| 2004 MIDLAND DAILY NEWS ARTICLE INDEX - MARCH | |||
| Indexes selected articles arranged by date from March 2004 | |||
| See the Annual Article Index tab at bottom of page complete 2004 index arranged by subject | |||
| See the Obituary Index tab for complete 2004 obituary listings | |||
| SUBJECT | TITLE | PAGE | DATE |
| Biography-Midland County | Leap Birthday (John Bornheimer) | A1 | 1-Mar-2004 |
| Midland-Parks & Recreation | Early Birds Get the Pavilions | A3 | 1-Mar-2004 |
| Charities & Benefits | Ex-Midlander Helps Iraqis Rebuild (McLaren-Salv Army) | A3 | 1-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | James Delights Crowd (Brian d'Arcy James) | A6 | 1-Mar-2004 |
| Environment | Oil Spilled into Chippewa River | A1 | 2-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Motorcycle Exhibit in NY May Journey to Midland-2006 | A1 | 2-Mar-2004 |
| Buildings | Demolition Day (Hall of Labor-Saginaw Rd) | A1 | 2-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Chemical | Dioxin Plaintiffs Have Not Provided Paperwork | A3 | 2-Mar-2004 |
| Health & Safety | Weigh In for Good Health | A3 | 2-Mar-2004 |
| Elections-State | Alwood Withdraws From House Campaign | A3 | 2-Mar-2004 |
| Business | Expo to Be High-Flying Affair | A8 | 2-Mar-2004 |
| Business-Midland | Eastlawn Subway Bigger, New Décor | A8 | 2-Mar-2004 |
| Business-Midland | Bolger & Battle Celebrates 10 Years | A8 | 2-Mar-2004 |
| Business-Midland | Midlnd Has New State Farm Agent (Scott McGregor) | A8 | 2-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Public Schools | Dow High Junior to Dance Lead Role in 'Little Princess' | A10 | 2-Mar-2004 |
| Prisons & Prisoners-Midland | Starting Over: Jail Site Selection Process Begins Again | A1 | 3-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Chemical | Dow cuts Having a Midland Impact | A1 | 3-Mar-2004 |
| Awards & Prizes | Caul Thanked for Nursing Scholarship | A2 | 3-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Midland County | Former Pinecrest Employee Convicted of Assault | A3 | 3-Mar-2004 |
| Edenville Township | Edenville Eyes Federal Grant Program for New Fire Truck | A3 | 3-Mar-2004 |
| Charities & Benefits | Friends of Cue Maker Plan Benefit Dinner, Tournament | A3 | 3-Mar-2004 |
| History-Midland | Taste of History | A3 | 3-Mar-2004 |
| Prisons & Prisoners-Midland | County to Seek Input on Jail Site, But Also Closed Sess | A2 | 3-Mar-2004 |
| Events | MDA Stride'n'Ride Event Set for March 20 | A2 | 3-Mar-2004 |
| History-Midland County | Midland Remembers..Floyd Elementary's 125 Years | A6 | 3-Mar-2004 |
| Homer Township | Homer Clerk's Credit Card Use Questioned | A1 | 4-Mar-2004 |
| Midland County | Counties Rarely Receive Gay Marriage Requests | A1 | 4-Mar-2004 |
| Crime | Residents Falling for Scams More Frequently | A1 | 4-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Egyptian Artifacts Likely to Come to Midland | A3 | 4-Mar-2004 |
| Central Michigan Univ | Dow Corning CEO Featured at CMU Forum for Women | A3 | 4-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Tommy' Opens Friday at MCFTA | A6 | 4-Mar-2004 |
| Matrix:Midland | Matrix: Midland Cinema Announces 3 Screenings | A6 | 4-Mar-2004 |
| Events | Gemini in Concert Friday (Riverside Place) | A6 | 4-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Symphony | Winning Opens Doors for Young Pianists | A7 | 4-Mar-2004 |
