| 2009
MIDLAND DAILY NEWS ARTICLE INDEX - DECEMBER |
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articles arranged by date from December 2009 |
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Article Index tab at bottom of page for complete 2009 index arranged by
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Article |
Page |
Date |
| Freeland Comm Schools |
Freeland's 1st Budget Meeting Tonight |
A1 |
1-Dec-2009 |
| Accidents-Midland County |
M-20 Section Closed After Two Crashes |
A1 |
1-Dec-2009 |
| Elections-State |
Mayes to Run for State Senate Seat Held By Barcia |
A1 |
1-Dec-2009 |
| MidMichigan Medical Center |
Hastings Man Becomes 1000 Patient: Gamma Knife |
A3 |
1-Dec-2009 |
| Health & Safety |
New Device Improves Quality of Life for Stroke Patients |
A3 |
1-Dec-2009 |
| Barstow Airport |
Operation Good Cheer Coming to Barstow |
A3 |
1-Dec-2009 |
| Michigan-Budget |
Deadline Nears on School Budget Cuts |
A4 |
1-Dec-2009 |
| Northwood University |
Northwood's Stafford Dinner Features 'Mystery on Main St" |
A5 |
1-Dec-2009 |
| Literacy |
Two New Volunteers Join Literacy Council Board |
A5 |
1-Dec-2009 |
| Saginaw Valley State Univ |
Saginaw VA Nursing Academy Continues Partnership |
A8 |
1-Dec-2009 |
| Business-Midland |
Hangtime May Close |
A1 |
2-Dec-2009 |
| Downtown Midland |
Crowd Welcomes Santa Downtown |
A1 |
2-Dec-2009 |
| Coleman |
Post Office, Firefighter Strobe Lights Stolen |
A1 |
2-Dec-2009 |
| Freeland Comm Schools |
Freeland Weighs Financial Future |
A1 |
2-Dec-2009 |
| Bullock Creek Schools |
Suit Against Bullock Creek Alleges Eavesdropping |
A1 |
2-Dec-2009 |
| Accidents-Midland County |
Tuesday's M-20 Crashes, Five Others Caused by Ice |
A2 |
2-Dec-2009 |
| Charities & Benefits |
Food Drive Extended with a $15,000 Match |
A3 |
2-Dec-2009 |
| History-Midland |
Starting a Life: The Story of Marion Newman, Part I |
A3 |
2-Dec-2009 |
| Museums |
New Director Takes the Helm at Castle Museum |
A4 |
2-Dec-2009 |
| Hockey |
Garber Doesn't Rule Out Moving Saginaw Spirit Team |
A1 |
3-Dec-2009 |
| Business-Midland |
Hangtime Hit by Debt, Economy |
A1 |
3-Dec-2009 |
| Health & Safety |
State Warns of H1N1 Scam |
A1 |
3-Dec-2009 |
| Charities & Benefits |
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Needs Help |
A1 |
3-Dec-2009 |
| Health & Safety |
Local Chef Challenged by Dr Oz |
A1 |
3-Dec-2009 |
| Dow Chemical |
Dow Chem, Dow Corning Leaders to Discuss Jobs at White House |
A3 |
3-Dec-2009 |
| Midland Public Schools |
Cook Elementary's Science Club Learns What's Contagious |
A3 |
3-Dec-2009 |
| Awards & Prizes |
Top Honor Goes to Alma College Physics Professor |
A3 |
3-Dec-2009 |
| Law Enforcement |
Project Blue Light Honors Local Heroes Sunday |
A3 |
3-Dec-2009 |
| Creative Spirit Center (360) |
Used' Art for Sale at Creative 360 |
A4 |
3-Dec-2009 |
| Midland County |
Debate Continues Over Economic Development |
A6 |
3-Dec-2009 |
| Environmental Protection |
Victims of Bhopal Gas Tragedy Demand Cleanup |
C1 |
3-Dec-2009 |
| Dow Chemical |
Victims of Bhopal Gas Tragedy Demand Cleanup |
