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🌱 Midland considers its first cemetery fee increase in 24 years

Midland, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Midland! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Midland considers its first cemetery fee increase in 24 years
  • Dow brings its regional volleyball title bid to Midland High
  • Midland Soccer Club's indoor facility moves closer to construction

Also on today's calendar: MidLab - Staffed Hours (Diane & Staff) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cooler with showers around, with a high of 52 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 43, low: 31.
  • Friday: Cloudy and chilly, with a high of 42 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Midland City Council considers cemetery fee increases (ourmidland.com) — Burial fees at Midland Cemetery could rise for the first time in 24 years under a proposal before City Council. Standard adult burials would increase from $525 to $630 for residents and $785 to $1,180 for nonresidents. Council will consider adoption Nov. 23, with changes taking effect Jan. 1 if approved.
   

2. Chargers a win away from regional championship (ourmidland.com) — Dow High will play for a regional volleyball championship close to home Thursday, facing Davison at Midland High at 6 p.m. The Chargers advanced by sweeping Petoskey on Tuesday, setting up a rematch with the Cardinals after a tightly contested Dow sweep in the Saginaw Valley League final.
   

3. Midland Soccer Club raises $9.3M, hires builder for indoor facility (michigansthumb.com) — Midland Soccer Club's long-awaited indoor sports facility has a builder and $9.3 million raised, with a public hearing scheduled for Nov. 24. The club aims to break ground in May and open by late fall or early winter 2027, though approvals, design work and financing remain to be settled.
   

4. Shop for a cause at FILL Midland this Black Friday (ourmidland.com) — Black Friday shopping at FILL Midland will help support Shelterhouse, the domestic violence shelter and advocacy nonprofit. The Ashman Street store will donate 15% of sales during its second annual Give Back Friday on Nov. 27, with shopping hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday November 12
  • Preschool Storytime →
    Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, 1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    I am looking for a reliable, friendly high school student to spend a couple of hours per week (around 1–2 hours, twice a week) with my elementary… (Nextdoor Summerset / Jefferson)
  • Hey neighbors!
    If anyone is looking for moving, organizing, Fall cleanup, handyman work etc. I have a pickup truck and would love to help with whatever project you… (Nextdoor Nakoma-Chapel)
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Server in Midland. Apply here.
  • Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1364949-8) in Midland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Midland here.

Ok Midland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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