2008 MIDLAND DAILY NEWS ARTICLE INDEX - DECEMBER
Indexes selected articles arranged by date from December 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
Dow Chemical K-Dow Agreement Signed A1 1-Dec-2008
Accidents-Midland County Woman Killed in Weekend Crash Identified (Hafer) A1 1-Dec-2008
Weather Snow Hits State A1 1-Dec-2008
Edenville Township Tale of a Tree A1 1-Dec-2008
Crime-Midland Man Pleads to First Degree Child Abuse A3 1-Dec-2008
Crime Answers Sought in Native's Murder A1 2-Dec-2008
Dow Chemical Next for Dow: Buying Rohm & Haas A1 2-Dec-2008
Midland-Public Services Old TVs, Computers, Monitors Escape Landfill on Recycling Day A3 2-Dec-2008
Trials & Litigation Man Sentenced for Third-Degree Child Abuse A3 2-Dec-2008
Business State Supports Two Business Projects A3 2-Dec-2008
MidMichigan Medical Center Gift Shop Service Pledge Totals $100,190 A7 2-Dec-2008
Midland County-Commission County Approves Fee Hikes A1 3-Dec-2008
Michigan-Courts Schuette Will Still Call Midland Home: Joins Large Law Firm A1 3-Dec-2008
Health & Safety Toxic Chemicals Found in Toys A1 3-Dec-2008
Employment Mich October Regional Jobless Rates Little Changed A1 3-Dec-2008
Charities & Benefits Benefit Will Help Toddler in Fight for Her Life A3 3-Dec-2008
Charities & Benefits Local Heroes to Be Honored Sunday A3 3-Dec-2008
Business-Midland Bone Daddy's Part of 'Ribs Paradise' on Travel Channel A3 3-Dec-2008
Business-Midland Quebecor World Wins 35 Gold Ink Awards A7 3-Dec-2008
History-Midland Midland Remembers..Through the Prism of Childhood A9 3-Dec-2008
Charities & Benefits One Step at a Time: Zonta Fundraiser Helps... A1 4-Dec-2008
Accidents-Midland County More Info Sought in Accidental Shooting A1 4-Dec-2008
Economy Economy Woes Crash Land on Non-Profits, Social Services A3 4-Dec-2008
Military Handmade Cards Send Hoiday Wishes to Troops A3 4-Dec-2008
Law Enforcement Team Gets Wet, Comes Up Dry A3 4-Dec-2008
Midland Center for the Arts Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt Here Feb 21 in Concert B1 4-Dec-2008
Music & Musicians Three Woman Powerhouse (Point of Grace) B1 4-Dec-2008
Music & Musicians Selah to Perform Dec 13 at Midland Free B1 4-Dec-2008
Midland Symphony Exciting, Uplifting 'Messiah' Planned for MSO Concert B1 4-Dec-2008
Music & Musicians Murray to Be Honored as Musician of the Year B2 4-Dec-2008
Music & Musicians Mem of Music Holiday Concert Sunday and Dec 14 B3 4-Dec-2008
Employment DuPont Announces Job Cuts, other Moves A1 5-Dec-2008
Accidents-Midland County Woman Dies of Injuries Suffered in Saturday Crash A1 5-Dec-2008
Churches Cookie Sale to Make Holidays a Little Sweeter A1 5-Dec-2008
Pinecrest Home Pinecrest Contracts Inked for Architect, Construction Mgt A1 5-Dec-2008
Dow Chemical Dow Seeking Renewal for Hazardous Waste Landfill A3 5-Dec-2008
Environmental Protection Dow Seeking Renewal for Hazardous Waste Landfill A3 5-Dec-2008
Business-Midland New DQ, Doing Well, Owner Says A3 5-Dec-2008
Central Mich University CMU President, Board Member Pledge $100,000 to Med School A3 5-Dec-2008
Crime-Midland Scam Costs Midland Man $110k A3 5-Dec-2008
Prisons & Prisoners Isabella County Inmate Attempts Suicide A3 5-Dec-2008
Politics Camp Staffer Wise Seeks 4th District Post A1 6-Dec-2008
Midland Public Schools 100 Days and No End in Sight A1 6-Dec-2008
Fire-Midland County Fire Destroys Billings Twp Couple's Dwelling A3 6-Dec-2008
MidMichigan Medical Center MidMichigan Receives 2007 Governor's Awards of Excellence A3 6-Dec-2008