C1 |
3-Dec-2009 |
| Central Mich University |
CMU Names Ross 14th President of the University |
A1 |
4-Dec-2009 |
| Accidents-Midland County |
Accidental Gunshot Victim Home |
A1 |
4-Dec-2009 |
| Golf |
Local Reactions: Mixed Opinions on Tiger's Transgressions |
A1 |
4-Dec-2009 |
| Dow Corning |
Burns Calls for Support for Solar Industry |
A1 |
4-Dec-2009 |
| Trials & Litigation |
Stuffing Case Dismissed After One Year Sentence Delay |
A1 |
4-Dec-2009 |
| Gymnastics |
Flip for a Cure Held This Weekend at MGTC |
A3 |
4-Dec-2009 |
| Charities & Benefits |
Sharing Tree: A party in Hard Times |
A3 |
4-Dec-2009 |
| Business-Midland |
Owner Adds Special Touches to Auto Parts, Service Center |
A3 |
4-Dec-2009 |
| Holidays |
Zonta Homewalk: Saturday & Sunday, 1-5 pm |
C1 |
4-Dec-2009 |
| Golf |
Is Tiger Woods Still a Role Model: Local Golfers Share Thoughts |
D1 |
4-Dec-2009 |
| Swimming |
Olympic Swim Champ to Speak in Midland |
D4 |
4-Dec-2009 |
| Housing |
Fair Housing for Disabled Requires Physical, Conceptual Adj |
A1 |
5-Dec-2009 |
| Trials & Litigation |
Appeals Court Upholds Sanford Man's Felonious Assault Conviction |
A1 |
5-Dec-2009 |
| Music & Musicians |
Retired Dow Chemist Wins Musician of the Year |
A1 |
5-Dec-2009 |
| Midland-Parks & Recreation |
Parks and Rec Plans, Fees Approved by Commission |
A2 |
5-Dec-2009 |
| Churches |
Homer Church's Holy Walk Marks 25th Year |
A3 |
5-Dec-2009 |
| Dow Chemical |
Dow, The Natural Step Work Toward Sustainability |
A3 |
5-Dec-2009 |
| Tennis |
Midland's Small Wins National Tennis Titles |
B1 |
5-Dec-2009 |
| Midland Public Schools |
The Final Bell: Which Ones? (closure decision) |
A1 |
6-Dec-2009 |
| Midland Center for the Arts |
MSO, Grand Rapids Ballet Combine for Well-Danced 'Nutcracker' |
A1 |
6-Dec-2009 |
| Northwood University |
NU Women's Hoop Team Aiming to Be Among Nation's Best |
B1 |
6-Dec-2009 |
| Northwood University |
Curtis Guiding Northwood to New Heights |
B1 |
6-Dec-2009 |
| Hunting |
Hunting Buddies: Father Shares Outdoor Love with Daughter |
C1 |
6-Dec-2009 |
| Midland County-Accidents |
Area Student Dies After Midland Co Crash |
A1 |
7-Dec-2009 |
| Charities & Benefits |
Flip for a Cure |
A1 |
7-Dec-2009 |
| Law Enforcement |
Emergency Personnel Honored |
A1 |
7-Dec-2009 |
| Michigan-Budget |
Report Suggests Michigan Target Pensions for Taxes |
A1 |
7-Dec-2009 |
| Dow Chemical |
Dow Forms Pfenex, Inc. |
A2 |
7-Dec-2009 |
| Art & Artists |
Art Sale Finds New Homes for Local Artists' Works |
A3 |
7-Dec-2009 |
| Clubs & Organizations |
Ecology Center: 1 in 3 Toys Contain Lead... |
A3 |
7-Dec-2009 |
| Midland Public Schools |
MPS School Closures: Decision Expected Next Week |
A1 |
8-Dec-2009 |
| Weather |
Get Ready-Snow's Coming |
A1 |
8-Dec-2009 |
| Accidents |
Pilot's Name Released in Plane Crash |
A1 |
8-Dec-2009 |
| Business-Midland |
Rate This Space (Center City Authority) |
A1 |
8-Dec-2009 |
| Charities & Benefits |
Donate Food, Meet Bobby Randall & Enter to Win Guitar |
A1 |
8-Dec-2009 |
| Accidents-Midland |
