| 2005 MIDLAND DAILY NEWS INDEX - FEBRUARY | |||
| Indexes selected articles arranged by date from February 2005 | |||
| See the Annual Article Index tab for complete 2005 index arranged by subject | |||
| See Obituaries tab for complete 2005 obituary listings | |||
| Subject | Article | Page | Date |
| Politics | County Dems Approve $10 Dues, Might Have Youth Wing | A3 | 1-Feb-2005 |
| Politics | Bush Shows Camp White House Living Area | A3 | 1-Feb-2005 |
| Midland-Civic Arena | Architect Makes Plea to Save Arena | A1 | 2-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Public Schools | Knit One, Purl Two (Parkdale) | A1 | 2-Feb-2005 |
| Awards & Prizes | North Midland's Oman is Strosacker Winner | A1 | 2-Feb-2005 |
| Charities & Benefits | St Louis to Head 2005 United Way Campaign | A1 | 2-Feb-2005 |
| Military | Ex-Auburn Resident Abu Ghraid Prosecutor | A1 | 2-Feb-2005 |
| Midland-Parks & Recreation | Public Hearing Set on Increases in Some Rec Fees | A3 | 2-Feb-2005 |
| Central Mich University | CMU Site of Talk Next Week by FBI Whistleblower | A3 | 2-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Public Schools | Pennies from Chippewassee (Tsunami relief) | A3 | 2-Feb-2005 |
| Midland-Police Department | Midland Police Honored for Traffic Safety | A3 | 2-Feb-2005 |
| Politics | Stamas Plans to Climb Back Aboard Snowmobile Next Year | A5 | 2-Feb-2005 |
| Housing | Habitat for Humanity Home Dedicated to Ingersoll Family | A6 | 2-Feb-2005 |
| Clubs & Organizations | Scholarships for Women (AAUW) | A6 | 2-Feb-2005 |
| History-Midland | Midland Remembers..Mayor Alex Shauger | A8 | 2-Feb-2005 |
| Transportation | Money Woes: County Connection Could Be Forced to Raise.. | A1 | 3-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Public Schools | Games & Gadgets: Students Check Out Electronics | A1 | 3-Feb-2005 |
| Schools | Illness Causes Midland Christian to Close | A1 | 3-Feb-2005 |
| Politics | Camp Disagrees with Stabenow, Levin on Bush's Social Sec.. | A1 | 3-Feb-2005 |
| Midland | Mayor Says State of City is Financially Pressured | A3 | 3-Feb-2005 |
| Politics | Local Dems Talk Books | A3 | 3-Feb-2005 |
| Dioxin | DNR Head Won't Speak in Midland | A3 | 3-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Public Schools | Anthemic Performance: Elementary Students Perfor Star.. | A3 | 3-Feb-2005 |
| Art & Artists | Midland Students Win Tennis Classic Poster Contest | A8 | 3-Feb-2005 |
| Business-Midland | New Circle Restaurant Will Feature Pizza, Subs | C1 | 3-Feb-2005 |
| Hunting | Midland is Going to the Ducks | C3 | 3-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Symphony | Great Adventure' Awaits Audience (Paula Robison) | D1 | 3-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Theatre Guild | Theatre Guld Season Includes Proof, Escanaba in Moon.. | D1 | 3-Feb-2005 |
| Music & Musicians | Community Orchestra in Concert Feb 13 | D2 | 3-Feb-2005 |
| Environmental Protection | Review Sought of Rapanos Wetland Case | A1 | 4-Feb-2005 |
| Fire-Midland County | Blaze Cause Unknown Due to Damage (W Shearer-Coleman) | A1 | 4-Feb-2005 |
| Employment | Bay Co. Plant Could Create 200 Jobs | A1 | 4-Feb-2005 |
| Grace A. Dow Mem Library | Opening of Library's New Teen Spot is Saturday | A3 | 4-Feb-2005 |
| Midland County | Township Trustees Gain Answers at MTA Conference | A3 | 4-Feb-2005 |
| Politics | Kennedy, Camp Among Key Figures for Likely GOP Chair | A3 | 4-Feb-2005 |
| Health & Safety | Driven to Stay Safe: Traffic Coalition Considers Free Car… | A3 | 4-Feb-2005 |
| Business-Midland | Midland Surgeon Has New Showcase Building (Pfenninger) | B1 | 4-Feb-2005 |
| Health & Safety | Agent Orange Expert to Speak at Library | B5 | 4-Feb-2005 |
| Clubs & Organizations | Girl Scouts Help SOS Animal Rescue, Earn Badges | B5 | 4-Feb-2005 |
| Northwood University | Scholarships Awarded to Northwood Students | B6 | 4-Feb-2005 |
| Students | Reid's Article Published in Kaleidoscope 2005 | B6 | 4-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Dessert Party Takes Place Tuesday | A1 | 5-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Expert on Bullying and Best Selling Author Coming (Blanco) | A1 | 5-Feb-2005 |
