2008 MIDLAND DAILY NEWS ARTICLE INDEX - JANUARY
Indexes selected articles arranged by date from January 2008
See the Annual Article Index tab at bottom of page for complete 2008 index arranged by subject
Also see tabs for Obituaries, Weddings - Anniversaries, Personal Names
Subject Article Page Date
Crime-Midland Robber Hits Third Midland Bank A1 1-Jan-2008
Charities & Benefits Locals Offer to Help with Ramp A1 1-Jan-2008
Obituaries-Midland Conservationist Brown Dies at Age 82 A2 1-Jan-2008
History Grant Presented for Oral History Project (Roethke House) A2 1-Jan-2008
Crime Midlander Arrested in Tenn., Held for Open Warrants in Midland A3 1-Jan-2008
Accidents-Midland County Victims' Names Released A3 1-Jan-2008
Coleman Comm Schools Gasoline Stolen from Coleman Schools A3 1-Jan-2008
Business Bay City Businessman Looks Back on 50 Years (Dore) A3 1-Jan-2008
Crime-Midland Bank Cases Solved: Midland Woman to Be Arraigned Today A1 2-Jan-2008
Midland Public Schools One Youth Arrested for MHS Bomb Threat A1 2-Jan-2008
Midland Public Schools Chemics' Leader Retires After 9 Yrs as Head Coach A1 2-Jan-2008
Births Baby Listens to Mother and Waits to Be First Baby A1 2-Jan-2008
Bicycles & Bicycle Trails Snow? We'll Go, Cyclists Decide A3 2-Jan-2008
Museums Retired Destroyer Could Boost Economy (USS Edson) A3 2-Jan-2008
History-Midland Midland Remembers..The Mona Frame Story, Part I A8 2-Jan-2008
Accidents-Midland Accident Victim Remembered as Kind, Loving A1 3-Jan-2008
Great Lakes Loons Boosty' is Loons' New Manager A1 3-Jan-2008
Crime-Midland Suspect Arraigned: King's Bond Set at $1 Million A1 3-Jan-2008
Crime-Midland Midland Boy in Flint Hospital; Father Arrested A1 3-Jan-2008
Barstow Airport How-to's of State's Airport Funding, Safety on Tonight A3 3-Jan-2008
Skiing Dumps of Snow Make for Good Ski Season A3 3-Jan-2008
Midland Public Schools Many Agree: Wilczek Made Big Impace D1 3-Jan-2008
Employment Midland County Jobless Rate nearly Flat in November A1 4-Jan-2008
Elections-Primaries Larkin Woman, Ex-Resident Both Part of Iowa Scene A1 4-Jan-2008
Barstow Airport Barstow Friend is An Old Ally A3 4-Jan-2008
Edenville Township Edenville Gets First Look at Water Dist Loan Proposal A3 4-Jan-2008
Dow Chemical EPA Abruptly Ends River Cleanup Negotiations with Dow A1 5-Jan-2008
Dioxin EPA Abruptly Ends River Cleanup Negotiations with Dow A1 5-Jan-2008
Crime-Midland Man Arraigned on First-Degree Child Abuse A1 5-Jan-2008
Military Michigan National Guard to Deploy 13 Units A1 5-Jan-2008
Military Soldier Faces Huge Hurdles Recovering from Wounds A1 5-Jan-2008
Elections-Primaries Republican or Democrat Won't Be 'Nosy' Question at Mich Primary A1 5-Jan-2008
Obituaries Longtime Medical Marijuana Advocate Dies at 86 A3 5-Jan-2008
Health & Safety Midlanders Coach Clients into Healthy Lifestyles A3 5-Jan-2008
Trials & Litigation Carjacking Accomplice Sentenced in Midland A3 5-Jan-2008
Obituaries-Midland Jefferson Students to Honor Fallen Fellow A1 6-Jan-2008
Foundations Honoring the Past, Investing in the Future (Mizer Fund) A1 6-Jan-2008
MidMichigan Medical Center Diabetes Education Classes Gear Up at MMMC A3 6-Jan-2008