| Awards & Prizes | Calvin College Honors Midland's Brondsema | D2 | 4-Mar-2004 |
| Awards & Prizes | Midland Christian School Does Well in Spelling Bee | D2 | 4-Mar-2004 |
| Animals | Dog Owner Sentenced | A1 | 5-Mar-2004 |
| Obituaries-Midland | Antique Festival Promoter Dies (Hugh Smith) | A1 | 5-Mar-2004 |
| Military | Army Dad Surprises Son in Class (Johnathon Booth) | A1 | 5-Mar-2004 |
| Matrix:Midland | Matrix: Midland Announces Summer Schedule | A1 | 5-Mar-2004 |
| Weather | Rain, Melt Create a Mess | A1 | 5-Mar-2004 |
| Awards & Prizes | Midland Academy Students Named National Merit Finalists | A3 | 5-Mar-2004 |
| Awards & Prizes | Red Cross Honors Local Heroes | A3 | 5-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Public Schools | MPS Budget Homework Given at Meeting | A3 | 5-Mar-2004 |
| Wildlife | For the Birds: Cardinals Most Seen Locally in Count | A3 | 5-Mar-2004 |
| Emergency Services | A Day's Good Work (911 Dispatcher-Angela Sweebe) | A5 | 5-Mar-2004 |
| Grace A. Dow Mem Library | Michigan Author Uses Superhero to Tell Sci-Fi Thrillers | B1 | 5-Mar-2004 |
| Homer Township | Material Weaknesses' Found | A1 | 6-Mar-2004 |
| Floods & Flood Control | River Rising: Tittabawassee Could Reach Flood Stage | A1 | 6-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Homer Twp | Sheriff's Detectives Investigating Clerk's Use of Credit Card | A1 | 6-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Chemical | Veurink Promoted: Don Taylor New Site Mgr for Mich Ops | A1 | 6-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Corning | Dow Corning Retiree to Compete in Iditarod | A3 | 6-Mar-2004 |
| Business | Passion Products: Local Stores Have Merchandise | A3 | 6-Mar-2004 |
| Awards & Prizes | Just Common Sense' (Red Cross Heroes - Dawn Nikolai) | A7 | 6-Mar-2004 |
| Floods & Flood Control | Under Water: Residents Evacuated as Area Rivers Flood | A1 | 7-Mar-2004 |
| Elections-Local | Deadline to File for Election Nearing | A1 | 7-Mar-2004 |
| Beaverton | Beaverton Voters Give Approval to New Charter | A1 | 7-Mar-2004 |
| Midland-City Council | Historic District on City Council Agenda | A3 | 7-Mar-2004 |
| Grace A. Dow Mem Library | Library to Celebrate Battle's 25th Anniversary | A3 | 7-Mar-2004 |
| Grace A. Dow Mem Library | Battle Resumes | A3 | 7-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Theatre Guild | Tommy' An Arrresting Show Despite Sound Flaws | A3 | 7-Mar-2004 |
| Awards & Prizes | I Love Helping People' (Red Cross Heroes - Carol Pearsall) | A5 | 7-Mar-2004 |
| Awards & Prizes | Area Women Earn Humor Honor at Trenary Outhouse Race | A7 | 7-Mar-2004 |
| Events | Morning Rotary Sets Dinner, Auction | A7 | 7-Mar-2004 |
| Volunteers | These (989) Teens Take Pride in Keeping Clean | C5 | 7-Mar-2004 |
| Floods & Flood Control | River Recedes | A1 | 8-Mar-2004 |
| Recreation | Proposed Trail Would Travel From Tridge to Nature Center | A1 | 8-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Public Schools | MPS Has a Full Agenda | A3 | 8-Mar-2004 |
| Mackinac Center | Reed Sees 'Sweet Irony' Under Korean DMZ | A3 | 8-Mar-2004 |
| Mackinac Center | Reed Wants International Freedom School | A3 | 8-Mar-2004 |
| Meridian Public Schools | Classroom Realignment Meridian Topic | A3 | 8-Mar-2004 |
