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Absentee Ballots Now Being Mailed for May Special Election

The Midland City Clerk’s Office began mailing absentee ballots on Thursday, March 23 to registered voters who had returned an absentee ballot application for the May 2, 2023 Special Election. You can track if your ballot has been mailed at www.Michigan.go...

Concept 5 Sewer Upsizing Project to Begin April 3 on Sugnet Road

Beginning Monday, April 3, W. Sugnet Road will be closed to through traffic from W. Main Street to Valley Drive as construction begins on a multi-year sewer pipe upsizing project through the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan. 

When completed, this ...

Library Closed for Easter Holiday

The Library will be closed for the Easter holiday beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, and remain closed through Sunday, April 9. The building will reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 10.   For questions or account assistance...

Midland Firefighters Youth Foundation Offers Scholarships for Michigan Teens

The Midland Firefighters Youth Foundation has announced the availability of two scholarships available for Michigan students looking to further their educations.

Each scholarship will award two recipients up to $1,000 each for a total of $2,000 per scholar...

Time to Remove Winter Decorations from Midland Cemetery

The deadline for property owners to remove winter decorations, such as evergreen blankets and wreaths from plots at the Midland Cemetery is Saturday, April 1.  After that date, any remaining winter decorations will be removed and discarded by Mid...

City to Begin Water Main Flushing Week of March 27

The City of Midland will begin its annual water main flushing program next week.   Hydrants throughout the City will be systematically opened to clean mains and freshen the water within the City’s distribution system.  Flushing is expect...

Komara Named to Replace Retiring City Attorney

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...

Downtown Midland Retires Tapped Beer Festival

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 ...

Sign Up Now for MCTV's Shining Stars Talent Show

March 17, 2023 – Midland residents with special talents, star-quality stage presence, or weird human tricks: It’s your time to shine! The MCTV Network is set to record its 12^th annual Shining Stars Talent Show on Saturday, Apr...

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates Announced

March 17, 2023 – The City of Midland Sanitary Landfill has announced the 2023 dates for household hazardous waste collection: 

• Tuesday, April 18
• Thursday, June 22
• Wednesday, August 23
• Tuesday, October 24

On these dates, at no charge...

Marcie Post Receives Recreation Leadership Award

March 17, 2023 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Assistant Director of Public Services Marcie Post has received the 2023 Michigan Recreation & Park Association (mParks) Recreation Leadership Award. She received the h...

Citizens Academy Graduates Class of 2023

March 17, 2023 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that its 16^th class Citizens Academy has graduated! Twenty-three residents attended an informal graduation ceremony in Council Chambers of Midland City Hall on Wednesday, March...

Spring Free Yard Waste Collection Begins April 3

March 17, 2023 – With spring right around the corner, the City of Midland is ramping up to begin its annual yard waste collection on Monday, April 3. 

Yard waste is collected curbside on your regular weekly refuse collection day. &nb...

Beach Volleyball Serves up Summer Fun

March 17, 2023 – Midland Parks and Recreation will start accepting beach volleyball team registrations for the 2023 summer season on Monday, March 20. 

Midland Parks and Recreation’s beach volleyball leagues will begin on Monday, June 5. ...

City Forest Chalet Closed for the Season

March 10, 2023 – The City of Midland has closed the City Forest Chalet for winter recreation equipment rentals and concessions for the 2023 winter season.  The sledding hill and ski trails are still available for use, weather p...

Help Keep Waterways Clean & Debris-Free

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 materials i...

2023 Road Construction Schedule Announced

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...

Saturday, Evening Hours Planned for Landfill

March 3, 2023 – The City of Midland Sanitary Landfill will offer Saturday hours beginning April 1, 2023 and will also introduce new Wednesday evening hours. 

New in 2023, the Landfill will be open from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. ...

Registration Opens March 6 for Spring Miracle League Season

March 3, 2023 – Athlete registration for the Spring 2023 season of the Middle of the Mitt League through Midland Parks and Recreation opens Monday, March 6. 

Athletes can register online at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/miraclefield. ...

