2012 MIDLAND DAILY NEWS ARTICLE INDEX - JANUARY
Indexes selected articles arranged by date from January 2012
See the Annual Article Index tab at bottom of page for complete 2012 index arranged by subject
Also see tabs for Obituaries, Weddings - Anniversaries, Personal Names
Subject Article Page Date
Downtown Midland Midnight on Main' Draws Large Crowd A1 1-Jan-2012
Holidays 2011: A Year in Review A1 1-Jan-2012
Music & Musicians Wilt Brings Special Performance to Midland A5 1-Jan-2012
Midland-Parks & Recreation Midland Shelters Can Be Reserved Beginning Jan 9 A5 1-Jan-2012
Holidays 2011: A Year in Review C1 1-Jan-2012
Housing Finished Basement Will Add Value to Your Home D1 1-Jan-2012
Business-Midland Manges Teaches Adults How to Paint with Their Hands D4 1-Jan-2012
Foundations Lisa Gerstacker Elected President of Foundation A3 2-Jan-2012
MidMichigan Medical Center MMHC Hospice volunteer Training Session Planned A3 2-Jan-2012
Transportation Hayes on State Transportation Commission A1 3-Jan-2012
Midland Public Schools Chestnut Hill's Fair Godmother' A1 3-Jan-2012
Trials & Litigation SWAT Raid case Bound Over to Circuit Court A3 3-Jan-2012
Business-Midland Student Drivers School Moves to High Schools, New Owner A3 3-Jan-2012
Dow Chemical Judge Tosses $322M Asbestos Lawsuit Verdict A1 4-Jan-2012
Trials & Litigation Midlander Arraigned on Assault With Intent to Murder Charge A1 4-Jan-2012
Legislators Stamas, Cotter Post Perfect Voting Records During 2011 A1 4-Jan-2012
History-Midland Midland Remembers: Three Generations of Fire Fighters A3 4-Jan-2012
Water Eastlawn Flooded After Water Main Breaks A1 5-Jan-2012
Trials & Litigation Ethnic Intimidation Trial Set to Begin Monday A1 5-Jan-2012
Health & Safety Center is Creating a Safer Workplace B4 5-Jan-2012
Clubs & Organizations Dunn Named Midland HBA Associate of the Year C1 5-Jan-2012
Entertainment Movie Made in Midland Premieres (Wake Up) Insert6 5-Jan-2012
Trials & Litigation Key Witness Testifies in Edenville Party Trial A1 6-Jan-2012
Birthdays A (New Year's) Baby Story A1 6-Jan-2012
Central Mich University CMU Assistant Prof Named to Physician's Asst Panel A2 6-Jan-2012
Real Estate House Hunting: Goldenwood Has Lots of 'Wows' B1 6-Jan-2012
Clubs & Organizations Great Decisions Study Groups to Begin Meeting C1 6-Jan-2012
Awards & Prizes Westbrook to Receive Spirit of King Award C1 6-Jan-2012
Clubs & Organizations Jones to Speak at Chemical Engineers Dinner Jan 11 C1 6-Jan-2012
Trials & Litigation Testimony Continues in Edenville Party Trial A1 7-Jan-2012
Midland Area Chamber Mixed Score Card for Legislature at Chamber Breakfast A1 7-Jan-2012
Midland Public Schools Dow High Music Students Fruit Fundraiser Off to Sweet Start A3 7-Jan-2012
Clubs & Organizations Fodrocy Guest Speaker at Women's Cancer Support Meeting A3 7-Jan-2012
Clubs & Organizations Perceptions to Host New Facility Open House/Fundraiser A3 7-Jan-2012
Employment Michigan Unlikely to Restore Lost Jobs for Decades A1 8-Jan-2012
Holidays The Party is Over: What About Those Resolutions? A1 8-Jan-2012
Holidays Midlanders' Resolutions Blend Work and Personal Life A3 8-Jan-2012