| Awards & Prizes | Man Breaks Door Down..(Red Cross Heroes-D. Schroeder) | A5 | 8-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Symphony | MSO Delights With Near-Flawless Beethoven | A6 | 8-Mar-2004 |
| Midland-City Council | City: 'No' to Sidewalk Snow Rule | A1 | 9-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Public Schools | Work to Begin on Dow Pool, Midland Stadium | A1 | 9-Mar-2004 |
| Lee Township | Lee Gets Mixed News on Water | A1 | 9-Mar-2004 |
| Midland-Parks & Recreation | Residents Will Pay More to Play | A1 | 9-Mar-2004 |
| Floods & Flood Control | After the Flood | A1 | 9-Mar-2004 |
| Midland-City Council | West Main Historic District Stays-For Now | A3 | 9-Mar-2004 |
| MCESA | Career Ed Pact Up for MCESA Vote | A3 | 9-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Public Schools | Midland District Offers New Severance Package | A3 | 9-Mar-2004 |
| Accidents-Midland | Three Hurt in Crash | A3 | 9-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Midland Might Be Chinese Art's First Stop | A3 | 9-Mar-2004 |
| Lee Township | Lee Township Going on Web | A3 | 9-Mar-2004 |
| Central Michigan Univ | State Surgeon General Keynote of CMU Health Prof Bldg | A3 | 9-Mar-2004 |
| Awards & Prizes | Life of Service (Red Cross Heroes - Geneva Plakke) | A5 | 9-Mar-2004 |
| Events | Red Cross Event Saturday at Mall | B6 | 9-Mar-2004 |
| Charities & Benefits | $27,457 Available for Emergency Aid (United Way) | B6 | 9-Mar-2004 |
| Military | Veterans, Relatives Get Military Medals | B6 | 9-Mar-2004 |
| Obituaries-Midland | Always a Smile' (Keith Abbe) | A1 | 10-Mar-2004 |
| MCESA | Tech Ed Agreement Approved for County Schools | A1 | 10-Mar-2004 |
| MCESA | Superintendent Interviews Begin Monday | A1 | 10-Mar-2004 |
| Elections-National | Greenville Businessman (Huckleberry)..Against Camp | A1 | 10-Mar-2004 |
| Events | Shelterhouse Plans Denim Day in County | A2 | 10-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Midland | Landlord Jailed for Trash at Fraternity House | A3 | 10-Mar-2004 |
| Meridian Public Schools | Spreading the Word: Input Meets About Meridian Changes | A3 | 10-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Midland County | More Drunk Drivers Caught in 2003 | A3 | 10-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Midland County | BAYANET Seizes $3m Worth of Drugs | A3 | 10-Mar-2004 |
| Awards & Prizes | Something Took Hold of Me (Red Cross Heroes-Naugle) | A5 | 10-Mar-2004 |
| Farmer's Market | Farmer's Market Changes Could Help Make Midland Cool | A1 | 11-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Midland | Fake Bills Recovered | A1 | 11-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Chemical | Agencies to Release Views on Dow's Dioxin Plans | A1 | 11-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Chemical | Group Will Be Asked to Produce Literature | A1 | 11-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Chemical | State Wants Public's Comments on Plans | A2 | 11-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Chemical | MSU Conducting Study of Dioxin, Forums | A3 | 11-Mar-2004 |
| Elections-Local | O'Neil Files for Election (Midland County) | A3 | 11-Mar-2004 |
| Delta College | Delta Faculty Reappointed, Open House a Success | A3 | 11-Mar-2004 |
| Crime | Midlander, Other GVSU Football Players Arraigned | A3 | 11-Mar-2004 |
| Midland-Civic Arena | Fast Ice Raises $40,000 | A3 | 11-Mar-2004 |
