2006 MIDLAND DAILY NEWS ARTICLE INDEX - MAY
Indexes selected articles arranged by date from May 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
Events Hunting Treasure: 140 Take Part in Annual Clue Solving Adventure A1 1-May-2006
Animals Chicken Roosting in Wrong Place A1 1-May-2006
Elections-Local School Elections Tuesday in County A1 1-May-2006
Dow Chemical State Announces 2004 Emissions Reports: Data Includes... A1 1-May-2006
Coleman Coleman Budget Sees Little Change A3 1-May-2006
Charities & Benefits Dow RunWalk Needs City's Approval for Helicopter Landing A3 1-May-2006
Midland Theatre Guild Professional Fight Director Coaches Local Casts in Brawling A3 1-May-2006
Crime-Midland Man Wakes to Stranger in Apartment A3 1-May-2006
Animals City Chicken Captured By Student, Taken to New Home A1 2-May-2006
MCTV MCTV Subsity Proposed A1 2-May-2006
Housing McDonald Street Landlord Pleads Guilty to Code Violations A1 2-May-2006
Farmers Market Farmers Market Opens Saturday A1 2-May-2006
Awards & Prizes Strong Environmentalist: Community Excellence Award Winner A1 2-May-2006
Schools Calvary Academy Announces Top Students A2 2-May-2006
Business HSC Expansion Wins Global Recognition A3 2-May-2006
Homer Township Township's Surplus Becomes Others' Treasures A3 2-May-2006
Elections-State-Senate GOP U.S. Senate Hopefuls Make Their Cases A3 2-May-2006
Students High School Students Discover Real World of Forensics B5 2-May-2006
Prisons & Prisoners-Midland Cost of Housing Inmates Up Dramatically A1 3-May-2006
Midland County-Courts No Problems Expected in Ludington Confirmation A1 3-May-2006
Crime-Midland Woman Out $1650 in Scam A1 3-May-2006
Gladwin County Gladwin 911 Millage Passes A1 3-May-2006
Elections-Local Low Turnout Characterizes School Elections in County A1 3-May-2006
History-Midland Midland Remembers..Cousins: The Gary Loebrich & Vicki Leigeb Story A10 3-May-2006
Dow Chemical Dow, State Reaffirm Commitment A3 3-May-2006
Dioxin Dow, State Reaffirm Commitment A3 3-May-2006
Crime-Midland Hostage Suspect to Face Circuit Court (Traver) A3 3-May-2006
Elections-State-Governor DeVos in Midland, Saginaw, Bay City City Today A3 3-May-2006
Midland Public Schools MPS to Lay Off 10 Teachers A1 4-May-2006
MCTV MCTV Users Want Funding to Remain A1 4-May-2006
Midland County-Courts Clulo Honored for Service A1 4-May-2006
Midland County-Courthouse Nielsen Wants Sergeant in the Courthouse A1 4-May-2006
Elections-State-Governor DeVos Brings Tour to Midland A1 4-May-2006
Schools Midland Christian School Top Students Announced A2 4-May-2006
Schools Local Universities Seek Funding Boost A3 4-May-2006
Midland County Hist Society World War I Veterans' Stories Will Be Shared A3 4-May-2006
Midland-Parks & Recreation Beer Sales for Currie Get First Nod A3 4-May-2006
Labor Union Members Picket Outside Courthouse A3 4-May-2006
Midland City's Health Insurance Costs Drop; Tax Appeal Costs Rise A6 4-May-2006
Midland Music Society Man of La Mancha Opens Friday B1 4-May-2006
Midland Music Society Couple Finds Plenty of Challenges in Roles B1 4-May-2006
Midland Theatre Guild Hamlet Hilarity on Tap B2 4-May-2006
Business-Midland Bay City Based Law Firm Expands into Midland C1 4-May-2006
Business-Midland Captain Dave Opens Grill at Roll-Arena Facility C1 4-May-2006
Fish & Fishing Wonderful Walleye: Freeland Walleye Festival Tourney D5 4-May-2006
Prisons & Prisoners-Midland Cost for Inmate Health Increases A1 5-May-2006
Dow Corning Dow Corning Earnings, Sales Up A1 5-May-2006
