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Update on Riverside Place Senior Community

May 25, 2020 – The City of Midland has issued an update regarding its Riverside Place senior living community in downtown Midland following the recent flooding event.

Riverside Place took on approximately 16 – 18 inches of wate...

Midland County Flooding Update - May 25, 6:30 p.m.

May 25, 2020 - As of 5:45 p.m. Monday, May 25, the Tittabawassee River level was 15.95 feet and receding. This is below the flood stage of 24 feet.

Temperatures over the next several days will see highs from 85 to 90 degrees with modest levels of humidity ...

City Construction Permits, Inspections of Flood-Damaged Properties & Infrastructure

May 25, 2020 – The City of Midland is providing guidance to property owners who need building permits and City inspections as they make repairs and replace infrastructure in their homes and businesses.

All City facilities remain closed t...

MCTV Offline, Live Streaming Video Unavailable

May 25, 2020 – Due to flood damage sustained in its studio and at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, Midland Community Television (MCTV) broadcasting and live streaming video services will be unavailable until further notice.

A timeline ...

Guidance for Water Removal from Basements

May 25, 2020 - It is recommended that water not be pumped from flooded basements without first consulting a licensed building contractor or licensed restoration company.  Grounds surrounding basement walls in flood-affected areas are sti...

Midland County Flooding Update - May 24, 5 p.m.

As of 4:15 p.m. Sunday, May 24, the Tittabawassee River level was 17.52 feet and receding. This is below the flood stage of 24 feet.

Midland County Damage Assessment

Midland County Emergency Management is taking damage reports for the recent flooding in Mid...

Midland County Flooding Update - May 23, 7:30 p.m.

May 23, 2020, 7:30 p.m. - As of 6 p.m. Saturday, May 23, the Tittabawassee River level was 20.17 feet and receding. This is below the flood stage of 24 feet.

Additional precipitation of one-tenth to one-quarter inch is expected tonight between 2 a...

Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Some Residents in Water District #1

May 23, 2020 - The boil water advisory issued for some residents in Hope and Edenville townships serviced by Water District #1 of Midland County has been lifted. Two areas remain under a boil water advisory or without water service at this time.

R...

Instructions for Donating, Volunteering for Flood Relief

May 23, 2020 - Midland County emergency management officials are astonished by and grateful for the outpouring of support, donations, and volunteer requests from across the nation following recent flooding events.

Thousands of donations have alrea...

Residents Urged to Stay off Dams and Lakes

May 23, 2020 - Persons in, on, or around the Edenville and Sanford Dams or walking and recreating in the Wixom and Sanford Lake beds are in imminent danger of flash flooding and further dam erosion and collapse.

Repeated requests for persons to no...

Update on Flood Debris Removal for Residents

May 22, 2020 - Midland County residents who have flood debris and other items for disposal have several options available to them at this time.

Beginning Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25, the Midland Sanitary Landfill will be open to reside...

Update on City Sanitary Sewer Service Disruption

May 22, 2020 - At this time, the City of Midland has restored sanitary sewer service to all sanitary sewer pump stations that service residents in the City of Midland. The single remaining down pump station, Towsley, services the Redcoats softbal...

Update on Temporary Housing Options for Displaced Residents

May 22, 2020 - Shelters remain open at Midland High School, West Midland Family Center, and North Midland Family Center. In addition, Midland Fairgrounds campgrounds, located at 6905 Eastman Avenue in Midland, is open to displaced families at no ...

Midland County Flooding Update - May 21, 9 p.m.

As of 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, the Tittabawassee River level was under 30 feet and receding. 

Today President Donald J. Trump signed a federal emergency declaration for Midland County, opening the door for federal resources for Midland County.

Many...

Refuse and Heavy Item Collection Updates During Flood Event

May 21, 2020 – City of Midland crews will provide regular Friday refuse and yard waste collection for all accessible streets within the Friday collection area. All customers with Friday Week 3 recycling collection will be collected as s...

Midland Fairgrounds Open for Displaced Residents

CONTACT:   Selina Tisdale, City of Midland Public Information Officer                     Bridgette Gransden, County of Midland Public Information ...

Residents Asked to Report Flood Damages via Online Form

CONTACT:   Selina Tisdale, City of Midland Public Information Officer                     Bridgette Gransden, County of Midland Public Information ...

Press Conference: Ongoing Midland County Flooding Conditions

MEDIA ADVISORYPress Conference re: Ongoing Midland County Flooding ConditionsWednesday, May 20, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.

CONTACT:   Selina Tisdale, City of Midland Public Information Officer          ...

Midland County Flooding Update: May 20, 1:45 p.m.

May 20, 2020, 1:45 p.m. - As of 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, the Tittabawassee River level is 35.01 feet and rising with an expected crest of 38 feet around 8 p.m. tonight. A flood warning for Midland County remains in effect indefinitely at th...

Press Conference Scheduled re: Ongoing Midland County Flooding (May 20)

MEDIA ADVISORY

Press Conference re: Ongoing Midland County Flooding Conditions

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 – 2:30 p.m.

CONTACT:     Selina Tisdale, City of Midland Public Information Officer        ...

EMERGENCY ALERT: Edenville Dam Has Failed

May 19, 2020, 5:45 p.m.: The Edenville Dam has failed.  Residents of Edenville and Sanford should evacuate immediately.  Seek higher ground as far east and west of the Tittabawassee River as possible.

Visit http://link.fetchgis.c...

Notice of Sanitary Sewer Overflow - May 19, 2020

May 19, 2020 – The City of Midland Wastewater Plant has notified the public of an ongoing sanitary sewer overflow event related to current flooding conditions in the City of Midland. The overflow is anticipated to continue unti...

Midland County Flooding Update - May 19, 2020, 12 p.m.

May 19, 2020 - As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, the Tittabawassee River level was 28.46 feet and rising.  The Tittabawassee River is expected to crest at 30.6 feet by 2 a.m. Wednesday, May 20.

Edenville and Sanford Dams remain structurally ...

Flood Warning, Rising River Levels in Midland County

City Facilities, Non-Essential Services Closed thru May 29

May 15, 2020 – In accordance with the updated “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order 2020-70 issued by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday, May 7, the City of Midland has extended the closure of all City buildings ...

Absentee Voter Applications for August Election Coming Soon

May 15, 2020 – The Midland City Clerk’s Office will begin processing and mailing absentee ballot applications for the August 4 Primary Election next week to registered voters in the City of Midland who have joined the Permanen...

Refuse & Recycling, DART Closed on Memorial Day

May 15, 2020 – City refuse and recycling collection and Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART) will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Residents with Monday and Tuesday refuse collection and Monday and Tues...

Now Accepting Appreciation of Beautification Nomination Forms

May 15, 2020 – Midland’s Beautification Advisory Committee asks residents to nominate a friend, neighbor, or even someone they don’t know for making Midland more beautiful.

The committee is accepting nominati...

City Completes Water Main Flushing

May 12, 2020 - The City of Midland has completed its annual water main flushing program, which began on Monday, March 16.  Hydrants throughout the community were systematically opened to clean and refresh the City’s drinking water distr...

Mark Putnam Rd/Schuette Rd Reconstruction Begins May 13

May 8, 2020 – Beginning Wednesday, May 13, Mark Putnam Road and Schuette Road will be closed to through traffic as crews perform a street reconstruction project that includes road resurfacing and curb repairs.

Mark Putnam and Schuette Roads will ...

Yard Waste Stickers Required Beginning Monday, May 18

May 7, 2020 – The City of Midland’s free yard waste collection ends for the spring season on Friday, May 15. Collection stickers for yard waste bags and bins will be required starting Monday, May 18.

At this time, all City facilities re...

City Senior Living Communities Closed to Visitors through May 31

May 7, 2020 – In accordance with Executive Order 2020-72 issued by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on May 3, 2020, City of Midland senior living communities Washington Woods and Riverside Place will remain closed to non-essential visitors thr...