Downtown Midland Shoppers Head Downtown for Holly Jolly Days A1 7-Dec-2008
Business-Midland Local Calls New Product 'Fountain of Youth' for Plants A1 7-Dec-2008
Northwood University Tomorrow's Marketing Leaders Aren't Afraid of Competition A3 7-Dec-2008
Hobbies Turning Memories Into Art C1 7-Dec-2008
Dow Chemical Dow to Cut 5000 Jobs A1 8-Dec-2008
Law Enforcement Honoring Fallen Heroes: 3rd Annual Project Blue Light A1 8-Dec-2008
MidMichigan Medical Center Love Light Trees Lighting Ceremony Set for Thursday A2 8-Dec-2008
Meridian Public Schools Meridian Corrects Deficit Budget A3 8-Dec-2008
Law & Legislation Legislature Unlikely to Act on Many Bills A3 8-Dec-2008
Midland Center for the Arts Actors & Volunteers Bring Scrooge! to Life A3 8-Dec-2008
Midland Symphony MSO, CHorus, Soloists Given Fine Rendition of 'Messiah' A7 8-Dec-2008
Dow Chemical Dow Stock Goes Up After Cuts Announced A1 9-Dec-2008
Midland-City Council City OKs Seeking Grant for Roundabout A1 9-Dec-2008
Prisons & Prisoners-Midland Jail Food Blues A1 9-Dec-2008
Midland Public Schools MPS Approves Opt-In HIV/AIDS Education for 5th Graders A3 9-Dec-2008
Housing Test Results Point to Discrimination in Local Rental Screening A3 9-Dec-2008
Coleman Coleman Parade to Honor Senior Citizens A3 9-Dec-2008
Great Lakes Loons Loons, MidMichigan Collaborate on Sports Medicine Show A6 9-Dec-2008
MidMichigan Medical Center Loons, MidMichigan Collaborate on Sports Medicine Show A6 9-Dec-2008
Softball Midland Might Host 2010 ISC World Tourney B1 9-Dec-2008
Weather Some People Help Drivers Dig Out A1 10-Dec-2008
Weather Snow Closes Schools Again A1 10-Dec-2008
Schools Local Schools Spared from State Cuts A1 10-Dec-2008
Charities & Benefits Readers Donating to Barley Helping People Ride Out Storm A1 10-Dec-2008
Midland County County Park Plan Hearing Set for Jan 14 A2 10-Dec-2008
Business-Midland Glovers: Small Pharmacy Celebrates 75 Years in Midland A3 10-Dec-2008
Health & Safety Police Offer Safety Tips for Winter Driving A3 10-Dec-2008
Law & Legislation Camp Must Wait Until January to Vote on Ways & Means A3 10-Dec-2008
Midland Public Schools Dow High Students Named AP Scholars A5 10-Dec-2008
Football Midland's Parmele Signs with Ravens B1 10-Dec-2008
Business-Midland New Business Helps Seniors Stay Independent at Home B6 10-Dec-2008
Business-Midland Organizing Services Come to Tri-City Area B6 10-Dec-2008
Legislators Camp Top Republican on House Panel A1 11-Dec-2008
Midland Daily News Former MDN Publisher Irish Retiring as Hearst President A1 11-Dec-2008
Midland Center for the Arts In His Own Words... (Rodin exhibit) A1 11-Dec-2008
Charities & Benefits Delivering Christmas Cheer (Operation Good Cheer) A3 11-Dec-2008
Dow Gardens Dow Gardens Christmas Walk Set to Begin Today A3 11-Dec-2008
Midland-Planning Comm Zoning Hearing Set for Annexed Parcels A3 11-Dec-2008
Midland Center for the Arts Rodin: Exhibit Great Opportunity to See Sculptor's Work B1 11-Dec-2008
Midland Center for the Arts Expert: Rodin 'Most Important Sculptor Since Michelangelo' B1 11-Dec-2008
Hunting State Rep Bags His First Deer (John Moolenaar) C4 11-Dec-2008
Dow Gardens Magical Nights: Dow Gardens 25th Annual Christmas Walk A1 12-Dec-2008
Business HSC Site Choice Could Be Revealed Monday A1 12-Dec-2008
Dow Chemical Dow, Union Agree to Severance Terms at MI Ops A1 12-Dec-2008
Schools Freeland Students to Perform 'Radio Suspense Theater' A3 12-Dec-2008
Business GM Temporarily Closing Six Michigan Factories A1 13-Dec-2008
Business Kahn Expects Good HSC News Monday A1 13-Dec-2008