Coleman Comm Schools Principal Gets Only One-Year Contract A1 5-May-2006
MidMichigan Medical Center MidMichigan Gearing for Growing Health Profession A1 5-May-2006
Environmental Protection Food Downstream More Toxic for Area Songbirds A1 5-May-2006
Dioxin Food Downstream More Toxic for Area Songbirds A1 5-May-2006
Events Schuette Speaks from Experience at Law Day A3 5-May-2006
Coleman Comm Schools Water Tunnel Makes a Splash at Coleman A3 5-May-2006
Music & Musicians Local Artists Nab Nods in Review Magazine Awards A8 5-May-2006
Awards & Prizes Local Artists Nab Nods in Review Magazine Awards A8 5-May-2006
Military Area Lieutenant Receives Diploma While Still in Iraq A1 6-May-2006
Trials & Litigation Couple Says Herbicide Polluted Their Land A1 6-May-2006
Environment Couple Says Herbicide Polluted Their Land A1 6-May-2006
Midland Meetings in a Box Results Will Pay Dividends for Future A1 6-May-2006
Law & Legislation $30M Proposed for Middle School Math A1 6-May-2006
Religion The More I Learn, The More I Realize There is to Learn A11 6-May-2006
Elections-State-House Moolenaar to Announce Candidacy Monday A2 6-May-2006
Business Hospitals Would Suffer if Delphi Slashes Jobs A3 6-May-2006
Awards & Prizes Midland Woman, 89, Awarded for Service to Community TV A3 6-May-2006
MCTV Midland Woman, 89, Awarded for Service to Community TV A3 6-May-2006
Health & Safety Perfect Match is a Stranger's Hope A3 6-May-2006
Business-Midland County Jim Mari's Opens in Former Mullins Location A6 6-May-2006
Speedskating MIdland's Bedford to Train in Colorado Springs B1 6-May-2006
Midland Getting Directions: Need-to-Know Info For Yard Sales A1 7-May-2006
Midland Public Schools Jobs Offered to MPS Teachers Facing Layoffs A1 7-May-2006
Schools Big Hair for Big Night: ETC Students Get Special Attention A1 7-May-2006
Matrix:Midland Youngsters Could Win a Meeting with Cal Ripken, Jr. A1 7-May-2006
Elections-State-Governor DeVos Gives His Take on Taxes, Personal Style A1 7-May-2006
Trials & Litigation Semi Driver Charged A3 7-May-2006
Midland Music Society Man of La Mancha a Vivid Musical Tale A3 7-May-2006
Midland Mall Children Enjoy New Dow Play House A3 7-May-2006
Midland Theatre Gild I Hate Hamlet Fun, But Disappionting A3 7-May-2006
Midland Center for the Arts New Exhibits Open May 20 at MCFTA C4 7-May-2006
Midland Center for the Arts Contemporary Pastel Paintings Showcase Variety C4 7-May-2006
Volunteers Volunteer Label Fits Her Perfectly (Karen Schulz) C5 7-May-2006
MCTV Parties Polarized Over State Cable Legislation D7 7-May-2006
Law & Legislation Parties Polarized Over State Cable Legislation D7 7-May-2006
Midland-Parks & Recreation Central Park Plan on Fast Track A1 8-May-2006
Dow Chemical DowPharma Key Producer in New Heart Medication A1 8-May-2006
Elections-State-House Moolenaar Kicks Off Campaign, Turns 45 A1 8-May-2006
Military Home From Iraq, Soldier Confident in U.S. A3 8-May-2006
Grace A. Dow Mem Library Retro Bill to Teach Safety at Library A3 8-May-2006
Politics Former Midlander Meets Bush, Clinton (Rogers) A3 8-May-2006
Northwood University Northwood Music Fest a Success A3 8-May-2006
Crime-Midland Woman Admits Lying About Assault A1 9-May-2006
Midland Public Schools Teacher Layoffs OK's A1 9-May-2006
Employment Teacher Layoffs OK's A1 9-May-2006
MBS Airport Plane Loses Power, Makes Safe Landing A1 9-May-2006
MCTV Residents Air Thoughts on City Budget A1 9-May-2006
MidMichigan Medical Center MidMichigan Medical Center Volunteers Install Officers A2 9-May-2006
Midland County Fairgrounds Horse Whisperer Returns to Midland A2 9-May-2006