Midland Civic Arena Closed to Public through May 28

May 6, 2020 – In accordance with Executive Order 2020-69 issued by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on April 30, 2020, the Midland Civic Arena will remain closed to the public through Thursday, May 28.

During this time, all programs, activities...

City Inspection & Permitting Services Resume May 7

May 6, 2020 – In accordance with Executive Order 2020-70 issued by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Friday, May 1 which allows for the resumption of general construction activities, the City of Midland will resume building inspections and p...

Grace A. Dow Library, MCTV Closed to Patrons through May 28

May 6, 2020 – In accordance with Executive Order 2020-69 issued by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on April 30, 2020, the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library and Midland Community Television (MCTV) will remain closed to the public through Thursday,...

Midland Mayor, City Manager Testify Before US House Forum

May 5, 2020 –  On Monday, May 4, Midland Mayor Maureen Donker and City Manager Brad Kaye testified before a U.S. House of Representatives members’ forum on the Coronavirus Community Relief Act (H.R. 6467), a bipartisan bill th...

George Street Reconstruction Project Begins Week of May 4

May 1, 2020 – Beginning Monday, May 4, crews will begin a street reconstruction and water main replacement project on George Street that will close the roadway to through traffic.

George Street will be closed to through traffic from Indian Street...

Brush Collection, Borrow-A-Container Program Resume May 4

May 1, 2020 –   After a detailed review of Executive Order 2020-59 (“Stay Home, Stay Safe”), the City is pleased to announce that crews will resume collecting brush during residents’ heavy item collection w...

Currie Municipal Golf Course Reopens with Additional Precautions

April 24, 2020 – In response to Executive Order 2020-59 (“Stay Home, Stay Safe”) issued by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Friday April 24 permitting the operation of golf courses, the City of Midland has announced that Currie M...

MDOT Resurfacing Project on M-20/US-10 BR Begins April 27

April 24, 2020 – Beginning Monday, April 27 the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin a resurfacing project on M-20/US-10 Business Route from US-10 to Washington Street. This work will include joint and concrete repairs, sidewa...

Midland County Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony Cancelled for 2020

April 24, 2020 – After careful consideration, the Midland Amateur Sports Capital Committee has cancelled the 2020 Midland County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony previously scheduled for Saturday, May 30 at Dow Diamond. The cancel...

DDA Stimulus Program Raises $87,500 for Downtown

April 20, 2020 – In just 48 hours, the Raise Up Downtown gift card stimulus program launched by the Midland Downtown Development Authority has raised $87,500 in monetary support for downtown business impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pa...

DDA Launches Downtown Gift Card Stimulus Program

UPDATE: April 20, 2020 - This promotion has sold out. Thank you for your support! Go here for more information. 

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April 17, 2020 – In an effort to support downtown businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mid...

MDBA Announces Cancellation of 2020 Tapped Event

April 17, 2020 – After careful consideration, the Midland Downtown Business Association (MDBA) has cancelled this year’s Tapped – Downtown Midland’s Craft Beer Festival previously scheduled for June 20, 202...

Sister City Student Exchange Cancelled for 2020

April 17, 2020 – After careful consideration, the Midland-Handa Sister City Committee and Handa City, Japan Sister City Committee have cancelled the 2020 Sister City Student Exchange amid ongoing concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemi...

City to Begin Yard Waste Collection on Monday, April 13

April 11, 2020 –   After a detailed review of Executive Order 2020-42 (“Stay Home, Stay Safe”) and receiving clarification on essential trash services, the City is pleased to announce that crews will begin collecting...

First COVID-19 Death Confirmed in Midland County

MIDLAND, MI. - The Midland County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) received notification today of the first local death attributed to COVID-19. The individual was an elderly male with underlying health conditions. He was hospitalized and passe...

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...

Playgrounds in All City Parks Closed Until Further Notice

March 30, 2020 – Out of an abundance of caution amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, City of Midland Parks and Recreation has closed the playground equipment in all City of Midland-maintained parks effective immediately until further not...

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Now Available

March 27, 2020 – The City of Midland’s 2019 Drinking Water Quality Report is now available online at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/waterreport.

The Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is intended to update residents on the City&...

Parks & Recreation Reaches $50,000 Crowdfunding Campaign Goal for Miracle Field

March 27, 2020 – City of Midland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that the organization is one step closer to building a barrier-free Miracle Field thanks to the generosity of the Midland community.

In February, Parks and Recreation la...

Help Keep Waterways Clean and Debris-Free

March 27, 2020 – 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 into waterwa...

Guidance to Businesses, Residents on “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order

March 26, 2020 – Following the issuance of “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order 2020-21 by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Monday, March 23, local government organizations in Midland County encourage the community&...

Fourth Positive COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Midland County

Contact: Fred Yanoski, MPH Director/Health OfficerOffice: (989) 837-6574 

March 22, 2020 - Laboratory testing has identified Midland County’s fourth positive case for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual is a physic...

Currie Municipal Golf Course Manager Named “General Manager of the Year”

March 20, 2020 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Currie Municipal Golf Course General Manager and Director of Operations Paul Milholland has been named the 2019 Central Region General Manager of the Year by Billy Casper Golf (BCG...

First Positive COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Midland County

Contact: Fred Yanoski, MPH Director/Health OfficerOffice: (989) 837-6574

March 19, 2020 - Laboratory testing has identified Midland County’s first positive case for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual is an adult female wit...

City Issues Update on Services, Facilities Regarding COVID-19

March 13, 2020 – Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Midland has issued several service changes in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Grace A. Dow Memorial LibraryThe Grace A. Dow Memorial Library will be closed to the pu...

Midland Citizens Academy Graduates 25 New Participants

March 13, 2020 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that the 14^th class of the annual Citizens Academy has graduated! Twenty-five residents attended an informal graduation ceremony in Council Chambers of Midland City Hall on Wed...

Beach Volleyball Serves Up Summertime Fun

March 13, 2020 – Midland Parks and Recreation Department will begin accepting beach volleyball team registrations for the 2020 summer season on Monday, March 23.  

Midland Parks and Recreation’s beach volleyball league...

Yoga Sessions at the Library

March 6, 2020 – Join Certified Yoga Instructor Heather Emmons of Sunflower Healing Studios for a series of introductory yoga sessions at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library. Attend one, two, or all three sessions to improve flexibility, f...

City Forest Winter Operations Now Closed

March 6, 2020 – The City of Midland has closed the City Forest Chalet for winter recreation equipment rentals and concessions for the 2020 winter season.  The sledding hill is still available for use, weather permitting.

For que...

City Construction Projects Planned for Spring & Summer 2020

February 28, 2020 – The City of Midland Engineering Department is ramping up for another busy construction season in 2020 with a variety of street reconstruction, resurfacing, and water main replacement projects on this year’s...

2020 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates Announced

February 28, 2020 – The City of Midland Sanitary Landfill has announced the 2020 dates for household hazardous waste collection:

• Tuesday, April 21
• Wednesday, June 17
• Tuesday, August 11
• Thursday, October 29

On these dates, at no charge, Midland County...

Saturday Morning Landfill Hours Resume March 7

February 14, 2020 – The City of Midland Sanitary Landfill resumes Saturday morning operations beginning March 7, 2020.

The Landfill will be open to the public from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Saturdays from March 7 through November 28, 2020....

Midland Police Department Receives Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation

February 7, 2020 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that the Midland Police Department (MPD) has received accreditation from the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police’s Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commi...

Service Updates at the MCTV Network

January 31, 2020 – Midland Community Television (MCTV) is pleased to announce that it has expanded its media services available to residents and nonprofit organizations in the Midland community.

Midland County residents and nonprofit org...

Nicole Ford Selected as Midland Police Department Chief

January 29, 2020 – After a nationwide search, the City of Midland is pleased to announce that Nicole Ford has been hired as the new chief of police for the Midland Police Department. She is the first female chief of police to serve the City of M...