Trials & Litigation Hearing Set in Final Tridge Robbery Case A1 13-Dec-2008
Holidays Christmas Wish: My Bed Stinks A1 13-Dec-2008
Trials & Litigation Trial Date Set for Man Accused in Sickle Attack A3 13-Dec-2008
Dow Chemical Eternal Optimist: Popoff Talks About the State of Economy A1 14-Dec-2008
Legislators Ex-Lawmaker Moolenaar to Use Lincoln Book as SVSU Teacher A1 14-Dec-2008
Business-Midland Valley Plaza Hotel Facilities Sold to Investment Group A3 14-Dec-2008
Holidays Christmas Wish: Focused on Her Future A3 14-Dec-2008
Business-Midland County Huhtamaki to Add Jobs, Equipment to Coleman Plant A3 14-Dec-2008
Holidays Holiday Gift Guide: Holidays 2008 Insert 14-Dec-2008
Business Good Economic News! Hemlock Semi, Dow Corning to Invest Locally A1 15-Dec-2008
Dow Corning Good Economic News! Hemlock Semi, Dow Corning to Invest Locally A1 15-Dec-2008
Dow Chemical Dow Expects to Receive EPA Letter Today on Dioxin A1 15-Dec-2008
Dioxin Dow Expects to Receive EPA Letter Today on Dioxin A1 15-Dec-2008
Warren Township Dare to Action: Warren A1 15-Dec-2008
Dow Chemical Dow Spokesman Musser Set to Retire A1 15-Dec-2008
Holidays Christmas Wish: A Dream Takes Shape A3 15-Dec-2008
Trials & Litigation No Contest Plea Entered in Stuffing Theft A3 15-Dec-2008
Dow Corning On Verge of Solar Boom? Hemlock Expansion... A1 16-Dec-2008
Bullock Creek Schools Creek's Hill to Retire in 2010 A1 16-Dec-2008
Crime-Midland Midland Man Stabbed; Another Faces Charge A1 16-Dec-2008
Holidays Christmas Wish: An Expension of Self A1 16-Dec-2008
Dow Corning Economic Group, Educators, Happily Bracing for Solar Growth A2 16-Dec-2008
Charities & Benefits Salvation Army Still Accepting Help for the Holidays A3 16-Dec-2008
Midland City's Financial Audit is Clean A3 16-Dec-2008
Accidents-Midland Morning Crash Closes Road A3 16-Dec-2008
Open Door Dow High Society Raises $1100 for Open Door A5 16-Dec-2008
Shelterhouse Salon Eden Collects for Shelterhouse A5 16-Dec-2008
Charities & Benefits Sharing Tree Donations Still Needed B10 16-Dec-2008
Bullock Creek Schools Creek Looking at Budget Options A1 17-Dec-2008
Holidays Christmas Wish: To Be Remembered A1 17-Dec-2008
Politics Local GOP May See New Leader A1 17-Dec-2008
Midland-Landfill City Hopes to Put Landfill Gas to Good Use A1 17-Dec-2008
Michigan-Budget College Officials Relieved by Budget Approach - So Far A1 17-Dec-2008
Trials & Litigation Felony Fraud Charged Reduced After Successful Sentence A3 17-Dec-2008
Coleman Coleman's Christmas Shop Connects with Kids A3 17-Dec-2008
Downtown Midland Downtown Shoppers County Down to Christmas A3 17-Dec-2008
Foundations Midland Are Comm Foundation Grant Cycle Deadline  A5 17-Dec-2008
Midland Area Chamber Geer Joins Chamber Staff A7 17-Dec-2008
History-Midland Midland Remembers...Through the Prism of Childhood, II A8 17-Dec-2008
Prisons & Prisoners-Midland Food Fight Over? After Harsh Words, Board OKs Contract A1 18-Dec-2008
Holidays Christmas Wish: Final Wish for Mom A1 18-Dec-2008
Accidents-Midland County Child Involved in March Midland Co Accident Dies A1 18-Dec-2008
Holidays Christmas Wish: Final Wish for Mom A1 18-Dec-2008
Prisons & Prisoners-Midland Food Fight Over: After Harsh Words, Board Approves A1 18-Dec-2008
Midland County-Commission Food Fight Over: After Harsh Words, Board Approves A1 18-Dec-2008
Accidents-Midland County Child Involved in March Midland County Accident Dies A1 18-Dec-2008
Trials & Litigation Bank Robber Sentenced: King Receives Up to 15 Years A3 18-Dec-2008
Bullock Creek Schools Bullock Creek Looks to Trim $1 Million A3 18-Dec-2008