Restaurants Restaurant Donation a Dream Come True A3 6-Jan-2008
Charities & Benefits Children Find Fun at This Camp For Those Who Lost C5 6-Jan-2008
Veterans Midland Veteran Honored: American Legion Presents Check A1 7-Jan-2008
Weather This is Winter? Heat Wave Likely to Shatter Records A1 7-Jan-2008
Softball-Midland On Deck: Olympic Softball Team Coming Back to Midland A1 8-Jan-2008
Weather Weather Mimics Spring, Causes Big MP Power Outage A1 8-Jan-2008
Accidents Driver of Fatal Bus Crash Reportedly from Gladwin A1 8-Jan-2008
Midland-City Council City Moves Forward with Corridor Improvement Authority A1 8-Jan-2008
Midland Public Schools Student Charged in Connection to Bomb Threat A1 8-Jan-2008
Elections-Primaries Midland Political Vet Helping Huckabee (Gary Glenn) A3 8-Jan-2008
Mill Township Mills Township Supervisor Named Officer of the Year A3 8-Jan-2008
Military Coleman Planning to Line the Streets for Returning Soldier A3 8-Jan-2008
Military Tender Family, Tough Times: Midlanders Say Goodbye A1 9-Jan-2008
Accidents Answers Sought in Bus Crash Involving Gladwin Man A1 9-Jan-2008
Midland County-Commission County Gives Public More Chance to Comment A1 9-Jan-2008
Barstow Airport Upgrade Leads to New Barstow ID A3 9-Jan-2008
Accidents Accident Closes Highway Access Ramp A3 9-Jan-2008
Legislators Camp's Mailing on Medicare Drug Benefit $24,000 Slice A3 9-Jan-2008
Dow Chemical Community Update: Dow's 2007 Progress B2 9-Jan-2008
Dioxin Community Update: Dow's 2007 Progress B2 9-Jan-2008
Football Sting Get Ready for First Season A1 10-Jan-2008
Music & Musicians KeyboardFest to Feature 350 Students A1 10-Jan-2008
Environmental Protection Polluted Sites to Receive Millions: St Louis, Breckenridge A1 10-Jan-2008
Clubs & Organizations Local Rotary Club Helping Blind Beep Baseball Players A1 10-Jan-2008
Military Plans Firmed Up for Coleman Soldier Homecoming A3 10-Jan-2008
Elections-Primaries Romney-Backer Camp on Campaign Bus Today A3 10-Jan-2008
Elections-Primaries McCain-Backer Brownback to Speak at Rep Roundup in Clare A3 10-Jan-2008
Environmental Protection Second Conservation Easement Expands Preserved Area A3 10-Jan-2008
Midland Public Schools Dow Students Qualify for BPA State Competition A5 10-Jan-2008
Foundations Kantzler Foundation Makes Donation to Bay City Y Project A5 10-Jan-2008
Midland Center for the Arts Warriors Revisited: Contemprary Sculptures B1 10-Jan-2008
Midland Center for the Arts ...and 'Knights in Shining Armor' B1 10-Jan-2008
Bullock Creek Schools Krenzke Takes Over as Baseball Coach at Bullock Creek D1 10-Jan-2008
Great Lakes Loons Loons to Host Three-Day All-Star Fest A1 11-Jan-2008
Great Lakes Loons Loons Plan Winter Sidewalk Sale A1 11-Jan-2008
Midland Center for the Arts Modern Day Warriors' Opening Pushed Back A1 11-Jan-2008
Foundations Midland Area Community Foundation Moves A2 11-Jan-2008
Contests Meeting Montana: Rock-Paper-Scissors Win Tickets A3 11-Jan-2008
Midland Center for the Arts Funnyman Regan Was Almost an Accountant B1 11-Jan-2008
Elections-Primaries Camp Backs Romney's Experience and Ability A1 12-Jan-2008
Midland County-Sheriff Former Bay County Deputy Seek Midland Co Sheriff Job A1 12-Jan-2008
