2011 MIDLAND DAILY NEWS ARTICLE INDEX - DECEMBER
Indexes selected articles arranged by date from December 2011
See the Annual Article Index tab at bottom of page for complete 2011 index arranged by subject
Also see tabs for Obituaries, Weddings - Anniversaries, Personal Names
Subject Article Page Date
Employment New Michigan Website to Aid Workers A1 1-Dec-2011
Sanford Sanford Woman Working to Keep Bridge Lights On A1 1-Dec-2011
Law Enforcement Public Invited to Honor Fallen Heroes Sunday at Project Blue Light A1 1-Dec-2011
Entertainment Midland Native Seeks Support for Student Produced Film A2 1-Dec-2011
Deaths Meijer Remembered for Service A3 1-Dec-2011
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU Government Affairs Leader to Address Graduates A3 1-Dec-2011
Environmental Protection EPA Proposing Stricter Rules for Ship Ballast Water A3 1-Dec-2011
Law & Legislation House Panel OKs BIll to Allow More Charters A3 1-Dec-2011
Housing Low-Income Units Offered by Alliance B1 1-Dec-2011
Gladwin Neighborhoods at Gladwin Pines Became Her 'Village' B1 1-Dec-2011
Delta College Planetarium Plans Two Holiday Shows B2 1-Dec-2011
Clubs & Organizations Midland AKtion Club Has Charter Night, Announces Officers B2 1-Dec-2011
Business-Midland SSOE Group Marks Five Years in Midland C1 1-Dec-2011
Chippewa Nature Center Mick Thomas Turns Wood From Down Under Insert7 1-Dec-2011
Employment Snyder Unveils Plan to Put State Back to Work a1 2-Dec-2011
Trials & Litigation Woman Sentenced for Sanford Lake Park Assault A1 2-Dec-2011
Art & Artists Nativities Bring Meaning to Holiday Season A1 2-Dec-2011
Central Mich University CMU, Faculty Reach Tentative Deal on 3-Year Contract A1 2-Dec-2011
Midland County Hist Society Bradley Home to Offer Victorian Christmas A1 2-Dec-2011
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU Student Art Programs for December A3 2-Dec-2011
Clubs & Organizations DAR Honors 'Good Citizen' School Winners A4 2-Dec-2011
Clubs & Organizations Resolution Run/Walk Kicks Off Dec 31 A4 2-Dec-2011
Clubs & Organizations Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy Presents Photo Winners A4 2-Dec-2011
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU Model United Nations Team Wins at Competition A5 2-Dec-2011
Real Estate House Hunting: Classic Craftsman Home on Harwood B1 2-Dec-2011
Charities & Benefits Money Raised for Sharing Tree, Midland Area Homes, ect C1 2-Dec-2011
Authors New Book by Local Author Examines Hist of Auto Racing D4 2-Dec-2011
Business-Midland New Midland Hotel to Open Dec 12 A1 3-Dec-2011
Central Mich University CMU Faculty Leader Discusses Tentative Contract A1 3-Dec-2011
Delta College Looking Like Christmas at Delta Planetarium A1 3-Dec-2011
Dow Chemical London Olympics Under Fire for Dow Chemical Ties A1 3-Dec-2011
Consumers Energy Consumers Drops Plans for Coal-Fire Plant Near Bay City A3 3-Dec-2011
Housing Project Housing Connect Attracts More Than 200 A3 3-Dec-2011
Families Connecting Families: Winter 2012 Insert 3-Dec-2011
MidMichigan Medical Center New Era Begins at MidMichigan A1 4-Dec-2011
MidMichigan Medical Center Grand Opening, Public Viewing Today 12-4 pm A1 4-Dec-2011
MidMichigan Medical Center Not-So-Obvious Changes Also Beneficial A1 4-Dec-2011
Skiing Are You Ready? It's Almost Time to Hit the Slopes A1 4-Dec-2011
Business-Midland Grand Opening This Week for New Food Store Inside Home A10 4-Dec-2011
Softball Softball Tourney Set for Midland on New Year's Eve A10 4-Dec-2011
Softball Midland's Wallace to Be Inducted into MASA Hall of Fame B7 4-Dec-2011
Health & Safety Breathing New Life into Jason C1 4-Dec-2011
Housing Lack of Insulation=MOney Down the Drain D1 4-Dec-2011
Clubs & Organizations American Legion Auxiliary Members Making Quilts for Vets E4 4-Dec-2011