Downtown Deer Struck by Vehicle |
A3 |
8-Dec-2009 |
| Forestry |
Growers Work Hard to Please Picky Tree Hunters |
A3 |
8-Dec-2009 |
| Midland-City Council |
Bike Lanes in Store for Ashman, Rodd |
A3 |
8-Dec-2009 |
| Clubs & Organizations |
Kiwassee Kiwanis Fundraiser Ends Dec 19 |
B8 |
8-Dec-2009 |
| Awards & Prizes |
MidMichigan AFP Announces Top Local Philanthropist, Volunteer |
B8 |
8-Dec-2009 |
| Saginaw Valley State Univ |
Braun Fellowship to Support SVSU Professors |
B8 |
8-Dec-2009 |
| Prisons & Prisoners-Midland |
No Contracts Yet to rent Jail Beds, County Head Worried |
A1 |
9-Dec-2009 |
| Health & Safety |
State Expands H1N1 Vaccine to All Residents |
A1 |
9-Dec-2009 |
| Weather |
A Thick Blanket of Snow Covers Midland Cty, Canceling School |
A1 |
9-Dec-2009 |
| Midland-Housing |
Housing Talk Force to Review, Recommend PILOT Changes |
A1 |
9-Dec-2009 |
| Midland-Parks & Recreation |
Midland Softball, Other Fees Could Go Up |
A3 |
9-Dec-2009 |
| Midland-Parks & Recreation |
Fees Drop at Currie |
A3 |
9-Dec-2009 |
| Contests |
Miss Auburn Midland Crowned |
A4 |
9-Dec-2009 |
| Peanut Gallery |
Best Pageant,' Big Cast |
A5 |
9-Dec-2009 |
| Saginaw Valley State Univ |
SVSU's Jacobs Named All-American in Div 2 Football |
B1 |
9-Dec-2009 |
| Crime-Midland |
Homicide at Woodland Place |
A1 |
10-Dec-2009 |
| Health & Safety |
Seasonal H1N1 Flu Clinics Announced |
A1 |
10-Dec-2009 |
| Employment |
Camp Talks Jobs with President Obama |
A1 |
10-Dec-2009 |
| Trials & Litigation |
Deal Talks Under Way in County Stabbing Death |
A1 |
10-Dec-2009 |
| Fire-Clare County |
Wednesday Fire Destroys Rodnick's Clare Clinic |
A2 |
10-Dec-2009 |
| Prisons & Prisoners-Midland |
Sheriff Gets Permit to House Inmates |
A3 |
10-Dec-2009 |
| Midland Public Schools |
Massive Snowball Battle |
A3 |
10-Dec-2009 |
| Dow Chemical |
Dow Issuing 15 Cent Dividend |
A3 |
10-Dec-2009 |
| Charities & Benefits |
Sharing Tree Distributes Gifts to Needy |
A8 |
10-Dec-2009 |
| Gardening |
Dahlia Hill to Be features on 'Destination Michigan' |
A8 |
10-Dec-2009 |
| MidMichigan Medical Center |
Love Light Tree Program 7 pm Tonight |
A8 |
10-Dec-2009 |
| Crime-Midland |
Charges Pending Autopsy Results: Woodland Place Stabbing |
A1 |
11-Dec-2009 |
| Crime-Midland County |
More Strobe Lights Stolen in Coleman |
A1 |
11-Dec-2009 |
| Midland-Fire Department |
Career: Haag Retires After 25 Yrs with Fire Dept |
A1 |
11-Dec-2009 |
| Michigan-Budget |
Michigan School Districts Get Spending Cut Reprieve |
A1 |
11-Dec-2009 |
| Barstow Airport |
Barstow AWOS Ready for Winter Fliers |
A3 |
11-Dec-2009 |
| Charities & Benefits |
Shop with a Hero |
A3 |
11-Dec-2009 |
| Crime-Midland |
Prosecutor Waiting for Reports & Stabbing |
A1 |
12-Dec-2009 |
| Postal Service |
Campaign Gears Up to Save Downtown Post Office |
A1 |
12-Dec-2009 |
| Midland Public Schools |
Midland High Principal Frazee to Retire After This Year |
A1 |
12-Dec-2009 |
| Environmental Protection |
Michigan Delegration Calls for Fight Against Invasive Fish |
A1 |
12-Dec-2009 |
| Charities & Benefits |
