News Flash

Spray Parks to Close for the Season

September 28, 2023 – Midland Parks and Recreation has announced that Thrune Park, Gerstacker spray park, and Longview spray park will close for the season at dusk on Sunday, October 8. Thrune Park will reopen in spring 2024, while Gerst...

Moorland, Perrine Intersection Closure Extended to October 6

September 28, 2023 – The intersection of Moorland Drive and Perrine Road will remain closed through Friday, October 6 for work related to the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan. It was previously announced that the intersection would reop...

MFD to Host Fire Prevention Open House October 14

September 28, 2023 – The Midland Fire Department (MFD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote Fire Prevention Week October 8 – 14 with a Fire Station 1 open house and other fire safety ac...

Pedestrian Plazas Close for the 2023 Season

September 28, 2023 – Beginning Monday, October 2, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will begin to remove outdoor dining, seating, and recreational amenities in The Commons Pedestrian Plazas to reopen Main Street to motorized vehicle traff...

Airport Manager Pagano Receives Two Aviation Industry Awards

Jack Barstow Municipal Airport Manager Sarah Pagano (left) and Steve Smigelski (right), MAAE President.

 September 26, 2023 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Jack Barstow Municipal Airport Manager Sarah Pagano h...

Fall Free Yard Waste Collection Begins October 2

September 22, 2023 – The City of Midland will offer Fall Free yard waste collection beginning October 2 through the remainder of the 2023 yard waste collection season. During this free period, 40-cent per bag stickers and annua...

Celebrate Neighboring Week with Parks Scavenger Hunt

September 22, 2023 – Midland Parks and Recreation invites residents to celebrate Midland Neighboring Week with a citywide parks scavenger hunt September 25 – October 8.  

To participate, sleuths should register for the...

Help Keep Waterways Clean This Fall

September 22, 2023 – As Midland moves into autumn, the City of Midland reminds residents to help keep our local waterways clean and free of trash and pollutants.   

In addition to being a violation of the City&rsquo...

MCTV to Stream High School Sports This Fall

September 15, 2023 – The MCTV (Midland Community Television) Network will partner with Midland Public Schools to live stream several upcoming high school sporting events for spectators to watch from the comfort of their homes. These eve...

Remove Decorations from Midland Cemetery

September 15, 2023 – 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. &nbs...

Draft of Midland City Modern Master Plan Now Available for Review

September 6, 2023 – The future of Midland is here – and it’s bright, bold, and ready for you to review!  The draft of the Midland City Modern Master Plan is now available for public reading at www.midlandcit...

Bidwell Receives City Strive Award for Innovation

(L-R): Dial-A-Ride Supervisor Rod Merillat, Director of Public Services Karen Murphy, Dial-A-Ride Manager Amy Bidwell, and City Manager Brad Kaye 

September 1, 2023 – The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has recognized Dial...

Reminder: Summer 2023 Property Taxes Due September 15

August 25, 2023 – City of Midland property owners are reminded that Summer 2023 tax payments are due and payable without penalty or interest through September 15, 2023 to the City of Midland Treasurer’s Office, 333 W....

Local Pitch Hit Run Winners Advance to State Finals

August 25, 2023 – Midland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that local Pitch Hit and Run champions Maggie Frazee, Lane Phillips-Strait, Peyton Larkin, Brielle Laubscher, Aiden Oppenheimer, and Hadley Keyes have advanced to the MLB Pitc...

Parks & Recreation Debuts Step Into Fall Walking Program

August 18, 2023 – Join Midland Parks and Recreation and members of the Midland community to continue weekly strolls during the fall season with Parks and Recreation’s newest program, Step into Fall. 

This new program w...

Street Reconstructions on Kentucky, Tennessee, Hines Begin August 21

August 11, 2023 – Three local street reconstruction projects will begin on Kentucky, Tennessee, and Hines Streets on Monday, August 21 that will close the streets to through traffic through the end of October.  

During construction, Kent...

Stowell Promoted to Director of Fiscal Services

August 11, 2023 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that City Controller Laura Stowell has been promoted to director of fiscal services effective July 31, 2023. She succeeds former finance director and assistant city manager Dave Keenan...

Canterbury, Dina Street Reconstructions Begin August 14

August 11, 2023 – Two local street reconstruction projects will begin on Canterbury Drive and Dina Street on Monday, August 14 that will close a portion of the streets to through traffic through the end of October.  

During construction,...

Registration Open for Fall Miracle League Season

August 11, 2023 – Midland Parks and Recreation is now accepting baseball player registrations, coaching applications, and volunteer registrations for the 2023 fall season of the Middle of the Mitt Miracle League.  