Adult Softball Registration Now Open

March 3, 2023 – Team registration for the 2023 Midland softball season is taking place now through March 30 for men’s and coed slow pitch teams, April 13 for women’s teams, and April 27 for fast pitch and modified te...

MCTV Launches New On-Demand Video Service

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. 

O...

Pizza & Planning Kits Available for Master Plan Input

February 17, 2023 – Grab a group of friends, family, coworkers, or neighbors to take advantage of a fun new way to be a ‘piece’ of the City’s Midland City Modern Master Plan process: Pizza and Plan...

Volunteers Needed for Spring 2023 Miracle League Season

February 17, 2023 – Midland Parks and Recreation is looking for buddies for the 2023 spring season of the Middle of the Mitt Miracle League. 

Middle of the Mitt Miracle League plays at the Midland Miracle Field, a universally-ac...

Sponsorships Available for 2023 Tunes by the Tridge

February 17, 2023 – Midland Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that the 2023 Tunes by the Tridge Summer Concert Series is booked and promotional opportunities are now available for businesses and organizations.  

When c...

Currie Bridge Repairs Begin February 13

February 10, 2023 – On Monday, February 13, crews will begin a construction project to make repairs to the Currie Parkway Bridge.

The work scope includes replacement of structural steel members, replacement of the concrete deck and street reconst...

City Wastewater Operations Rebrands to Water Reclamation

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...

Circle Community Garden Plots on Sale Soon

January 27, 2023 – The City of Midland will begin accepting applications on Monday, February 6 for gardening plots at the Circle Community Garden, located at the intersection of Edwin and Cambridge Streets.  

Registration will be accepte...

Free Financial Planning, Investment Tools at the Library

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...

City Clerk's Office Seeking Election Inspectors

January 27, 2023 – The Midland City Clerk’s Office is seeking civic-minded individuals who want to serve their community this election season by working as an election inspector on an upcoming Election Day.

Election inspectors are criti...

Middle School Battle of the Books Returns to Library

January 27, 2023 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library will once again host the Middle School Battle of the Books program specifically for middle school students. Beginning Monday, February 6, students in grades 6 - 8 can registe...

Parks & Recreation Presents "The Grand Experience"

January 20, 2023 - Midland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with mParks (Michigan Recreation and Park Association) announces the 12^th annual all-inclusive travel experience to the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.   

The trip w...

Winter 2022 Tax Payments Due Soon

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&...

Submit Nominations for City Strive Employee Awards

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...

Midland Fire Department Announces Promotions

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...

Help our Staff: Adopt a Hydrant This Winter

January 6, 2023 – The City of Midland asks residents to help their Fire & Water departments work by “adopting” the fire hydrant closest to their home or business to keep it free of snow during the winter season.

Residents can help by uncovering their c...

2023 City Calendars to Be Delivered Soon

December 16, 2022 – The 2023 City of Midland Calendar and Services Guide will soon be delivered to Midland residents’ mailboxes. Residents can expect to receive their new calendar beginning the week of December 19.

The City&...

Construction of Sylvan Offline Sewer Storage Basin Begins

December 9, 2022 – Residents will see construction activity in Russell Park in the coming weeks as the City of Midland begins construction of an offline sanitary sewer storage basin as a component of the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan.

The stor...

Reminder of City's Snow Removal Rules

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...

Peake, Pomranky Honored at Annual Gerstacker Awards

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 ...

Battle of the Books Returns to Grace A. Dow Library

December 9, 2022 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library's Battle of the Books is back! Beginning Monday, December 12, Battle teams can start registering online, and stop into the Library to check out books from t...

Sanitary Landfill Resumes Winter Hours

December 2, 2022 – With the Thanksgiving holiday now over, the City of Midland’s Sanitary Landfill has resumed its regular winter hours through March 2023.  The Landfill is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. &...

City Announces Winners of 2022 'Name the Plow' Contest

November 21, 2022 – After receiving nearly 300 name submissions and over 3,000 community votes, the City of Midland is pleased to announce the results of its first ‘Name the Plow’ naming contest.

Each of the six (6) trucks named from the contest f...

Yard Waste Collection Ends for Season December 9

November 18, 2022 – 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 pape...