Mich Service Project Results in Hats for Orphans |
A3 |
12-Dec-2009 |
| Dioxin |
Groups Organize Public Talk on Dioxin Cleanup |
A3 |
12-Dec-2009 |
| Awards & Prizes |
Kozuch 2009 Remodeler of the Year |
A6 |
12-Dec-2009 |
| Clubs & Organizations |
Janie Mayer Receives DAR Award |
B10 |
12-Dec-2009 |
| Midland-Recycling |
Curbing Their Frustration: Half of Midland Choosing Recycliing |
A1 |
13-Dec-2009 |
| Midland-City Council |
Project to Proceed With or Without the City, Developer Says |
A1 |
13-Dec-2009 |
| Midland-Recycling |
Good Intentions: Service Cuts Derail Family's Resolution |
A3 |
13-Dec-2009 |
| Delta College |
$750,000 Donation Benefits Student Training Programs |
A4 |
13-Dec-2009 |
| Senior Citizens |
New Assisted Living Facility Opening in Freeland |
A4 |
13-Dec-2009 |
| Northwood University |
NU's Riepma Battling Back from Tongue Cancer |
B1 |
13-Dec-2009 |
| Football |
Ingram Wins Heisman: Locals Reflect on Flint SW Star |
B1 |
13-Dec-2009 |
| Dow Chemical |
Dow Welcomes Obama Proposal: Energy Efficient Homes |
A1 |
14-Dec-2009 |
| Crime-Midland |
No Charges Yet in Suspected Homicide |
A1 |
14-Dec-2009 |
| Coleman |
Coleman Lights Up for the Holidays |
A1 |
14-Dec-2009 |
| Veterans |
No Soldier Left Behind in Veteran-Only Classes |
A3 |
14-Dec-2009 |
| Midland Public Schools |
Lesser of Evils: Close Chippewassee, Longview, Parkdale... |
A1 |
15-Dec-2009 |
| Crime-Midland |
Reports Needed Before Charges Can Be Issued |
A1 |
15-Dec-2009 |
| Midland Public Schools |
Sweeping Mid-Year Cuts Mean Layoffs and Reassignments |
A1 |
15-Dec-2009 |
| Trials & Litigation |
Prosecutor Seeks Information, Awaits Tests in Cases |
A1 |
15-Dec-2009 |
| Veterans |
Women Join in Making Quilts for Veterans |
A10 |
15-Dec-2009 |
| Dow Chemical |
America's To-Do List Launched to Revitalize Economy |
A3 |
15-Dec-2009 |
| Law & Legislation |
MI Gov Signs Bills Restricting Utility Shutoffs |
A3 |
15-Dec-2009 |
| Environmental Protection |
Feds to Spend $13M to Fight Asian Carp Invasian |
A3 |
15-Dec-2009 |
| Awards & Prizes |
Langrill Honored for Her Contributions |
B10 |
15-Dec-2009 |
| Trials & Litigation |
Ortiz Receives Maximum Sentence |
A1 |
16-Dec-2009 |
| Midland Public Schools |
Sad School Day: Cook, Mills React After School Closing Decision |
A1 |
16-Dec-2009 |
| Prisons & Prisoners |
Michigan Open to Out-of-State Inmates Other Than Gitmo's |
A1 |
16-Dec-2009 |
| Dow Chemical |
Adviser: Process OCuld Lead to Contamination Cleanup |
A1 |
16-Dec-2009 |
| Dioxin |
Adviser: Process OCuld Lead to Contamination Cleanup |
A1 |
16-Dec-2009 |
| Business |
GlobalWatt to Invest $177 Million in Saginaw Plant |
A2 |
16-Dec-2009 |
| Law & Legislation |
new State Law to Force Light on Body Art Businesses |
A3 |
16-Dec-2009 |
| History-Midland |
Building in Sanford: Part 2 of Newman Family Story |
A3 |
16-Dec-2009 |
| Arnold Center |
Arnold Center Receives Two Awards of Excellence |
A6 |
16-Dec-2009 |
| Midland Public Schools |
MPS Union Willing to Discuss Contract |
A1 |
17-Dec-2009 |
| Casinos |