Northwood University Northwood's Winter Graduation Dec 17 E4 4-Dec-2011
Law & Legislation Senate Oks Bill Protecting Cattle Producers Fighting Bovine TB E4 4-Dec-2011
Charities & Benefits Don't Have Cash? Give Using Your Credit Card A1 5-Dec-2011
Law Enforcement Fallen Emergency Personnel Remembered A1 5-Dec-2011
Charities & Benefits Annual Coleman Food Drive Kicks Off Today A1 5-Dec-2011
Saginaw Valley State Univ Kids Geeked About Science and Math A3 5-Dec-2011
Business-Midland Fazoli's to Close to Make Way for Panera Bread A1 6-Dec-2011
Roads Roundabout Eyed for Midland Crossover A1 6-Dec-2011
MidMichigan Medical Center MidMichigan's Love Light Trees Ceremony Thursday A1 6-Dec-2011
Midland County-Courts Lauderbach Named Chief Judge of Midland Cty Trial Courts A1 6-Dec-2011
Midland County Hist Society PEO Group Enjoys Founders' Day at Doan History Center A2 6-Dec-2011
Michigan-Courts Schuette Intercedes in Grad Student Case A3 6-Dec-2011
Delta College Ready, Set, Lego Draws 500 Students A3 6-Dec-2011
Mid-Mich Comm College MMCC's HRA Program Renovated to Include Green Tech A7 6-Dec-2011
Midland Public Schools Dow, Midland Students Affiliated with DECA A7 6-Dec-2011
Northwood University Northwood's Stafford Dinner Theme 'Mixing It In Michigan' A7 6-Dec-2011
Museums Falkenberg Named Volunteer of the Year A7 6-Dec-2011
Midland-Parks & Recreation Ban on Smoking in Parks Rejected A1 7-Dec-2011
Charities & Benefits They Made Their Lists, and Checked Them Twice A1 7-Dec-2011
Trials & Litigation Victim Says He Was Stabbed About 27 Times A1 7-Dec-2011
Coleman Coleman Ends Fiscal Year in the Black A1 7-Dec-2011
History-Midland A Work Ethic Learned Young: Story of Robert Dullock A3 7-Dec-2011
Coleman Coleman Luminary Parade is Saturday A1 8-Dec-2011
Midland-Police Department Kramer Marks End of 27-Year Career A1 8-Dec-2011
Midland-Police Department Ladwig Will Still Serve Midland, As Attorney A1 8-Dec-2011
Midland-City Council Midland City Council Pay to Remain Flat A1 8-Dec-2011
Central Mich University CMU's Academic Senate Passes 'No Confidence' Measure A1 8-Dec-2011
Charities & Benefits Christmas Closet Helps Clothe 1800 Children A3 8-Dec-2011
Auburn Auburn's Santa Funfest Brings Christmas Early A3 8-Dec-2011
Energy Public Comment Closes on Cirque Energy Bio-Mass Plant A3 8-Dec-2011
Midland Public Schools Dow High Football Collects $3000 for Wounded Warriors A4 8-Dec-2011
Downtown Midland Holly Jolly Days Returns to Downtown This Weekend C1 8-Dec-2011
Midland Center for the Arts Youth Honors Choral Concert Dec 17 at MCFTA Insert2 8-Dec-2011
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU Jazz Ensemble in Concert Tonight Insert3 8-Dec-2011
Midland Symphony MSO Holiday Program 'Incredibly Diverse' Insert8 8-Dec-2011
Midland Symphony Capitol Quartet, MSO Guests, Know for Skill, Versatility Insert8 8-Dec-2011
Business-Midland Olive Garden Coming to Midland A1 9-Dec-2011
Midland-City Council Council Approves Larger Signs A1 9-Dec-2011
Churches The Gospel According to Scrooge A1 9-Dec-2011
Real Estate House Hunting: Renovated to Max Century-Old Farmhouse B1 9-Dec-2011
Dow Corning Dow Corning Honored as 'Fit-Friendly' Company C1 9-Dec-2011
Law & Legislation Camp Proposes Tax Relief, Job Creation A1 10-Dec-2011
Animals Veterinarian: Vaccination Easiest Route to Prevent Parvovirus A1 10-Dec-2011
Families Power of Dad Looking for Outstanding Fathrs A3 10-Dec-2011
Senior Citizens Volunteering One Option for Seniors A1 11-Dec-2011
Senior Citizens Seniors Sicker, Livelier Patients Than in Past A1 11-Dec-2011
Senior Citizens County Senior Population Growing Faster Than Ever A1 11-Dec-2011
Senior Citizens Community Services Adjusting to Meet Seniors' Needs A3 11-Dec-2011