City to Mail Winter Tax Notices in December

November 18, 2022 – 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, 2022 through February 14, 2023.  Property owners ...

Sewer Lining Underway as Concept 5 Improvements Begin

November 14, 2022 – Residents throughout the city will see the beginning of the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan come to life as crews from Insituform install cured-in-place pipe lining in City sewer lines that is intended to repair existing cra...

Rules of the Road for On-street Parking

November 11, 2022 – 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...

Residents Reminded to Remove Election Signage

November 18, 2020 – With the 2022 election cycle now over, residents are reminded that all election signage must be removed from both residential and commercial properties in accordance with the City of Midland’s zoning ordina...

Notice of Sanitary Sewer Overflow - November 2, 2022

November 2, 2022 – The City of Midland Wastewater Plant has notified the public of a sanitary sewer overflow event that resulted in the discharge of approximately 9,000 gallons of untreated sewage into the City’s storm sewer system.&...

Sewer Cleaning Project Begins October 31

October 28, 2022 – Beginning Monday, October 31, crews from Monchilov Sewer Services will begin work to clean City sewer lines in preparation for a citywide sewer lining project, a component of the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan. 

Clic...

River Contaminant Identified as Fungicide/Insecticide

October 26, 2022 – The City of Midland has determined the source and identified the green substance that was discharged into the Tittabawassee River on Wednesday evening, October 25. 

On Wednesday, maintenance staff at Dow Diamo...

Notice of Unknown Substance in Tittabawassee River (UPDATED)

UPDATE: October 26, 2022 - This information has now been updated to reflect the identification and source of this contaminent. Please click here for the updated release.

October 25, 2022 – The City of Midland is currently investigating t...

Notice of Chemical Release at Dow - October 25, 2022

October 25, 2022 - At approximately 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October, 25, Midland County Emergency Management was notified that a release of Dowtherm A (biphenyl) had been reported at Dow, located on S. Saginaw Road in the City of Midland.

Upon notif...

Taglauer Named Code Official of the Year

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 ...

Reminder of Signage Placement Ordinances

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...

Local Pitch Hit & Run Winner Advance to National Finals

October 7, 2022 – Midland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that local Pitch Hit and Run champions Levi Lamb and Maggie Frazee have advanced to the MLB Pitch Hit and Run National Finals, which will be played during the World Series lat...

Main Street Reopens, Pedestrian Plazas Close October 3

September 30, 2022 – Beginning Monday, October 3, Main Street will reopen to motorized vehicle traffic and parking from Ashman Street to Rodd Street in Downtown Midland following a temporary closure this summer to provide expanded shopping, dini...

Help Keep Streams, Waterways Clean this Fall

September 30, 2022 – As Midland moves into autumn, 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 ...

Thrune Park, Spray Parks Close for Season

September 30, 2022 – Midland Parks and Recreation has announced that Thrune Park will close for the season at dusk on Sunday, October 9. The park will reopen in spring 2023. Gerstacker and Longview spray parks are now closed for the sea...

City Promotes John Jurek to Fire Marshal

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...

Notice of Sanitary Sewer Overflow - August 31, 2022

August 31, 2022 – The City of Midland Wastewater Plant has notified the public of a sanitary sewer overflow event that resulted in the discharge of approximately 500 gallons of raw wastewater underground. 

At approximat...

DART Receives Federal Grant for Zero-Emission Vans

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...

Library's New Fall Hours Begin September 6

August 12, 2022 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library will begin new expanded hours this fall. Beginning Tuesday, September 6, Library hours will be Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to ...

Urban3 Economic Productivity Analysis Available for Viewing

August 12, 2022 – Residents are invited to review the economic productivity analysis provided to the City of Midland by land consulting firm Urban3 on the Midland City Modern website, www.midlandcitymodern.com. This update was provided ...

Wastewater Plant Manager Named Operations Professional of Year

Former MWEA President Joel Davenport (L) and City Wastewater Plant Manager Bruce Royce (R)

July 15, 2022 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Bruce Royce has been named the 2022 Operations Profession...

Eagle Ridge Nature Area Opening July 19

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...