Trials & Litigation Dates Set in Thompson Death Case A4 8-Jan-2012
Dow Chemical SCG-Dow Group Starts Up Plant in Thailand A4 8-Jan-2012
Football Midland's Servinski Officates at Armed Forces Bowl B1 8-Jan-2012
Tennis MCTC's Woody Named Tennis Advocate of Year B7 8-Jan-2012
Dow Gardens Au Naturel: Dow Gardens Exhibit Shows Winter Landscape C1 8-Jan-2012
Housing Solid, Like a Rock, Granite King for Kitchen Counters D1 8-Jan-2012
Politics GOP Gathering Stresses Service, Leadership D3 8-Jan-2012
Awards & Prizes Midland Youth Named Wolverine Winner D4 8-Jan-2012
Fish & Fishing Locally Produced Ice Fishing Spud to Be on Mich Out of Doors E1 8-Jan-2012
Health & Safety Free Radon Test Kits Available from Health Department A1 9-Jan-2012
Health & Safety Lamson Takes on Parkinson's A3 9-Jan-2012
Midland Public Schools MPS Defers Decision on Central A1 10-Jan-2012
Dow Chemical Dow Among Top Chemical Waste Producers A1 10-Jan-2012
Consumers Energy Midland County Residents Lose Power This Morning A1 10-Jan-2012
Trials & Litigation Detective Testifies in Edenville Party Trial A1 10-Jan-2012
Business New Tap Room Opening at Tri-City Brewing Co A3 10-Jan-2012
Midland-City Council Midland City Council to Vote on Recreation Fees Jan 30 A3 10-Jan-2012
Midland-City Council City Rezoning, Larger Tax Exemption Ok'd A3 10-Jan-2012
Northwood University Northwood Students Place Second A4 10-Jan-2012
Events Auto Show About to Begin A8 10-Jan-2012
Trials & Litigation Closing Statements Today in Party Case A1 11-Jan-2012
Weather Lack of Snow Affects Business A1 11-Jan-2012
Weather Lack of Snow Exposes Unusual Sights on Lakes A1 11-Jan-2012
Weather Mild Winter Could Save City, County Money A1 11-Jan-2012
Central Mich University CMU Faculty Union Vote on Contract This Week A2 11-Jan-2012
Employment Midland County Jobless Rate Falls to 6.2 Percent A3 11-Jan-2012
Fire-Midland Cause of Apartment Fire Under Investigation A3 11-Jan-2012
Charities & Benefits Auburn Jaycees to Host Dinner for Mother With Cancer A3 11-Jan-2012
Meridian Public Schools Meridian Board Approves Switch to Tech-based Learning A3 11-Jan-2012
Dow Chemical Dow Not Surprised by Olympics Furor A1 12-Jan-2012
Health & Safety Illness Outbreak Closes Mount Pleasant Schools A1 12-Jan-2012
Business-Midland Same Today (Henderson Brothers Rust Proofing) A1 12-Jan-2012
Trials & Litigation Jury Deliberating in Edenville Party Case A1 12-Jan-2012
Water Alma, St. Louis Form Water Authority A1 12-Jan-2012
Saginaw Valley State Univ Malveaux: Time to Act on Economic, Social Injustice is Now A3 12-Jan-2012
Center Stage Theatre A Quirky Comedy in Time (On the Verge) Insert6 12-Jan-2012
Midland-Planning Comm Developer Proposes New Subdivision A1 13-Jan-2012
Central Mich University CMU Faculty OKs Pact A1 13-Jan-2012
Weather Winter White Arrives A1 13-Jan-2012
Trials & Litigation Jury in Edenville Party Case Deliberated Thursday A1 13-Jan-2012
Real Estate House Hunting: Lots of Good Surprises on Roundtree B1 13-Jan-2012
Trials & Litigation Chain Saw Assault Case Dropped C1 13-Jan-2012