All Clear Given After Bomb Threat Forces Casino Evacuation |
A1 |
17-Dec-2009 |
| Midland-City Council |
Seeking a Safe Crossing, Braley Speaks Up |
A1 |
17-Dec-2009 |
| Meridian Public Schools |
Meridian Cuts $45,500 to Balance Budget |
A1 |
17-Dec-2009 |
| Employment |
Michigan's Unemployment Rate Drops to 14.7% |
A1 |
17-Dec-2009 |
| Health & Safety |
CDC: No Safety Concerns, Bay & Saginaw Counties Affected |
A3 |
17-Dec-2009 |
| Midland Public Schools |
Adams Students Help Make Happy Holiday for Special Family |
A3 |
17-Dec-2009 |
| Business-Midland |
Center City Authority Board Wants Public Input |
A3 |
17-Dec-2009 |
| Charities & Benefits |
Relay for Life Dates Set: Volunteers Needed |
A6 |
17-Dec-2009 |
| Clubs & Organizations |
New Students of Promise Group Inducted |
A6 |
17-Dec-2009 |
| Clubs & Organizations |
Kenney Poverty Initiative Coordinator for Region 4 |
A6 |
17-Dec-2009 |
| Clubs & Organizations |
Toastmasters Recognizes The Dow Chemical Company |
C1 |
17-Dec-2009 |
| Music & Musicians |
Avery Set Returns to 'Steam' Home State |
Insert6 |
17-Dec-2009 |
| Music & Musicians |
Piecing Together 'Fragments' |
Insert7 |
17-Dec-2009 |
| Michigan-Budget |
Will Schools See More Funding? |
A1 |
18-Dec-2009 |
| Youth & Youth Services |
Local Youths Learn How Their Actions Can Impact Others |
A1 |
18-Dec-2009 |
| Dow Corning |
Camp Looks into Homeland Security Issue After DC Incident |
A1 |
18-Dec-2009 |
| Crime-Midland County |
Light Theft Suspect Faces Charges |
A1 |
18-Dec-2009 |
| Accidents-Midland County |
Teen in Serious Condition After Wednesday Crash |
A2 |
18-Dec-2009 |
| Saginaw Valley State Univ |
Former Surgeon General to Be Keynote Speaker |
A3 |
18-Dec-2009 |
| Dow Corning |
Cow Corning CEO Supports Expansion of Alternative Energy Tax |
A3 |
18-Dec-2009 |
| Awards & Prizes |
MMI Inducts First Three into Distinguished Scientists Ranks |
A3 |
18-Dec-2009 |
| Aviation |
Langrill Receives Aviation Honor |
A1 |
19-Dec-2009 |
| Accidents-Midland County |
Truth 4 Trent Signs Appear (Trent Ripper) |
A1 |
19-Dec-2009 |
| Law & Legislation |
Stamas Bills Addressing Court Race Approved |
A2 |
19-Dec-2009 |
| Midland |
City Seeks New Board, Commission Members |
A3 |
19-Dec-2009 |
| Environmental Protection |
Asian Carp Invasion a Threat to Great Lakes Ecosystem |
A3 |
19-Dec-2009 |
| Midland Public Schools |
MPS, Union Work to Overcome Issues |
A1 |
20-Dec-2009 |
| Health & Safety |
In an Instant (Doug Zumer Fighting Back from Brain Injury) |
A1 |
20-Dec-2009 |
| Midland-City Council |
Council Closed Session Will Review Litigation |
A4 |
20-Dec-2009 |
| Football |
Midland's Andrew Maxwell Talks About 1st Year at MSU |
B1 |
20-Dec-2009 |
| Health & Safety |
Vaccine is Now Available to Public |
A1 |
21-Dec-2009 |
| Churches |
Century-Old Church Comes to Life for Christmas Service |
A1 |
21-Dec-2009 |
| Dow Corning |
Dow Corning Gets DOD Contract |
A3 |
21-Dec-2009 |
| Energy |
Reversing the Grid: Midland Resident Taps into Experimental... |
A3 |
21-Dec-2009 |
| Crime-Midland |
Man Charged in Stabbing Death |
A1 |
22-Dec-2009 |
