Posted on: December 6, 2023
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
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: December 1, 2023
December 1, 2023 – Residents still have one more week to apply for the City of Midland’s 2024 Citizens Academy – a free, 10-week course that gives citizens an up-close and personal look at how local government works....
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Posted on: December 1, 2023
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 cl...
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Posted on: December 1, 2023
December 1, 2023 – The MCTV Network presents a special evening with Santa. “Ask Santa Anything | LIVE!” will begin Monday, December 14 at 7 p.m. Residents young and old alike can chat with Santa by leaving comments o...
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Posted on: November 17, 2023
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...
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Posted on: November 17, 2023
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
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
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
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 9, 2023
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 3, 2023
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.
Residents can visit Council Chambers inside ...
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Posted on: November 3, 2023
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
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 27, 2023
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 23, 2023
October 23, 2023 – The City of Midland has announced that its annual curbside leaf collection program will begin for the 2023 season on Monday, October 30 in Area B. Collection will officially begin in Area B, then proceed to Areas C, D...
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Posted on: October 13, 2023
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
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
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: October 3, 2023
(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: September 28, 2023
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 28, 2023
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 26, 2023
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 Pagano h...
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Posted on: September 22, 2023
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
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.
In addition to being a violation of the City&rsquo...
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Posted on: September 15, 2023
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
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
(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
August 25, 2023 – City of Midland property owners are reminded that Summer 2023 tax payments are due and payable without penalty or interest through September 15, 2023 to the City of Midland Treasurer’s Office, 333 W....
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Posted on: August 25, 2023
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
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
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.
In an attempt to prevent fu...
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Posted on: July 14, 2023
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 pro...
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Posted on: June 23, 2023
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
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.
These changes were approved by the Midland City Coun...
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Posted on: June 16, 2023
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.
Portions ...
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Posted on: June 16, 2023
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.
Current and future fees for select waste types generated in Midland...
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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 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 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.
Portions of...
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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 presen...
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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.
Section 15-100 of the City&r...
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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.
Komara joined the City of Midland Pol...
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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 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 17, 2023
Marcie Post with (L-R) City staff Karen Murphy, Rachael Peters, Bart Heil, Stephanie Richardson, and Dave Keenan
March 17, 2023 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Assistant Director of Public Services Marcie Post has recei...
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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 m...
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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.
Planned high-traff...
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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.
On the new ...
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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.
Financial R...
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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 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: 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).
Taglauer received ...
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Posted on: October 7, 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 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 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: 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.
The Ea...
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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.
Current and future fees for select waste types are as follows:&n...
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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.
City residents can reserve...
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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: 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.
Midland ...
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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 Gra...
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