2006 MIDLAND DAILY NEWS ARTICLE INDEX - MARCH
Indexes selected articles arranged by date from March 2006
See the Annual Article Index tab at bottom of page for complete 2006 index arranged by subject
Also see tabs for Obituaries, Weddings - Anniversaries, Personal Names
Subject Article Page Date
Meridian Public Schools Meridian Voters Defeat Bond Proposal A1 1-Mar-2006
Coleman Comm Schools Coleman Parents, Grandparents Oppose Cuts A1 1-Mar-2006
Baseball-Midland Baseball Plan Moves to City Council... A1 1-Mar-2006
Prisons & Prisoners-Midland Applicants Sought to Circulate Jail Petitions A1 1-Mar-2006
Biography-Midland Donker Takes on New Role A3 1-Mar-2006
Clubs & Organizations Dessert Party Chefs Put on Grand Show A3 1-Mar-2006
Chippewa Nature Center New Trail Spur to Help Bullock Creek Residents A3 1-Mar-2006
History-Midland Midland Remembers…The Thurston Family, Part I A6 1-Mar-2006
Elections Voting Machines Will Take Some Getting Used To A1 2-Mar-2006
Foundations Gerstacker Foundation Gives $1.5 Million to Saginaw Valley A1 2-Mar-2006
Saginaw Valley State Univ Gerstacker Foundation Gives $1.5 Million to SVSU A1 2-Mar-2006
Emergency Services In Emergencies, Turn to TEL-MORE A1 2-Mar-2006
Fire-Ingersoll Township Friday Fire Caused By Electrical Short A1 2-Mar-2006
MBS Airport MBS Airport Deals with Medical Crisis A3 2-Mar-2006
Crime-Midland Boys Punished for Writing Names in Concrete A3 2-Mar-2006
Midland Theatre Guild Audrey II's Back!..But This Time, She's Back... B1 2-Mar-2006
Music & Musicians Fenians Ready to Invade with Rockin' Irish Spirit B1 2-Mar-2006
Events Mole Catcher' to Exhibit at Midland Home Show C1 2-Mar-2006
Baseball-Midland Midland Baseball Team Close to Hiring GM A1 3-Mar-2006
Downtown Midland Let's Stroll: Downtown Should Be Pedestrian-Friendly A1 3-Mar-2006
Weather Snowfall in Area Hits Double Digits Thursday A1 3-Mar-2006
Trials & Litigation Wixom Lake Boating Death Deemed Accidental A1 3-Mar-2006
Crime-Midland Woman Injured in Domestic Assault, Stabbing A1 3-Mar-2006
Military 1460th Named Everyday Heroes A3 3-Mar-2006
Dow Chemical MDEQ: Dow Has 2 Months To Resubmit Dioxin Plans A3 3-Mar-2006
Dioxin MDEQ: Dow Has 2 Months to Resubmit Dioxin Plans A3 3-Mar-2006
Gladwin County Gladwin County EDC Effort Looking for Public Input A3 3-Mar-2006
Music & Musicians Winter Jam 2006: NewSong Excited About Sharing... A8 3-Mar-2006
Business Spa Store Celebrates Grand Opening (Elite Spas-Freeland) B1 3-Mar-2006
Business-Midland IT Company Ready to Show Off New Bldg (Site Services) B2 3-Mar-2006
Trials & Litigation-Midland Man Imprisoned for Fatal Drunken Driving Crash (VanValkenburg) A1 4-Mar-2006
Crime-Midland $2 Million Bond for Man Accused of Trying to Kiss Wife A1 4-Mar-2006
Schools Green Eggs, Fun and Learning A1 4-Mar-2006
Law & Legislation Granholm Vetoes Stamas' Bill on Teens' Work Week A1 4-Mar-2006
Awards & Prizes Television Producer Wins Accolades for Her Work (Blatte) A12 4-Mar-2006
Bicycles & Bicycle Trails Students Need Supplies Before Bike Trip Begins A12 4-Mar-2006
Students Carnival to Help Hurricane Victims A3 4-Mar-2006
Clubs & Organizations Dusseau to Leave Big Brothers/Big Sisters A3 4-Mar-2006
Law & Legislation Moolenaar,Caul,Moore Among Backers of HS Requirements A3 4-Mar-2006
Baseball-Midland Stadium, Jail Rezoning on Mondays City Council Agenda A1 5-Mar-2006