| Clubs & Organizations | Olympic Hope: Local Athlete Fulfills Dream (Special Olym) | A3 | 5-Feb-2005 |
| Dow Chemical | Some Pain, Some Gain at Michigan Ops | A1 | 6-Feb-2005 |
| Holidays | Area Chinese Welcome New Year | A1 | 6-Feb-2005 |
| Business | Freeland Coffee Shop Reopens at Pat's | A3 | 6-Feb-2005 |
| Charities & Benefits | Birthday Party Raises Relief Money | A3 | 6-Feb-2005 |
| Business | Bay City Plant Shares in Fortune Honors | A3 | 6-Feb-2005 |
| Health & Safety | Something to Smile About (Dr. Kevin Kane) | G1 | 6-Feb-2005 |
| Health & Safety | Midlander's Eye Research Published (Dr. John Kaminski) | G2 | 6-Feb-2005 |
| Health & Safety | A Day in the Life of an ER Doctor (Dr. Danny Greig) | G4 | 6-Feb-2005 |
| Health & Safety | Put Health Care Wishes in Writing | G6 | 6-Feb-2005 |
| Health & Safety | Precision Tuned: GIS System in Use by County's EMS Team | G8 | 6-Feb-2005 |
| Health & Safety | Think Fresh to Reduce Sodium | G10 | 6-Feb-2005 |
| Health & Safety | More Computer Use Means More Eye Strain | G10 | 6-Feb-2005 |
| MidMichigan Medical Center | Hospital Leader Sees Progress Ahead | G12 | 6-Feb-2005 |
| Health & Safety | Third Shift: Working Nights Affects More than Sleep | G15 | 6-Feb-2005 |
| Business-Midland | From Warehouse to Checkout Counter (Ace Hardware) | G17 | 6-Feb-2005 |
| Business-Midland | A Lot Like Doodling: Long-Arm Quilting Machine Speeds | G24 | 6-Feb-2005 |
| Dow Chemical | New Dow Products Showing Up on Shelves | G26 | 6-Feb-2005 |
| Midland-Fire Department | Firefighters Contract in Arbitrator's Hands | A1 | 7-Feb-2005 |
| Grace A. Dow Mem Library | New Place at Library Hits the Spot with Teens | A1 | 7-Feb-2005 |
| Business-Midland | Football, Weather Combine for a Great Weekend of Food | A1 | 7-Feb-2005 |
| Politics | Area Men Win Posts at GOP State Convention | A3 | 7-Feb-2005 |
| Dance | Tapping Their Potential: Tap Students Learn Opening.. | A3 | 7-Feb-2005 |
| Central Mich University | PBS Correspondent Ifill to Speak at CMU's Annual Lem.. | A3 | 7-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Symphony | Robison Entrances with Mozart Flute Concerto | A6 | 7-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Public Schools | Dow Business Professionals Head to State Competition | B8 | 7-Feb-2005 |
| Bullock Creek Schools | BCHS Search After Bomb Threat | A1 | 8-Feb-2005 |
| Military | Saginaw County Unit Leaves for Training, Then Iraq | A1 | 8-Feb-2005 |
| Midland County | Commissioner Offers Overhaul Plan | A3 | 8-Feb-2005 |
| Midland County | Mills, Ingersoll Clerks Increase Education | A3 | 8-Feb-2005 |
| Charities & Benefits | Partnership Helps Victims of Florida Hurricanes | A3 | 8-Feb-2005 |
| Midland | Residents Have Say About City Budget | A3 | 8-Feb-2005 |
| Speedskating | Midland's Clements, 9, Sets 5 National Speedskating Record | B1 | 8-Feb-2005 |
| Dow Corning | Dow Corning Investigating Its Breast Claims Process | A1 | 9-Feb-2005 |
| Dow Chemical | Consolidation: Midland Operation Moving to Louisiana | A1 | 9-Feb-2005 |
| Saginaw Valley State Univ | Professor Wants Saginaw Valley to Have Own Racer | A1 | 9-Feb-2005 |
| Politics | Bonding a Problem for Rea Lawmakers | A1 | 9-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Dessert Party is a Sweet Success | A3 | 9-Feb-2005 |
| Crime-Midland County | Bomb Threat Suspect Arraigned (Faylor) | A3 | 9-Feb-2005 |
| Holidays | Chinese New Year Marked | A3 | 9-Feb-2005 |
| Peanut Gallery | Peanut Gallery to Stage C.S. Lewis Story | A7 | 9-Feb-2005 |
| Midland County | Operate County Like a Business, Neuenfeldt Tells Board | A1 | 10-Feb-2005 |
| Dioxin | U-M Dioxin Exposure Study Results to Be Released Soon | A1 | 10-Feb-2005 |
| Tennis | Home Away from Home (Dow Corning Tennis Classic) | A1 | 10-Feb-2005 |
| Meridian Public Schools | Meridian Public Schools Hosting Community Meetings | A3 | 10-Feb-2005 |