Business-Midland New Tap Room Opens at Tri-City Brewing C1 13-Jan-2012
Trials & Litigation Trial Ends in Hung Jury in Edenville Twp Party Case A1 14-Jan-2012
Trials & Litigation Plea Made in Ethnic Intimidation Case A1 14-Jan-2012
Midland-Planning Comm Project would Buid 68 Townhouse Apts Near Midland Mall A3 14-Jan-2012
Central Mich University CMU Selects Finalists for Research VP A3 14-Jan-2012
Environmental Protection Camp Urges Quick Action on Asian Carp Threat A3 14-Jan-2012
Meridian Public Schools Meridian Elementary Students Eat Breakfast Free A1 15-Jan-2012
Religion On a Mission in Africa A1 15-Jan-2012
Social Services Legal Services Works to Prevent Homelessness A3 15-Jan-2012
Dow Corning DC Completes Construction of European Distribution Ctr A7 15-Jan-2012
Military Midland's Kozuch Nominated for Admission to U.S. Service Academies A7 15-Jan-2012
Charities & Benefits Edenville Family has New Roof on House C1 15-Jan-2012
Housing Rock a Solid Choice for Refinished Fireplaces D1 15-Jan-2012
Business-Midland Aspen Dental Opens Midland Office D2 15-Jan-2012
Awards & Prizes Nancy Barker to Receive YWCA Achievement Award D3 15-Jan-2012
Center Stage Theatre Review: 'On the Verge' is Busy, Dizzy and Fun D4 15-Jan-2012
Central Mich University Central's Union Contract Vote Leaves Faculty 'Suspicious' A1 16-Jan-2012
Central Mich University CMU Contract Details Released A1 16-Jan-2012
Creative 360 New Creative 360 Board Plans Community Event A1 16-Jan-2012
Postal Service Forget That Tweet: Pen a Handwritten Letter on Tuesday A1 16-Jan-2012
Wildlife Eagele Release: Barstow Takes Flight A3 16-Jan-2012
Central Mich University Conservative Republican Candidates Debate at CMU A3 16-Jan-2012
Delta College Wilson Receives Delta Recognition A3 16-Jan-2012
Politics Area Man Among Those Attending MLK Day Demonstration A1 17-Jan-2012
Trials & Litigation Cobbs Hearing, Plea and Conference Set in Cases A1 17-Jan-2012
North Midland Family Center North Midland's Call of the Wild Fundraiser Jan 27 A1 17-Jan-2012
Saginaw Valley State Univ MSU Scientist to Speak on Parkinson's Disease A2 17-Jan-2012
Law & Legislation Camp, Upton Sign Letter Opposing HHS 'Bulletin' A3 17-Jan-2012
Barstow Airport Kris Anderson Completes First Solo Flight A6 17-Jan-2012
Midland Public Schools Forum Looks at 21st Century Learning A1 18-Jan-2012
Trials & Litigation Conflicting Testimony Heard During Hearing A1 18-Jan-2012
Midland County-Commission Midland County Board Offers Support for Walk for Warmth A1 18-Jan-2012
Auburn New Auburn Mayor Instills Sense of Civility A1 18-Jan-2012
Dow Chemical Dow Scientist Sentenced to 5 Yrs in Trade Secrets Case A3 18-Jan-2012
History-Midland Midland Remembers: Part 2 of the Story of Shaffer Family A3 18-Jan-2012
Midland Public Schools Dow High Symphonic Band Chosen for Mich Music Conference A8 18-Jan-2012
Michigan State of the State: Local Officials Offer Their Views A1 19-Jan-2012
Social Services Midland Social Security Office Hours Eliminated A1 19-Jan-2012
Employment Michigan Unemployment Rate Takes Another Big Drop A2 19-Jan-2012
Northwood University Northwood Honored in U.S. News & World Report Rankings A2 19-Jan-2012