| Events | Flag Designer to Speak at JA Free Enterprise Breakfast | A5 | 11-Mar-2004 |
| Events | MS Walk April 24 | A5 | 11-Mar-2004 |
| Business-Midland | Roly Poly Doing Well Next to Competitor | C8 | 11-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Copperfield to Grant Locals' Wishes | D1 | 11-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Pearls: Gala Reception Saturday:Exhibit Opens Monday | D1 | 11-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Pearls Exhibit Features Programs on Mollusks… | D1 | 11-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Music Society | Charale Goes International in Concert March 14 | D2 | 11-Mar-2004 |
| Accidents | Coleman Man Dies in Accident | A1 | 12-Mar-2004 |
| Crime | Anderson Pleads Guilty | A1 | 12-Mar-2004 |
| Water-Midland County | M-30 Water Per Unit Cost Set at $5900 | A1 | 12-Mar-2004 |
| Recreation | Blackjack! Midlander Fcompetes on National TV (Guzior) | A1 | 12-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Public Schools | MPS Wraps Up Community Budget Meetings | A3 | 12-Mar-2004 |
| Grace A. Dow Mem Library | Book Battle | A3 | 12-Mar-2004 |
| Business-Midland | AAUW Book Sale Returns to Mall | A3 | 12-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Midland County | Missing Midland Twp. Girl Found | A1 | 13-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Midland County | Scheifflee Classmate Sentence | A1 | 13-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Midland County | Kid Porn Suspect Sentenced in Oakland County | A1 | 13-Mar-2004 |
| Floods & Flood Control | Swept Away: Billings Residents, Firefighters Face Long.. | A1 | 13-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Chemical | State Comments on Dow's Proposed Dioxin Study | A1 | 13-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Midland | Landlord Released from Jail After Litter Cleanup Agreement | A3 | 13-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Pearls' in Pictures and Words | A3 | 13-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Evening of Grand Illusions Wows Crowd at MCFTA | A3 | 13-Mar-2004 |
| Michigan | Rep. Camp Introduces Lighthouse Bill | A3 | 13-Mar-2004 |
| Employment | Career Horizons | Insert | 13-Mar-2004 |
| Fire-Midland County | Four Alarms: Twp Fire Fighting an Especially Tricky Task | A1 | 14-Mar-2004 |
| Fire-Midland County | Firefighters Troubled by Driveways | A1 | 14-Mar-2004 |
| Charities & Benefits | Local Red Cross Chapter Available to Help After Fires | A1 | 14-Mar-2004 |
| Employment | Michigan Works Cuts Could Be Less Severe | A1 | 14-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Co-Curator to Give Lecture About Pearls | A3 | 14-Mar-2004 |
| Grace A. Dow Mem Library | 25th Book Battle Celebrated | A3 | 14-Mar-2004 |
| Coleman Comm Schools | Coleman Budget to Be Discussed | A3 | 14-Mar-2004 |
| Alcoholism | Many Sources Available to Provide Alcohol to Minors | A3 | 14-Mar-2004 |
| Central Michigan Univ | Clarke Library Publishes Speeches of State's Governors | A3 | 14-Mar-2004 |
| Senior Citizens | Seniro Meal Program Started with Small Group | C1 | 14-Mar-2004 |
| Senior Citizens | Grandma Was a Happy Diner | C1 | 14-Mar-2004 |
| Central Michigan Univ | Native American Tribal Leaders Featured in CMU Exhibit | C3 | 14-Mar-2004 |
| Events | Rabine Helps Students Learn to "Speak" Not "Freak" | C5 | 14-Mar-2004 |