Absentee Voting Changes This Election Season

January 17, 2020 – Following the passage of Proposal 3 in November 2018, all registered voters in the State of Michigan are permitted to vote absentee in any election without providing a reason. Absentee voting allows voters to cast their ballot...

City Clerk’s Office Seeks 2020 Election Inspectors

January 17, 2020 – 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...

Parks and Recreation Offers "The Grand Experience"

January 10, 2020 - Midland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with mParks (Michigan Recreation and Park Association) announces the ninth-annual all-inclusive travel experience to the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. 

The trip will take p...

City Asks Residents to Leave Snow Plowing to the Experts

December 13, 2019 – 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 ...

Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Unveils New Website

December 6, 2019 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library has launched a newly-designed website aimed at providing patrons with a more user-friendly, streamlined online experience for Library services: www.gadml.org.

On the new site, visitors...

MFD Offers Safety Tips on Holiday Lights and Decorations

November 25, 2019 – Decorating homes and businesses with holiday lights and decorations is a long-standing tradition around holidays.  Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase the chances of fire.

Based on National Fir...

Dial-A-Ride to Expand Saturday Bus Service Hours

November 25, 2019 – Dial-A-Ride, the City of Midland’s curb-to-curb demand response bus service, has announced an expansion to its Saturday bus service hours. Effective Saturday, December 7, Dial-A-Ride bus service will be ava...

On-street Parking: Rules of the Road

November 8, 2019 – If you plan on having a houseful over the holidays and need to use on-street parking, please keep in mind these rules of the road:

• Parking on streets within the City is not allowed between 3 and 6 a.m. If you’d like t...

Armstead, Polzin Honored as City’s Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year

October 18, 2019 – Two of Midland’s dedicated first responders were honored earlier this week at the 2019 Carl and Esther Gerstacker Police and Firefighter of the Year Awards at Midland Country Club. Midland Police De...

Parks & Recreation Receives $100K Grant for Miracle Field

October 11, 2019 – City of Midland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that it has received a $100,000 grant from the Midland Area Community Foundation to be used towards construction of the City’s barrier-free baseball field i...

City of Midland Hires Schwarz as Director of Water Services

September 20, 2019 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Peter Schwarz has been hired as the Director of Water Services.

Schwarz returns to the City of Midland after serving as the General Manager of the Saginaw-Midland Municipal Wate...

Reminder: Flooding, Flood Insurance and Construction in the Floodplain

September 6, 2019 – There are several flood hazard areas throughout the City of Midland.  Most flooding occurs from the Tittabawassee and Chippewa Rivers, Sturgeon and Snake Creeks, and Inman Drain, and can usually be forecast ...

Grace A. Dow Library Reopens on Sundays

August 30, 2019 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library will open again on Sunday afternoons beginning on Sunday, September 8, 2019.  The Library will be open from 1– 5 p.m. on Sundays until Summer 2020.

Residents are remi...

City of Midland Police Chief Takes New Position

August 20, 2019 – The City of Midland announces that Police Chief Cliff Block will leave his position to become the new Chief of University Police for Saginaw Valley State University effective September 12, 2019. 

Block joined t...

Residents Reminded to Obey 'Road Closed' Signs

August 15, 2019 – As the 2019 orange barrel season comes to a close, the City of Midland reminds residents to obey all posted construction signs. Failure to comply with construction signs pose an immediate threat to worker safety and may cause da...

City Welcomes Public Input on Downtown Parking Study

August 9, 2019 – The City of Midland invites the public to get involved in the Downtown Midland Parking Study by sharing their feedback at a public input session on Tuesday, August 20.

Parking consultants from Rich & Associates will ...

Residents Invited to Attend Public Walking Tours, Info Sessions on Road Diet Trial

July 31, 2019 – The City of Midland invites Midland residents and M-20 corridor users to an upcoming public information session regarding the future vision of Indian and Buttles streets, including a discussion on the current road diet t...

Midland Parks & Recreation Receives $300K Grant for Miracle Field

July 12, 2019 – City of Midland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that it has received a $300,000 grant from the Charles J. Strosacker Foundation to be used towards construction of the City’s Midland Miracle Field.

Located in ...

Students Selected for 2019 Sister City Student Exchange

July 12, 2019 – The Midland-Handa Sister City Committee is pleased to introduce the three Midland students selected to travel to Handa, Japan for three weeks this month for its 2019 student exchange program.

Midland High School senior Luca Jolly,...

City Hires New City Clerk, Announces Departmental Changes

July 8, 2019 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Erica Armstrong has been hired as the new City Clerk effective July 10. The announcement comes following a departmental restructuring that will make the City Clerk’s Office...

Notice of Changes to Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Service Area

July 5, 2019 – An upcoming change to the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library’s catalog and check-out software system will limit the availability of free Library cards for residents living outside of the Library’s legal ser...

City of Midland Promotes Frazee to Director of Wastewater Services

June 27, 2019 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Patrick Frazee has been promoted to Director of Wastewater Services effective Monday, July 1, 2019.

Frazee was hired as the City’s Wastewater Superintendent in April 2016 f...

City Water/Sewer Billing Office to Offer Electronic Billing

June 27, 2019 – Effective July 1, 2019, the City of Midland Water/Sewer Billing Office will offer electronic billing (e-billing) options for water/sewer bills. When a bill is posted, the account holder will receive an email notification...

Investigation of Fatal Incident at Sanitary Landfill June 27

June 27, 2019 - On Thursday, June 27, 2019 at approximately 8:51 a.m., MidMichigan EMS, Midland Fire Department, and Midland Police Department were dispatched to 4311 E. Ashman St,, the City of Midland Sanitary Landfill. They were responding to a...

Updated Annual Midland Drinking Water Quality Report Available

 June 20, 2019 – The City of Midland’s 2018 Drinking Water Quality Report, updated for additional information on lead, is now available online at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/waterreport.

The Annual Drinking Water Quality R...

Midland City Councilwoman Brown Wilhelm Elected to Michigan Municipal League Board of Directors

October 10, 2018 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Midland City Councilwoman Diane Brown Wilhelm has been elected to the Michigan Municipal League Board of Directors.

Brown Wilhelm was elected to the three-year term durin...

Buttles Street Road Diet Project Begins Monday, May 14

May 11, 2018 - On Monday, May 14, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close the far right lane of US-10 BR/Buttles Street from Jerome Street to State Street to begin implementing a planned road diet study.

This lane closure begins a three...

Midland Becomes 1st Michigan City to Receive Safe Communities Accreditation

August 17, 2016 – After a year-long accreditation process, the City of Midland has received designation as a Safe Community through the National Safety Council’s Safe Communities America® program. The City becomes just the nineteenth community in America ...Read on...

Reminder: Flooding, Flood Insurance and Construction in the Floodplain

July 8, 2016 – There are several flood hazard areas throughout the City of Midland. Most flooding occurs from the Tittabawassee and Chippewa Rivers, Sturgeon and Snake Creeks and Inman Drain and can usually be forecast in advance. The Tittabawassee River...Read on...

City Issues Reminders on Election Sign Placement

July 1, 2016 – With the August 2 primary election only a month away, the City of Midland would like to remind citizens of regulations regarding election sign placement:

• Election signs may be placed on private property only.
• Signs may not be placed...Read on...

N. Saginaw Road, Wheeler Street to See Closures on July 5

July 1, 2016 – Beginning Tuesday, July 5, N. Saginaw Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction from Eastman Avenue to Tucker Street for street reconstruction. In addition, Wheeler Street will be closed in both directions from Tucker Street to Sag...Read on...

Downtown Streetscape Redevelopment Concepts Available for Feedback on E-City Hall

June 28, 2016 – Following a series of public input sessions, the City of Midland has added first-draft design concepts for the downtown streetscape redevelopment project to E-City Hall for citizens to provide input.