Auburn Auburn City Commission Makes Appointments A3 19-Jan-2012
Deaths Sweebe to Be Remembered at Ceremony Friday A3 19-Jan-2012
Midland Area Chamber Midland Area Chamber Seeks Award Nominations C1 19-Jan-2012
Music & Musicians Songwriters in the Round Sunday Insert5 19-Jan-2012
Music & Musicians Enter the Haggis a Musical 'Jumble' Insert6 19-Jan-2012
Central Mich University Louisiana Sounds Coming to CMU Insert7 19-Jan-2012
Midland Public Schools MPS Forum: Lifelong Learning Key to Future A1 20-Jan-2012
Health & Safety Researcher Looking for Ways to Treat Prkinson's A1 20-Jan-2012
MCESA Program Will benefit Low-Income Families A2 20-Jan-2012
Real Estate Hosue Hunting: Grand Home on Pondview B1 20-Jan-2012
Law & Legislation Stabenow's Take on Framing the 2012 Farm Bill A1 21-Jan-2012
Saginaw Valley State Univ International Students on the Rise at SVSU A1 21-Jan-2012
Midland-Planning Comm Kaye Named Director of Planning, Community Development A1 21-Jan-2012
Elections Clerks: Some Michigan Absentee Applications Wrong A3 21-Jan-2012
Veterans Vietnam Vet Finally Gets Purple Heart A3 21-Jan-2012
Dow Diamond Dow Diamond's 'Mid-Michigan's Got Talent' Returns A3 21-Jan-2012
Law & Legislation Stabenow Optimistic About Clean Energy, Job Growth A1 22-Jan-2012
Transportation Green Machines (Detroit Auto Show) A1 22-Jan-2012
Midland Mall 100 Best Celebration Slated for Saturday A4 22-Jan-2012
Clubs & Organizations Gibbs Joins Great Start Collaborative A7 22-Jan-2012
Events Chinese New Year Marks the Year of the Dragon C1 22-Jan-2012
Housing Lighting Should Be Integral Part of Home Design D1 22-Jan-2012
Dioxin Lone Tree Council Calls for EPA to Release Dioxin Report D2 22-Jan-2012
Hobbies Freeland's Scherzer Getting Early Start in Taxidermy D3 22-Jan-2012
Business-Midland Two Downtown Midland Businesses to Swap in February D4 22-Jan-2012
Business Hauman Accounting Relocates, Triples Office Size in Freeland D4 22-Jan-2012
Health & Safety Your Health Insert 22-Jan-2012
Teachers & Teaching Grading the Job Market for Teachers Prog1 22-Jan-2012
Business Teleworking Trend Growing in Mid-Mich, Throughout State Prog10 22-Jan-2012
Health & Safety How Do You Know What Type of Health Insurance to Select? Prog10 22-Jan-2012
Education Educators Hope State Aid Cuts are Over Prog11 22-Jan-2012
Business Officials Discuss Prospect of Attracting Industries Prog12 22-Jan-2012
MBS Airport Allegiant Extends New Service from MBS to Ordando Prog2 22-Jan-2012
Business Local Banks, Credit Unions See Value in Tellers Prog3 22-Jan-2012
Health & Safety Electronic Medical Records Changing Way Patients Receive Care Prog4 22-Jan-2012
Education Educators Looking at Role of Smart Phones, Tablets Prog5 22-Jan-2012
Business Ways Businesses Can Get Most Benefit from Social Media Prog9 22-Jan-2012
Mid-Mich Comm College MMCC Looks to Increase Number of Adults with College Prog9 22-Jan-2012
Roads MDOT Roundabout Meeting Tuesday A1 23-Jan-2012
Health & Safety Project Aimed at Keeping Services Running in Disaster A1 23-Jan-2012
Basketball Harlem Globetrotters Bring Goodwill, B-Ball to The Dow A3 23-Jan-2012