| Hockey | Northstars Win State Title, Advance to Nationals | D1 | 14-Mar-2004 |
| MBS Airport | MBS searching for Solutions | A1 | 15-Mar-2004 |
| Crime | Alma Charged in Threats Against Officials | A1 | 15-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Pearls' Opens Today at MCFTA | A1 | 15-Mar-2004 |
| Events | Taking Their Cue (Eagles Pool Tournament) | A1 | 15-Mar-2004 |
| Midland County Fairgrounds | Rascall Flats Coming to Fair | A1 | 15-Mar-2004 |
| Bullock Creek Schools | Bullock Creek Has Six Valedictorians in 2004 | A2 | 15-Mar-2004 |
| Bullock Creek Schools | Chapin's Job Performance Revied by BC Board | A3 | 15-Mar-2004 |
| Michigan | Michigan Constitution Getting More Attention | B6 | 15-Mar-2004 |
| Water-Midland County | Townships Approve M-30 Water Project | A1 | 16-Mar-2004 |
| Obituaries-Midland | Hundreds Gather to Celebrate, Mourn Keith Abbe | A1 | 16-Mar-2004 |
| Recreation | Cards on Table: Midlander Wins First Round $10,000 | A1 | 16-Mar-2004 |
| Elections-Local | Prosecutor Files for Fifth Term | A1 | 16-Mar-2004 |
| Bullock Creek Schools | Good Review for BC's Chapin | A3 | 16-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Midland | Store Owner Reports Scam | A3 | 16-Mar-2004 |
| MCESA | MCESA Interview First of Five Candidates | A3 | 16-Mar-2004 |
| Crime | Loomis Boy Sentenced to Probation For Cousin's Death | A3 | 16-Mar-2004 |
| MidMichigan Medical Center | Midland Among 70 Hospitals Statewide Working… | A6 | 16-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Midland County | Accounts Frozen: Guardian Suspected of Misusing Money | A1 | 17-Mar-2004 |
| Prisons & Prisoners-Midland | Questions Raised About Jail Meeting | A1 | 17-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Corning | Dow Corning Wins State DEQ Award | A1 | 17-Mar-2004 |
| Crime | Owen Convicted | A1 | 17-Mar-2004 |
| Central Michigan Univ | CMU President Wants New Funding Formula | A3 | 17-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Chemical | Dow Lays off 22 in West Virginia | A3 | 17-Mar-2004 |
| MCESA | MCESA Interviews Two More for Superintendent | A3 | 17-Mar-2004 |
| Obituaries-Midland | Hoffman, Former MMI Director, CEO Dead at 81 | A3 | 17-Mar-2004 |
| Midland County Hist Society | Excellent Eggs Program This Sunday | A5 | 17-Mar-2004 |
| Biography-Midland | Dunford Sings in ACDA Honor Choir | A5 | 17-Mar-2004 |
| History-Midland | Midland Remembers..The Little Church in Pleasant Valley | A6 | 17-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Homer Twp | Homer Township Clerk Arraigned on Felony Charge | A1 | 18-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Midland County | Guaridan's Hearing Postponed:Ward Accts Unfrozen | A1 | 18-Mar-2004 |
| Bullock Creek Schools | Bullock Creek Cold Cut 14 Teachers, Other Positions | A1 | 18-Mar-2004 |
| Art & Artists | Medallions Planned at Entrance (US 10 Overpass) | A1 | 18-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Chemical | Some Plaintiffs Dismissed from Dioxin Suit | A1 | 18-Mar-2004 |
| MCESA | MCESA Interviews Last Two Candidates | A3 | 18-Mar-2004 |
| Obituaries-Midland | Builder Lerner Remembered as a Mentor | A3 | 18-Mar-2004 |
| MidMichigan Medical Center | Hospital benefits Add Up | A3 | 18-Mar-2004 |
| Midland County | Drain Code, Jail Discussed | A3 | 18-Mar-2004 |
| Events | Gun Show Back in Midland (April 3-4) | B5 | 18-Mar-2004 |