Trials & Litigation Bank Robber Sentenced A3 18-Dec-2008
Bullock Creek Schools Bullock Creek Looks to Trim $1 Million A3 18-Dec-2008
Clubs & Organizations DAR Honors Students; Matthews Essay Wins A5 18-Dec-2008
Clubs & Organizations DAR Honors Students; Matthews' Essay Wins A5 18-Dec-2008
Churches Midland Christian Hosting Dinner Theater C1 18-Dec-2008
Peanut Gallery Bab Humbug! Peanut Gallery's Scrooge! The Musicial Opens C1 18-Dec-2008
Churches Midland Christian Hosting Dinner Theater C1 18-Dec-2008
Peanut Gallery Peanut Gallery's 'Scrooge! The Musical' Opens Friday C1 18-Dec-2008
Business-Midland Paul Davis Restoration Opens 4000 sq ft Midland Facility C8 18-Dec-2008
Dow Chemical Dow Names New Team A1 19-Dec-2008
Crime Ex-Trooper Kills self Right Before Being Arrested A1 19-Dec-2008
Accidents Midlander Seriously Injured in I-94 Crash A1 19-Dec-2008
Weather Another Snow Dump Cancels Flights, Classes A1 19-Dec-2008
Holidays Christmas Wish: A Rough Ride A1 19-Dec-2008
Business Chemical Financial Rejects Money from Rescue A3 19-Dec-2008
Law Enforcement One Drunk Driving Arrest Per Day in Midland County A3 19-Dec-2008
Travel Greetings from Gatorland B1 19-Dec-2008
Weather Forecast Calls for More Snow A1 20-Dec-2008
Economy Camp: Bush's Rescue Offer Good News A1 20-Dec-2008
Holidays Christmas Wish: Not Ideal...But Better A1 20-Dec-2008
Midland County Manary Sworn In: Well Wishers Welcome New Clerk A3 20-Dec-2008
Midland-Zoning New Zoning Ordinance Would Guide the Look of Downtown A3 20-Dec-2008
Politics Haines Leaving Republican State Committee A3 20-Dec-2008
Politics Gambrell Elected by County GOP: Moolenaar to MITECH+ A3 20-Dec-2008
E onomy The Ripple Effect: Job Cuts Could Affect Many Aspects A1 21-Dec-2008
Holidays Christmas Wish: No Holding Back A3 21-Dec-2008
Dow Chemical Employees Consider Severance Packages A3 21-Dec-2008
Dow Chemical For Many in Recreation, It's a 'Wait & See' Approach A3 21-Dec-2008
Dow Chemical Dow's Restructuring May Cause Changes to Contributions A4 21-Dec-2008
Dow Chemical For Area Real Estate, Dow Cutbacks May Have Delayed Effect A5 21-Dec-2008
Peanut Gallery Review: 'Scrooge: The Musical' Features Strong Cast A9 21-Dec-2008
Fire-Midland County Smoke Detectors Probably Saved Family, Fire Chief Says A1 22-Dec-2008
Business Move Over, Tri-Cities! Leaders Tout New Name for Region A1 22-Dec-2008
Military Home for Holidays: Nearly 60 Military Families Reunited A1 22-Dec-2008
Holidays Christmas Wish: Snow & Bills Piling A3 22-Dec-2008
Legislators What a View: Camp's New Office Looks Out on Capitol A3 22-Dec-2008
Holidays Christmas Wish: Instant Family A1 23-Dec-2008
Education Scholarship Established in Memory of Local EMT A1 23-Dec-2008
Economy Michigan One of Two States to Lose Population A1 23-Dec-2008
Energy Coal-Fired Power Plant Still in the Works for Midland A3 23-Dec-2008
Charities & Benefits BC Junior Plans Party for a Worthy Cause A3 23-Dec-2008
Charities & Benefits A Special Christmas in Store for One Midland Family A3 23-Dec-2008
Fire-Midland County Porter Township: Family Displaced A1 24-Dec-2008
Environmental Protection groups Concerned About Openness of River Cleanup Talks A1 24-Dec-2008
Holidays Christmas Wish: Starting Over A3 24-Dec-2008
Northwood University Northwood Honors 10 with Auto Aftermarket Award A7 24-Dec-2008
Families Dickerson Family Perseveres Thourgh Tough Times B1 24-Dec-2008
Holidays Holiday Traditions Insert 24-Dec-2008
Charities & Benefits Midlanders Answer Barley's Call for Help A1 25-Dec-2008
