Posted on: September 18, 2023
September 18, 2023 – The complimentary recreational vehicle (RV) sanitary dump station located at the City of Midland Water Reclamation Facility is closed to the public for approximately two to three weeks due to construction on the facility&...
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Posted on: September 15, 2023
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...
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Posted on: September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023 – As the community comes together to celebrate Midland Neighboring Week September 24 – 30 several City of Midland departments invite residents to join in on the fun with several family-friendly, free activit...
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Posted on: September 15, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 8, 2023
September 8, 2023 – Downtown Midland business owners, residents, visitors, and the general public: Get ready to discuss your ideas! The Midland Downtown Development Authority (DDA) invites you to engage in an upcoming roundtabl...
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Posted on: September 8, 2023
September 8, 2023 – The Center City Authority and the City of Midland invite the public to celebrate the completion of Phase I of the Center City Redevelopment Plan with a community celebration later this month.
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News Releases
Posted on: September 6, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 1, 2023
(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...
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Posted on: August 25, 2023
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....
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Posted on: August 25, 2023
August 25, 2023 – Explore Downtown Midland in a fun and delicious fashion at Downtown Midland’s Taste of Downtown on Thursday, September 28, at 6 p.m.
Each ticket holder will receive a tasting passport with access to...
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Posted on: August 25, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 25, 2023
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...
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Posted on: August 18, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 11, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 11, 2023
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...
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Posted on: August 11, 2023
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,...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 11, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: July 28, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: July 21, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: July 14, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: June 30, 2023
June 30, 2023 – Two local street reconstruction and water main replacement projects will begin on Helen and Michigan Streets on Wednesday, July 5, that will close a portion of the streets to through traffic through mid-September.
Durin...
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Posted on: June 30, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: June 23, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: June 16, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: June 16, 2023
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.
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News Releases
Posted on: June 16, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: June 9, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 30, 2023
(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...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 18, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 12, 2023
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...
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Posted on: May 5, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 28, 2023
April 28, 2023 – Beginning Monday, May 1, local street reconstruction and water main replacement projects will begin on Hamilton Drive and Hancock Drive that will see road closures through mid-September.
Hamilton Drive and Hancock Driv...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 21, 2023
April 21, 2023 – The City of Midland’s free yard waste collection within the City of Midland ends for the spring season on Friday, April 28. Collection stickers for yard waste bags and bins will be required beginning Monday, May 1.&...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 21, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 6, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 21, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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 ...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023 – The City of Midland is pleased to announce that its 16th class Citizens Academy has graduated! Twenty-three residents attended an informal graduation ceremony in Council Chambers of Midland City Hall on Wednesday, March...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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...
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Posted on: March 10, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 10, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 3, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 3, 2023
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. ...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 24, 2023
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 ...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 3, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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&...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 20, 2023
January 20, 2023 - Midland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with mParks (Michigan Recreation and Park Association) announces the 12th annual all-inclusive travel experience to the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
The trip will take p...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 13, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 13, 2023
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: December 9, 2022
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: December 9, 2022
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 ...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 21, 2022
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 14, 2022
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 10, 2022
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 10, 2022
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: 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.&...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2022
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 26, 2022
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 ...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 25, 2022
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: 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...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 21, 2022
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 ...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 7, 2022
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 30, 2022
September 30, 2022 – As Midland moves into autumn, the City of Midland reminds residents to help keep our local waterways clean and free of garbage and pollutants.
In addition to being a violation of the City’s Code ...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 2, 2022
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 29, 2022
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: July 8, 2022
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: June 17, 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...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 8, 2022
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 18, 2022
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 18, 2022
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 3, 2022
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 7, 2022
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: December 15, 2021
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,...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2021
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...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 16, 2021
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 ...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 21, 2020
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...
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Posted on: October 5, 2020
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...
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