| Music & Musicians | Lady M and Mr. 6 Strings: Englishman Finds Revived.. | D1 | 18-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Musical Tribute to Broadway Composers This Weekend | D1 | 18-Mar-2004 |
| Awards & Prizes | Midland Students Shine at State BPA Conference | D4 | 18-Mar-2004 |
| Fire-Midland | Duford's Burns | A1 | 19-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Homer Twp | No Laws Bar DuFort From Remaining in Clerk's Office | A1 | 19-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Midland County | Former Guardian Arraigned | A1 | 19-Mar-2004 |
| Crime | Owen Pleads Guilty to Additional Charges as Part of Deal | A1 | 19-Mar-2004 |
| Michigan | Get Ready to Pay More: Catastrophic Claims Cost $127 | A1 | 19-Mar-2004 |
| Bullock Creek Schools | Incredible Kids: Students Receive Notes of Supports | A1 | 19-Mar-2004 |
| Events | People to People Event March 27 | A2 | 19-Mar-2004 |
| MBS Airport | MBS Manager Wants Airport Study, Federal Grant | A3 | 19-Mar-2004 |
| MCESA | MCESA Narrows Candidate Field to Two Finalists | A3 | 19-Mar-2004 |
| MCTV | What to See: MCTV Finishing Remodeling | A3 | 19-Mar-2004 |
| Crime | Gladwin Business Expects No Delays from Vandals | A3 | 19-Mar-2004 |
| Grace A. Dow Mem Library | Ideas Percolate for Coffee Bar Name | A3 | 19-Mar-2004 |
| Elections-Local | New Democratic Campaign Group Gets 12 Volunteers | A3 | 19-Mar-2004 |
| Michigan | Death Penalty Proposal Falls Short in House | B1 | 19-Mar-2004 |
| Television | Midlander, FCC Commissioner Discuss Hotel TV Incident | B1 | 19-Mar-2004 |
| Awards & Prizes | Midland High Performs Well at State (Forensics) | C3 | 19-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Corning | Nevada Women Remove Last Appeal Over DC Implants | A1 | 20-Mar-2004 |
| Mackinac Center | Mackinac Center Wins, Teachers Union Loses | A1 | 20-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Chemical | Dow, Plaintiffs Researching Property Values | A1 | 20-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Chemical | Plaintiffs: Dow's Defense Makes No Sense | A3 | 20-Mar-2004 |
| Churches-Midland | UUF Of Midland to Mark Milestone | A7 | 20-Mar-2004 |
| Employment | Jobless Rates Hits 8.8% | A1 | 21-Mar-2004 |
| Health & Safety | Home Help Changes Will Have Impact on Local People | A1 | 21-Mar-2004 |
| Events | Dressing Up: The Rock Dispenses Dresses and Advice | A1 | 21-Mar-2004 |
| Crime | Youths Learn Hard Lesson About Guns | A1 | 21-Mar-2004 |
| Coleman Comm Schools | Coleman Schools Numbers Looking Bleak for 2004-05 | A3 | 21-Mar-2004 |
| Fish & Fishing | Dramatic Fish Kill Not as Bad as It Sounded | A3 | 21-Mar-2004 |
| Fish & Fishing | Hatchery Failure was a Rare Occurrence | A3 | 21-Mar-2004 |
| Fish & Fishing | Coho Planted When Fish Numbers Dropped in Mid-1960s | A3 | 21-Mar-2004 |
| Charities & Benefits | Red Cross Month Being Celebrated: City Approves Procla.. | B2 | 21-Mar-2004 |
| Northwood University | Northwood Students Awarded Scholarships | B4 | 21-Mar-2004 |
| Awards & Prizes | Local Students Named in 'Who's Who' Amer HS Students | C4 | 21-Mar-2004 |
| Animals | Pit Bulls Maul Boy in Midland | A1 | 22-Mar-2004 |
| Military | A Year Gone By: Midlanders Remember Fallen Soldiers | A1 | 22-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Chemical | Dow Ranked in Fortune 500 | A3 | 22-Mar-2004 |
