The Midland County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) offers appointments for capillary blood lead testing (finger poke) to identify lead exposure in children. As of April 30, 2025, the Michigan universal blood lead testing rules (Universal lead testing: R 333.301-304) require venous or capillary blood testing for children.
Read MoreAt the May 16 Max Loves Midland Navigation Team meeting, community members gathered to explore how we can build stronger connections, even when we disagree. Framed around the theme “Building Community: How to Have Conversations Even When You Don’t Agree”, the session emphasized the importance of civility, curiosity, and connection in shaping an inclusive Midland County.
Read MoreWe Hear You – Shaping Our Future: 2025 Midland County Belonging Survey explores community members’ experiences with belonging. This is a meaningful opportunity for residents to share their perspectives directly with community leaders!
Read MoreWhen Rebecca and her family relocated to Midland, she never imagined that opening a LEGO-themed resale and retail shop would be her next chapter. But like many great stories, it started with a small spark—or in this case, a scoop of LEGO bricks from a bulk table.
Read MoreMidland’s Abilities Parade is set to take place again in 2025, celebrating the talents and strengths of all in the community on May 17th at Grove Park. Neighbors across the Great Lakes Bay Region are invited to attend this free and family-friendly event that is held by 1in6 Support in partnership with the City of Midland Parks and Recreation.
Read MoreMidland Child Advocacy Center (Midland CAC), formerly known as Safe and Sound Child Advocacy Center, is excited to announce a heartwarming addition to its four-person team: a professionally trained facility dog who will work directly with child victims of abuse.
Read MoreSean Haney is a Mortgage Loan Officer at Dow Credit Union. Sean’s story is uniquely rooted in the Midland community—his credit union journey began long before he joined the team professionally. “I started my journey with Dow Credit Union at six months old,” Sean laughed. “My parents moved to Midland and opened an account for me. I’ve banked here my entire life.”
Read MoreThe Michigan Department of Lifelong Education Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) has issued licenses to all four of The ROCK Center For Youth Development’s Out-of-School Time locations at Jefferson Middle School, Northeast Middle School, Meridian Junior High School and Delta College. This achievement reflects The ROCK’s dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of youth participating in its afterschool programs.
Read MoreGive Local Midland, the Midland Area Community Foundation's annual 24-hour giving event for nonprofit organizations with endowed funds, returns on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. This year's event will feature over 80 local nonprofit endowment funds working to raise dollars to support their missions today and for future generations.
Read MoreMidland County Educational Service Agency (MCESA) is excited to announce four hands-on Summer Career and Technical Education (CTE) Camps launching this season, offering students the opportunity to explore exciting career pathways and build valuable skills for the future. Open to middle and high school students, each camp will focus on a different in-demand field
Read More“There’s a saying: “Bread is the head of everything.” It starts every meal, every day. But the bread we found in stores here didn’t taste like food. It was lifeless. We couldn’t find a single loaf that gave us that nourishing, energizing feeling.” -Natalia Iakovleva
Read MoreSaralyn joined Midland's Open Door two years ago, initially inspired by the meaningful work of her predecessor, Renee Pettinger. "I came here because I admired how Renee truly cared for people," Saralyn explained. "To me, love for God and love for neighbor are central. Open Door embodies that by treating everyone with dignity and compassion, recognizing each person’s inherent worth. We have the opportunity to see people that others sometimes overlook, to care deeply for them, and to remind them of their value."
Read More“Before working here, I had a very different idea of Midland. I thought it was all “Sparkle City”—neat, shiny, maybe a bit exclusive. But I was wrong. Midland is a place of incredible depth, inclusivity, and heart. The arts community here is more vibrant than I ever imagined. The people are generous, supportive, and deeply engaged. There’s a space here for everyone—which means a lot coming from someone who once worried she wouldn’t quite fit.“ - Cailey Brown
Read MoreKrista Martelli of Ayre Rhinehart Real Estate Partners had a passion for real estate at a young age, inspired by her mother who transitioned from dental hygiene to construction, building her own company when few women were in the industry.
Read More“Midland is a remarkable place. It’s a city with the heart of a small town where people show up for one another, where someone with no connection to our students rallies around them because they care, and where we prioritize connection, even across differences.“ -Penny Miller-Nelson
Read MoreThe Saginaw Art Museum & Gardens, in cooperation with the Midland County Educational Service Agency, is expanding the museum’s Arts for All program to include students serviced by the Midland County ESA.
Read MoreJosh and Chynna Eckman, the husband-and-wife creative team behind J&C Media, are redefining storytelling right here in Midland. Operating out of their studio in Ashman Plaza in Midtown, the Eckmans have brought their passions for videography, photography, and podcasting together to help individuals and businesses share their stories in powerful, authentic ways.
Read MoreGreater Midland Community Center is proud to shine a spotlight on the accessibility features that ensure its facility is a place where everyone feels welcome and supported. Guided by its core value of building belonging, these amenities create an inclusive environment where individuals of all abilities can fully enjoy everything the Community Center has to offer.
Read More“I’ve moved away before—college in Kentucky, work in Memphis and in Davison—but Midland has always called me back.“ -Jacqueline Leapheart
Read MoreIn her role at Little Forks Conservancy, Lily Kelsey sees herself as a bridge between scientific research and public understanding.
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