Participants will be asked to revie...Read on...

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Available on City Website

June 17, 2016 – The City of Midland’s 2015 Drinking Water Quality Report is now available online at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/waterreport.

The Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is intended to update residents on the City’s efforts to ensure the safety...Read on...

Guyer Joins City of Midland as Communications Coordinator

June 17, 2016 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Katie Guyer has joined the staff this week as Communications Coordinator.

Guyer brings more than 10 years of marketing and communications expertise to the position, including experience wi...Read on...

Midland Downtown Development Authority Announces Redevelopment Design Review Sessions

June 17, 2016 – Having completed its first round of public input sessions earlier this month, the Midland Downtown Development Authority (DDA) invites community members to review initial design concepts and provide feedback for the downtown streetscape re...Read on...

Parks and Recreation’s Lifetime Education and Adventure Program (L.E.A.P.) Set to Start

June 17, 2016 – The City of Midland’s popular summer recreation program for adults who have disabilities kicks off Monday, June 20.

Midland’s Lifetime Education and Adventure Program (L.E.A.P.) features supervised activities to broaden experiences an...Read on...

Midland Residents Hold the Key to Unlock the BEST SECRET GARDENS in Midland!

June 10, 2016 – Nominate a friend, a neighbor or even someone you don’t know for the first-ever Secret Garden Contest!

The Secret Garden Contest is an opportunity to raise awareness for the America in Bloom Competition in the City of Midland by allow...Read on...

Pere-Marquette Rail Trail Closure for Water Project

June 10, 2016 – On Wednesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 16 City of Midland Water Distribution will be performing water main maintenance in preparation for an upcoming water main replacement project on W. Main Street from Jerome Street to Post Street.
...Read on...

Intersection Closures as part of the W. Sugnet Road Extension Project

June 10, 2016 – On Monday afternoon, June 13 as well as Tuesday, June 14, the intersections of W. Sugnet Drive/Whiting Drive and Dublin Avenue/Countryside Drive will be closed to traffic for street paving activities as part of the W. Sugnet Road Extension...Read on...

Splash the Day Away at Plymouth Pool

June 11, 2016 – Plymouth Pool is now open for the season.

As in past years, the Midland Parks and Recreation Department will offer lap and open swim times as well as season passes for summer fun at Midland’s only outdoor public pool. One-day admission...Read on...

Parks with Water Features Open

June 3, 2016 – The City of Midland Parks and Recreation Department has opened the Gerstacker and Longview sprayparks for the season.

Gerstacker Spraypark, located at 100 Ashman Street near the Tridge, features waterspouts for families looking to spli...Read on...

Municipal Service Center, Dial-A-Ride Phone Lines Out of Service

June 3, 2016 – Phone lines at the City of Midland Municipal Service Center are currently out of service. This affects all Department of Public Services operations as well as Dial-A-Ride. Dial-A-Ride busses are currently operating for any previously-sche...Read on...

Pay City Parking Tickets Online or by Phone

May 20, 2016 – City of Midland parking tickets can now be paid online or by phone. To pay online, visit www.parkingticketpayment.com/midland. To pay by phone, call 1-855-352-9605. A $3.50 convenience fee is charged for these payments. Parking ticket p...Read on...

Now Accepting Appreciation of Beautification Nomination Forms

May 20, 2016 – Midland’s Beautification Advisory Committee would like you to nominate a friend, neighbor, or even someone you don’t know for doing an outstanding job of making Midland more beautiful.

The committee is accepting nominations for the annua...Read on...

Library Closed Sundays in Summer

May 20, 2016 – Beginning Sunday, May 29, the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library will be closed on Sundays during the summer months. Sunday hours of 1-5 p.m. will resume on September 11.

Call 989-837-3430 with any questions.

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City Offices Close for Memorial Day

May 20, 2016 – All City of Midland offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday.

Residents with Monday and Tuesday refuse collections should place items at the curb on Tuesday, May 31. Items should be placed at ...Read on...

Jefferson Avenue Overpass Detour Planned as MDOT Schedules Local Bridge Work for Summer

May 13, 2016 – Midland motorists will want to plan routes accordingly as the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) gears up to begin work in July on three US-10 bridges and overpasses at Eastman Avenue, Jefferson Avenue and Waldo Road.
Work on the...Read on...

Weed and Grass Trimming Reminders

May 13, 2016 – 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 Article I, Chapter 26 of the ordinance per...Read on...

Local Pitch, Hit & Run Winners Advance to Sectionals

May 13, 2016 – On Saturday, May 7, the Midland Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Great Lakes Loons hosted the City of Midland’s annual Pitch, Hit and Run baseball/softball skills competition. Each participant competed in three event...Read on...

Bike/Walk Midland: Bike to Work Week

May 6, 2016 – When is the last time you smelled the lilacs in springtime during your morning commute? Or pulled into the parking lot with a big smile on your face, pumped with endorphins and ideas? Or lost weight just by going back and forth to work eve...Read on...

Reminders about Dog Control within City

May 6, 2016 – The City of Midland would like to remind dog owners of City regulations that promote safety and an attractive community:

Section 3-17 of the Code of Ordinances states:
It shall be unlawful for any person to permit or allow any dog, wheth...Read on...

Pitch, Hit & Run Competition Scheduled for May 7

April 29, 2016 – The City of Midland Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Great Lakes Loons, will host the 2016 Pitch, Hit & Run Competition on Saturday, May 7. This year’s event will take place at Dow Diamond from 10 a.m. – Noon. ...Read on...

MCTV Used Video Production Equipment Sale

April 29, 2016 – The MCTV Network will hold a used video production equipment sale on Friday, May 6 in MCTV’s studio in the lower level of the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library in Midland. Equipment will be available for viewing from Noon until 4 p.m.

Equ...Read on...

Yard Waste Collection Stickers Required Beginning May 2

April 22, 2016 – The City of Midland’s free yard waste collection within the city of Midland ends for the spring season on Friday, April 29. Collection stickers for yard waste bags and bins will be required starting Monday, May 2.

Yard waste is collec...Read on...

Free Woodchips Available to Midland Residents

April 22, 2016 – The City of Midland currently has free woodchips at the Central Park parking lot on Collins Street across from Central Park Elementary School, formerly Central Middle School. The chips are available to residents on a first come, first se...Read on...

Dublin Avenue Closure/Detour Set for Monday

April 22, 2016 – On Monday, April 25, Dublin Avenue, south of Countryside Drive, will be closed to traffic for storm sewer installation as part of the W. Sugnet Road extension project. A detour will be in effect to route motorists around the closure util...Read on...

Apply to Host Exchange Student from Japan

April 21, 2016 – Midland’s Sister City of Handa, Japan is sending three high school students to Midland for three weeks this summer, July 23 to August 11, to learn about everyday life in our American community.

The City is seeking nine host families...Read on...

Adams Drive Sewer Work Planned for Wednesday – Adams School Access Limited

April 19, 2016 – Beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, the Wastewater Department will perform an emergency sanitary sewer repair on Adams Drive. Adams Elementary School will be accessible via Washington Street only.

Adams Drive will be closed ...Read on...

City Rules Regarding Sign Usage and Advertising on Parked Vehicles

April 15, 2016 – 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.

Rummage/Yard Sale Signage: Secti...Read on...

Ashman Street Lane Closures

April 14, 2016 – On Friday, April 15, Ashman Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic for storm sewer construction at the intersection of Harrison Street.

Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling through the construction ar...Read on...

Get in the Swim of Summer – Swim Passes Available

April 8, 2016 – It might still be chilly outside but it is time to start thinking about the warm days of summer!

SWIM PASSES: Season swim passes are now on sale at the Parks and Recreation Office and will be available at the pool on Wednesday, June ...Read on...

Reminders about Parking in the City

March 31, 2016 – With the Great Lakes Loons’ first home game set for April 9 and an increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic likely to occur, the City of Midland would like to remind citizens of parking regulations in the city.

