š± Meet the Midland alum Northwood is honoring on campus this September.
Midland, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min readGreetings Midland! Weāre your go-to source for whatās happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the Midland alum Northwood is honoring on campus this September.
- How BBBS kids just gained free access to Greater Midlandās facilities
- See how crews āwalkedā a 220-foot bridge across the Tittabawassee.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Northwood University Announces 2026 Class of Outstanding Alumni (northwood.edu) ā A Midland resident, Charlee Simanskey, has been named Northwood Universityās Young Alumni Award honoree for 2026, recognizing her rapid career growth at Dow and service to the university. Northwood will celebrate Simanskey and other standout graduates at an Outstanding Alumni Awards banquet on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at the Hach Student Life Center on its Midland campus, with tickets available to the community. 
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2. Greater Midland welcomes Big Brothers Big Sisters participants with free community center access (ourmidland.com) ā Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs can now use the Greater Midland Community Center for free, giving local kids and mentors full access to gyms, pools, and hangout space on Jefferson Avenue. The partnership aims to strengthen long-term mentoring relationships, cut cost barriers for Midland families, and help recruit more adults to support the 70 children waiting for a Big. Ā Ā Ā
3. Riggers extraordinaire: toughest lifts of the year (zephr.com) ā Engineers and rigging crews recently completed a highly complex pedestrian bridge installation over the Tittabawassee River at Poseyville Preserve Park in Midland using three hydraulic cranes in tandem. Strict environmental rules barred cranes from the riverbed, forcing an intricate, carefully choreographed lift that kept equipment on shore while still walking the 220-foot span into perfect alignment. Ā Ā Ā
4. Good News with Dan Chalk: Midland triplets celebrate 75 years of shared birthdays (ourmidland.com) ā Three Midland-born triplets just marked their 75th birthday together at Mās Cafe, decades after becoming the first triplets born at Midland Hospital and minor celebrities in town. They reminisce about growing up around St. Brigid, paper routes, and big family gatherings, and share how theyāve stayed rooted in the Midland area while keeping their shared-birthday tradition alive every year. Ā Ā Ā
5. Horseman wins Democratic primary for Michigan House seat: AP (mlive.com) ā Midland County special education teacher AnnMarie Horseman has won the Democratic primary for Michiganās 95th House District, which includes all of Midland County and parts of Gladwin County. Sheāll face Republican incumbent Bill G. Schuette in November, running on promises to bolster public schools, ease household costs, and strengthen local infrastructure informed by Midlandās past failures. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Midland
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Great Lakes Beer Festival ā
Dow Diamond, 825 E Main St, Midland
2:00 pm
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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Tunes By The Tridge ā
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MidLab - DIY Hours
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US
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MidLab - Staffed Hours (Jon & Debbie)
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US
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MidLab - DIY Hours
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US
10:00 am -
MidLab - Staffed Hours (Amanda & Katie)
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US
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Kids Summer Movie Series - Sonic the Hedgehog
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US
2:00 pm -
MidLab - Staffed Hours (Debbie & Staff)
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640, US
2:30 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Monday August 10
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š Events Nearby
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Baby Storytime - Auburn ā
Auburn Area Branch Library, 235 W Midland Rd, Auburn
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Saginaw Valley Chapter Annual Steak Fry and Fun Shoot 2026 ā
Freeland Conservation Club, 9693 Laduke Rd, Freeland
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Johnny Guest & Todd Michael duo @ The Otherside ā
The Otherside Bar & Grill, 8301 Midland Rd, Freeland
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Scott Baker Music: Scott Baker Live @ Evernorth Spirits, Freeland, MI ā
EverNorth Spirits Co., 1100 Rockwell Dr, Freeland
4:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Come support these young muscians!
Bring a chair, cooler and snacks! Feel free to ask questions! (Nextdoor Chestnut Hill) - Lost Fearful Dog: Midland (Summerset Drive and Summerset Court)
PLEASE DO NOT ENGAGE, CHASE, CALL OUT OR FEED! Family is working with South Lyon Murphy Animal Recovery. Call number on flyer immediately if spottedā¦ (Nextdoor Nakoma-Chapel)
- Three Rivers Corporation posted a job opening for Quality Control Inspector in Midland. Apply here.
- MidMichigan Health posted a job opening for Professional Billing Account Rep in Midland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Midland here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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