A Miracle Fie...

Currie Parkway Bridge Reopened to Eastbound Traffic

July 28, 2023 – The City of Midland has announced that the historic Currie Parkway Bridge has been repaired and reopened to eastbound traffic following damage sustained due to overweight vehicle usage in October 2021.  

In an attempt to prevent fu...

Mill & Overlay Program Coming to City Streets

July 21, 2023 – Beginning Monday, July 24, several local streets in the City of Midland will see surface improvements as part of a mill and overlay project. 

This application involves removing and replacing the top layers of a s...

Online Payments Now Available for City Property Taxes

July 14, 2023 – City of Midland property owners now have a more convenient option for paying their property taxes: Online credit card or electronic check!  Online payment is now available on the City’s website for pro...

Ashman Street Reconstruction Begins July 5

June 30, 2023 – Beginning Wednesday, July 5, Ashman Street will undergo street reconstruction from Swede Avenue to Waldo Avenue that will close eastbound traffic until late October.

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Ashman Street will rem...

Holzinger Receives City Strive Award for Teamwork

L-R: Director of Water Reclamation Jared Driscoll, Director of Water Services Peter Schwarz, Budget Analyst Heather Holzinger & City Manager Brad Kaye

June 23, 2023 – The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has recognized Water and...

New Curbside Collection Rules Take Effect July 1

June 16, 2023 – The City of Midland reminds curbside collection customers that new refuse collection rules and fees for non-compliance will soon take effect on July 1, 2023.  

These changes were approved by the Midland City Coun...

Reminder of Grass and Weeds Trimming Ordinance

June 16, 2023 – 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 ...

New Landfill Disposal Fees Take Effect July 1

June 16, 2023 – City of Midland Landfill users are reminded that disposal fees and special services fees at the Landfill will increase effective July 1, 2023.  

Current and future fees for select waste types generated in Midland...

Start the Weekend Early with Downtown's Weekend Warm-Up

June 9, 2023 – Why wait until Friday to start the weekend? Jumpstart the weekend every Thursday this summer with Weekend Warm-Up in Downtown Midland!  

Beginning Thursday, June 15, more than 20 participating businesses will exte...

Caldwell Receives City Strive Award for Safety

(Left to right: Dial-A-Ride Supervisor Rod Merillat, City Manager Brad Kaye, Driver Ken Caldwell, and Dial-A-Ride Manager Amy Bidwell)

May 30, 2023 – The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has recognized Dial-A-Ride driver Ken Caldwel...

Pedestrian Plaza Returns to Downtown Midland June 5

May 26, 2023 – Back by popular demand, Main Street will close to all vehicle traffic and parking from Ashman to Rodd streets from Monday, June 5 through Wednesday, October 4 to create The Commons Pedestrian Plaza, an expanded vehicle-free outdoo...

New Recycling Bins Coming Soon for Curbside Customers

May 19, 2023 – The City of Midland will have a new recycling contractor effective July 1, 2023 as GFL Environmental Inc. replaces Republic Services in providing the City’s curbside recycling collection. While collection days w...

Local Pitch, Hit & Run Winners Announced

May 12, 2023 – On Saturday, May 6, 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 partici...

Reminders on Grass and Weeds Ordinance

May 5, 2023 – 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...

Wray, Wilson Receive City Strive Employee Awards

April 21, 2023 – The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has recognized its first two recipients of the City Strive Awards: Justin Wray with Parks and Recreation and Officer Jerry with the Midland Police Department. Awards were presen...

Reminder on City Solicitor's Licenses

April 6, 2023  – 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&r...

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 ...

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...

House Hazardous Waste Collection Dates Set

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...

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...

Post Receives mParks Recreation Leadership Award

Marcie Post with (L-R) City staff Karen Murphy, Rachael Peters, Bart Heil, Stephanie Richardson, and Dave Keenan

March 17, 2023 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that Assistant Director of Public Services Marcie Post has recei...

City Forest Chalet Closed for 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 and 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 m...

2023 Street 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. ...

MCTV Network Unveils New Video-On-Demand 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.

On the new ...

City Rebrands Wastewater Operations 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...

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...

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&...

Nominate Staff 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...

Reminder on City 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 as Gerstacker Award Winners

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 ...

City Announces 2022 'Name the Plow' Contest Winners

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) t...

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...

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...

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...

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 Tuesday evening, October 25.  

On Tuesday, maintenance staff at Dow Diamond ...

Notice of Unknown Substance Discharge into River (UPDATED)

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

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

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 ...

Reminders of City Signage Ordinance

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 Fire Stick and Fire TV device...

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 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...

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 Gra...