Michigan-Budget Michigan's Budget Better, But Still Not in Great Shape A1 12-Jan-2008
Politics Is 18-Month-Old Romney Future Candidate? A1 12-Jan-2008
Elections-Primaries Empty Democratic Primary Upsets Voters A2 12-Jan-2008
Youth & Youth Services New Program to Help at Risk Youth A3 12-Jan-2008
Telephone Charter Launches Telephone Service for Businesses A3 12-Jan-2008
Midland Center for the Arts Terracotta Warriors Stand the Test of Time A3 12-Jan-2008
Midland-Planning Comm Planners Approve Fitness Center Drive-Thru Window A3 12-Jan-2008
Churches Midland to Celebrate 'Week of Prayer for Christian Unity' A8 12-Jan-2008
Military Coleman Welcomes Soldier Home A1 13-Jan-2008
Elections-Primaries Campaign Pitches Given for Four of GOP Hopefuls A1 13-Jan-2008
Elections-Primaries Republicans Focus on Michigan Voters A1 14-Jan-2008
Health & Safety Eliminating 'Second Tragedies' A1 14-Jan-2008
Elections-Primaries You Might Be Asked to Sign a Petition on Tuesday A1 14-Jan-2008
Elections-Primaries Some Primary Questions and Answers A1 14-Jan-2008
Law Enforcement Deputy Helps with Special Delivery A3 14-Jan-2008
Awards & Prizes Gerstacker Mini-Grant Winners Announced A3 14-Jan-2008
Greendale Township The Well That Keeps on Giving A3 14-Jan-2008
Crime-Midland New Details in Robbery Case A1 15-Jan-2008
Elections-Primaries Messy Situation on Primary Day A1 15-Jan-2008
Prisons & Prisoners-Midland Work on Jail Begins Soon A1 15-Jan-2008
Senior Citizens Wii a Hit A1 15-Jan-2008
Elections-U.S. House Saginaw Democrat Conconnon Challenging Republican Camp A1 15-Jan-2008
Meridian Public Schools Meridian to Expand All-Day, Every-Day Kindergarten A3 15-Jan-2008
Midland-City Council City Roundabout Project Moves to Next Step A3 15-Jan-2008
Clubs & Organizations Giving the Focus of 4-H Community Service Day A3 15-Jan-2008
Military Rinn Retires from Active Duty in Air Force After 20 Yrs A9 15-Jan-2008
Midland-Parks & Recreation Currie Courses $356,150 in the Hole A1 16-Jan-2008
Midland Public Schools V.I.P. Status (Chestnut Hill) A1 16-Jan-2008
Crime-Midland Three Cases Closed A1 16-Jan-2008
Bullock Creek Schools Creek Student Caught with Knife at School A1 16-Jan-2008
Michigan-Primaries Romney, Clinton Win in State, County A1 16-Jan-2008
Michigan-Primaries Camp: Romney's Very Strong, Well Positioned A3 16-Jan-2008
Elections-Primaries One Precinct's Election Cost Tops $90 a Voter A3 16-Jan-2008
Elections-Primaries voters Do Their Best Despite Complaints About Primary A3 16-Jan-2008
Midland Public Schools DECA Students at Dow HS Compete in Districts A5 16-Jan-2008
History-Midland Midland Remembers..The Mona Frame Story: Part II A6 16-Jan-2008
Grace A. Dow Mem Library Library Sees Roundabout Way of Getting Book Drop A1 17-Jan-2008
Labor Recalled Products Draw Union Attention A1 17-Jan-2008
Saginaw Valley State Univ Williams Talks of 'Crisis in the Land' A1 17-Jan-2008
Holidays Gov Granholm to Honor MLK; Students to Receive Scholarships A1 17-Jan-2008
Bullock Creek Schools Creek Fundraiser Slated A2 17-Jan-2008
Trials & Litigation Schultz to Be Sentenced in February: Faces New Trial A2 17-Jan-2008
Midland Area Chamber Leadership Runs in the Family A3 17-Jan-2008