Midland-City Council Stadium, Jail Rezoning on Monday's City Council Agenda A1 5-Mar-2006
Volunteers Volunteers Patrol Pine Haven's Trails A1 5-Mar-2006
Midland Theatre Guild Theatre Guild's 'Little Shop' Delivers Goods A3 5-Mar-2006
Northwood University Northwood Receives $2 Million Gift A1 6-Mar-2006
Charities & Benefits Night for the Stars (Family & Children's Service of Midland) A1 6-Mar-2006
Trials & Litigation Prosecutor Appealing Decision in Wixom Boating Death Case A1 6-Mar-2006
Obituaries Gladwin Priest, Native Midlander Dies Sunday (Donner) A1 6-Mar-2006
Midland Conservation Dist Event of the Season a Success A3 6-Mar-2006
Students Stylin' and Sellin' (Dow High entrepreneurship class) A3 6-Mar-2006
Meridian Public Schools Bond Failure Topic of Tuesday's Meridian Meeting A3 6-Mar-2006
Midland Symphony MSO Presents Elegant Beethoven, Brilliant Shostakovich A7 6-Mar-2006
Baseball-Midland Baseball Site, Rezoning for Jail Approved A1 7-Mar-2006
Midland-City Council Baseball Site, Rezoning for Jail Approved A1 7-Mar-2006
Midland County-Courts Probate Court: Delinquincy Rates Down A1 7-Mar-2006
Midland County County Hires Guardian Director A1 7-Mar-2006
Gladwin County Skaters Allowed: Adults Help Young Skaters in Gladwin A1 7-Mar-2006
Midland-Planning Comm Citizens Can Get Involved with Master Plan Revision A1 7-Mar-2006
Clubs & Organizations SVCAR Gets New Partners A3 7-Mar-2006
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVCAR Gets New Partners A3 7-Mar-2006
Dow Chemical Judge Borrello to Retire in April (dioxin case) A3 7-Mar-2006
MidMichigan Medical Center Beauregard Bear to Host Children at MidMichigan A6 7-Mar-2006
Midland-City Council Commission: Keep Old Arena Site for Park A1 8-Mar-2006
Midland-Civic Arena Commission: Keep Old Arena Site for Park A1 8-Mar-2006
Students A Goal, One Dream (cheerleading competition) A1 8-Mar-2006
Law & Legislation Nielsen Testifies for Stamas' Bill Against Sexual Predators A1 8-Mar-2006
Dow Corning Dow Corning Granted Tax Breaks for Expansion A3 8-Mar-2006
Prisons & Prisoners-Midland County Chooses Team to Negotiate Jail Building Terms A3 8-Mar-2006
Fire-Midland County Three Homes Damaged By Flames This Week A3 8-Mar-2006
Accidents-Midland Two Students Struck A1 9-Mar-2006
Crime Three Plead in CMU Death Case A1 9-Mar-2006
Accidents Man Killed on U.S. 10 While Crossing Highway A1 9-Mar-2006
Bullock Creek Schools BC Teachers, Administration Agree on Pact A1 9-Mar-2006
Trials & Litigation Men's-Rights Activists Seek Right to Decline Fatherhood A1 9-Mar-2006
Midland-Housing Housing Commission Looking to Fix Up More Homes A3 9-Mar-2006
Authors Author Gets Students Tuned in to Reading (Larry Brimmer) A3 9-Mar-2006
Biography After 63 Years, Female Air Controllers Reunite A3 9-Mar-2006
Events Movie Buff's Oscar Party Win a Double Feature A3 9-Mar-2006
Music & Musicians S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y Night! (Bay City Rollers) B1 9-Mar-2006
Music & Musicians Blues in Frankenmuth: Larry McCray on Tour B1 9-Mar-2006
Weather Spring's Arriving, Rivers are Rising A1 10-Mar-2006
Accidents-Midland Accident Victims Remain Hospitalized (Schram & Tulchinsky) A1 10-Mar-2006
Midland Midland Leaders to Study Public Spaces A3 10-Mar-2006
Business-Midland Despite Rumors, Dirk Waltz Still Strong A3 10-Mar-2006