| Midland County | County Firefighter Honored Wednesday | A3 | 10-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Ice Carnival Runs This Weekend | A3 | 10-Feb-2005 |
| Foundations | Scholarship Application Process Online for MACF | D5 | 10-Feb-2005 |
| Midland County | Assistant Prosecutor Fired | A1 | 11-Feb-2005 |
| Tennis | Best View in the House (Dow Corning Tennis Classic) | A1 | 11-Feb-2005 |
| Larkin Township | Larkin Fire Chief Retires After 30 Years in Job | A3 | 11-Feb-2005 |
| Dioxin | Dioxin Expert: Education a Challenge | A3 | 11-Feb-2005 |
| Peanut Gallery | Plenty of Highlights, Some Rough Spots in 'Lion, Witch..' | A3 | 11-Feb-2005 |
| Politics | Camp Votes for Immigration Bill | B3 | 11-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Midland Goes Red Next Week (Heart Truth) | A1 | 12-Feb-2005 |
| Delta College | Delta Warns of Tuition Rise if Cuts Continue | A1 | 12-Feb-2005 |
| Military | Saginaw Guard Armory to Close | A1 | 12-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Family Wellness Day Sunday at Midland Mall | A2 | 12-Feb-2005 |
| Authors | Writer Tells About Experiences at Hands of Bullies | A3 | 12-Feb-2005 |
| Awards & Prizes | Environmental Science Group Names Award (Gene Kenaga) | A3 | 12-Feb-2005 |
| Little Forks Conservancy | Conservance Receives Grant From Foundation | A3 | 12-Feb-2005 |
| Churches | Officer orf ELCA to Speak (Evangelical Lutheran) | A7 | 12-Feb-2005 |
| Midland-Planning Comm | Increase in City Planning Fees on Table | A1 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Larkin Township | Larkin Board Approves Drainage Petition | A1 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Midland-Fire Department | City Firefighters Studying for Promotion Exam | A3 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Crime-Midland | Expensive Items Stolen from Unlocked Vehicles | A3 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Tennis | Championship Day: Singles & Doubles Titles Decided Today | B1 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Authors | Midlander Identifies Where Birds Hang Out (Jerry Ziarno) | C4 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Volunteers | Volunteers Make King's Daughter's Thrift Shop Run Smoothly | C5 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Business-Midland | Barbershop Moves to New Building (Ashman Plaza Barbers) | D10 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Health & Safety | Go Figure: Healthy Habits Bring Success (Julie Smith) | E1 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Teachers | Students Become Like Family (Gary Lyvere) | E2 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Hobbies | Collections Include Lone Ranger, etc (Anita & Bob Phillips) | E3 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Midland County Hist Society | History Gallery Taking Shape for Grand Opening | E7 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Health & Safety | Car Seat Safety | E8 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Health & Safety | Two -Level Process Faces New Drivers | E8 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Business-Midland | Electronic Banking: Future is Today | E10 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Hobbies | Gentlemen (&Women), Start of Racin' (Smith Family) | E13 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Religion | I Want to Be a Minister': Teen Co-Op…(Ashley Yuergens) | E14 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Students | School Dance Patrol: Staff Members Keep Watchful Eye | E21 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Employment | Colleges Seek to Have Classes Meet Technology, Job.. | E23 | 13-Feb-2005 |
| Weather | Icy Conditions Caused Few Traffic Accidents | A1 | 14-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Conservation Dist | Conservation District 'Event of the Season' Tickets Available | A3 | 14-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Jumpin' & Pumpin' (Wellness Day at Midland Mall) | A3 | 14-Feb-2005 |
| Foundations | Dow Corning Foundatin Grants $200,000 to Science Teachers | A3 | 14-Feb-2005 |