There is a multitude o...Read on...

Legacy of President Ford @ the Library

March 31, 2016 – In this presidential election year, you can learn about Michigan’s only president in a program at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library on Thursday, April 7. “The Legacy of President Gerald R. Ford and the new Ford Museum” is the subject of ...Read on...

Local Street Reconstruction Project Start-up

March 31, 2016 – On Monday, April 4, street reconstruction and utility work will begin on the following streets:

Noeske - Balfour to Helen
Harrison - Noeske to Ashman Princeton Court - Jefferson to the end of the court

These streets will be clo...Read on...

Reserve a Softball Field for Team Practice

March 31, 2016 – Midland Softball Association teams registered for the 2016 season can reserve softball diamonds for team practice at Emerson Park and Redcoats Softball Complex beginning Wednesday, April 6.

Reservations may be made at the Parks and Re...Read on...

Beach Volleyball Serves Up Summertime Fun

March 31, 2016 – Midland Parks and Recreation Department will begin accepting beach volleyball team registrations for the 2016 summer season on Monday, April 4.

Midland Parks and Recreation’s beach volleyball leagues will begin on Monday, June 6. N...Read on...

Help Keep Waterways Clean and Debris-Free

March 24, 2016 – 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 into waterways has the potential to...Read on...

Dublin Avenue Closure/Detour Set for Monday

March 24, 2016 – On Monday, March 28, Dublin Avenue, south of Countryside Drive, will be closed to traffic for storm sewer installation as part of the W. Sugnet Road extension project. A detour will be in effect to route motorists around the closure util...Read on...

Time to Remove Winter Decorations from Midland Cemetery

March 24, 2016 – The deadline for property owners to remove winter decorations such as evergreen blankets and wreaths from plots at the Midland Cemetery is Monday, April 4. After that date, any remaining winter decorations will be removed and discarde...Read on...

City of Midland Seeks Boards & Commissions Members: Application Deadline April 22

March 24, 2016 – City residents interested in the Midland community, get involved! The City is accepting applications to fill positions on various City boards and commissions.

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2016. Forms...Read on...

City Performs Water Main Flushing

March 4, 2016 – The City of Midland will begin its annual water main flushing program Monday, March 7, 2016. Hydrants throughout the city will be systematically opened to clean and refresh the city’s drinking water distribution system.

Water main ...Read on...

Board Positions Available on Center City Authority

March 4, 2016 – The Midland City Manager is accepting applications to fill two four-year terms on the Center City Authority (CCA).

The board is looking to fill two members-at-large positions that will expire June 30, 2020. These are new positions add...Read on...

New Purchasing and Accounting Specialist Joins City Staff

January 22, 2016 – In December, Annie Thrush joined the City of Midland as Senior Procurement Accountant.

Annie’s position will involve providing a high-quality purchasing service for the City that works efficiently to help reduce overall expenses an...Read on...

MCTV Winter Workshops

January 8, 2016 – If you’re looking to increase your organization’s visibility in the Midland community or if you’re interested in serving as a volunteer on TV productions, attend one of MCTV’s orientation/studio workshops this winter.

Midland Communi...Read on...

Reserve Picnic Shelters a Year in Advance

January 8, 2016 – Those interested in reserving a picnic shelter at select parks in Midland may do so 364 days in advance of their event.

The annual Opening Day of Shelter Reservations that used to be scheduled on the second Monday in January at the Mi...Read on...

Let the Wintertime Fun Begin! Midland’s City Forest Opens

January 8, 2016 – Take this opportunity to enjoy wintertime activities at Midland’s City Forest, which opens Friday, January 8, weather permitting.

Recreation activities available include the toboggan run, sled hill, ice skating rink, cross country ski...Read on...

Midland Girls Softball League Announces Fast Pitch Spring League

January 8, 2015 - Midland Girls Softball League (MGSL), in collaboration with the Midland Parks and Recreation Department, announces spring girls' softball registration.

The MGSL spring season is a recreational league for girls ages 5-13 in Midland a...Read on...

Computer Classes @ the Library

January 8, 2015 - The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library is offering computer classes to improve your computer skills.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel, Wednesday, January 13: Learn basic skills for cell entry and manipulation, formatting techniques, sheet ...Read on...

Midland Fire Department Receives Community Foundation Grant

December 30, 2015 – The Midland Area Community Foundation’s (MACF) Board of Trustees recently awarded a $15,000 grant to the Midland Fire Department to support the department’s Technical Rescue program and purchase a trailer for rescue equipment.

Over...Read on...

February 1 Deadline for Sidewalk Requests

December 30, 2015 – Residents who would like Midland City Council to consider installing new sidewalks in a specific location where no sidewalks currently exist should submit a letter outlining their request to the City Manager’s Office by February 1.
...Read on...

City of Midland Joins Purchasing Group for Automated Distribution

December 30, 2015 – The City of Midland has officially joined the MITN Purchasing Group to help simplify their bid and Request for Proposal (RFP) distribution process.

The MITN Purchasing Group is one of BidNet’s 15 regional purchasing groups througho...Read on...

Proper Disposal of Christmas Trees

December 18, 2015 – When you’re ready to wrap up the holiday season, dispose of your Christmas tree by placing it at the curb on your weekly refuse collection day.

Tree collection will begin December 28 and end January 8. After January 8, the City o...Read on...

Apply for Community Development Block Grant Funds

December 18, 2015 – Applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding are now available for the 2016-2017 program year.

CDBG is a federally funded program through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Each year, the Ci...Read on...

City of Midland Closings for Christmas and New Year's Holidays

December 11, 2015 – All City of Midland offices will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 in recognition of the Christmas holiday and Friday, January 1 in recognition of the New Year's holiday.

Residents with Thursday, December 24 re...Read on...

One More Week for Citizens Academy Applications

December 4, 2015 - There is still time to register for the City of Midland’s 10th annual Midland Citizens Academy – a free, 10-week course that gives citizens an up-close and personal look at how local government functions and helps shape our community. ...Read on...

City of Midland Calendar and Services Guide Coming Soon!

December 4, 2015 - The 2016 City of Midland Calendar and Services Guide will soon be delivered to Midland residents’ mailboxes. Residents can expect to receive their new calendar during the week of December 7.

The City’s Calendar and Services Guide ser...Read on...

Main and Orchard Traffic Signal Returning to Flash Mode

December 4, 2015 - On Sunday, December 6, the traffic signal at Main and Orchard streets will change from full-color operation to a continuous flashing operation. The signal will flash yellow along Main Street and red for Orchard Drive, consistent with pr...Read on...

Fall Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Season Ending

December 4, 2015 - With winter weather now upon us, it’s time to bring out the snow shovels. It’s also time to wrap up yard waste collection for the year.

Bulk leaf collection within the city of Midland will be completed next week, and yard waste col...Read on...

Safety Tips on Holiday Lights and Decorations

November 25, 2015 – Decorating homes and businesses with holiday lights and decorations is a long-standing tradition around holidays. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase the chances of fire.

Based on National Fire Protection Associati...Read on...

On-street Parking: Rules of the Road

November 24, 2015 - If you plan on having a houseful over the holidays and need to use on-street parking, please keep in mind these rules of the road:

- Parking on streets within the city is not allowed between 3-6 a.m. If you’d like to submit a reque...Watch Our Video!

Start of Final Round of Fall Leaf Collection

November 18, 2015 – The City of Midland Department of Public Services (DPS) will begin its final round of fall leaf collection on Monday, November 23.

Collection crews will begin in Area B and then proceed through areas C, D, and A.

Residents can...Read on...

City Mails Winter Tax Notices

November 13, 2015 – 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, 2015 through February 16, 2016. Property owners who do not receive a wi...Read on...

Parks and Recreation Announces “A Night at the North Pole”

November 13, 2015 – Parks and Recreation has planned a festive way for children ages 5-10 to prepare for the upcoming holidays by again hosting “A Night at the North Pole” at the City Forest Chalet.

