Midland Daily News

The Midland Daily News is a daily publication that caters to the residents of Midland County, Michigan. Its headquarters can be found at 124 South McDonald Street in the heart of downtown Midland. While the paper is based in Midland, it enjoys a broad readership throughout the county. Originally established in 1881 as the Midland Republican, it was rebranded to the Midland Daily News on May 1, 1937. The newspaper is part of the Hearst Corporation, a company that owns various other media outlets, including the San Francisco Chronicle and the Houston Chronicle. Hearst acquired the Midland Daily News in 1979. In addition to local news, the Daily News also publishes the school papers for both Midland High School, known as The Focus, and Herbert Henry Dow High School, titled The Update. Notably, it was the last daily newspaper in the Tri-Cities area when the Bay City Times and Saginaw News reduced their print schedules to three times a week in June 2009.

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Summer Art Fair drew an estimated 11,000 attendees to Midland

3 days ago | ourmidland.com | Dominic Sevilla

The Midland Center for the Arts celebrated a successful Summer Art Fair last weekend, drawing a crowd higher than the previous two years to celebrate and shop from local and national artists. "This year’s Summer Art Fair brought an incredible energy to Downtown Midland," President and CEO of the Midland Center of the Arts Matt Travis said.
Head Start welcomes families to celebrate 60-year milestone

3 days ago | ourmidland.com | Dominic Sevilla

Students and their families celebrated Head Start's 60th year of providing early childhood education with a carnival at the North East Michigan Community Service Agency Head Start school on Isabella Street in Midland on June 3, 2025. "It's amazing to see," Manager Vickie Rutledge said."Head Start is the foundation of preschool, and it's not just education. We work on mental health, social and emotional well-being. We also work on things like nutrition, health, and vision.
Bay City Commission proclaims June as Pride Month

4 days ago | ourmidland.com | Dominic Sevilla

The Bay City Commission proclaimed June as Pride Month at its June 2 commissioners meeting at Bay City Hall. Great Lakes Bay Pride Executive Director Scott Ellis was present at the meeting to accept the proclamation made by Bay City Mayor Chris Girard. Article continues below this ad"Whereas, The City of Bay City supports the rights of every citizen to experience equality and freedom from discrimination," Girard read. "Now, therefore, I, Christopher R.
Blu closes downtown due to health concerns and excess mold in building

4 days ago | ourmidland.com | Dominic Sevilla

Owner of the Downtown Midland eatery Blu, Erik Swenson, announced on May 21 that he would be closing his doors on the restaurant in downtown Midland due to health concerns. He did not disclose any specifics until today. Article continues below this adOn his business Facebook page, Swenson said his health issues were caused by mold toxicity that was found inside the attic of the building.
Swede Avenue reconstruction expected to be completed in August

4 days ago | ourmidland.com | Dominic Sevilla

Swede Avenue from East Ashman Street to Wheeler Street is now closed to northbound traffic for street and water main reconstruction. The project scope includes, but is not limited to, aggregate base removal and replacement, storm sewer modifications, the removal and replacement of concrete curb and driveway approaches, placement of new bituminous pavement, and water main installation.
Tittabawassee Watershed flood survey receives additional $1.2 million

4 days ago | ourmidland.com | Dominic Sevilla

Local and federal officials praised continued progress on the Tittabawassee Watershed Flood Risk Management Study after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, received an additional $1.2 million in federal funding under the Fiscal Year 2025 Work Plan on Monday. "Flood risk management is one of our most important missions," said Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District Commander Lt. Col. Wallace Bandeff.
US-10 closure sends traffic through Sanford, sparking safety concerns

4 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.
Great Lakes Loons host Play Ball Weekend youth baseball clinic

4 days ago | ourmidland.com | Dominic Sevilla

It's national Play Ball Weekend coming up, with Dow Diamond and the Great Lakes Loons inviting families to spend Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, with an opportunity to learn baseball from Loons players. The first 200 kids who register for the event will receive a free lawn ticket to the game, a Franklin ball and bat set, and are invited to learn from players in a pre-game clinic. Up to 400 spots are available for the clinic.
Aldi sued by Mondelez for mimicking Oreo, Chips Ahoy! packaging

4 days ago | ourmidland.com | Dominic Genetti

Discount grocery store chain Aldi is facing a lawsuit from the maker of Oreos who claims the Aldi brand of certain items has nearly identical packaging to their products. Mondelez, which also makes Chips Ahoy!, Nutter Butters, and Wheat Thins, claims that the Germany-based grocery chain is copying their packaging designs to mimic the name-brand.
Fourth annual Juneteenth Block Party set for June 15 at Creative 360

4 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.