dial-A-Ride Supervisor Rod Merillat, Director of Public Services Karen Murphy, Dial-A-Ride Manager Amy Bidwell, and City Manager Brad Kaye 

September 1, 2023 – The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has recognized Dial...

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Posted on: August 25, 2023

Local Pitch Hit Run Winners Head to State Finals

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August 25, 2023 – Midland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that local Pitch Hit and Run champions Maggie Frazee, Lane Phillips-Strait, Peyton Larkin, Brielle Laubscher, Aiden Oppenheimer, and Hadley Keyes have advanced to the MLB Pitc...

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Posted on: August 11, 2023

Laura Stowell Promoted to Director of Fiscal Services

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August 11, 2023 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that City Controller Laura Stowell has been promoted to director of fiscal services effective July 31, 2023. She succeeds former finance director and assistant city manager Dave Keenan...

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Posted on: July 28, 2023

Currie Parkway Bridge Reopened to Eastbound Traffic

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July 28, 2023 – The City of Midland has announced that the historic Currie Parkway Bridge has been repaired and reopened to eastbound traffic following damage sustained due to overweight vehicle usage in October 2021. 

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Posted on: July 14, 2023

Online Payments Now Available for City Property Taxes

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July 14, 2023 – City of Midland property owners now have a more convenient option for paying their property taxes: Online credit card or electronic check!  Online payment is now available on the City’s website for property owners to pay ...

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Posted on: June 16, 2023

New Curbside Collection Rules Take Effect July 1

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June 16, 2023 – The City of Midland reminds curbside collection customers that new refuse collection rules and fees for non-compliance will soon take effect on July 1, 2023.  

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Posted on: June 23, 2023

Summer 2023 Property Tax Bills Coming Soon

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June 23, 2023 – Summer 2023 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, 2023.  ...

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Posted on: June 23, 2023

Holzinger Receives City Strive Award for Teamwork

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L-R: Director of Water Reclamation Jared Driscoll, Director of Water Services Peter Schwarz, Budget Analyst Heather Holzinger & City Manager Brad Kaye

June 23, 2023 – The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has recognized Water and...

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Posted on: June 16, 2023

New Landfill Disposal Fees Take Effect July 1

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June 16, 2023 – City of Midland Landfill users are reminded that disposal fees and special services fees at the Landfill will increase effective July 1, 2023.  

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Posted on: June 16, 2023

Reminder of Grass and Weed Trimming Ordinance

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June 16, 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 30, 2023

Caldwell Receives City Strive Award for Safety

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(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 18, 2023

New Recycling Bins Coming Soon for Curbside Customers

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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 12, 2023

Local Pitch, Hit, & Run Winners Announced

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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

Reminder of Weeds and Tall Grass Ordinance

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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: April 21, 2023

Wray, Wilson Receive City Strive Employee Awards

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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 6, 2023

Reminder for City Solicitor's Licenses

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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

Reminders for Sign Usage & Vehicle Ads

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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

Komara Named to Replace Retiring City Attorney

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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

Downtown Midland Retires Tapped Beer Festival

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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

Marcie Post Receives Recreation Leadership Award

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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

Citizens Academy Graduates Class of 2023

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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

Help Keep Waterways Clean & Debris-Free

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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

2023 Road Construction Schedule Announced

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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

Saturday, Evening Hours Planned for Landfill

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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

MCTV Launches New On-Demand Video Service

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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

City Wastewater Operations Rebrands to Water Reclamation

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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

Free Financial Planning, Investment Tools at the Library

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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

Winter 2022 Tax Payments Due Soon

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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

Submit Nominations for City Strive Employee Awards

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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.

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Posted on: January 13, 2023

Midland Fire Department Announces Promotions

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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

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Posted on: December 9, 2022

Peake, Pomranky Honored at Annual Gerstacker Awards

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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: October 21, 2022

Taglauer Named Code Official of the Year

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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

Reminder of Signage Placement Ordinances

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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 2, 2022

City Promotes John Jurek to Fire Marshal

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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. 

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Posted on: August 29, 2022

DART Receives Federal Grant for Zero-Emission Vans

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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: July 8, 2022

MDOT Sets Public Open House on Preliminary Buttles Designs

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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: June 17, 2022

Landfill Disposal, Service Fees to Increase July 1, 2022

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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

Lacey Todd Promoted to City Clerk

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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

City Promotes Stone to Assistant City Manager

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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

MCTV Content Now Available on Mobile, Streaming Devices

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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

New Service: Reserve a Borrow-A-Container Online

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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.

City residents can reserve...

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Posted on: January 7, 2022

MPD Awarded Grant for 3D Scene Scanner

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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

City Promotes Mosher to Midland Fire Department Chief

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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: August 16, 2021

City Receives $5.5 Million in Grant Funding from HUD

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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: October 5, 2020

City Receives Grants for Miracle Field, Library, Riverside Place

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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: May 17, 2019

Residents Reminded of Updates to City Fireworks Ordinance

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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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