MDOT Sets Public Open House on Preliminary Buttles Designs

July 8, 2022 – Residents are invited to view preliminary street designs and discuss project details for the Buttles and Indian Corridor Improvement Project during a public open house with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)...

MCTV Network Receives Grant to Waive User Fees

July 1, 2022 – Effective today, the MCTV Network is pleased to announce that grants are now available to cover fees associated with MCTV access membership, online services, and workshops thanks to a gracious grant from local philanthrop...

City Hires New Planning, Human Resources Directors

June 10, 2022 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce the hiring of Jacob Kain as Director of Planning and Community Development and Rebecca (Becky) Schaefer as Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations.

Kain joins the City on June 20 ...

Landfill Disposal, Service Fees to Increase July 1, 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...

Winners Announced for 2022 Pitch, Hit & Run Contest

May 13, 2022 – On Saturday, May 7, Midland Parks and Recreation and the Great Lakes Loons hosted the City of Midland’s annual Pitch, Hit and Run baseball/softball skills competition. Each participant competed in three events: pitching,...

Weeds & Grass Trimming Ordinance Reminders

May 6, 2022 – 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...

Citizens Academy Graduates 21 New Participants

April 29, 2022 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that its 15^th class Citizens Academy has graduated! Twenty-one residents attended an informal graduation ceremony in Council Chambers of Midland City Hall on Wednesday, April 2...

Reminders on City Rules for Yard Sale, Vehicle Signage

April 14, 2022 – The warmer weather brings an increase in yard signs advertising rummage sales, homes for sale, and open houses.  Before posting any signage, citizens should note the City of Midland’s sign usage rules...

Lacey Todd Promoted to City Clerk

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...

City Promotes Stone to Assistant City Manager

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...

MCTV Content Now Available on Mobile, Streaming Devices

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...

New Service: Reserve a Borrow-A-Container Online

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...

MPD Awarded Grant for 3D Scene Scanner

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...

City Promotes Mosher to Midland Fire Department Chief

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,...

Parks & Recreation Receives Miracle Field Grant from SC Johnson

October 29, 2021 – Midland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce it has received a $50,000 grant from SC Johnson to support the Middle of the Mitt Miracle Field in Midland.

The funds will be used for the completion of the first phase of Mir...

MCTV Now Streaming on Amazon Fire TV, FireStick

October 29, 2021 – Residents can now stream local, original content from the MCTV Network on their Amazon Fire TV streaming devices! Users can search and install the MCTV Network Community Voices app on their Amazon FireStick and Fire TV devices...

City Receives $5.5 Million in Grant Funding from HUD

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 City Counc...

City Issues Reminder on Solicitor's License Process

April 30, 2021 – 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’s Cod...

Residents Reminded to Keep Recycling Magnets through 2023

January 8, 2021 – With the 2021 recycling collection schedule now underway, City of Midland residents are reminded to keep the recycling magnets mailed to homes in June 2020. These magnet calendars contain residents’ recycling...

City Receives USDA Grant for Center City Redevelopment

October 21, 2020 – The City of Midland has announced its receipt of a $190,000 Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) from the United States Department of Agricultu...

City Receives Grants for Miracle Field, Library, Riverside Place

October 5, 2020 – The City of Midland has announced its receipt of over $2.75 million in grant funds from The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation to be used for renovations at Riverside Place, construction of the Midland Miracle Field...

City Mails Updated Recycling Schedules, Info to Residents

June 26, 2020 – The City of Midland has mailed recycling schedule magnets and updated recycling information to City residents good through June 2023.

The City’s new recycling contract with Republic Services has eliminated #3 an...

Sign Up for City's Permanent Absentee Voter List

April 3, 2020 – Registered voters in the City of Midland can sign up to cast their vote in upcoming elections without ever leaving their homes by joining the City’s Permanent Absentee Voter List.

Voters who join the City&rs...

Residents Reminded of Updates to City Fireworks Ordinance

May 17, 2019 – The City of Midland reminds residents of recent changes made to the City’s fireworks ordinance that mirror new fireworks laws set by the Michigan State Legislature in 2018.

As of April 22, 2019, Section 16-34 of the Code of...