Crime Pair Charged in O'Kelly's Incident A3 17-Jan-2008
Music & Musicians Local Musician Worships God Through Music A3 17-Jan-2008
Elections-U.S. House Camp's Challenger Eyes More Campaign Spending A3 17-Jan-2008
Midland County Hist Society Midland Pioneers: African-American Families Accomplishments B1 17-Jan-2008
Midland Theatre Guild Boston Marriage' Opens Friday B1 17-Jan-2008
Holidays Events Complement African-American Exhibit B2 17-Jan-2008
MBS Airport MBS Numbers Down for 8th Year A1 18-Jan-2008
Military Pride and Country A1 18-Jan-2008
Trials & Litigation Man Sentenced for Fatal Boating Accident A1 18-Jan-2008
Events Taste of Diversity Planned for Monday A1 18-Jan-2008
Awards & Prizes Mault Honored for Nonviolence Work A3 18-Jan-2008
Midland Mall Kids Fun Featured at Mall Saturday A3 18-Jan-2008
Northwood University Gophres Gather in a Glamorous Place A3 18-Jan-2008
Music & Musicians Jon Bailey: A Brand New Outlook on Life B1 18-Jan-2008
Clubs & Organizations Area ACS Chapter Sets Record for Awards A1 19-Jan-2008
Midland Center for the Arts Timeless Warriors Come to Midland A1 19-Jan-2008
Law & Legislation Camp Backs Bush's Ecoomic Aid But Says Tax Reform Needed A1 19-Jan-2008
North Midland Family Center 500-Plus Answer 'Call of the Wild' A3 19-Jan-2008
MidMichigan Medical Center Seminar to Discuss Matters of the Soul A8 19-Jan-2008
Youth & Youth Services A Growing Problem: As Children Become Teens... A1 20-Jan-2008
Youth & Youth Services I Lost Everything' A2 20-Jan-2008
Youth & Youth Services Circle of Health Ramps Up Education Efforts A2 20-Jan-2008
Youth & Youth Services Once a Smoker, Meridian Student Helps Others Quit A3 20-Jan-2008
Youth & Youth Services I Loved Getting Messed Up...' A3 20-Jan-2008
Midland Theatre Guild Boston Marriage' a Tough Play Done Well A7 20-Jan-2008
Midland Center for the Arts Exhibit Explores the Disgusting Human Body C1 20-Jan-2008
Fire-Gladwin Bedridden Gladwin Man Survives Fire A1 21-Jan-2008
Midland-City Council The Power of Five: Midland City Council Listens (retreat) A1 21-Jan-2008
Charities & Benefits Murder Mystery Will Raise Cancer Research Money A3 21-Jan-2008
Environmental Protection NOAA Funds $3.8M Project to Study Saginaw Bay Ecosystem A3 21-Jan-2008
Business-Midland Lifelike Creations: Dolls Draw International Interest A3 21-Jan-2008
Bowling Duhes Honored as Midland's Bowling Family of the Year B1 21-Jan-2008
Chippewa Nature Center CNC to Raise $9 Million for Huge Expansion A1 22-Jan-2008
Events Enjoying a Taste of Diversity A1 22-Jan-2008
Weather Storm Today and Storm 30 Years Ago A1 22-Jan-2008
Business-Midland Quebecor Files for Bankruptcy Protection A1 22-Jan-2008
Midland-Parks & Recreation Parks Member: Currie Golf Courses Can Succeed A1 22-Jan-2008
Holidays Granholm Calls for Action, Mentorship at MLK Event A3 22-Jan-2008
Holidays Judge Brown Brings Passion to CMU A3 22-Jan-2008
MidMichigan Medical Center Healthy Twosome: Gretta, John Coppens Put Classroom... A6 22-Jan-2008
Roads MDOT to Spend $80 Million in Bay Region A1 23-Jan-2008
Fire-Gladwin Blaze Linked to Open Fireplace Screen A1 23-Jan-2008
Economy Local Analysts Advise Investors During Turmoil A1 23-Jan-2008