Midland County-Commission County Commission Seats Up for Grabs A3 9-May-2006
Elections-State-House Schwab Formally Announces Bid for State House A3 9-May-2006
Business-Midland Successful Midland Companies Say Growth Takes Time A3 9-May-2006
Grace A. Dow Mem Library Library Downsizes Writers Conference A5 9-May-2006
Grace A. Dow Mem Library Self-Publishing to Be Outlined at Conference A5 9-May-2006
Delta College Delta Tuition Up 4.8 Percent A1 10-May-2006
Health & Safety Health Officials React to TV Rendition of Avian Flu A1 10-May-2006
Schools Crowned: Homecoming Queen Heading to California A1 10-May-2006
Elections-State-House Caul Announces Re-Election Bid for State House A1 10-May-2006
Midland County-Courthouse Parolee Runs From Courthouse, Captured A3 10-May-2006
Charities & Benefits Benefit to Help Family Pay for Infant's Surgeries A3 10-May-2006
Midland-Police Department Discharge Caused By Faulty Equipment A1 11-May-2006
Dioxin Soil Tests to Begin This Summer; Resolution for 2017 A1 11-May-2006
Dow Chemical Soil Tests to Begin This Summer; Resolution for 2017 A1 11-May-2006
Midland County-Courts Brooks Formally Announces Campaign Run A1 11-May-2006
MCESA County ESA Seeking Budget Increase Next Year A1 11-May-2006
Saginaw Valley State Univ Hazmat Teams Respon to Mercury Spill at SVSU A2 11-May-2006
Environmental Protection Former DEQ Director: Wetland Laws Confusing A3 11-May-2006
Clubs & Organizations Kiwanis President Honors 65-Year Member of Club A3 11-May-2006
Northwood University Learning Business the American Way A3 11-May-2006
Mid-Mich Comm College Fundraiser Nets $92,000 for College B5 11-May-2006
Volunteers Cancer Services Volunteers Honored at Annual Meeting B5 11-May-2006
Business-Midland Lunch, Catering Business Plans Fast Service (Lucy's) C1 11-May-2006
Dow Chemical Dow Chemical Director of Health Services Highlights Business... C2 11-May-2006
Foundations Evergreen 2005 Annual Report Insert 11-May-2006
Dow Chemical Dow Meeting a Celebration of Success A1 12-May-2006
Postal Service Postal Carriers will pick up food while delivering Saturday's mail A1 12-May-2006
Midland-Police Department Picking up Police History A1 12-May-2006
Schools MPS teachers honored by Gerstacker A3 12-May-2006
Midland-Planning Comm Planning Commission considers home move, body shop… A3 12-May-2006
Fire-Gladwin County Three Hurt in Gladwin Blaze A3 12-May-2006
Dow Chemical Environmentalists encouraged by Dow plan A1 13-May-2006
Golf The shot heard around the country A1 13-May-2006
Boating Bodies of three missing fishermen recovered A1 13-May-2006
Downtown Midland Downtown Midland survey to begin A3 13-May-2006
Dow Gardens Dow Gardens director to retire next May A3 13-May-2006
Bicycles & Bicycle Trails Wednesday bike ride has share-the-road message A3 13-May-2006
Clubs & Organizations Red Cross chapters given shelter to help in emergencies A3 13-May-2006
Coleman Coleman Fire (Department) Fined A1 14-May-2006
Arnold Center A Planet-Friendly Partnership; 4-H, Arnold Center Working Together A1 14-May-2006
Northwood University Who's hot? Local Professors Respond to a Study A1 14-May-2006
Education Who's hot? Local Professors Respond to a Study A1 14-May-2006
Northwood University Liveris speaks at NU graduation A3 14-May-2006
Law Essay on eavesdropping wins Law Day honors A3 14-May-2006
Building Construction Rising construction costs hit area colleges A3 14-May-2006
Holidays Happy Mother's Day C1 14-May-2006
Awards & Prizes Vargas named 2006 Jabara Award recipient D11 14-May-2006