| Midland-City Council | Arena on Council Agenda | A3 | 22-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Midland County | Fritz Sentenced for CSC Crimes | A3 | 22-Mar-2004 |
| Events | Gird Scouts to Offer International Food, Auction April 30 | A5 | 22-Mar-2004 |
| Saginaw Valley State Univ | Conference at SVSU Aimed at Attracting Minority Teachers | A5 | 22-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Music Society | Music Society Celebrates Lerner and Loewe | A6 | 22-Mar-2004 |
| Michigan | Granholm to Acto Today to Try to Protect Mich Jobs | B6 | 22-Mar-2004 |
| Midland-Civic Arena | Ice Arena Firming Up | A1 | 23-Mar-2004 |
| Midland-Civic Arena | Fast Ice Well on Way to Raising $750,000 | A1 | 23-Mar-2004 |
| Elections-Local | Sheriff Candidate Jerry Nielsen Explains Priorities | A1 | 23-Mar-2004 |
| Schools | Calvary Baptist's Top Students Named | A2 | 23-Mar-2004 |
| MCESA | MCESA Begins Second Round of Interviews | A3 | 23-Mar-2004 |
| Events | Trash Friends:Performance Group's Play Shows… | A3 | 23-Mar-2004 |
| Health & Safety | Diabetes: Prevention Easier Than Treatment | A6 | 23-Mar-2004 |
| Fire-Midland | Fire Destroys Vehicle | A1 | 24-Mar-2004 |
| Animals | Youth Mauled by Dogs Recovering | A1 | 24-Mar-2004 |
| Elections-Local | Downing Announces Re-ellection Bid | A1 | 24-Mar-2004 |
| Business-Midland | City, Designers Working on Wal-Mart Gas Station Plan | A3 | 24-Mar-2004 |
| MCESA | MCESA Concludes Candidate Interviews | A3 | 24-Mar-2004 |
| Coleman | Story Time: Reading Program Gives Coleman Children.. | A3 | 24-Mar-2004 |
| Crime | Clarkston Man Sentenced in Child Sexual Assault Cases | A5 | 24-Mar-2004 |
| Michigan | Committee Sends Wage Bill to State Senate | B5 | 24-Mar-2004 |
| Delta College | Planet Viewing Offered Atop Delta Planetarium | B6 | 24-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Chemical | Judge Says No Delay: Borrello Committed to Apr 6 | A1 | 25-Mar-2004 |
| Military | 1460th Expected to Return to U.S. Monday | A1 | 25-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Midland | Break-Ins Occur at School, Other Locations | A1 | 25-Mar-2004 |
| Youth & Youth Services | Reality Store Coming to Rock Youth Center | A3 | 25-Mar-2004 |
| Grace A. Dow Mem Library | Cup and Chaucer (naming of library coffee bar) | A3 | 25-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Mall | Easter Buny to Arrive at Mall Saturday | A5 | 25-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Innovations in Irish Music | D1 | 25-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Music Society | Music Society Announces Season of Entertainment | D1 | 25-Mar-2004 |
| Saginaw Valley State Univ | Wife, Mother, Track Star (Mandie Gallier) | B1 | 25-Mar-2004 |
| Basketball-Midland | St John's Lutheran Headed to National Tournament | B1 | 25-Mar-2004 |
| Awards & Prizes | Dow High's Update Wins Gold Crown Award | B6 | 25-Mar-2004 |
| Schools | After School Care Program Begins at St Brigid | B6 | 25-Mar-2004 |
| Accidents | One Dead in M-20 Crash | A1 | 26-Mar-2004 |
| Military | 1460th Faces More Work on Return | A1 | 26-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Cogeneration Ven | Tribunal Acknowledges Errors in MCV Ruling | A1 | 26-Mar-2004 |
| Basketball-Midland | MacDonald Becomes First Dow Basketball Player to Earn.. | A1 | 26-Mar-2004 |
| Awards & Prizes | DAR Good Citizen Winners Named | A2 | 26-Mar-2004 |
