News across Bay County
Midland teacher crowned Miss Flat River Heritage
Sabrina Lipan is currently working on her master’s degree at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant. She is also a kindergarten teacher at Adams Elementary School in Midland. Along with being a student and a teacher, she now carries the title of Miss Flat River Heritage…
Midland Civic Arena Announces Fall Youth Flag Football Program
The Midland Civic Arena is pleased to announce registration is open for the fall youth flag football program. Fall youth flag football is structured to focus on skill development, individual growth, teamwork, and fun.
Illinois Dr. Drainage Structure Installation Begins October 12
Beginning October 12, Illinois Dr. will be closed between Gettysburg St. and Todd St. as crews conduct storm sewer work and install a new drainage structure. This work is intended to improve flood resiliency in the City of Midland.
Midland Parks and Recreation Presents: Pumpkin Party at City Forest
Autumn lovers are invited to bring their families, friends, and pumpkin-spiced lattes to Midland City Forest to decorate pumpkins, race them down the sled hill, or launch them with a trebuchet!
Submit Requests for Public Improvements by November 1
Residents can now request public water and sewer service and paving of gravel streets in City of Midland locations that currently do not have these amenities.
Reminder: Submit Nominations for City Strive Employee Awards
The City of Midland reminds its residents to share and recognize their amazing experiences with City staff members by submitting nominations for the City Strive Employee Awards.
City of Midland Seeks Community Input on Short-Term Rentals
Short-term rentals are generally housing rented for less than one year, often by the night or week. The City does not currently limit the number of rental units, whether rented on a short-term or long-term basis.
Midland Parks and Recreation Presents Hocus Pocus at Stratford Woods Park
Monster lovers are invited to a free carpool screening of the 1993 classic Hocus Pocus on Saturday, October 17 at Stratford Woods Park. The movie will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Virgil Vernard Wilson
Virgil Vernard Wilson, 90, Merritt, died Sept. 27, 2026. A service will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at 1 p.m., with visitation beginning at noon, at Merritt Butterfield Community Church, 428 S. Merritt Rd., Merritt. A reception at the church will immediately follow the service.…
New Look for City of Midland Website Launching September 29
The City of Midland is pleased to announce an updated look and improved user experience for its website. The updated site will go live on Tuesday, September 29 at 12 p.m. This update is primarily a visual redesign, with select usability improvements.
City of Midland Retains Class Five Community Rating System from FEMA
The City’s Class 5 designation reflects work completed across a broad range of activities, including floodplain mapping, open space preservation, public education, floodplain planning, drainage system maintenance, and flood preparedness.
Honolulu Blues Author Joel Walkowski at the Library October 1
Comedian and author of "Honolulu Blues: How Loving a Losing Football Team Created a Winning Man" Joel Walkowski will visit the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Auditorium on Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. for a special presentation and meet-and-greet.