Transportation North American International Auto Show A3 23-Jan-2012
Midland Public Schools Central to Close in 2013 A1 24-Jan-2012
Delta College Delta Sees Slight Dip in Student Numbers A1 24-Jan-2012
Midland Public Schools Counselor Honored: Martinez Recognized for Helping Military Families A1 24-Jan-2012
Downtown Midland Sculpture Series Takes on Sno' Time Like Summer Time A1 24-Jan-2012
Meridian Public Schools Meridian Eyes School Bus Replacements A1 24-Jan-2012
Business Nexteer Comeback Linked to Chinese Help A3 24-Jan-2012
Families Report: Rise in State Child Abuse, Neglect A3 24-Jan-2012
Chippewa Tribe $245 Casino Eyed in Lansing; Chippewa Tribe Opposes A3 24-Jan-2012
Roads Residents Learn About Midland Roundabout Proposal A1 25-Jan-2012
Dow Chemical Liveris Urges Australians to Embrace Diversity A1 25-Jan-2012
Charities & Benefits Saginaw Co United Way Raises More Than $2.5 Million A3 25-Jan-2012
Midland Public Schools Siebert Students Donate 'Birthday Boxes' to Shelterhouse A3 25-Jan-2012
Chippewa Nature Center Nature Preschool Open House Tonight A3 25-Jan-2012
Midland Center for the Arts Learn the Culinary Side of Chemistry at Feb 2 Program A3 25-Jan-2012
Creative 360 Creative 360's 'Breath of Life' Thursday A3 25-Jan-2012
Substance Abuse Bath Salts Linked to Child Abuse: Poverty a Huge Factor A1 26-Jan-2012
Labor New Mich AFL-CIO Leader: State's Workers Support Bargaining A1 26-Jan-2012
Midland Mall Mall Welcomes Kids for a Day of Fun A3 26-Jan-2012
Foundations Gratiot Foundation Awards $86,600 A3 26-Jan-2012
Charities and Benefits Fundraiser Set for Youth Pastor's Son B3 26-Jan-2012
Midland Public Schools Booster Bash in March Will Raise Funds for Boosters D1 26-Jan-2012
Dow Chemical Liveris Responds to Manufacturing Editorial in WSJ D2 26-Jan-2012
Midland-Planning Comm Subdivision Plan Heading to City Council A1 27-Jan-2012
Dow Gardens Dow Gardens Celebrates with Local Vendors & Candlelit Strolls A1 27-Jan-2012
Business Chemical Financial Corp Sees Hike in 2011 Income A1 27-Jan-2012
Health & Safety Shocks and Saves Event Saturday A1 27-Jan-2012
Midland Center for the Arts TEDxMIDLAND Slated at MCFTA Saturday A2 27-Jan-2012
Real Estate House Hunting: Frankenlust Twp B1 27-Jan-2012
Business-Midland Midland's LV2 Equity Partners Invest in Auto-Lab B2 27-Jan-2012
Creative 360 Big Crowd at Creative 360 Fundraiser C1 27-Jan-2012
Charities & Benefits Organizations to Raise Money for Memorial C1 27-Jan-2012
Delta College Help for Tax Returns at Delta C1 27-Jan-2012
Trials & Litigation Plea Made in Armed Robbery Case A1 28-Jan-2012
Hobbies Mitten Lady: 89-Year Old Has Crocheted 1375 Pairs A1 28-Jan-2012
Dow Chemical Patent Infringement Verdict Upheld in Dow's Favor A1 28-Jan-2012
Politics Camp, Baucus Named Chairs of Conference Committee A3 28-Jan-2012
Clubs & Organizations Woman Assisted by Auburn Jaycees Loses Battle with Cancer A3 28-Jan-2012
MidMichigan Medical Center MidMich's Safadi Named Cancer Liaison Physician A3 28-Jan-2012
Clubs & Organizations Midland Resident Living, Working in W. Africa with Peace Corps A3 28-Jan-2012
