“My name is Heather Pohl, and I’ve been in early childhood education for 21 years now. Two whole decades of early mornings, story times, lunchboxes, naptime routines, and muddy little boots by the door. I live and work here in Midland County at Honey-Bee’s Daycare, and I’ve built my days around taking care of little ones under four years old.”
Read MoreIn Midland County, food assistance is the number one reason people call the resource help line (211). Food insecurity is on the rise, and many of our neighbors struggle to meet their basic needs. Phoenix Community Farm (PCF) addresses this need by growing and donating nutritious produce and offering hands-on agricultural education.
Read MoreLoneliness is something many older adults face, and its effects can touch both the body and the mind. But there's a powerful, positive way to combat these feelings: volunteering.
Read MoreRhiannon Gonzales moved to Midland recently, but has been working in and connected to the community for years. Originally from Hemlock, she moved to Saginaw while attending Saginaw Valley State University.
Read More1in6 Support, a nonprofit focusing on supporting families of children with disabilities, is pleased to announce that it has been selected to receive a grant from the Midland Area Community Foundation’s Community Investment Fund.
Read MoreJoelle Jacobs moved back to Midland about a year-and-a-half ago. After growing up in Midland, Joelle moved to New Mexico for a few years after college, and is now the Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator for Midland County.
Read MoreJessica Blewett has lived in Midland for the last 11 years. She originally started in Midland at the Center for the Arts before working several years in insurance at various agencies. She moved on to The Boy Scouts before coming to The Legacy Center a few years ago.
Read MoreJoin us at Fosterpalooza 2025 - because every child deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated. Children in our community are waiting; not just for beds or meals, but for people who see them, choose them, and stay.
Read MoreKathleen Haney has lived in Midland for over 12 years. In January 2024, she launched her own marketing and design business, Made Up Media, focused on helping small businesses improve their brand, website, social media, and graphic design.
Read MoreJoin Tri-cities singer-songwriter, Mintlights (Lux Izquierdo) on June 20th at Creative 360, for an acoustic night celebrating the release of their debut EP, "Acoustic Heart". Acoustic Heart was born from the love songs that have marked a special moment in Lux’s life when finding and losing love. This event will celebrate the inspiration behind the EP, and the artists and songs that ignited Lux’s love for music and songwriting.
Read MoreEmily Bolesky, a native Midlander, has worked at Allied HR for three years, starting just a couple of years after they opened. While she was born and raised in Midland, she is actually a dual citizen of the U.S and Germany - where her mother is from. Her parents met in Germany while her father was in the Army.
Read MoreWhat if, in our well-meaning attempts to fix what’s broken, we’re actually missing what’s most powerful? What if the key to addressing our challenges isn’t to zero in on what’s wrong—but to start with what’s already right?
Read MoreBefore stepping into nonprofit leadership, Holly built a successful career in the corporate world, working in advertising, writing, and graphic design—including running her own ad agency. But over time, she found herself more drawn to volunteer work than client work. “I was spending a lot of my time volunteering around at-risk youth, serving on the school board, and mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters,” she said. That passion led her to take a bold leap into the nonprofit world nearly two decades ago—a decision she says was the best of her career.
Read MoreThe 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 More