Grace A. Dow Mem Library Adams Triumphs in 2006 Battle of the Books A3 10-Mar-2006
Accidents-Midland County Driver Seriously Injured in One-Vehicle Crash A1 11-Mar-2006
Energy The Energy's Blowing in the Wind (Midland Energy Co.) A3 11-Mar-2006
Churches Mission Project Organized for Teens to Serve Locally A7 11-Mar-2006
Law & Legislation Stamas Urges Action on Disruptive Bird A1 12-Mar-2006
Floods & Flood Control River Near Flood Stage A1 12-Mar-2006
Students Lawyer Talks About Overcoming Blindness (Bernstein) A3 12-Mar-2006
Law & Legislation Camp to Work on Pension Reform A3 12-Mar-2006
Events Affirmative Action Debate Wednesday Night A3 12-Mar-2006
Swimming Dow Gets Second (state championships) B1 12-Mar-2006
Chippewa Nature Center Sweet Sign of Spring: Maple Syrup Day C1 12-Mar-2006
Volunteers You'll Find This Mom in the Classroom (Jill Derry) C5 12-Mar-2006
Military 1460th Needs Donations As It Prepares for Iraq A1 13-Mar-2006
Sports Warrior's Homecoming: BC Western 'Steiner Brothers'... A1 13-Mar-2006
Dow Chemical Flood Means More Work for Dow A1 13-Mar-2006
Biography-Midland Tough Breaks: Unusual Bad Luck Hits Ted's Home & Lawn A3 13-Mar-2006
Floods & Flood Control Water Rising: Tittabawasee Expected to Crest at 27 Ft A1 14-Mar-2006
Consumers Energy Winds Knock Out Power in Area A1 14-Mar-2006
Obituaries-Midland County Weaver, 79, County Board Chairman Dies A1 14-Mar-2006
Accidents-Midland Girl's Condition Improves to 'Fair' A1 14-Mar-2006
Health & Safety Programs Offer Free Dental Work A3 14-Mar-2006
Midland Public Schools MPS Eyes Program to Properly Identify Disabilities A3 14-Mar-2006
Accidents-Midland County Drugs, Alcohol Possible Factors in Serious Crash A3 14-Mar-2006
Crime Kidnapping Victim's Bicycle Found A3 14-Mar-2006
Baseball-Midland Name That Team! Entries Sought by Mich Baseball Assn A1 15-Mar-2006
Floods & Flood Control Flood Means More Work for Dow A1 15-Mar-2006
Floods & Flood Control Low Ground: Families Cope with Flooding A1 15-Mar-2006
Midland County-Courts Ludington Announces Plans to Seek Re-Election A1 15-Mar-2006
History-Midland Midland Remembers…The Thurston Family, Part II A10 15-Mar-2006
Midland Public Schools Parkdale Celebrates 50th Anniversary A3 15-Mar-2006
Midland-Planning Comm Developer Wants Higher Zoning Use in Residential..(Waldo) A3 15-Mar-2006
Meridian Public Schools Student Found with Explosives Recipes A1 16-Mar-2006
Michigan Molecular Inst. MMI Hopes to Be Part of Nation's Energy Solution A1 16-Mar-2006
Midland County-Sheriff Midland County Deputies Had Busy 2005 A1 16-Mar-2006
Law & Legislation Moolenaar, Caul Explain Split on Minimum Wage A1 16-Mar-2006
Prisons & Prisoners-Midland Family Member Questions Prisoner's Death A1 16-Mar-2006
Hobbies World in Miniature: Model Makers Showcase Talent A3 16-Mar-2006
Coleman Comm Schools Coleman Students Depart for Hard-Earned Italy Trip A3 16-Mar-2006
Events Affirmative Action Debated at Ashman Court A3 16-Mar-2006
Awards & Prizes DAR Good Citizens Honored A5 16-Mar-2006
Entertainment Midland Native's Production to Lead Film Festival B1 16-Mar-2006
Central Mich University Latin American Music and Art to Be Showcased B1 16-Mar-2006
Midland Public Schools Meistersingers Will Perform Tribute to English Composers B2 16-Mar-2006
Dow Chemical Dow, Rockwell Not Able to Question Excused Juror C1 16-Mar-2006