Senior Citizens Seniors Look to Stay in Their Own Homes A3 11-Dec-2011
Track & Field Midland's Bill Leibfritz Hasn't Missed Day of Running in 30 Yrs B1 11-Dec-2011
Clubs & Organizations Midland Civitans Selling Fruitcake C5 11-Dec-2011
Housing What to Do About Dust D1 11-Dec-2011
Dow Corning Dow Corning, Air Products Enter Supply Agreement D2 11-Dec-2011
Dow  Gardens Best-Selling Mich Authors to Sign New Children's Book E4 11-Dec-2011
Saginaw Valley State Univ Malveaux to Speak at SVSU MLK Celebration E4 11-Dec-2011
Coleman Coleman Enjoys Parade, Raises Money for Veteran's Memorial A1 12-Dec-2011
Shelterhouse Three Shelterhouse Rooms Get Makeover A1 12-Dec-2011
Dow Chemical London Olympics Chief Supports Dow Sponsorship A2 12-Dec-2011
Midland Symphony MSO, Capitol Quartet Swing Christmas A3 12-Dec-2011
Chippewa Tribe Saginaw Chippewa Tribe to Deliver Gifts to Native Children A3 12-Dec-2011
Education & Training Conn ETC Students Reach Out to Those in Military A3 12-Dec-2011
Midland Public Schools MPS Hears Plan to Close Central A1 13-Dec-2011
Midland Public Schools Gas Leaks Shut Down Northeast for the Day A1 13-Dec-2011
Trials & Litigation Jury Selection Under Way in Edenville Twp Party Case A1 13-Dec-2011
Politics Full House Hears from Camp A1 13-Dec-2011
Real Estate Arbury Land Along Tittabawassee River to Be Auctioned A1 13-Dec-2011
Meridian Public Schools Meridian Schools Meets Four of Five 'Best Practices' A3 13-Dec-2011
Business-Midland Gym to Open in Former McDonalds Nursery Location A3 13-Dec-2011
Students Dow High Grad Named MSU's Outstanding Senior A3 13-Dec-2011
Substance Abuse Recovery Network Open House is Dec 22 A3 13-Dec-2011
Dow Chemical Unions Concerned About Korean Workers A1 14-Dec-2011
Sanford Sanford Craftsmen Create Logging 'Big Wheels' A1 14-Dec-2011
Downtown Midland Downtown Property Awarded Brownfield Tax Credit A1 14-Dec-2011
Trials & Litigation Jury Selection Continues in Edenville Twp Party Case A1 14-Dec-2011
Midland Public Schools Online Readers Comment About Central Closing A2 14-Dec-2011
Accidents-Midland County Two Injured in Rollover Crash on US 10 A3 14-Dec-2011
Agriculture Freeland Bean & Grain Rep Testifies Before Ag Committee A3 14-Dec-2011
Dow Chemical Dow, Steelworkers Begin Contract Talks A1 15-Dec-2011
Dow Chemical Dow Joint Venture Names Leaders A1 15-Dec-2011
Dow Chemical Liveris No. 2 Among ICIS Power Players A1 15-Dec-2011
Accidents-Midland County Crash Spills Beets, Closes South Meridian Road A1 15-Dec-2011
Deaths Midland Author, Yates Lived 'Long & Beautiful Life' A1 15-Dec-2011
Trials & Litigation Suspect in Thompson Death Bound Over A1 15-Dec-2011
Employment Michigan Jobless Rate Down 0.8 Poins to 9.8 Pct A3 15-Dec-2011
Accidents-Midland Yodre Drive Death Occurred Due to Overdose A3 15-Dec-2011
Business Freeland Man Testifies About Impact of Bankruptcy Scandal A3 15-Dec-2011
Clubs & Organizations Three Midland Teens Earn Eagle Scout Rank A4 15-Dec-2011
Midland Public Schools Siebert Students Donate to Midland Food Pantry B4 15-Dec-2011
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU Faculty Receive Funding for Studies B4 15-Dec-2011
Music & Musicians Quilting a Musical Life Insert6 15-Dec-2011
Music & Musicians Gutbucket Revisited Insert7 15-Dec-2011
Trials & Litigation Five Testify About Edenville Case A1 16-Dec-2011
MBS Airport MBS OK's $14.2 Million 2012 Budget A1 16-Dec-2011
Midland-Fire Department Garcia Stepping Down as Fire Chief A1 16-Dec-2011
Awards & Prizes Honorary Degree Recognizes Midlander's Commitment A1 16-Dec-2011
Clubs & Organizations Sensational Speakers Toastmasters Open House Planned A2 16-Dec-2011
Real Estate Truly Lakeside: Hosue Surrounded by Water on 3 Sides B1 16-Dec-2011
