Max Milne

United States

Community Editor at Midland Daily News

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US-10 closure sends traffic through Sanford, sparking safety concerns

5 days ago | ourmidland.com | Max Milne

Drivers traveling along US-10 west of Midland this past weekend encountered an unexpected detour as all lanes of traffic in both directions were closed at M-30 (Meridian Road) beginning Friday afternoon. Since March 17, the M-30 bridge over US-10 has been under construction. The bridge is being replaced in a $7.3 million project through the Michigan Department of Transportation. Article continues below this adIn recent weeks, new beams were placed to begin establishing the bridge’s superstructure.
Fourth annual Juneteenth Block Party set for June 15 at Creative 360

5 days ago | ourmidland.com | Max Milne

The community will gather to celebrate unity, cultural pride and fatherhood at the fourth annual Juneteenth Block Party on Sunday, June 15, at Creative 360 in Midland. Admission is free and open to the public. Creative 360 is at 5501 Jefferson Avenue. Article continues below this adThe celebration, set to take place from 2 to 5 p.m., invites community members of all ages to gather in honor of the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States.
PHOTOS: Meridian Early College High School graduation ceremony, May 29, 2025

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Max Milne

Max Milne is community editor of the Midland Daily News. He joined the Daily News in 2023 after three years as editor of the Gladwin County Record & Beaverton Clarion. Milne previously attended Central Michigan University and wrote for both Central Michigan Life and Grand Central Magazine. He is from Greenville, Michigan, and currently resides in the Sanford area.
TNT Toys & Collectibles offers vintage and modern figurines, comics and more

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Max Milne

Landon Teall, 44, owns TNT Toys & Collectibles, located in the Midland Mall next to The Mitten Made Cafe, just outside Target. TNT offers a large collection of toys and collectibles, both vintage and modern. Items include action figures, Funko Pops, comic books and more. Article continues below this adThe store is operated by Teall and his son.
Sanford Dam on track for 2026 completion despite delays on remaining dams

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Max Milne

While construction on other dams has been delayed, work on Sanford Dam has continued without interruption, with substantial completion expected in spring 2026. According to Brad Fedorchak, Project and Operations Manager for Four Lakes Task Force, work on Sanford Dam was set to be suspended in mid-May pending legal proceedings.
Midland Mall delays grand opening for record-setting indoor playground

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Max Milne

Due to a delayed inspection, the grand opening of Midland Mall’s highly anticipated "Malltopia" playplace is now expected to take place later in June, rather than the previously announced June 3 date. Mall Operations Manager Beccah Billmeier, who is leading the construction of the playplace, said the crew has been working diligently to complete the structure by the original deadline.
Midland Mall delays grand opening for record-setting indoor playground

1 week ago | recordpatriot.com | Max Milne

The Malltopia playplace, originally set to open June 3 in the Midland Mall, will now open later in the month due to an inspection delay. Max Milne/Midland Daily NewsMidland Mall crew members begin installing the netting for the Malltopia playplace on May 29. Max Milne/Midland Daily NewsA view from the top of Malltopia, the 31-foot-high playplace being constructed inside the Midland Mall.
United Way of Midland kicks off 105th anniversary with Days of Action

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Max Milne

United Way of Midland County is hosting a community-wide volunteer project, June 16-19, known as Days of Action. Every year, United Ways across the world host these community volunteer initiatives to join their neighbors in making an impact. Some United Ways host only one day, while others provide a variety of opportunities for community members to engage in.
Art Speaks Festival to premiere 18 new plays at Creative 360 on Saturday

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Max Milne

To add to a weekend full of art fun, the fifth annual Art Speaks New Play Festival will premiere 18 new plays on Saturday, May 31 at Creative 360. This free event promotes the work of playwrights from around the globe while showcasing the directing and performing talents of artists from the Great Lakes Bay Region. Writers compete for prizes in the categories of Ten-Minute Play, One-Act Play and Full-Length Play. Submissions are adjudicated by professionals in the entertainment industry.
Ashley Maloney was headed to her hometown of Midland when her plane caught fire

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Max Milne

At 5:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, Ashley Maloney boarded a Delta flight from Houston to Detroit with her two sons, Samuel and Bennett. She was headed from her home just outside of Houston, Texas to her hometown of Midland to watch her younger sister, Isabelle, graduate from Midland High School. Article continues below this adMaloney, already an anxious flyer, knew her 7-year-old son Samuel didn’t like takeoffs. "I had this big talk with him that everything is safe and that accidents rarely happen.