Business-Midland Mother and Daughter Buy Cake Business (Connie's Cakes) C1 16-Mar-2006
Trials & Litigiation Lee Man Sentenced in Death of Woman on Motorcycle A1 17-Mar-2006
Midland-Planning Comm Meetings in a Box: Residents Discuss Vision A1 17-Mar-2006
MBS Airport Auditor: MBS Healthy Despite Rising Costs A1 17-Mar-2006
Obituaries-Midland Blood Bank Cofounder Dies at 92 (Howard Ode) A1 17-Mar-2006
Northwood University NU's Fry Announces Retirement A1 18-Mar-2006
Employment Midland County Jobless Rate Edges Up in January A1 18-Mar-2006
Obituaries-Midland Weaver Remembered A1 18-Mar-2006
Business Chamber Head Sees Reasons for Delphi to Stay A3 18-Mar-2006
Grace A. Dow Mem Library Library Continuing Focus on Technology, Customer Service A3 18-Mar-2006
Fire-Midland County All Available Firefighters Respond to Robinson Fire A3 18-Mar-2006
Roads City Announces Spring and Summer Projects A3 18-Mar-2006
Churches Church Breaks Ground to Add Space (Messiah Lutheran) A7 18-Mar-2006
Churches Michigan Filmmaker to Present Documentaries(Blessed Sacrament) A7 18-Mar-2006
Energy Alternative Energy: Corn: Popped, Creamed or Burned A1 19-Mar-2006
Dow Chemical City Submits Comments About Dow's Dioxin Plans A1 19-Mar-2006
Dioxin City Submits Comments About Dow's Dioxin Plans A1 19-Mar-2006
Employment White Named Director of MITECH+ A1 19-Mar-2006
Midland Conservation Dist Conservation District Annual Tree Sale Set A3 19-Mar-2006
Fire Larkin Township Assists at Linwood Blaze A1 20-Mar-2006
Crime-Midland County Gun Fails to Shoot, Man Arrested A1 20-Mar-2006
Education MEAP Scores Up A1 20-Mar-2006
Roads Flashing Beacon Eyed at Jefferson, Chapel Lane A1 20-Mar-2006
Accidents Beaverton Woman Dies in Crash (Mildred Amerman) A1 20-Mar-2006
Barstow Airport Flight Movements Down at Barstow A3 20-Mar-2006
Dioxin Doctor Follows Through on Offer to Buy Riverfront Property A3 20-Mar-2006
Charities & Benefits March of Dimes Seeks Walkers for Annual WalkAmerica Event A3 20-Mar-2006
Charities & Benefits Money Available for Projects Involving Pregnancy, Infants A3 20-Mar-2006
Baseball-Midland Baseball Foundation Expected to Name GM on Tuesday A3 20-Mar-2006
Dow Chemical Stern Elected Presiding Director of Dow's Board of Directors A7 20-Mar-2006
Baseball-Midland Baseball GM Named A1 21-Mar-2006
Midland-City Council Council Seeks Input at Chapel Lane Meeting A1 21-Mar-2006
Roads Council Seeks Input at Chapel Lane Meeting A1 21-Mar-2006
Crime-Midland County Man Arraigned for Pointing Gun at Father A1 21-Mar-2006
Midland-Planning Comm Old Civic Arena Fate to be Decided April 10 A1 21-Mar-2006
Military Rings, LaBarge Appointed to Service Academies A2 21-Mar-2006
Midland Cogeneration Ven Roberts to Replace Kevra as MCV President A3 21-Mar-2006
Bullock Creek Schools BC Rates Leader High (John Hill) A3 21-Mar-2006
Crime-Midland Crime Stoppers Focuses on 18 Stolen Computers A3 21-Mar-2006
Midland County-Courthouse Officials Thwart Flight Attempts A1 22-Mar-2006
Midland Center for the Arts Poetry in Motion (Literacy Night) A1 22-Mar-2006
Roads Signal Sought: Intersection Concerns Shared with City Officials A1 22-Mar-2006
Dow Chemical Security Chief Calls for Regulating Chemical Plant Safety A1 22-Mar-2006
Hunting House Eyes Lower Hunting Age A1 22-Mar-2006
Edenville Township Edenville Water Needs Input from Private Road Residents A3 22-Mar-2006