Aviation Planes, pilots Pancakes D13 14-May-2006
Coleman Coleman students show off their work during event D13 14-May-2006
Technology Technology for sale Midland conference seeks to create high-tech start-ups D7 14-May-2006
Employment Technology for sale Midland conference seeks to create high-tech start-ups D7 14-May-2006
Crime Schools, businesses hit by burglars A1 15-May-2006
Elections-U.S.-House Camp announces candidacy for ninth term A1 15-May-2006
Postal Service Letter carriers 'Stamp Out' hunger A3 15-May-2006
Downtown Midland Downtown Events Coordinator Starts Job This Week A3 15-May-2006
Law enforcement Fallen Officers Remembered A3 15-May-2006
Veterans Fallen Officers Remembered A3 15-May-2006
Prisons & Prisoners-Midland County Buys Land for Jail A1 16-May-2006
Bullock Creek Schools BC budget looking bleak A1 16-May-2006
Northwood University NU Students Pitch Ad Ideas to Whiting Forest A3 16-May-2006
Whiting Forest NU Students Pitch Ad Ideas to Whiting Forest A3 16-May-2006
Grace A. Dow Mem Library Retro Bill teaches kids that cool people stay drug-free A3 16-May-2006
Obituaries-Midland Leader Ted Doan dies A1 17-May-2006
Senior Citizens What to do with Central Park? A1 17-May-2006
Housing What to do with Central Park? A1 17-May-2006
Coleman Comm Schools Coleman school cuts discussed A1 17-May-2006
Fire Things Back to Normal at Manor A1 17-May-2006
History-Midland Midland Remembers: The Loebrich family A10 17-May-2006
Accidents Man in Fair Condition After Single-Vehicle Crash A3 17-May-2006
Health & Safety Local Transplant Patient Giving Back A3 17-May-2006
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU team revs up for the big race A3 17-May-2006
Obituaries-Midland Ted Doan Leader & Friend, 1922-2006 A1 18-May-2006
Accidents Davey Tree Employee Electrocuted A1 18-May-2006
Midland Public Schools Districts relieved after revenue conference A3 18-May-2006
Elections House races each have two Democrats A3 18-May-2006
Midland-Parks & Recreation Neighbors' wishes for Central Park mixed A3 18-May-2006
Music & Musicians Grove Fest Features 2 Chamber Concerts B1 18-May-2006
Business-Midland Save-A-Lot No-Frills Opening Goes Smoothly, Owner Says C1 18-May-2006
Midland Drawing Young Professionals A1 19-May-2006
Authors NIE Author Comes to City A1 19-May-2006
Gardening Midland Blooms on Saturday A1 19-May-2006
MBS Airport MBS Commission OKs Terminal Study A1 19-May-2006
Midland County-Commission Five Districts to Have Contested Commissions Races A3 19-May-2006
Midland Center for the Arts Cousteau Brings the Ocean to Midland A3 19-May-2006
Midland Public Schools Cousteau Brings the Ocean to Midland A3 19-May-2006
Entertainment Da Vinci Defies Dogma A1 20-May-2006
Military Soldier Finds Purpose in Iraq (Hubbard) A1 20-May-2006
Obituaries-Midland Midland to Say Goodbye to Doan Tuesday A1 20-May-2006
Midland Public Schools Midland High Journalists Honored A11 20-May-2006
Meridian Public Schools One Mower...A Herd of Mustangs A16 20-May-2006
Elections-Courts Ludington, Donoghue Face Challengers A3 20-May-2006
Grace A. Dow Mem Library Library Gets New Puppet Stage, Concerns Addressed A3 20-May-2006
Midland County Fairgrounds Chipping Away: Carvers From Across the Country... A3 20-May-2006
Churches Episcopal Diocese Elects New Bishop (Ousley) A9 20-May-2006
Clubs & Organizations Two Women Recognized by Group A9 20-May-2006
Military Family Says Goodbye on the Anniversary of Soldier's Death A1 21-May-2006
Animals Animals Find Homes, Compassion at Expo A3 21-May-2006
