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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Why animals sploot: How animals stay cool in hot weather

2 days ago | ourmidland.com | Dominic Genetti

If you happen to see an animal sprawled out at home, at a zoo or in the great outdoors, don't worry — they're more than likely fine. The thing is the animals are just like the rest of us — done. Done with the heat warnings, done with the excessive heat, done with the humidity and high temperatures. Article continues below this adWhy is my dog laying flat on the floor? It's called splooting, and as funny as the word may sound, it's something animals do to stretch out and most of all cool off.
Third and final day of Hintz brothers prelim exam set for Thursday

3 days ago | ourmidland.com | Dave Clark

Two Sanford brothers charged with first-degree homicide/murder will appear in Midland County's 75th District Court on Thursday for the third and final day of their preliminary exam. Kody Hintz, 29, and James Hintz Jr., 32, are also charged with homicide open murder statutory short form (which means charging a defendant with all possible degrees of homicide); breaking and entering a building with intent; larceny of a firearm; and four counts of felony firearm.
THROWBACK: Grace A. Dow Library, built in apple orchard, marks 70 years

4 days ago | ourmidland.com | Lori Qualls

An everlasting tribute to Midland's first lady was officially announced Jan. 12, 1955, when the new library was named the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library. Grace Dow, wife of Dow Chemical founder Herbert H. Dow, was a former schoolteacher. She was a graduate of Midland High School and a lifelong supporter of Midland. "During her lifetime, Grace A.
Organizers pleased with Cornfest in its return to Auburn

4 days ago | ourmidland.com | Jon Becker

The Auburn Cornfest Planning Committee, in conjunction with the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, is already looking toward next year following Sunday's completion of the 52nd Auburn Cornfest. The Cornfest returned to Auburn for the first time since 2022, and organizers called the homecoming a wonderful success and expressed gratitude for the support and encouragement of the volunteers and sponsors who made the five-day event possible.
Parade marks final day of Auburn Cornfest

5 days ago | ourmidland.com | Jon Becker

Hundreds of spectators and participants braved sweltering heat for Sunday's Auburn Cornfest Parade as it made its way down Midland Street to the Cornfest Grounds at US-10 and Nine Mile Road. The 52nd Cornfest returned to its longtime home in Auburn for the first time since 2022. The event kicked off on Wednesday, June 18 and concluded on Sunday, June 22 with its historic parade and a classic car cruise to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Auburn Cornfest drawing large crowds in its return

6 days ago | ourmidland.com | Jon Becker

Saturday morning at the 52nd Auburn Cornfest kicked off with a Kids' Fishing Derby. The free event saw some 30 local anglers and their families vying for prizes in three age groups: 2-5, 6-9 and 10-13. The five-day festival has made a triumphant return to its roots at Cornfest Grounds after a three-year absence, drawing large crowds for carnival rides, live music, a Cornhole Tournament and much more.
Detroit’s Ford Fireworks ranks among top July 4th events in the U.S.

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Crystal Huggins

Detroit’s Fourth of July fireworks display has earned national recognition as one of the top shows in the country, drawing large crowds and lighting up the night sky over the Detroit River. Coming in as the second-best fireworks celebration in the nation, the Ford Fireworks in Detroit are so massive that they require three barges to contain the pyrotechnics. In addition to the vibrant fireworks show above the Detroit River, attendees can experience live music and a variety of food and beverages.
Throwback: Midland design for Rose Bowl parade

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Lori Qualls

A float designed by a Midland team of Big Brothers earned an invitation to participate in the 1972 Rose Bowl Parade. Local Big Brothers David Torrez, a commercial artist at C&G Graphics of Midland; Karl Hawkins, city planner, and Elliott Blank, project chairman and design coordinator at Dow Chemical Co. designed the float. The float, "Bridge Over Troubled Water" featured two giant rotating turntables.
Chuck Martin: Thinning for the good

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Chuck Martin

A couple of years ago when I was in college, I spent a summer working at an apple orchard just outside of Mount Pleasant. It was a summer of hard work with numerous learning opportunities. Article continues below this adFarming is not the romantic profession of driving air-condition tractors and listening to surround sound that many might believe. It takes loads of labor and many uncertainties to produce a red apple for your favorite teacher.
Enjoy Bakery has new owners as Squanda takes on a new role

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Dominic Sevilla

Kimberlee Squanda sold Enjoy Bakery to Brandon Morey and his family after taking a full-time job at Northwood University. Squanda started at Northwood last December. She said in a social media post that she has had less time to be in the bakery decorating cakes in the last seven months. Article continues below this ad"The decision to close this chapter of my life was not an easy one, but I know it will be in good hands with the new owners," she said in the post.