| Veterans | Sagniaw County Man to Receive Long Awaited Medals | A3 | 14-Feb-2005 |
| Tennis | Granville's Grand: Former Runner-Up Beats Cho in Final | B1 | 14-Feb-2005 |
| Sports | Stoppert Scholarship Established | B1 | 14-Feb-2005 |
| Midland | Proposed State Budget Keeps City Money Intact | A1 | 15-Feb-2005 |
| Midland County-Courts | Ludington Again Among Judicial Nominees | A1 | 15-Feb-2005 |
| Holidays | Sounds of Romance | A1 | 15-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Public Schools | MPS Board Picks New Jefferson Assistant Principal | A3 | 15-Feb-2005 |
| Housing | Locations Still Accepted for Group Workcamps | A3 | 15-Feb-2005 |
| Crime-Midland County | No Further Jail Time for Man in Mauling Case | A3 | 15-Feb-2005 |
| Charities & Benefits | Benefit Set for Fire Victims (Phillip Strong) | A1 | 16-Feb-2005 |
| Military | Together Again: Soldiers Home from Iraq | A1 | 16-Feb-2005 |
| Prisons & Prisoners-Midland | Siting Plan Offered for Jail | A1 | 16-Feb-2005 |
| Midland County-Courthouse | Trial Too Big for Courthouse | A1 | 16-Feb-2005 |
| Midland County | Neuenfeldt Defends Overhaul Plan to Commissioners | A3 | 16-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Walk for Warmth Set for Saturday | A3 | 16-Feb-2005 |
| Events | For the Love of Reading (Literacy Night) | A3 | 16-Feb-2005 |
| History-Midland | Midland Remembers..Grace (Virgil) Shauger | A7 | 16-Feb-2005 |
| Hockey | NHL Season Canceled: Some Businesses Feel Sting | A1 | 17-Feb-2005 |
| Television & Radio | Camp, Others Back Broadcast Fines | A1 | 17-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Public Schools | History Alive: Woodcrest Students Learn About Rosa Parks | A3 | 17-Feb-2005 |
| Sanford Lake | Grants Being Sought for Sanford Park | A3 | 17-Feb-2005 |
| Accidents-Midland | Boy Injured in Weightlifting Accident | A3 | 17-Feb-2005 |
| Homer Township | Homer Roof Work Almost Complete | A3 | 17-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Sales Brisk at Boat Show | B5 | 17-Feb-2005 |
| Dow Corning | DC in Deal to Produce Shampoo for China | C1 | 17-Feb-2005 |
| Music & Musicians | Teen Musicians Wanted for Midland Talent Show | D1 | 17-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Sweeney Todd: Musical Thriller Opens Friday | D1 | 17-Feb-2005 |
| Music & Musicians | Percussion Revue Feb 26 in Midland | D1 | 17-Feb-2005 |
| Delta College | Civil War Reenactors to Practice Saturday at Delta College | D6 | 17-Feb-2005 |
| Homer Township | $1.5 Million Shortfall: Homer Water Dist #1 Residents to Pay | A1 | 18-Feb-2005 |
| Crime-Midland | Escapee Caught: Midland Men Apprehended in Bay County | A1 | 18-Feb-2005 |
| Midland County-Courthouse | Escape Highlights Need for New Courthouse | A1 | 18-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Go Red for Women | A1 | 18-Feb-2005 |
| Accidents-Midland County | Bicyclist Hit By Truck | A1 | 18-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Exercise Key, Speaker Says at Go Red Workshop | A3 | 18-Feb-2005 |
| Saginaw Valley State Univ | Fast Idea: SVSU Professor Wants to Raise $1 Million for Car | A3 | 18-Feb-2005 |
| Fish & Fishing | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Look for Sturgeon in Saginaw River … | A3 | 18-Feb-2005 |
| Crime-Midland | Father-Son Duo Arraigned for Escape Try | A1 | 19-Feb-2005 |
| Accidents-Midland County | Cyclist Hit by Truck is Out of Hospital | A1 | 19-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Celebrating Carnival: Midland Hotel Turned Into A Bit of Rio | A1 | 19-Feb-2005 |
| Awards & Prizes | Curley is Firefighter of the Year | A3 | 19-Feb-2005 |
| Students | College Goal Helps Beat Aid Deadline | A3 | 19-Feb-2005 |
| Churches | St John's Episcopal Has New Rector (Rob Skirving) | B5 | 19-Feb-2005 |