Health & Safety Cosmetologists Help Cancer Patients Look Their Best C5 21-May-2006
Business-Gladwini County Woman Remakes Old Restaurant, Serves No-Frills Fare D7 21-May-2006
Events Summertime in Mid-Michigan Insert 21-May-2006
Matrix:Midland A Dream Come True: Turow to Speak at Matrix A1 22-May-2006
Meridian Public Schools Meridian's Staying Upbeat in Tough Times A1 22-May-2006
Chippewa Nature Center CNC to Make It Easy for Gardeners, Landscapers... A1 22-May-2006
Midland-Zoning Heritage Park Sign, Cell Phone Tower Approved A3 22-May-2006
Fire-Midland County Abandoned Home Burns Sunday Morning A3 22-May-2006
Midland Tomorrow Midland Tomorrow Names New Econonic Dev Manager A3 22-May-2006
Midland-City Council City Budget Adoption Tonight A3 22-May-2006
Agriculture The Road Less Traveled (Histed) A1 23-May-2006
Obituaries Retired MPS Science Teacher Remembers Doan A1 23-May-2006
Midland-City Council City Budget Approved with Tax, Utility Increases A1 23-May-2006
Crime-Midland Police Seize Marijuana, Other Drugs in Traffic Stops A3 23-May-2006
Prisons & Prisoners-Midland Going to a Vote: Jail Bond Explained A3 23-May-2006
MBS Airport Playing with Fire...Just in Case A3 23-May-2006
Crime Clare Doctor Arraigned on Sexual Misconduct Charge A3 23-May-2006
Accidents-Midland County Coleman Man Dies at Crash Scene (Inman) A1 24-May-2006
Schools-Gladwin County Threat at Beaverton High Found A1 24-May-2006
Coleman Comm Schools Four Coleman School Teachers Laid Off A1 24-May-2006
Obituaries Childhood, Military, Work Friend Recalls Ted Doan A1 24-May-2006
Obituaries Doan Called Driving Force A1 24-May-2006
Midland Public Schools Midland High Students Fare Well at BPA National Conference A2 24-May-2006
Fire Fire Destroys Century-Old Bay City Building A3 24-May-2006
Hobbies DIRT Members Dig Up the Past A3 24-May-2006
Awards & Prizes Walk of Fame to Honor Dow, Other Michigan Greats A3 24-May-2006
Crime-Midland County Homicide Case Not So Cold (McRoberts) A1 25-May-2006
Midland 25 Years: Midland Celebrates with Sister City Handa, Japan A1 25-May-2006
Energy Alma-Area Energy Park is Top Site for Ethanol Plant A1 25-May-2006
Health & Safety Gypsy Moths Treated Last Weekend A1 25-May-2006
Forestry More Ash Borer Sightinigs in Area A3 25-May-2006
Social Services McManus to Retire from Midland's Family & Children's Services A3 25-May-2006
Health & Safety Health Department: Stock Up A3 25-May-2006
Delta College Website Brings Student Work to New Eyes A3 25-May-2006
Entertainment Former Midlander Up for Chicago Theater Award (Waite) B1 25-May-2006
Dow Chemical Local Dow Scientist Honored for Engineering (Motter) B5 25-May-2006
MidMichigan Medical Center MMMC Donations Support Purchase of New Equipment B5 25-May-2006
Clubs & Organizations Ham Raio Operators to Demonstrate Emergency Abilities B6 25-May-2006
Business Chasing the Next Big Thing (Zehnder's) C1 25-May-2006
Awards & Prizes Local Youth Win Regional Honors in Photo Contest C8 25-May-2006
Fire-Homer Township Fireman's Home Burns, Support Offered (Tubbs) A1 26-May-2006
Weather Weather Tougher on Other Counties A1 26-May-2006
Trials & Litigation Boyfriend Convicted of Assaulting Woman Missing A1 26-May-2006
Forestry Travelers-Don't Spread Ash Borer Over Holiday Weekend A1 26-May-2006
Bullock Creek Schools Bullock Creek Forensic Students Win State Honors A2 26-May-2006
Schools Valedictorian Named at Midland Academy A2 26-May-2006
Northwood University College Students Go Corporate A3 26-May-2006
Coleman Comm Schools Voices of Dissent: Coleman Students, Adults Meet A3 26-May-2006
