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Executive Director Yvette Keast accepts the Inspiring Community Partner of the Year Award at the Alumni Celebration on December 8 at Riverwalk Place.

Executive Director Yvette Keast accepts the Inspiring Community Partner of the Year Award at the Alumni Celebration on December 8 at Riverwalk Place.

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Scholarship applications

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
FREELANDHundreds of scholarships are awarded annually through the Delta College Foundation, made possible by the generosity of donors. Last year, $1,107,500 was awarded to 948 students – 83 percent of all applicants! The deadline to apply is Feb. 4, 2026.

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Mid Michigan College awarded grant to expand accelerated course options

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
MT PLEASANTMid Michigan College has been selected to receive a prestigious grant from Achieving the Dream (ATD) as part of a new five-year, multi-state initiative aimed at scaling shortened academic terms to improve student outcomes and increase flexibility for today’s learners.

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Minards sentenced after pleading guilty to felonies

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
LANSINGoday, Robert Minard,T48, and Anné Minard, 38, both of Bath Township, were sentenced by Judge James Jamo of the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County to a 6-month delayed sentence and 36 months of probation, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
The American Revolution Exhibit is on display at the Midland Mall until Jan. 3, 2026.

The American Revolution Exhibit is on display at the Midland Mall until Jan. 3, 2026.

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American Revolution Experience Exhibit now open at Midland Mall

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
MIDLANDThe John Alden Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), is excited to announce the opening of the American Revolution Experience at the Midland Mall on December 21st. The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that...
From Girl Scout to CEO, Dr. Lydia Watson is to retire in 2026 after more than 29 years with MyMichigan Health.

From Girl Scout to CEO, Dr. Lydia Watson is to retire in 2026 after more than 29 years with MyMichigan Health.

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MyMichigan CEO, Dr. Lydia Watson to retire

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
MIDLAND A fter dedicating more than 29 years to MyMichigan Health, Lydia Watson, M.D., C.P.E., has announced her retirement as president and CEO of the Midland-based health system, effective July 5, 2026.
Shop with a hero brings Christmas Cheer

Shop with a hero brings Christmas Cheer

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Shop with a hero brings Christmas Cheer

Scott Salowich
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
GLADWINThe Gladwin County Crimestoppers annual Shop With a Hero event was held Thursday when 24 eager young shoppers boarded a JAG Motorcoach bus at the Beaverton Fire Department and traveled to Meijer in Midland with 24 heroes to pick out Christmas presents for themselves and their...
On the first day of Christmas....

On the first day of Christmas....

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On the first day of Christmas....

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
BEAVERTONFor centuries, “The Twelve Days of Christmas” has been a holiday treasure. Though the gifts in the classic verses range from partridges to pipers, the heart of the tradition has always been the same: to pause, to notice, and to appreciate the gifts around us.
Pictured left to right are Michigan Works! Region 7B Area Manager Amber Davies; Michigan Works! Region 7B Executive Director Mark L. Berdan; State Representative Michael Hoadley; Alecia Vaughn with her parents Julie and Robert; Gladwin County Commissioner Karen Moore; and Constituent Relations Representative Ashley Elfawal, the Office of Congressman John Moolenaar.

Pictured left to right are Michigan Works! Region 7B Area Manager Amber Davies; Michigan Works! Region 7B Executive Director Mark L. Berdan; State Representative Michael Hoadley; Alecia Vaughn with her parents Julie and Robert; Gladwin County Commissioner Karen Moore; and Constituent Relations Representative Ashley Elfawal, the Office of Congressman John Moolenaar.

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Alecia Vaughn named Gladwin County Alumni of the Year

Scott Salowich
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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