Elections-State-House Democrat Schwab Seeks 97th District House Seat A3 22-Mar-2006
Figure Skating Skate for State (Mich High School State Championships) A3 22-Mar-2006
Schools Freeland Schools Eyes Sinking Fund for Construction A3 22-Mar-2006
Dow Corning Dow Corning Working to Make Green Materials for China A6 22-Mar-2006
Baseball-Midland Meet the Press: Team's New GM Found His Calling... B1 22-Mar-2006
Sports Local Curlers Take Sixth at Nationals B3 22-Mar-2006
Accidents-Midland County Crash Victim Remembered (Hosier) A1 23-Mar-2006
Business Midlander LIkely to Take Delphi Buyout A1 23-Mar-2006
Midland-Fire Department MHS Band Students Show Appreciation A1 23-Mar-2006
Midland Public Schools MHS Band Students Show Appreciation A1 23-Mar-2006
Business-Midland Midland Company is on Government's Good List (Pilgrim) A3 23-Mar-2006
Religion Religious Protest Ends Without Incident A3 23-Mar-2006
Homer Township Homer Auctioning Equipment for Park Improvements A3 23-Mar-2006
Midland County County BOard Seeking Applicants A3 23-Mar-2006
Music & Musicians Former Midland Man Produces CD, Forms Band B1 23-Mar-2006
Central Mich University Comedians Attell, Shore at CMU B1 23-Mar-2006
Music & Musicians D.E.F. Jam to Showcase Local Talent B1 23-Mar-2006
Baseball-Midland Midland's Mahar Making Strides in Rangers' System D1 23-Mar-2006
Dow Chemical Dow Executives' Pay Announced A1 24-Mar-2006
Fire-Midland County Home Lost, Family Moving On (Brown) A1 24-Mar-2006
Employment Tri-City Employers Expect More Hiring in 2nd Qtr A1 24-Mar-2006
Obituaries-Midland County Biggs Remembered as Fair, Courageous A1 24-Mar-2006
Schools Schools Look to Equalize Per Student Monies A3 24-Mar-2006
Elections-U.S.-House Democrat Huckleberry Welcomes Ex-Rival Emerick's... A3 24-Mar-2006
Business-Midland Simple Shading Solutions, A New Window Treatment Company B1 24-Mar-2006
Energy Biomass Provides Power, Heat A1 25-Mar-2006
Business GM Analyst: Overhaul Painful Necessary A1 25-Mar-2006
Religion Ceremonies a Tradition for Greek Orthodox Christians A1 25-Mar-2006
Elections-State-Governor DeVos: Promote Tourism, Continue Grants to Businesses A1 25-Mar-2006
Obituaries-Midland County Coleman's Custodian Hagon Known for Hurmor, Kindness A3 25-Mar-2006
Religion It's Important to Make God a Priority (McCarty) A7 25-Mar-2006
Bowling Bo Knows Bowling: Midland's Goergen Advances B1 25-Mar-2006
Charities & Benefits Local Couple Honored During ROCK Fund-Raiser B11 25-Mar-2006
Health & Safety Businesses Prepare for Smoke-Free Days A1 26-Mar-2006
Midland County-Commission Board Satisfied with Benda's Job A1 26-Mar-2006
Military Home, Sweet Home (VonHinken family) A1 26-Mar-2006
Obituaries-Midland Dauer Remembered: A Friendly Face, A Helping Hand A3 26-Mar-2006
Crime Midlander Jailed on Serious Charges in Northern Cty A3 26-Mar-2006
Midland-Parks & Recreation Golf Pass HIke Irks Some Golfers A3 26-Mar-2006
Gladwin County Gladwin County 911 Millage Vote May 2 A3 26-Mar-2006
Hobbies Fishin': Hooked on a Hobby (Orville Pitts) C1 26-Mar-2006
Hobbies Everything Dolls! Sisters Gear Up for Annual Doll Sale C5 26-Mar-2006
Business UAW: Delphi Makes Latest Proposal for Cuts A1 27-Mar-2006
Crime Archangel Jailed for Attempted Homicide A1 27-Mar-2006
Dow Chemical Dow Shareholders to Vote on Four Resolutions A1 27-Mar-2006