| Figure Skating | Turning Points | A3 | 26-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Chemical | Class Action Date Delayed to June 9 | A3 | 26-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Chemical | Dioxin Parties Praise Judge | A1 | 27-Mar-2004 |
| Elections-Local | Enos Files for Third Term as Drain Commissioner | A1 | 27-Mar-2004 |
| Central Michigan Univ | Dow Corning Exec Gives Students Ideas at Conference | A3 | 27-Mar-2004 |
| Elections-Local | Starner Not Seeking Third GOP Term | A3 | 27-Mar-2004 |
| Obituaries | Bishop Untenor Dies After Short Battle with Cancer | A3 | 28-Mar-2004 |
| Mt Haley Township | Mount Haley Recall Election Set for May 4 | A3 | 28-Mar-2004 |
| Charities & Benefits | Messiah Quilt Shop, Hospital a Good Match | C4 | 28-Mar-2004 |
| Obituaries | Untener Services Thursday | A1 | 29-Mar-2004 |
| Military | 1460th Still Expected to Arrive Today | A1 | 29-Mar-2004 |
| Elections-Local | Reder Announces Candidacy | A1 | 29-Mar-2004 |
| Dow Chemical | Dow Execs Get Bonuses | A1 | 29-Mar-2004 |
| Elections-Local | Former Commissioner Files for Race | A3 | 29-Mar-2004 |
| MCTV | Doil a Key Part of MCTV Service to Community | A3 | 29-Mar-2004 |
| Fish & Fishing | DNR Elated Over Walleye in Saginaw Bay | A3 | 29-Mar-2004 |
| Northwood University | Northwood Students Study Economic Systems Abroad | A6 | 29-Mar-2004 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Irish Bands Treat Appreciative Midland Audience | A6 | 29-Mar-2004 |
| Obituaries | Local Parishes Plan Activities for Untener | A1 | 30-Mar-2004 |
| Military | Relatives Prepare for 1460th Arrival | A1 | 30-Mar-2004 |
| Midland | MCV Ruling Appealed | A1 | 30-Mar-2004 |
| Buildings | Athletic Face Life: Remodeling of Area Sports Complexes | A1 | 30-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Midland | Two Charged for Child's Mauling | A1 | 30-Mar-2004 |
| Elections-Local | Commissioner Running for Seventh Term (Wilson) | A3 | 30-Mar-2004 |
| Accidents | Midland Man Charged in Fatal Indiana Accident (Love) | A3 | 30-Mar-2004 |
| Central Michigan Univ | CMU Forms Coalition to Save Money | A3 | 30-Mar-2004 |
| Health & Safety | Want to Quit Smoking? Breathe Free Program Might Help | A6 | 30-Mar-2004 |
| Basketball-Midland | 2003-04 All-Area Dream Team | B1 | 30-Mar-2004 |
| Basketball-Midland | Dow's MacDonald This Year's Coach of the Year | B1 | 30-Mar-2004 |
| Basketball-Midland | MacDonald Named Daily News Player of the Year | B1 | 30-Mar-2004 |
| Figure Skating | Turning Points Eights at Nationals | B3 | 30-Mar-2004 |
| Obituaries | Untener Remembers: Midlanders Gather To Grieve.. | A1 | 31-Mar-2004 |
| Crime | Clare Man Sought for Questioning in Death | A1 | 31-Mar-2004 |
| Military | 1460th Parade Not Likely | A1 | 31-Mar-2004 |
| Obituaries | Funeral Will Be Broadcast, Bushes to Church Available | A1 | 31-Mar-2004 |
| Religion | Auburn Pastor to Serve as Temporary Administrator | A1 | 31-Mar-2004 |
| Crime-Midland | Midland Man Arraigned for Child Abuse | A3 | 31-Mar-2004 |
| Central Michigan Univ | CMU to Host Mich Finals of National Geographic Bee | A3 | 31-Mar-2004 |
| Hunting | Stamas to Vote for Mourning Dove Hunting | A3 | 31-Mar-2004 |
| Volleyball-Midland | MDN Volleyball Dream Team an Experienced Group | B1 | 31-Mar-2004 |
| Volleyball-Midland | Coach of Year Discher Leads Lancers to 35 Wins | B1 | 31-Mar-2004 |