Environmental Protection State Eyes Clean Energy Plans A2 23-Jan-2008
Environmental Protection EPA Hosting Meeting on Saginaw Bay Environmental Issues A2 23-Jan-2008
Bullock Creek Schools Bullock Creek Coffers Swell $778,000 A3 23-Jan-2008
Central Mich University Leonard Plachta, CMU's 11th President Dies at 78 A3 23-Jan-2008
Midland Public Schools Midland High Should Have New Football Coach by Next Week B1 23-Jan-2008
Housing Foreclosure Cure: Saginaw Forum Set for Those Struggling A1 24-Jan-2008
Youth & Youth Services Greater Midland Ranked Best for Young People A1 24-Jan-2008
Speed Skating Speed Skating Nationals Coming to Town A1 24-Jan-2008
Housing Midland County had Fewer Bank Foreclosures in 2007 A1 24-Jan-2008
Midland-City Council City Council Welcomes World-Class Athletes A3 24-Jan-2008
Bullock Creek Schools Creek Food Service Money Feeds Back into Schools A3 24-Jan-2008
Midland-Planning Comm Managing Access is the Theme for City Planners A3 24-Jan-2008
Legislators Lawmaker Wants to Continue Funding for Middle School Math A3 24-Jan-2008
Music & Musicians Montgomery Gentry Added to Playlist B1 24-Jan-2008
MidMichigan Medical Center Students of Paint & Palette Exhibit at Healing Arts Gallery B1 24-Jan-2008
Creative Spirit Center Judy Rapanos to Be Honored B1 24-Jan-2008
Ziibiwing Center Photo Retrospective of AIM Opens Saturday B1 24-Jan-2008
Law & Legislation Camp: Compromise on Children's Health Coverage C10 24-Jan-2008
Midland-Parks & Recreation Golfers to Air Gripes About Currie A1 25-Jan-2008
Crime-Midland Police Release More on Man Who Pretended to Be Cop A1 25-Jan-2008
Energy Fueling Energy Concerns A1 25-Jan-2008
Dow Chemical UN Chief Praises Dow for Being Part of Water Solution A2 25-Jan-2008
Dow Chemical NY AG Sues Chemical Companies, Including Dow A2 25-Jan-2008
Law & Legislation Camp: Proposed Stimulus Package Good First Step A3 25-Jan-2008
Law Enforcement Clare Prosecutor: Shooting was Justifiable A3 25-Jan-2008
Central Mich University Got Stock? A3 25-Jan-2008
Crime-Midland Another Midland Bank Robbed: 4th Holdup in 2 months A1 26-Jan-2008
Dioxin Michigan Court Grants Dioxin Case Class-Action Status A1 26-Jan-2008
Dow Chemical Michigan Court Grants Dioxin Case Class-Action Status A1 26-Jan-2008
Central Mich University Three Vie for CMU Health Professions Dean A1 26-Jan-2008
Business-Midland MP Company to Develop Midland Residence Inn A3 26-Jan-2008
Clubs & Organizations Literacy Council Online Auction Open A3 26-Jan-2008
Charities & Benefits God and Internet Connect People Across Ocean A3 26-Jan-2008
Trials & Litigation Boater Sentenced in Fatal Wixom Lake Crash A3 26-Jan-2008
Business Bankruptcy Judge Approved Delphi Chapter 11 Exit Plan A6 26-Jan-2008
Religion It is a Place Where You Are at Peace A8 26-Jan-2008
Economics Family Making 'Fresh Start' After Bankruptcies, Foreclosure A1 27-Jan-2008
Boating Like Surgeon, Boat Doctor Fixes What Ails His Patients A1 27-Jan-2008
Youth & Youth Services State Needs More Mentors, First Gentleman Says A3 27-Jan-2008
Clubs & Organizations A Special Bond Lasted a Lifetime (Big Sisters) A3 27-Jan-2008
Sports Special Olympics Athletes Compete in Area Meet A3 27-Jan-2008