Politics Camp Talks Taxes A1 29-Jan-2012
Senior Citizens Local Woman Moves Out of Nursing Home After 13 Years A1 29-Jan-2012
Charities & Benefits Barley MacTavish: Nearly $18,000 A1 29-Jan-2012
Business-Midland New Midland Salon is Growing, Changing, Owner Says A10 29-Jan-2012
Central Mich University CMU Gets Full Teacher Accreditation A10 29-Jan-2012
Business-Midland Former Midlander Has Beers Featured at Big E's Here A4 29-Jan-2012
Business-Midland Residence Inn by Marriott Has Ceremony Feb 14 A4 29-Jan-2012
Disabilities & Disabled Disability Network Hosting 6th Annual Piano Palooza A4 29-Jan-2012
Awards & Prizes Outstanding Students Selected as Great Women of Great Lakes Bay A4 29-Jan-2012
Central Mich University CMU Hosting Interviews for CEHS Dean A4 29-Jan-2012
Trials & Litigation Plea Set in Emergency Room Assault Case A5 29-Jan-2012
Dow Chemical Dow to Release 4th Quarter Earnings on Thursday A7 29-Jan-2012
Dow Chemical Olympic Volunteer Quitting Over Dow Sponsorshop A7 29-Jan-2012
Dow Chemical Virtual Conference on STEM Open to All A7 29-Jan-2012
Dow Diamond Local Hall of Fame Has Eye on New HOme B1 29-Jan-2012
Hobbies Stillwagon Gets Her Dream Machine (Singer) C1 29-Jan-2012
Authors Formers Midlanders Authors of FDR Book C3 29-Jan-2012
Housing Renting: The Choice of Many Seeking a Home D1 29-Jan-2012
North Midland Family Center Call of the Wild a Happy Family D1 29-Jan-2012
Business-Midland From Chemist to Main Street Prog1 29-Jan-2012
Midland-Civic Arena No Answers Yet on How to Up Use of Civic Arena Prog10 29-Jan-2012
Track & Field Regions First Full-Length Marathan Expected to Draw 4000 Prog11 29-Jan-2012
Golf Golf Simulator Play Heats Up in Wintertime Prog12 29-Jan-2012
Business Electronics Turnaround: Flat-Screen TVs Drop Dramatically Prog2 29-Jan-2012
Business-Midland Business Makes Popcorn-Gourmet Style Prog3 29-Jan-2012
Great Lakes Loons Loons Celebrating 5th Anniversary with Promotions Prog4 29-Jan-2012
Business-Midland Turning Fruit into Masterpieces Prog8 29-Jan-2012
Sports Growing Program: Girls on the Run Prog9 29-Jan-2012
Midland-City Council Midland Council Looks to Keep Budget Flat A1 30-Jan-2012
Midland Mall Kids Day a Hit at the Midland Mall A1 30-Jan-2012
Wildlife Snowy Owls Being Spotted Throughout Michigan A1 30-Jan-2012
Health & Safety Alzheimer's Program Planned in Freeland A3 30-Jan-2012
Hobbies Trapping is a Tradition for Mid-Michigan Family A3 30-Jan-2012
Central Mich University CMU Leads $10 Million Grant to Preserve Wetlands A3 30-Jan-2012
Schools Districts Face Tougher Test Standards A1 31-Jan-2012
Trials & Litigation Midland Man Pleads No Contest in Emergency Room Case A1 31-Jan-2012
Environmental Protection Camp, Others Discuss Asian Carp Report A1 31-Jan-2012
Midland-City Council Midland Audit Report Shared with City Council A3 31-Jan-2012
Schools College Goad Sunday Set for Feb 12 A3 31-Jan-2012
Authors Folsoms to Be Guests on Book TV Saturday Night A3 31-Jan-2012
Bowling Marshall Receives Midland Bowling Family of the Year Award B3 31-Jan-2012
Curling Special Olympians Curl in 'Andy's League' B3 31-Jan-2012