Dow Corning Dow Corning Corporate Site Ramping Down for Holidays A1 25-Dec-2008
Weather A White, and Messy, Christmas A1 25-Dec-2008
Charities & Benefits Midlander's Journey Leads to Help for Ailing Grandmother A2 25-Dec-2008
Art & Artists Ornaments Show Man's Love of Caricature, Artistry A3 25-Dec-2008
Midland Tomorrow Midland Tomorrow Marketing Strategy Wins Award A7 25-Dec-2008
Charities & Benefits Harvest gathering to Stock Michigan's Food Pantries A7 25-Dec-2008
Sports Top 10 Local Sports Stories of 2008 D1 25-Dec-2008
Accidents Two Die in Clare County Crash A1 26-Dec-2008
Churches Renovated Church Reopens for a Night, at Least A1 26-Dec-2008
Environmental Protection Bad Flavor Warning Lifted, But Fish Risks Remain A3 26-Dec-2008
Music & Musicians Hot Numbers: City Fiscal Services Director Dave Keenan A3 26-Dec-2008
Midland Hot Numbers: City Fiscal Services Director Dave Keenan A3 26-Dec-2008
Dow Chemical Dow: K-Dow Project Will Move Forward A1 27-Dec-2008
Business Stores Cut Prices to Entice Post-Holiday Shoppers A1 27-Dec-2008
Business Main Street's Glow Lights the Way for Holiday Shoppers A1 27-Dec-2008
Accidents One Driver Still Critical After Thursday Crash A1 27-Dec-2008
Clubs & Organizations American Cancer Society Seeking Volunteers A2 27-Dec-2008
Midland Roundtable Summary: We'll Pay More But City Needs Belt-Tightening A3 27-Dec-2008
Charities & Benefits Into Darfur: Improving Lives Through Income Generation A3 27-Dec-2008
Floods & Flood Control Local Area Not Likely to See Flood Hazards A1 28-Dec-2008
Charities & Benefits Midland Company Discovers Joy of 'Paying It Forward' A1 28-Dec-2008
Health & Safety Students Go the Distance..to Disney World A1 28-Dec-2008
Music & Musicians Flint Lawyer is Drummer in the Court for the Pistons A3 28-Dec-2008
Museums Mid-Mich Children's Museum Receives $12,906 Grant A3 28-Dec-2008
Holidays Looking Back: A Sample of What Took Place in 2008 C1 28-Dec-2008
Dow Chemical K-Dow Deal Crapped: Rohn & Haas Still Expects Merger A1 29-Dec-2008
Weather High Winds, Melting Snow Cause Power Outages, Flooding A1 29-Dec-2008
Health & Safety Carbon Monoxide Goes Up After Power Goes Out A1 29-Dec-2008
Lee Township Lee: Feathered Friends A1 29-Dec-2008
Midland Public Schools Students Learn About Hispanic Heritage A2 29-Dec-2008
Midland Public Schools Central Students Perform at Riverside Place A2 29-Dec-2008
Bicycles & Bicycle Trails New Year's Day Bike Ride Planned for Pere Marquette A3 29-Dec-2008
Bullock Creek Schools BC to Put Expenditures Online A3 29-Dec-2008
Dow Chemical Will Dow Seek Lower Price for Rohm & Haas? A1 30-Dec-2008
Trials & Litigation Rapanos Wetlands Deal Reached A1 30-Dec-2008
Consumers Energy 2300 Lacked Power This Morning A1 30-Dec-2008
Accidents Christmas Day Crash on M-115 Claims 3rd Victim A1 30-Dec-2008
Delta College Delta Seeks Outstanding Alumni Nominations A2 30-Dec-2008
Clubs & Organizations Zonta Seeking Candidates for Scholarships, Fellowships A2 30-Dec-2008
Dow Chemical Scrapped Dow Joint Venture Hurts MIchigan Efforts A3 30-Dec-2008
Midland Public Schools Five Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists A3 30-Dec-2008
Dow Chemical Dow Rating Drops as It Tries to Salvage Rohm & Haas Deal A1 31-Dec-2008
Law Enforcement Officials Hope Campaign Will Save Lives A1 31-Dec-2008
Hockey Midland Man Gets Visit from Stanley Cup A1 31-Dec-2008
Environmental Protection Market for Recycled Goods Plummets A3 31-Dec-2008
Health & Safety Meridian Grad's Sports Medicine Career Takes Her Overseas B3 31-Dec-2008