Animals Keen Canine: He's Convinced Dog Can Detect Cancer C1 27-Jan-2008
Dow Gardens Perennials-New & Old- Topic of Dow Gardens Seminar C16 27-Jan-2008
Clubs & Organizations JA Volunteers Hansen, Sanderson Recognized for Years C7 27-Jan-2008
Business After 47, Ski Shop Owners Closing Business (Bintz) F12 27-Jan-2008
Schools Academy Enjoying Second Year of Existence (ACEA) F6 27-Jan-2008
Saginaw Valley State Univ Barstow Lecture Focuses on Irish Violence F6 27-Jan-2008
Health & Safety Air Supply: Asthma Means You Can't Get All the Air You Need Prog1 27-Jan-2008
Health & Safety Heroes Needed: Area Man Saved Many Prog10 27-Jan-2008
Energy Hybrids: The Future has Arrived Prog12 27-Jan-2008
Health & Safety Therapy Patients Might Not Need Script in Future Prog13 27-Jan-2008
Families Irizarry Family Helps Others Feel at Home in Midland Prog15 27-Jan-2008
Health & Safety Senior Citizens Who Lift Weights Pump Up More Than Ego Prog2 27-Jan-2008
Health & Safety Time to Get Into Shape: Fitness Centers Get a Boost Prog3 27-Jan-2008
Energy Mid-Michigan Eyes Alternative Energy Business Prog4 27-Jan-2008
Economy Many Local Businesses See Sales Drop in '07 Prog5 27-Jan-2008
Downtown Midland Dogs Greet Customers at Downtown Businesses Prog8 27-Jan-2008
Television & Radio Stores Readying for TV Watchers to Go Digital Prog9 27-Jan-2008
Crime-Midland Credit Card Thieves Caught on Tape A1 28-Jan-2008
Central Mich University Just Like the Bayou: Hundreds Enjoy "Night of Louisiana' A1 28-Jan-2008
Events Taste of Home Cooking School Coming in March A10 28-Jan-2008
Foundations New Foundation Fund Supports Sarcoma Education, Research A2 28-Jan-2008
Business CFC Sees Net Income for Quarter, Year A3 28-Jan-2008
Midland Township Working Out the Loss A3 28-Jan-2008
Bullock Creek Schools Creek's Church Nominated for McDonald's All-Amer Team B1 28-Jan-2008
Dow Chemical Dow Earnings Drop; Sales Hit New High A1 29-Jan-2008
Meridian Public Schools Reid Ousted A1 29-Jan-2008
Charities & Benefits Winning Touch (Chris Wilson - United Way) A1 29-Jan-2008
Michigan-Budget State Needs Less Hand Wringing, Less Spending, MSU Prof Says A3 29-Jan-2008
Politics President's Address More of the Same for Michigan A3 29-Jan-2008
Midland Public Schools High School Heartstopper A3 29-Jan-2008
Fire-Lee Township Home Engulfed: High Winds Fuel Lee Twp House Fire A1 30-Jan-2008
Michigan Granholm Presents Her Vision: Alternative Energy Key A1 30-Jan-2008
Michigan Midland Dems, GOP Offer Their Views on Granholm Speech A1 30-Jan-2008
Weather High Winds, Snow, Cold Combine to Close Schools A1 30-Jan-2008
Midland Public Schools Mault, Ohle to Seek Election to MPS Board A3 30-Jan-2008
Dow Chemical Dow Investing in Texas Facility, Others to Shut Down A3 30-Jan-2008
Midland Public Schools Pilot Program to Train Students for Health Care Careers A3 30-Jan-2008
Delta College Pilot Program to Train Students for Health Care Careers A3 30-Jan-2008
Music & Musicians Haylie Miller's 'American Idol' Adventure Comes to an End A3 30-Jan-2008
Midland Center for the Arts Singer Marc Cohn to Walk in Midland A8 30-Jan-2008
Midland Center for the Arts Ralph of 'Ralph's World': Show is Fun for Everybody A8 30-Jan-2008