| Charities & Benefits |
Youths Help Out Local Humane Society |
A1 |
22-Dec-2009 |
| Charities & Benefits |
Family Seeks Help After Crash |
A1 |
22-Dec-2009 |
| Trials & Litigation |
Man Sentenced to Prison for Assault of Child, 2 |
A1 |
22-Dec-2009 |
| Charities & Benefits |
Rivals Dow & MHS Working Together for Food Donations |
A1 |
22-Dec-2009 |
| Crime-Midland County |
Suspect Jailed in Five Coleman B&Es |
A2 |
22-Dec-2009 |
| Midland-Parks & Recreation |
Thrune Park to Get $350,000 Makeover |
A3 |
22-Dec-2009 |
| Business-Midland |
Case Systems Names Rick VanderWeele CEO |
A3 |
22-Dec-2009 |
| Midland-Parks & Recreation |
New City Recreation Fees Make Way Through First Round |
A3 |
22-Dec-2009 |
| Crime-Midland |
$10 Million Bond Set in Midland Homicide Case |
A1 |
23-Dec-2009 |
| Midland |
Non-Motorized Transportation Information Added to City's Website |
A3 |
23-Dec-2009 |
| Charities & Benefits |
Dental Center Gets Unexpected Christmas Present |
A1 |
24-Dec-2009 |
| Dow Chemical |
Dental Center Gets Unexpected Christmas Present |
A1 |
24-Dec-2009 |
| Holidays |
In Tune with the Times: Freeland Man in Sync with Christmas |
A1 |
24-Dec-2009 |
| Midland-City Council |
It's Official: No Raises for Council, Mayor |
A3 |
24-Dec-2009 |
| MidMichigan Medical Center |
Adding Cheer to Colleagues' Christmas |
A3 |
24-Dec-2009 |
| Midland |
City of Midland Earns a Whistle Clean Audit, Again |
A3 |
24-Dec-2009 |
| Law & Legislation |
Camp, Senators React to Health Care Bill |
A1 |
25-Dec-2009 |
| Dow Chemical |
Merszei Resigns from Dow Board |
A1 |
25-Dec-2009 |
| Art & Artists |
Real Meaming of Christmas (Harry Roznowski nativity paintings) |
A1 |
25-Dec-2009 |
| Art & Artists |
Ornament Traditions Grows Annually |
A3 |
25-Dec-2009 |
| Speedskating |
Bedford Has One More Shot at Making Olympic Team |
D1 |
25-Dec-2009 |
| Midland Public Schools |
After Difficult Trials, Dickerson Family Full of Gratitude |
D1 |
25-Dec-2009 |
| Crime-Midland |
Midland Embezzlement Scheme Fallout Continues |
A1 |
26-Dec-2009 |
| Holidays |
2009: What a Year |
A1 |
27-Dec-2009 |
| Sports |
2009: A Year for the History Books |
B1 |
27-Dec-2009 |
| Churches |
Clergy Couple Heading South to Follow 'Restless Nudging' |
A1 |
28-Dec-2009 |
| Crime-Midland |
Pipe Bomb Brought to LEC |
A1 |
29-Dec-2009 |
| Fire-Midland County |
Fire Damage Homes in Midland County |
A1 |
29-Dec-2009 |
| Foundations |
Rollin' Out the Love (Children's Heritage Foundation) |
A1 |
29-Dec-2009 |
| Energy |
Regulators OK Air Permit: Bay City Area Power Plant |
A1 |
30-Dec-2009 |
| Crime |
Bay City Woman Charged in Shooting of Husband |
A1 |
30-Dec-2009 |
| Barstow Airport |
Barstow Airport Looks Ahead to a New Decade, New Additions |
A1 |
30-Dec-2009 |
| Dow Corning |
Dow Corning Receives Award |
A6 |
30-Dec-2009 |
| Speedskating |
Bedford An Olympian |
A1 |
31-Dec-2009 |
| Fire-Midland County |
Edenville Fire Called Arson |
A1 |
31-Dec-2009 |
| Sports |
Midland Sports Festival Postponed to 2011 |
D1 |
31-Dec-2009 |
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