Dan Chalk, Midland Daily News Journalist Profile

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Regional Alliance president emphasizes economic impact of new facility

18 hours ago | ourmidland.com | Dan Chalk

Midland Soccer Club, a 501 (c) 3 formed in 1977, serves nearly 4,000 players annually from 25 counties. With over 104,000 visitors and players annually, the club brings over $3 million to the region in sports tourism. Given the growing ranks of area athletes and youth recreational programs, the MSC recognizes that the region desperately needs additional indoor athletic facilities and has launched a capital campaign to construct a 150,000-square-foot indoor athletic facility on its campus.
Dow delays construction of Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero project

19 hours ago | ourmidland.com | Dan Chalk

Dow will delay construction of its Path2Zero project in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, to better align with current market conditions. The company also announced it is expanding a review of its European operations, particularly in polyurethanes, as part of a broader strategy to manage ongoing economic challenges.
Midland High presents 'Once Upon a Mattress'

1 day ago | ourmidland.com | Dan Chalk

More about 'Once Upon a Mattress' Cast Minstrel: Cara Bucci Lady Beatrice: Liliana Villarreal Wizard: Eli Liberman Lady Larkin: Sarah Dixon Queen Aggravain: McKinley Danner Prince Dauntless the Drab: Cody Ridder King Sextimus the Silent: Cullen Brigham Jester: Rylee Marshall Sir Studley: Eliott Monterosso Sir Luce: Jessica Ashland Knight Nite: Elliott Dixon Knight Emory: Astro Mitchell Knight Eldridge: El Barden 1st Lady-in-Waiting - Rowena: Abby Peters 2nd Lady-in-Waiting - Merrill: Anna...
McDonald Rivet: Social Security office in Saginaw will remain open

1 day ago | ourmidland.com | Dan Chalk

Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet said she has secured a commitment from the Trump Administration that it will not close the Social Security field office in Saginaw at 611 East Genesee Avenue. The General Services Administration previously included Saginaw’s Social Security Office on a list of properties targeted for disposal, before removing the list from its website without explanation.
Business News & Notes: Fisher Companies celebrates 100 years

1 day ago | ourmidland.com | Dan Chalk

J.W. Fisher says Fisher Companies has remained strong for 100 years due in large part to three basic values. "Our culture is always: be honest, be humble and be grateful," Fisher said as the group of 10 family-owned companies celebrates its centennial this year. Article continues below this ad"Put your customers' interests first, show up every day, work hard, work well, and give back to your community.
Chelsea Sauve to be next principal of Central Park Elementary

1 day ago | ourmidland.com | Dan Chalk

Chelsea Sauve will be the next principal of Central Park Elementary, effective July 1, 2025. Sauve will succeed current Principal Kara Stark, who will become the district’s associate superintendent of student services and human resources on the same date. Article continues below this adSauve joined Midland Public Schools in 2013 as a teacher at Carpenter Elementary and moved to Central Park for its inaugural school year in 2017.
Bone Daddy's to close its doors after Saturday

2 days ago | ourmidland.com | Dan Chalk

Bone Daddy's BBQ owner Bill Wall recalls catering a baby shower and years later catering a high school graduation party for the same child. Over 21 years of serving award-winning ribs to the Midland community, he and his wife, Kimberly, have built a lot of friendships. Article continues below this adAt the end of the day on Saturday, April 26, they'll be closing their business at 1900 South Saginaw Road. "I have been barbecuing now for probably 47 years.
Fund started for family of beloved pastor and bus driver

2 days ago | ourmidland.com | Dan Chalk

An online fundraiser has been started to help the family of a Midland pastor and school bus driver who has battled cancer since last June. Pastor Gary Eastman has led Calvary Apostolic Church of Midland since he founded it in 1991, and has been a bus driver since 2002. He was diagnosed with stage IV kidney cancer in June, which has aggressively spread, impacting his mobility, breathing, and daily function and leaving him unable to work.
New 3-year contract approved between MPS, MCEA

2 days ago | ourmidland.com | Dan Chalk

Midland Public Schools and the Midland City Education Association have reached a new three-year collective bargaining agreement that covers the district’s more than 480 educators and goes into effect on Aug. 12, 2025. The MCEA ratified the agreement in an election last week, and the MPS Board of Education approved it during its regular meeting on April 21 right after holding a closed session for negotiation of the agreement.
Midland Public Schools board ratifies new teachers' contract

3 days ago | ourmidland.com | Dan Chalk

The Midland Public Schools Board of Education approved a new contract with the Midland City Education Association at Monday's monthly board meeting at the MPS administration center. The board went into a closed session for about 30 minutes near the end of Monday's meeting "for strategy and negotiation connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement as permitted under MCL 15.268 section 8(1)(c)," according to the meeting agenda.