Greendale Township Old School to Become New Greendale Twp Hall C1 16-Dec-2011
Northwood University Northwood Students Help Youths Celebrate C1 16-Dec-2011
Bowling Midland Woman Bowls Her Second 300 Game D1 16-Dec-2011
Trials & Litigation Deputies Testify in Edenville Drowning Trial A1 17-Dec-2011
Law & Legislation Anti-Bullying Law 'A Starting Point' for Schools A1 17-Dec-2011
Museums Children's Museum Breaks Ground in Isabella County A3 17-Dec-2011
Creative 360 Creative 360 Fundraising Offers Reprieve A3 17-Dec-2011
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU Hires Boye-Beaman as Dean of Arts & Behavioral Sciences A3 17-Dec-2011
History-Midland Remembering Goat Hill A1 18-Dec-2011
History-Midland To Us, It Was a Simple-Good Life (Goat Hill) A1 18-Dec-2011
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU Students Devote Winter Break to Combating Poverty A3 18-Dec-2011
Barstow Airport Dot's 500th Young Eagle A3 18-Dec-2011
Business-Midland Whimsical World of Cake Pops (Connie's Cakes) C6 18-Dec-2011
Housing Humidifiers Make Long, Cold Winter More Comfortable D1 18-Dec-2011
Dow Corning DC, Phoenix Solar Complet Solar Plant Agreement D2 18-Dec-2011
MidMichigan Medical Center MidMichigan Health Website Earns Award D2 18-Dec-2011
Clubs & Organizations Midland's Read Directs Cleanup of Tobacco River (Eagle Scout) D3 18-Dec-2011
Schools Windover Students Urged to Believe in Themselves E4 18-Dec-2011
Trials & Litigation Trial Date Set in Burger King Shooting A1 19-Dec-2011
Clubs & Organizations Changes in Full Swing at Red Cross Chapters A1 19-Dec-2011
Dow Chemical Dow Declares Quarterly Dividend of 25 Cents Per Share A2 19-Dec-2011
Michigan Molecular Inst. MMI Working on Biobased Chemistry Projects A3 19-Dec-2011
Michigan Molecular Inst. Smith Keeping Busy with Biobased Work A3 19-Dec-2011
Chippewa Tribe Woman Returns Remains to Isabella County A3 19-Dec-2011
Dow Chemical Dow Recognized for Support of LGBT Rights A3 19-Dec-2011
Business-Midland Quad/Graphics Plans to Add 25 Jobs A1 20-Dec-2011
Veterans Last Minute Gift Idea: Veteran Memorial Brick Pavers A1 20-Dec-2011
Charities & Benefits Photos from Movie Now Raising Money for the Needy A1 20-Dec-2011
Trials & Litigation Man Sentenced in Isabella Co. Killing A3 20-Dec-2011
Entertainment Avery's Last Outdoor TV Show Thursday A3 20-Dec-2011
Dow Chemical Dow, Aksa Sign Joint Venture Agreement A3 20-Dec-2011
Trials & Litigation Testimony Describes Night Ripper Died A1 21-Dec-2011
Holidays Layaway Angels' Help Kmart Shoppers A1 21-Dec-2011
Charities & Benefits Salvation Army Needs Big Push This Week A1 21-Dec-2011
Military Students Send Letters, Creations to Troops A1 21-Dec-2011
Legislators Camp Appointed by Boehner to Conference Committee A1 21-Dec-2011
History-Midland Midland Remembers: Looking Back on the Eve of Retirement A3 21-Dec-2011
Clubs & Organizations Heronema Named Legacy Center President A3 21-Dec-2011
Awards & Prizes Former Midlander Receives Community Leadership Honor A4 21-Dec-2011
Northwood Univesity Northwood Speech Team Does Well at Recent Tournament A4 21-Dec-2011
Legislators Moolenaar Receives Champion Crime Fighter Award A4 21-Dec-2011
Economy Price of Gas Jumps Nearly 40 Cents A1 22-Dec-2011
Trials & Litigation Witness Says Party Scene Still Messy When She Awoke A1 22-Dec-2011
Midland County Three Departments Might Move to County Services Bldg A1 22-Dec-2011
Entertainment Brown's TV Show 'Dropped: Project Alaska' to Debut A1 22-Dec-2011
Midland County-Commission Midland County Board Approves ORV Road Ordinance A3 22-Dec-2011
Midland County-Budget County OKs No Raise, 2-Year Contracts with 2 Unions A3 22-Dec-2011
Creative 360 Creative 360 Board to Decide Group's Fate in January A3 22-Dec-2011
