The Max Loves Midland Navigation Team gathered on February 13, 2026 for a deep look into how Midland County is Preventing Harm, Supporting Recovery, and Building Safer Communities.
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“My name is Megan Belanger, and I’ve been a licensed childcare provider for 10 years here in Midland County. Before opening Megan’s Daycare in 2016, I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and spent time in a variety of early childhood classrooms. I even taught preschool for a short time before realizing that opening my own daycare was where my heart truly belonged.”
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The ROCK: Breanna's Journey from Shy Middle Schooler to Empowered Marketing Professional
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Free radon test kits are available at the Midland County Department of Public Health in observance of National Radon Action Month (January).
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“My name is Kimberly Brabbs, and I’ve spent more than 30 years working in early childhood education. Over the years, I’ve worn many hats — nanny, daycare center staff, and for the past 22 years, an in-home childcare provider here in Midland County. This work has shaped my life in ways I could never have imagined, and I still find joy in it every day.”
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The Max Loves Midland Navigation Team gathered on November 14 for a deep look into law enforcement in Midland County.
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“My name is Crystal Forsberg, and I’ve been working in early childhood education for 17 years. Today, I serve as the program administrator at Heaven’s Elect Daycare here in Midland County. While my title may say “administrator,” the reality is that my role changes by the minute.”
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This summer, the community came together through Public Arts Midland, an initiative of the Midland Area Community Foundation, for its 2025 community art installation, "How Does Your Garden Grow?" 5,000 wooden flowers and butterflies were painted by residents of all ages and abilities, creating a one-of-a-kind garden that now blooms in Grove Park for everyone to enjoy.
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The Midland County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) is encouraging individuals to take action to protect themselves and those around them during respiratory virus season.
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“My name is Kristin Nowak, and I’ve been working in early childhood education for 34 years. For 32 of those years, I’ve been with Michigan Child Care Centers, Inc. dba Kinder Kare. It’s been the work of my life and honestly, it feels like part of who I am.”
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Justin McCrory is the Leasing & Marketing Consultant at Brooks Estates, where he works with the property manager to run the community and conduct tours, while also serving as a social media strategist for multiple MRD Apartment properties. Beyond leasing, he also connects people to Midland.
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According to the 2022 Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Data, one in four adults in the United States has a disability. That’s 25% over 61 million adults living with a disability. Another known fact: Disability doesn’t discriminate. Anyone, at any time in their lives, can become disabled.
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The ROCK Center for Youth Development is thrilled to announce the launch of new programming for teens at the Midland Mall. The ROCK will host evening events once per month for teens 11-17 to socialize, participate in hands-on activities, and enjoy a safe fun environment supported by ROCK staff.
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Kirsten Dean is a licensed massage therapist and offers therapeutic and relaxation massages, facial massages, hot stones, hot bamboo, cupping, Reiki and more. She spent her whole life watching her mom practice Reiki, which peaked her interest in following a similar career path.
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At our latest Max Loves Midland Navigation Team meeting, we dug into the power of postsecondary education—college, trades, apprenticeships, and more—and how it shapes the future of Midland County.
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Public Arts Midland and the Midland Area Cultural Awareness Coalition are inviting community members of all ages and experience levels to participate in the 2025 Creativity Contest, which will celebrate the theme “In Diversity There Is Beauty and Strength.” Public Arts Midland and the Midland Area Cultural Awareness Coalition are both Midland Area Community Foundation initiatives.
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The Midland Area River Days Festival, a proud project of the Midland Area Community Foundation, takes place this weekend, July 31 through August 3. Fisher Companies is returning as the presenting sponsor.
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The Midland County Department of Public Health is hosting its annual Back to School Health Fair on Thursday August 7, 2025 from 12pm-6pm. Due to renovation work at the Midland County Services Building, the health fair will be at the St. Brigid Catholic Church/School gymnasium.
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Kirsten Dean is a licensed massage therapist and offers therapeutic and relaxation massages, facial massages, hot stones, hot bamboo, cupping, Reiki and more. She spent her whole life watching her mom practice Reiki, which peaked her interest in following a similar career path.
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“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.”
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