“A Night at the North Pole” will be offered on two se...Read on...

Under the Radar @ the Library

November 13, 2015 – You can learn more about unique tourist destinations, restaurants, and treasures of Michigan by attending the “Under the Radar” (UTR) program at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library on Friday, November 20 at 7 p.m. in the Library Auditori...Read on...

MCTV’s “Honors Night”

November 13, 2015 – You’re invited to attend MCTV’s “Honors Night” on Thursday, November 19, at Creative 360. A reception will be held at 6:30 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 7 p.m.

Midland Community Television holds this event annually to recogniz...Read on...

Apply Today for 10th Annual Citizens Academy

November 6, 2015 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce the 10th annual Midland Citizens Academy – a free, 10-week course designed to give citizens an up-close and personal look at how local government functions and helps shape our community.

T...Read on...

Computer Classes @ the Library

November 6, 2015 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library is offering two computer classes to improve your computer skills.

Never touched a computer? Now's your chance. Practice mouse skills and learn the basics in the “Introduction to Computers” class on...Read on...

Our Changing Earth @ the Library

November 6, 2015 – Climate change is the focus of a series of lectures scheduled at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library this fall.

The free lecture series titled “Our Changing Earth” will continue on Thursday, November 12. The speaker is Jerry Dennis,...Read on...

Battle of the Books Kickoff Set for Saturday, November 14

November 6, 2015 – The 2015-2016 Battle of the Books season will kick off on Saturday, November 14 at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library.

The kickoff features a presentation by Stuart Gibbs, author of last year’s Battle book, The Last Musketeer, as we...Read on...

Refrain from Placing Leaves on Grant and Georgetown Streets

November 2, 2015 – Residents on Grant and Georgetown streets should refrain from putting leaves in the street until road construction is finalized on those streets. These roadways are located in heavy item collection Area B, which is currently in the proc...Read on...

Eastman Intersections to Experience Short-term Closures

November 2, 2015 – The top course of pavement is in the process of being placed on the southbound lanes of Eastman from Saginaw. Motorists should expect short-term closures of the westerly legs of Sugnet and St. Andrews streets at their intersection with...Read on...

City of Midland Recognizes Beautification Efforts

October 30, 2015 - The beautification efforts of 13 residential properties and three non-residential properties will be recognized on Thursday, November 5 at the annual Appreciation of Beautification Awards ceremony.

Scheduled for 7 p.m. in Midland C...Read on...

City Building Inspector to Serve on State Building Organization Board

City of Midland Building Inspector Steve Taglauer was recently elected by his peers to serve as director of the Code Officials Conference of Michigan (COCM). The COCM represents more than 400 code professionals from around the state who are dedicated to ...Read on...

Midland Recognized for Developing Positive Entrepreneurial Climate

For the sixth year in a row, Midland has been recognized for its work to foster entrepreneurial growth and economic development in the annual eCities study. The study, conducted by researchers at iLabs, University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for Innova...Read on...

Open House for City/Schools-constructed Home

October 30, 2015 – The 2014-2015 Building Trades house constructed through a Midland Public Schools and City of Midland partnership is for sale at 1000 W. Collins Street. On Sunday, November 1, the City’s Planning & Community Development Department w...Read on...

Eastman Avenue Project Nearing an End

October 28, 2015 - Contractors are getting closer to finishing Michigan Department of Transportation’s seven-month-long Eastman Avenue reconstruction project.

This Thursday, October 29 through Saturday, October 31, motorists should be on the lookout ...Read on...

Change Clocks and Test Fire Safety Devices on Sunday, November 1

October 28, 2015 – As the time change approaches on Sunday, November 1, the
Midland Fire Department wants to remind residents to make another change that could save their lives: changing the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors....Read on...

Fall Leaf Collection Begins Monday, November 2 in Area B

October 28, 2015 – The curbside fall leaf collection program officially kicks off Monday, November 2 in Heavy Refuse Collection Area B and will proceed through areas C, D, and A.

Residents on major streets (see list below) should rake leaves onto the ...Read on...

Happy Halloween Party at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

October 23, 2015 – Join in our Halloween celebration at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library on Friday, October 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Children are invited to come dressed in their Halloween costumes, trick or treat in the library, enjoy a snack, and...Read on...

Halloween Trick-or-Treating Hours and Safety Tips

October 23, 2015 – The Midland Police Department encourages those planning on participating in Halloween trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 31 to do so between the hours of 6-8 p.m.

The police department offers these tips for ensuring safety during...Read on...

Deadline for Absentee Ballots for the November 3 City General Election

October 23, 2015 – Electors of the City of Midland who wish to receive an absentee ballot for the November 3 City General Election by mail must submit their application by 2 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2015. The Midland City Clerk’s office will be open S...Read on...

Enjoy Ghoulish Delights at Halloween On Ice

October 22, 2015 – In conjunction with the 2015 Halloween On Ice Tour stop in Saginaw, the Midland Civic Arena will host SkateFest on Saturday, October 24, from 11:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

Free and open to the public, SkateFest provides the opportunity for sk...Read on...

“Our Changing Earth” @ the Library

October 16, 2015 - Climate change is the focus of a series of lectures scheduled at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library this fall.

The free lecture series titled “Our Changing Earth” will continue on Thursday, October 22. The speaker is Dr. Kim Hall fro...Read on...

Deadline for Write-In Candidates to File Declaration of Intent for November City General Election

October 16, 2015 - All write-in candidates who wish to be nominated and are eligible for a City Council seat in the city of Midland are required under P.A. 461 of 1996 to file a “Declaration of Intent” with the Midland City Clerk no later than 4 p.m. on F...Read on...

City Financial Services Head Joins Finance Organization Board

October 16, 2015 - David Keenan, Assistant City Manager, was recently elected to the Michigan Government Finance Officers Association’s (MGFOA) Board of Directors.

The MGFOA, established in 1938, is a professional association of public officials and ...Read on...

Flood Insurance and Hazard Areas

October 9, 2015 - As a result of the City of Midland’s exemplary floodplain management programs and services, Midland is rated by the Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) Community Rating System (CRS) as a Class 5 community. For Midland residents, this ...Read on...

Shepherd Drive Work to Start Monday

October 9, 2015 - Beginning Monday, October 12, City of Midland crews will work on installing sanitary and storm sewers and water main on Shepherd Drive from Eastman Avenue to just west of its intersection with Shepherd. During the project, motorists shou...Read on...

Zombie Apocalypse Nearing Midland with a 5K Trail Run

October 2, 2015 – Local authorities have confirmed that a zombie outbreak has occurred in the United States, and the outbreak is nearing Midland at an alarming rate. Anticipated arrival is Saturday, October 17 at approximately 3:30 p.m., during Midland’s ...Read on...

Sugnet Road Work Planned for Saturday

October 2, 2015 – Motorists should seek alternate routes on Saturday, October 3 while crews work on the west side of Sugnet Road at its intersection with Eastman Avenue. Detours are set up for Linden Drive and Clover Lane.

Work will be completed by the...Read on...

Transportation Study Open House Set for October 14

October 2, 2015 – The Midland Area Transportation Study (MATS) will host an open house for residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to provide input regarding the region’s long-range transportation plan, which includes public transportation providers...Read on...

Now Accepting Midland County Sports Hall of Fame Nominations

October 2, 2015 – Nominations for the 2015-2016 Midland County Sports Hall of Fame will be accepted at the City of Midland Parks and Recreation Office until November 16.

The Midland community recognizes leaders in the sports community through the Hall ...Read on...

Midland Firefighters Go “Pink” for Cancer Cause

October 2, 2015 – Midland firefighters will be going “Passionately Pink for the Cure” for the month of October in an effort to raise awareness about breast cancer, support women who are currently battling cancer, and raise funds for the Midland County “Te...Read on...