Disabled & Disabilities Keplers to Chair Disability Network Fundraiser B4 22-Dec-2011
Accidents-Midland Car Hits Building, Driver Arrested A1 23-Dec-2011
Bullock Creek Schools Prybyski Leadership Award Created A1 23-Dec-2011
Real Estate Contemporary House in Woods Ideal for Collections B1 23-Dec-2011
Substance Abuse What Serenity Feels Like (Ten Sixteen Recovery Network) C1 23-Dec-2011
Charities & Benefits Hairy for Charity Event Raises $1000 for Soup Kitchen C1 23-Dec-2011
Crime-Midland Midland Woman Avoids Medicare Scam, Warns Others A1 24-Dec-2011
Disasters Former County Commissioner Has New Life in Haiti A1 24-Dec-2011
Energy Corn Heat is a Great Way to 'Go Green' This Winter A3 24-Dec-2011
Holidays Holiday Traditions: Memories & Greetings Insert 24-Dec-2011
Holidays Local Students Contribute to Card Project's Growth A1 25-Dec-2011
Holidays A 'Blue Light' Merry Christmas A1 25-Dec-2011
Sports Top Local Sports Stories of 2011 B1 25-Dec-2011
Holidays Santa School Got Its Start in 1937 in NY C6 25-Dec-2011
Housing When It Comes to Flooring, It's Comfort vs Cost D1 25-Dec-2011
Dow Chemical Dow's Design to Zero Competition Announces 32 Finalists D4 25-Dec-2011
Law & Legislation President Signs Stabenow's Bill to Create Battery Innovation Hub D4 25-Dec-2011
Charities & Benefits Dow High Senior Raises $1200 for Team Mary D6 25-Dec-2011
Museums Sid the Science Kid Coming to Saginaw Museum A1 26-Dec-2011
Mid-Mich Comm College MMCC Employees Support Area Youth A3 26-Dec-2011
Delta College Delta Planetarium has Shows This Week A3 26-Dec-2011
Clubs & Organizations Associated Builders & Contractors Chapters Merge A3 26-Dec-2011
Business-Midland Businesses Have Short Lines for 'Returns' A1 27-Dec-2011
Business-Midland Local Stores Rate Christmas Shopping Season A1 27-Dec-2011
Trials & Litigation Midlander Faces CSC Charges A1 27-Dec-2011
Charities & Benefits Sanford Man Needs Help with Damaged Roof A3 27-Dec-2011
Bicycles & Bicycle Trails Annual New Year's Bike Ride Reaches 12th Year A3 27-Dec-2011
Roads MDOT to Discuss Midland Roundabout A1 28-Dec-2011
Crime-Midland County Man Faces Assault, Intent to Murder Charge A1 28-Dec-2011
Accidents-Clare County Train, SUV Collide in Clare County A1 28-Dec-2011
Sports Dow Bay Area Family Y Opens New Bay City Facility A1 28-Dec-2011
History Civil War Reenactments Coming to Mid-Michigan A3 28-Dec-2011
Grace A. Dow Mem Library Civil War Music Program March 17 at Midland Library A3 28-Dec-2011
Awards & Prizes Great Women of the Great Lakes Bay Region Named A8 28-Dec-2011
Business-Midland Damon's Grill Goes Out of Business A1 29-Dec-2011
Downtown Midland Introducing...'Midnight on Main' A1 29-Dec-2011
Business GlobalWatt Not Pursuing Saginaw Solar Plant A1 29-Dec-2011
Veterans Bell That Tolled for Military Brothers Returned (Revettes) A3 29-Dec-2011
Bullock Creek Schools BC School Board Honors Retired Teacher A3 29-Dec-2011
Delta College Delta to Begin Search for New VP A3 29-Dec-2011
Downtown Midland Ice Sculptors to Creat Coolest Place on Main Insert7 29-Dec-2011
Midland-Police Department Detective Retires After 31 Years of Service A1 30-Dec-2011
Energy Savings Realized After Solar Shingle Installation A1 30-Dec-2011
Real Estate State St. Gem in Heart of City B1 30-Dec-2011
Hobbies Christmas Train Conductor Ending 20-Year Run C1 30-Dec-2011
Fire-Midland County Blaze Destroys Home, No One Injured (Lee Twp) A1 31-Dec-2011
Health & Safety Mom on Mission to Educate Following Daughter's Illness A1 31-Dec-2011
Students Former MHS Students Graduates Ohio State in 2.5 Years A3 31-Dec-2011
Midland-Planning Comm Powerchair Users Face Added Challenges A3 31-Dec-2011
Swimming Midland's Kohoyda Making Mark as Elite Swimmer B1 31-Dec-2011