| Military | Family Welcomes Freeland Soldier Home from Iraq (Averill) | A1 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Charities & Benefits | Area 4-Hers Volunteer to Help Needy in New York | A1 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Sports | Girl in a Guys' Game: Beaverton Teen Rules Motorcycle… | A3 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Charities & Benefits | Walkers Help Needy in 14th Annual Walk for Warmth | A3 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Fellowship & Flavor: Black History Celebrated (Faith Baptist) | C1 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Biography-Midland | Gang's All Here: Together for 50 Years, Friends Still Gather | C5 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Entertainment | Comedy Night: Laughter Heard at Area Clubs | E1 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Business-Midland | Dinner Dilemma Solved (Menu Manager - Kelly Biggs) | E2 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Real Estate | Lot Prices Emerge fro Slump | E4 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Entertainment | Classic Games Still Rule | E5 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Music & Musicians | Recording Studios Help Young Artists | E6 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Teachers | Practicing What He Preaches (John Palen, CMU) | E7 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Entertainment | Spring Break: Mexico a Popular Spot | E8 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Music & Musicians | Online Retailer Opens Doors for Local Musicians | E10 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Biography-Midland | Woman, 83, has Adventure at Sea (Marion Baker) | E11 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Disasters | Shelter Built in Case of Disaster (Charles Glynn) | E13 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Business | Customer Service: It's About the Little Things | E14 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Real Estate | Mortgage Rates Low Now, Might Go Up Soon | E15 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Environmental Protection | Conservation Easement to Guard Lanes' Lands | E20 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Entertainment | Converter Boxes, High-Defination TVs in Our Future | E21 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Prisons & Prisoners-Midland | Will This Year Bring a New Jail? | E23 | 20-Feb-2005 |
| Weather | Storm Dumps Foot of Snow | A1 | 21-Feb-2005 |
| Fire-Midland County | It Went Really Fast: Fire Destroys Larkin Twp Mobile Home | A1 | 21-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Dabbs Returning for Nonviolence Week | A3 | 21-Feb-2005 |
| Midland-Parks & Recreation | Park Shelter Reservation Process Starts March 7 | A3 | 21-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Music Society | Sweeney Todd' Cast, Music Delightful | A6 | 21-Feb-2005 |
| Bullock Creek Schools | Creek Interviews Start This Week | A1 | 22-Feb-2005 |
| Accidents | Fire Fallout: Blaze Also Left Another Family as Firefighter's.. | A1 | 22-Feb-2005 |
| Lee Township | Lack of Resident Feedback Stalls Lee | A3 | 22-Feb-2005 |
| Central Mich University | CMU Instructor Honored (Lynn Dominguez) | A3 | 22-Feb-2005 |
| Midland-Civic Arena | Buildings Near Completion: Ice Arena, Barstow Terminal | A3 | 22-Feb-2005 |
| Barstow Airport | Buildings Near Completion: Ice Arena, Barstow Terminal | A3 | 22-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Mall | Pacific Sunwear Newest Mall Store | A6 | 22-Feb-2005 |
| Northwood University | Northwood's Stafford Dinner an Award-Winning Event | B5 | 22-Feb-2005 |
| Clubs & Organizations | Midland Clubs Celebrate Rotary's 100th Anniversity | B5 | 22-Feb-2005 |
| Mid-Mich Comm College | Gladwin Rotary Supports MMCC Library | B5 | 22-Feb-2005 |
| Religion | Bishop Ready for New Role (Carlson) | A1 | 23-Feb-2005 |
| Fire-Midland County | Always Been Home: Coleman Family Look to Rebuild | A1 | 23-Feb-2005 |
| Charities & Benefits | Drive Continues to Aid Iraqi Children | A1 | 23-Feb-2005 |
| Clubs & Organizations | Midlanders Celebrate 100 Years of Rotary | A1 | 23-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Middle School Students Go All Out to Promote Non-Violence | A3 | 23-Feb-2005 |