Education Breaking Down a Wall A1 27-Mar-2006
Law & Legislation Moolenaar: Poll Supports My Bill on Teaching Scientific Method A3 27-Mar-2006
Business 30 Years and Trucking: Transportation Drives Midlander to Success A3 27-Mar-2006
Delta College Waging Peace Delta Topic A1 28-Mar-2006
Crime Mount Pleasant Man Beaten, Critically Hurt A1 28-Mar-2006
Grace A. Dow Mem Library Library Celebration Offers International Perspective A3 28-Mar-2006
Business-Midland Free Rose for People with Chosen Name A3 28-Mar-2006
MidMichigan Medical Center MidMichigan Hires New Manager of Public Relations A3 28-Mar-2006
Business-Midland PetSmart Store to Open in Midland A3 28-Mar-2006
Education Montessori Education Week Celebrated A8 28-Mar-2006
Music & Musicians Swierzbin Wins Choral Society Music Scholarship A8 28-Mar-2006
Students Diversity Day Celebrated by Some Local Students A8 28-Mar-2006
Volleyball All-Area Volleyball Dream Team B1 28-Mar-2006
Delta College Michigan Senate Approves Funding Formula for Community Colleges A1 29-Mar-2006
Dow Chemical Tax Credit Moves Dow Expansion Forward A1 29-Mar-2006
Business Minimum Wage Hike Draws MIxed Reaction A1 29-Mar-2006
Prisons & Prisoners-Midland Petitions Turned Iin A1 29-Mar-2006
Coleman Construction on New Coleman Senior Center to Start This Spring A1 29-Mar-2006
Senior Citizens Construction on New Coleman Senior Center to Start This Spring A1 29-Mar-2006
Law & Legislation State Senate Targets Child Molesters, Rapists A3 29-Mar-2006
Crime-Midland County No Action Pending Against Attorney Convicted of Exposing Himself A3 29-Mar-2006
Law & Legislation Senate Passes Stamas' Cormorant Resolution A3 29-Mar-2006
Midland-Planning Comm Planning Commission Votes 'No' on Waldo Land Rezoning A3 29-Mar-2006
Basketball-Midland County Super 6: Hemlock's Bartlett Leads All-Dream Team B1 29-Mar-2006
Basketball-Midland County Huskies' Bauer Wins MDN Coaching Honor B1 29-Mar-2006
Awards & Prizes Retired Dow Scientist Recognized for Work with Syn. Rubber A1 30-Mar-2006
Dow Chemical Retired Dow Scientist Recognized for Work with Syn. Rubber A1 30-Mar-2006
Midland County Benda a Finalist for Ingham County Post A1 30-Mar-2006
Education House Passes High School Beef-Up A1 30-Mar-2006
Health & Safety Despite Recent Flooding, Fire Risk High A3 30-Mar-2006
Crime-Isabella County Beating Victim Remains in Critical Condition A3 30-Mar-2006
Midland-Planning Comm Meetings in a Box Results Will Be Compiled Before May Wkshp A3 30-Mar-2006
Events Banff Film Fest Stops in Midland Saturday B1 30-Mar-2006
Authors Midlander Chronicles Life of Green-Haired Johnny B1 30-Mar-2006
Weather Rain Welcomed A1 31-Mar-2006
Elections-State-House Moolenaar's GOP Challenger Plans to Spend Less Than $1000 A1 31-Mar-2006
Elections-Local Four Applying for Weaver's Vacant Seat A1 31-Mar-2006
Crime-Midland County Deputies Investigate Armed Robbery at Edenville Twp Home A1 31-Mar-2006
Employment Midland Jobless Rate Upas Winter Slump Continues A3 31-Mar-2006
Dow Chemical Bhopal Survivors Threaten Hunger Strike Unless Dow Cleans Up Site A3 31-Mar-2006
Fire-Midland Fire Damages Montessori Children's House Building A3 31-Mar-2006
Bullock Creek Schools Bullock Creek Announces Top Students B1 31-Mar-2006
Dow Chemical Dow Chemical to Cut Up to 350 Jobs in South Charleston B2 31-Mar-2006