Midland-Plann Comm Same Day Approvals, Zoning Amendment Mulled A3 26-May-2006
Business-Midland New Grill Opens to Serve Homey Fare (Stacker's Grill) B1 26-May-2006
Softball-Midland Dow Coach to Manage Michigan Ice Squad D1 26-May-2006
Softball Area Softball Team to Compete at First Special Olympics D3 26-May-2006
Art & Artists Statewide Artist Search Contest Coming to Midland A1 27-May-2006
Biography-Midland Conquering the Mountains (Kyle Smith) A1 27-May-2006
Mid-Mich Comm College MMCC Automotive Program Receives Recertification A2 27-May-2006
Prisons & Prisoners One Inmate Dies, Another in Coma After Overdosing A3 27-May-2006
Dow Corning DEQ: Dow Corning is a Good Corporate Neighbor A3 27-May-2006
Midland County 10 Businesses Cited Under Clean Indoor Air Regulation A3 27-May-2006
Health & Safety 10 Businesses Cited Under Clean Indoor Air Regulation A3 27-May-2006
Meridian Public Schools Students Get Chance to Use What They Learned A3 27-May-2006
Law & Legislation Senate Panel OKs Caul Drug Bill A3 27-May-2006
Northwood University Lescota Wins Faculty Award at Northwood A6 27-May-2006
Biography-MIdland Conquering the Mountains, Part 2 (Kyle Smith) A1 28-May-2006
Health & Safety Coast Guard Think Safety as Boating Season Sets Sail A1 28-May-2006
Social Services Advocates: Don't Forget the Foster Kids (Adams) A1 28-May-2006
Social Services Mid-Mich Chapter of Big Family of Michigan Forming A2 28-May-2006
Events Dow RunWalk Set for June 3 A2 28-May-2006
Bullock Creek Schools A Special Creek Graduation (Aaron Varner) A3 28-May-2006
Midland County-Courts Juror Forms Going Out in Mail A3 28-May-2006
Holidays Memorial Day Parade to Pay Tribute to Veterans A3 28-May-2006
Biography-Midland Conquering Spirit (Kyle Smith) A8 28-May-2006
Softball-Midland Can the MIchigan Ice Survive Long Term in Midland? B1 28-May-2006
Gardening More Than Just a Garden: In Its 14th Year Dahlia Hill... C1 28-May-2006
Art & Artists Rarely Seen Fredericks' Drawings Will Be Exhibited C1 28-May-2006
Business-Midland County Dollar General Being Built (Sanford) D9 28-May-2006
Gladwin County She's Glad to Be Home: Gladwin County Economy Looking Up D9 28-May-2006
Agriculture Ethanol Will Help Market for Corn A1 29-May-2006
Energy Ethanol Will Help Market for Corn A1 29-May-2006
Chippewa Nature Center Ice Cream & Ecology A1 29-May-2006
Law & Legislation Camp Sees Positives in Video Bill A3 29-May-2006
Midland Tomorrow City Updated on Midland Tomorrow's Job Growth Progress A3 29-May-2006
Midland City Updated on Midland Tomorrow's Job Growth Progress A3 29-May-2006
Veterans A Last Hurrah: WWII Veteran Takes Part in Parade (Mercier) A1 30-May-2006
Holidays Unusually Hot Memorial Day Sends Some to Hospital A1 30-May-2006
Art & Artists Art Celebration Shows What Makes Midland Beautiful A1 30-May-2006
Matrix:Midland The 5 Browns to Kick Off Matrix:Midland A3 30-May-2006
Northwood University NU Donation a Home Run: Baseball Team Giving Gear... A3 30-May-2006
Weather Storm Downs Trees, May Have Caused House Fire A1 31-May-2006
Baseball-Midland Baseball Team Name Unveiling Set for Aug 26 A1 31-May-2006
Law & Litigation U.S. Supreme Ct Refuses to Take Up Boy Scout Case A1 31-May-2006
Fire-Midland Lightning Probably Cause of House Fire A1 31-May-2006
Charities & Benefits Firefighters Plan Spaghetti Dinner for Volunteer Who Lost Home A1 31-May-2006
Events More Than 1000 Expected at Dow RunWalk A3 31-May-2006
Health & Safety State AG Reports Hugh Price Gaps Between Drugs A3 31-May-2006