Fire Department Open House Cancelled

October 2, 2015 – The Midland Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Open House scheduled for October 10 has been cancelled due to remodeling of Fire Station 1, located at 816 E. Haley Street.

The open house is held annually as part of Fire Prevention Wee...Read on...

E. Ashman Work Beginning September 28

September 25, 2015 – Beginning on Monday, September 28, milling and paving operations will begin on E. Ashman Street from the US-10 Overpass to Rockwell Drive.

During work, E. Ashman will be reduced to one lane of traffic through the end of the week....Read on...

Fall Free Yard Waste Collection Begins October 5

September 25, 2015 – The City of Midland will offer Fall Free yard waste collection beginning October 5 through the remainder of the yard waste collection season. During this free period, 40-cent per bag stickers and annual yard waste bin stickers are not...Read on...

Great Michigan Read Discussion at Library

September 25, 2015 – This year’s Great Michigan Read, “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel, will be discussed at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library on Wednesday, September 30, 7 p.m. in the Library Community Room.

This modern dystopian novel is set...Read on...

Help Keep Waterways Clean and Debris-Free

September 23, 2015 – 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 of Ordinances, dumping materials i...Read on...

Midland Parks and Recreation Offers Discounted Detroit Red Wings Tickets

September 23, 2015 – Midland Parks and Recreation is offering discounted Detroit Red Wings tickets to Midland residents for select 2015-2016 games through a partnership with the Michigan Recreation and Park Association (MRPA).

Under the program, Midlan...Read on...

Library Coffee Bar to Close

September 23, 2015 – The Cup & Chaucer Coffee Bar, located at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, will be closing on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.

The coffee bar is operated by the Arnold Center. Financial challenges led to the Arnold Center’s decisio...Read on...

Portion of Main Street Closed for a Week

September 18, 2015 – Main Street will be closed September 21-25 from Cronkright Street to 100 feet east of the Poseyville Bridge. This closure will facilitate the repair of concrete beams below the bridge deck. A detour will be posted.

Motorists are e...Read on...

Crosswalk Beacons Installed Near Schools

September 18, 2015 – The City of Midland recently installed High-intensity Activated crossWalK (HAWK) beacons on East Sugnet Road near Plymouth Elementary School and also on Chestnut Hill Drive across from Chestnut Hill Elementary School.

A HAWK beac...Read on...

Our Changing Earth @ the Library

September 18, 2015 – Climate change is the focus of a series of lectures scheduled at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library this fall.

The free lecture series, titled “Our Changing Earth,” will begin on Thursday, September 24. The first speaker is Peter S...Read on...

Computer Classes @ the Library

September 18, 2015 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library is offering three computer classes to increase your Internet skills.

Learn how Twitter works, why people tweet, and proper etiquette for the site. The class will be held on Tuesday, September 22. ...Read on...

Time to Remove Decorations from Midland Cemetery

September 18, 2015 – In preparation for the fall and winter months, families maintaining plots at the Midland Cemetery should remove annual flowers, artificial decorations and their receptacles from cemetery plots by October 1.

Beginning October 2, c...Read on...

October 5 Deadline for Registering to Vote in November 3 City General Election

September 18, 2015 – The deadline for registering to vote in the November 3 City General Election is Monday, October 5 at 5 p.m.

Persons may register to vote at any Secretary of State office or at any county, city, village, or township clerk’s office. ...Read on...

Absentee Ballots Available for the November 3 City General Election

September 18, 2015 – Absentee ballots are available for the November 3, 2015, City General Election. Qualified electors of the city of Midland may apply for an absentee ballot at the Midland City Clerk’s Office, located at 333 W. Ellsworth Street, Monday...Read on...

City Seeking Best Photos of Midland

September 11, 2015 – There’s just one more week to enter your favorite snapshots of life in our community in the City of Midland’s annual Calendar Photo Contest. The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 18.

The 2016 City Calendar and Servic...Read on...

City Hosting Open House to Discuss Farmers Market Traffic Study

September 10, 2015 – As part of the process to review a request from Momentum Midland regarding the Farmers Market, the City of Midland will host an open house on Wednesday, September 16 to present the results of a traffic study performed near the Poseyvi...Read on...

Midland Fire Department 9-11 Ceremony

September 4, 2015 – On Friday, September 11, the Midland Fire Department will hold a brief ceremony in remembrance of the 2,996 lives lost on September 11, 2001, during the attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania....Read on...

Summer Taxes Due Mid-September

September 4, 2015 – Summer tax payments are due and payable without penalty or interest, through September 15, 2015, to the City of Midland Treasurer’s Office, 333 W. Ellsworth St. A four percent (4%) penalty is assessed to payments or unpaid balances aft...Read on...

Library Open on Sundays

September 4, 2015 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library will open again on Sunday afternoons, beginning on September 13. The Library will be open from 1-5 p.m. The Library is located at 1710 W. St. Andrews Road in Midland.

Many of the Library’s resour...Read on...

Join in Fun Run/Walk for Special Olympics

September 4, 2015 – Runners/walkers of all skill levels are invited to participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, in Midland. The event is not a race, but a leisurely run/walk to bri...Read on...

City Offices to be Closed for Labor Day

August 28, 2015 – The Labor Day holiday weekend is just around the corner. In recognition of the holiday, all City of Midland offices will be closed on Monday, September 7.

Residents with Monday and Tuesday refuse and Week 1 recycling collections shoul...Read on...

Plymouth Pool Season Closing Date

August 28, 2015 – Plymouth Pool will close for the 2015 season at the end of recreational swim hours (1-8:30 p.m.) on Labor Day, Monday, September 7.

For additional information, contact the Parks and Recreation Office, Monday through Friday, at 989-837...Read on...

MCTV Programming to be Impacted by Facilities Upgrade

August 26, 2015 – Replay of programming on MGTV-188 – Midland Government TV and MCTV-191 – Community Voices, will be limited through Sunday, August 30 due to a technical facilities upgrade at the MCTV Network. The display of messages shown on MCTV-189 – M...Read on...

Ashman Street Lane Closures Scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday

August 25, 2015 – Consumers Energy will be closing Ashman Street between Larkin and Main streets in order to install an underground wire across Ashman. The closure will occur from 10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26 until 6 a.m., Thursday, August 27. Follow...Read on...

Downtown Development Authority Coordinator Announced

August 17, 2015 – Congratulations to Lacey Todd, who recently accepted a new position as full-time events coordinator for Downtown Midland. In the new position, Lacey oversees the coordination, execution, and marketing of events in the downtown district....Read on...

Are You Brave Enough to be “Fast Food?”

August 14, 2015 – The Midland Parks and Recreation Department will partner with the ROCK Center for Youth Development to offer Midland’s second annual 5K Zombie Trail Run/Walk in City Forest.

The 5K Zombie Run will take place on Saturday, October 17,...Read on...

Plymouth Pool to be Doggone Busy During Dog Swim

August 14, 2015 – Plymouth Pool is going to the dogs!

Midland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce their annual Pooches at the Pool Dog Swim on Saturday, September 12. During the event, owners will have the opportunity to fetch their Fido and...Read on...

Waldo Road Project Continues

August 7, 2015 – The intersection of Diamond and Waldo roads will be closed beginning Monday, August 10. Waldo from Diamond to Wheeler is expected to be fully reopened to traffic by the end of August.

Waldo Road from Diamond north to Wackerly will al...Read on...

Construction to Close Joe Mann Boulevard on Thursday

August 5, 2015 – On Thursday, August 6, Joe Mann Boulevard will be closed between Cinema Drive and T. Moore Drive for private development storm sewer work. Motorists should use T. Moore Drive, Ted Doan Drive, and Alan Ott Drive as a detour around the are...Read on...

Road Construction to Impact Traffic at Eastman and N. Saginaw Roads

August 4, 2015 – From Monday, August 10 until Labor Day, motorists should expect long delays when crossing Eastman Avenue at its intersection with N. Saginaw Road while work continues on the Eastman reconstruction project.