| Dioxin | Dioxin Results Mailed | A3 | 23-Feb-2005 |
| Law Enforcement | Local Cops Studying Taser Claims | A3 | 23-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Public Schools | MPS Cold Face $4.5 Million Deficit | A1 | 24-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Public Schools | Shining Stars: Carpenter Students Perform Talent Show | A1 | 24-Feb-2005 |
| Dow Chemical | Dow to Notify Property Owners of Cleanup Plans, Meetings | A1 | 24-Feb-2005 |
| Dioxin | Dow to Notify Property Owners of Cleanup Plans, Meetings | A1 | 24-Feb-2005 |
| Religion | Local Clergy, Others Participating in Bishop's Ceremony | A1 | 24-Feb-2005 |
| Law Enforcement | Hurd, Woods Selected for Law Enforcement Award | A3 | 24-Feb-2005 |
| Crime-Midland County | Grandmother Sent to Jail for Boy's Mauling | A3 | 24-Feb-2005 |
| Schools | Play Teaches Responsibility | A3 | 24-Feb-2005 |
| Midland | City Takes Sidewalk Requests | A3 | 24-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Symphony | MSO Announces New Season | D2 | 24-Feb-2005 |
| Environmental Protection | Sportsmen Seek Watershed Protection | A1 | 25-Feb-2005 |
| Religion | Carlson Prepares Faithful for His Mission | A1 | 25-Feb-2005 |
| Agriculture | Tons of Michigan Sugar Beets Rotting | A1 | 25-Feb-2005 |
| Awards & Prizes | Mid-Michigan Teen Talent Contest Winners Named | A2 | 25-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Students Get Earful from Dabbs | A3 | 25-Feb-2005 |
| Consumers Energy | Curiosity Killed the Lights: Squirrel Blamed | A3 | 25-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Mummies and More: Project Opens Art World to Students | A1 | 26-Feb-2005 |
| Art & Artists | 100 Sculpt Snow: 'It' is a Winner | A1 | 26-Feb-2005 |
| Biography-Midland | Snowshoer 'Down But Not Out' (Doug Finkbeiner) | A2 | 26-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Speaker Dabbs Sees Baby's Photo | A3 | 26-Feb-2005 |
| Health & Safety | Snow Safety (Apple Mountain event) | A3 | 26-Feb-2005 |
| Employment | Career Horizons | Insert | 25-Feb-2005 |
| Families | Success By 6: Connecting Families | Insert | 25-Feb-2005 |
| Bullock Creek Schools | BC Search Down to Two for Top Job | A1 | 27-Feb-2005 |
| Midland County Hist Society | History Gallery Celebrates Grand Opening | A1 | 27-Feb-2005 |
| Health & Safety | Safe Driving Might Not Be Only Reward for Young Adults | A1 | 27-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Conservation Dist | Conservation District Annual Event Getting More Popular | A3 | 27-Feb-2005 |
| Midland | Traffic Bulbs Could Save Money | A3 | 27-Feb-2005 |
| Weather | Severe Weather Training Seminar Set for Volunteers | A3 | 27-Feb-2005 |
| Charities & Benefits | Midland Priest Loves the Look of New 'Do (Locks of Love) | A3 | 27-Feb-2005 |
| Northwood University | Approx 80 NU Students Work on 4th Annual Fashion Show | A9 | 27-Feb-2005 |
| Volunteers | Butterflies are Here! Couple Helps Prepare the Way | C5 | 27-Feb-2005 |
| Charities & Benefits | More Than $44,000 Raised During Love Light Trees Campaign | D9 | 27-Feb-2005 |
| Clubs & Organizations | Elks Announce January Students of the Month | D9 | 27-Feb-2005 |
| Weather | More Snow as February Ends | A1 | 28-Feb-2005 |
| Crime-Midland County | Armed Robbery, Break-Ins Reported | A1 | 28-Feb-2005 |
| Military | Bound for Iraq: Two 1460 Soldiers Left Sunday | A1 | 28-Feb-2005 |
| Crime-Midland County | Former Homer Clerk Not Making Restitution Payments | A1 | 28-Feb-2005 |
| Business-Midland | Midland Company Tearing Down Mall for Bucs Practice Fac.. | A1 | 28-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Dancing with Oscar (Midland Country Club) | A3 | 28-Feb-2005 |
| MBS Airport | Location Key, Price Key to Small Airport Success | A3 | 28-Feb-2005 |
| Events | Everyday Heroes to be Honored Thursday | A3 | 28-Feb-2005 |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Percussion Concert Demonstrates Variety, Versatility | A6 | 28-Feb-2005 |
| Northwood University | Northwood Event Will Have British Accent | A8 | 28-Feb-2005 |