During work, Eastman from S...Read on...

W. Nelson Water Main Project Starting Monday

July 31, 2015 – Beginning Monday, August 3, W. Nelson Street from Manor Drive to Ashman Street will be closed to through traffic during a water main replacement project. Work is expected to be complete by late September.

As the City of Midland’s 2015 ...Read on...

Poseyville Bridge Project Starts Monday

July 24, 2015 – Construction on the Mark Putnam Bridge (Poseyville Road) will begin on Monday, July 27.

Maintenance work will include repairing concrete, adding an epoxy overlay to the road surface, and painting of underlying steel beams.

Traffic...Read on...

Plant Removals to Impact Traffic

July 24, 2015 – From Monday through Friday, July 27-31, City of Midland crews will be removing Walker’s Low Catmint plants from the Eastman Avenue traffic island south of Saginaw Road and transplanting them to other locations throughout the city.

Fro...Read on...

Get Your Kicks with Parks and Recreation’s Fall Coed Adult Kickball League!

July 24, 2015 – Ready for some old-school fun? The Midland Parks and Recreation Department will offer a fall coed adult kickball league again this year.

The season will begin on Sunday, September 13. Teams comprised of a minimum of 10 players will ...Read on...

Fall Coed Softball Team Registration Underway

July 24, 2015 – The Midland Parks and Recreation Department will partner with the Midland Softball Association to offer adult softball leagues this fall.

The fall season begins in September. Teams will play a 10-game schedule with a combination of d...Read on...

Committee Seeking Beautification Award Nominations

July 24, 2015 – Midland’s Beautification Advisory Committee would like you to nominate a friend, neighbor, or even someone you don’t know for doing an outstanding job of making Midland more beautiful. Properties may be nominated for a 2015 Appreciation o...Read on...

Expect Additional Traffic Congestion on Eastman Avenue This Weekend

July 17, 2015 – Motorists should expect traffic congestion and anticipate significant delays on Eastman Avenue in the vicinity of the Midland County Fairgrounds this weekend. The ever-popular Michigan Antique Festival is taking place this Saturday and Su...Read on...

Traffic Signal at Main and Orchard to Operate at Full Color

July 17, 2015 – On Monday, July 20, the traffic signal at Main Street and Orchard Drive will be activated to operate on full color cycle for the duration of the Eastman Avenue reconstruction project.

This location has seen a significant increase in tra...Read on...

Touch a Truck @ the Library!

July 17, 2015 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library’s annual Touch a Truck event will be held Thursday, July 23. Kids will have a blast climbing aboard the City of Midland’s heavy-duty work trucks, high speed police vehicles, and the big fire truck!

P...Read on...

Eastman and St. Andrews Construction Work

July 13, 2015 – W. St. Andrews Road between Helen Street and Eastman Avenue will be closed for the day on Thursday, July 16 for storm sewer work relating to the US-10 BR (Eastman) reconstruction project. Motorists should seek alternate routes around the w...Read on...

Enjoy Summer Splashtacular Teen Nights at Plymouth Pool

July 2, 2015 – Teens will have the chance to enjoy a fun-filled evening at Plymouth Pool on Wednesday nights, July 8, 15, and 22 during the Summer Splashtacular Teen Nights hosted by the Legacy Center for Community Success, The ROCK Center for Youth Devel...Read on...

Midland Resembles America’s Unique Identity

June 25, 2015 – Red, white, and blue… apple pie… and Midland? According to online finance resource WalletHub, Midland is in the top 10 of small communities that most closely match typical America.

WalletHub’s study of various demographical statistic...Read on...

The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation Grants $2.5 Million to Senior Facility

June 19, 2015 – The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation has awarded a $2.5 million grant to Midland’s Washington Woods Senior Housing Community for needed asbestos removal and subsequent remodeling.

In Winter 2015, asbestos-containing material was...Read on...

Phase Two of Eastman Project Begins

June 19, 2015 – Beginning on Saturday, June 20, Eastman Avenue will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction and shifted to the southbound lanes from Hines Street to Saginaw Road as crews begin to reconstruct utilities and road surface on the n...Read on...

BOIL WATER UPDATE: Larkin and Mills Townships Water Safe

June 13, 2015 - Testing has confirmed that the City of Midland water supply for Larkin and Mills townships is safe for drinking and cooking. Residents may resume their normal use of the water supply.

A boil water notice was released on Thursday, June ...Read on...

Splash the Day Away at Plymouth Pool

June 12, 2015 – Plymouth Pool is now open for the season.

As in past years, the Midland Parks and Recreation Department will offer lap and open swim times as well as season passes for summer fun at Midland’s only outdoor public pool. One-day admission...Read on...

Parks and Recreation’s Lifetime Education and Adventure Program (L.E.A.P.) Set to Start

June 12, 2015 – The City of Midland’s popular summer recreation program for adults who have disabilities kicks off Monday, June 15.

Midland’s Lifetime Education and Adventure Program (L.E.A.P.) features supervised activities to broaden experiences an...Read on...

Midland Parks and Recreation Offers The Grand Experience at Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel

June 12, 2015 – Midland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Michigan Recreation and Park Association (MRPA), announces the fifth annual, all-inclusive bus trip to the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.

The bus trip will take place fro...Read on...

Access User Position Available on Cable Access Advisory Commission

June 12, 2015 – Midland City Council is accepting applications to fill a position on the Cable Access Advisory Commission.

The commission is looking for a Midland Community Television (MCTV) access user to fill a position that will expire June 30, 201...Read on...

6-12-15 BOIL WATER UPDATE: Potential Contamination of Water Supply in Larkin and Mills Townships

June 12, 2015 – As a precautionary measure, water service customers in Larkin and Mills townships should continue to boil water to be used for drinking or cooking following a water main break Thursday in Larkin Township. City crews have completed flushing...Read on...

W. St. Andrews Road Closed for Two Days

June 10, 2015 – On Friday and Saturday, June 12 and 13, W. St. Andrews Road will be closed on the west side of the intersection of Eastman Avenue and W. St. Andrews while crews work on underground utilities as part of the Eastman road reconstruction proje...Read on...

Midland Among Best Places to Start a Business in Michigan

June 5, 2015 – Midland is a great place to hang out a shingle! So says consumer finance resource NerdWallet, which conducted a study to find the best places in Michigan to start a business.

Out of 128 places studied, Midland ranked fifteenth. To dete...Read on...

Waldo Avenue Work Continues

June 5, 2015 – On Monday, June 8, the intersection of Waldo Avenue and Diamond Drive will be reduced to one lane of traffic while crews install sanitary sewer as part of a Waldo improvement project that is currently in progress. It is anticipated that th...Read on...

Phase Two of Eastman Project Begins

June 5, 2015 – Starting Monday, June 8, Eastman Avenue will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction from Saginaw Road to Indian Street while construction crews install underground utilities. During work, Buttles Street will remain closed from...Read on...

Wackerly Resurfacing Starts Monday

June 5, 2015 – Beginning Monday, June 8, E. Wackerly Street from Jefferson Avenue to Swede Avenue will be reduced to one lane of traffic while crews resurface this stretch of roadway. Motorists may want to look for alternate routes to avoid long delays in...Read on...

City Receiving Requests for Sidewalk Maintenance

May 29, 2015 – The City Council has allocated $250,000 for sidewalk repair in the recently adopted 2015-2016 City of Midland budget. Of that amount, $80,000 will be directed towards sidewalk maintenance on streets scheduled for repair in the upcoming year...Read on...

Railroad Project to Close Portion of Waldo

May 29, 2015 – Waldo Avenue between S. Saginaw Road and Salzburg Street will be closed June 1-6 for railroad crossing repairs being conducted by Lake State Railway Company.

Detour signs will direct traffic around the affected area using Salzburg and S...Read on...