2012 MIDLAND DAILY NEWS ARTICLE INDEX - FEBRUARY
Indexes selected articles arranged by date from February 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
Fire-Midland Man Hurt in Fire: Airlifted to Detroit Hospital A1 1-Feb-2012
Environmental Protection Scenarios Proposed to Separate Great Lakes from Mississippi A1 1-Feb-2012
Beaverton Beaverton Schools Approve Teacher Contract After 19 Months A1 1-Feb-2012
Dow Corning Stephanie Burns Named to Corning's Board of Directors A1 1-Feb-2012
Environmental Protection Camp, Stabenow: Report Shows Action Can Occur Quickly A2 1-Feb-2012
History-Midland Midland Remembers: Grandparent-Child Bond A3 1-Feb-2012
Charities & Benefits Give Kids a Smile Program Set for Friday A3 1-Feb-2012
Clubs & Organizations Kiwassee Kiwanis Marks 45 Years A6 1-Feb-2012
Football Midland's Danna Hired to Coach on Falcons' Staff B3 1-Feb-2012
Dow Chemical Dow Posts Loss in Fourth Quarter A1 2-Feb-2012
Roads Midland Road Work Priorities Identified A1 2-Feb-2012
Freeland Comm Schools Freeland Fabricators Look Forward to Novi A1 2-Feb-2012
Midland-Police Department Police Expand Use of Facebook Page A1 2-Feb-2012
Midland Public Schools Sanford Man Takes Home School Project-30 Years Later A3 2-Feb-2012
Football Dow High Grad Gets to Cover the Big Game A3 2-Feb-2012
Northwood University Northwood Adds 4 to Admission Team C1 2-Feb-2012
Chippewa Tribe Still a Very Funny Fellow, Bill Cosby Comes to Soaring Eagle Insert6 2-Feb-2012
Midland Center for the Arts Less is More as Reduced Shakespeare Co Comes to Town Insert7 2-Feb-2012
Real Estate House Hunting: Midland Landmark on Jefferson on Large Lot B1 3-Feb-2012
Military Kozuch Among 14 Nominated for Service Academies C1 3-Feb-2012
Energy Gas Prices could Approach $5 A1 4-Feb-2012
Dow Corning Dow Corning Sees Income Drop A1 4-Feb-2012
Midland Public Schools Project Gives Students Sense of Family A1 4-Feb-2012
Dow Chemical Liveris to Shareholders: 'We Will Deliver' A1 4-Feb-2012
Dow Chemical Liveris: Dow Awaiting Decision on $2 Billion Claim A1 4-Feb-2012
Midland-Police Department New Chief Named A1 4-Feb-2012
Postal Service Post Office Sponsoring Passport Day A1 4-Feb-2012
Midland-City Council Midland to Consider Two-Year Budget Cycle A1 4-Feb-2012
Environmental Protection Lawmakers Prod Feds to Heed Plan for Stopping Carp A2 4-Feb-2012
Dioxin Groups Rap EPA Failure on Dioxin Report A3 4-Feb-2012
Dow Chemical Groups Rap EPA Failure on Dioxin Report A3 4-Feb-2012
Disabilities & Disabled Emmel Named Director of Disability Network A3 4-Feb-2012
MidMichigan Medical Center MidMich Health, Loons to Launch Kids' 'Fit Club' A3 4-Feb-2012
Great Lakes Loons MidMich Health, Loons to Launch Kids' 'Fit Club' A3 4-Feb-2012
Politics Prayer Vigil Takes Place at Courthouse A3 4-Feb-2012
Tennis Dow Corning Tennis Classic has 9 Players from Top 100 B1 4-Feb-2012
Sports When Coach is a Predator, It Shocks Community A1 5-Feb-2012
Central Mich University Opus Makes Midland Debut A1 5-Feb-2012
Politics Midland Native Heinz to Pursue Giffords' Vacated Seat A1 5-Feb-2012
Grace A. Dow Mem Library The Reading Promise Coming to the Library as March Program A10 5-Feb-2012
Midland Center for the Arts Troupe Pokes Funat the World of Sports A12 5-Feb-2012
Schools Some Students to Benefit fromr Summer Foot Program A3 5-Feb-2012
Central Mich University CMU Students Back Paul in Straw Poll A3 5-Feb-2012
Great Lakes Loons Loons Pitch for Star Voice, Entertainment Act A3 5-Feb-2012
Taxation Winter Tax Payment Deadline Approaches A3 5-Feb-2012
Dow Chemical Dow, The Nature Conservancy Share Progress Report A4 5-Feb-2012
Music & Musicians Bay City Native Mixes It Up at Recording Studio A8 5-Feb-2012
Sports A Coach Who Betrays Trust with Your Child B1 5-Feb-2012
Midland Area Chamber Midland Area Chamber Announces Scholarships B12 5-Feb-2012
Sports Law Officials' Blunt Advice: More Than Background Checks B2 5-Feb-2012
Charities & Benefits More Than a Paper Dress C1 5-Feb-2012
Charities & Benefits Go Red for Women Conference Friday C1 5-Feb-2012
Authors Local Quilt Author Publishes First Book C3 5-Feb-2012
Housing Finding the Right Mattress for You D1 5-Feb-2012
Great Lakes Loons Great Lakes Loons to Fill 100 Positions D2 5-Feb-2012
Law & Legislation Panel OKs Bill Targeting Lottery Winners D2 5-Feb-2012
Trials & Litigation $242,000 Restitution Ordered for Bar Fight A1 6-Feb-2012
Churches Bishop Meets with Pope: Cistone in Rome Today A1 6-Feb-2012
Midland-City Council Midland Considers Tax Abatement Policy A1 6-Feb-2012
Economy State Now Looking at Regional Economic Development Plans A1 6-Feb-2012
Disabilities & Disabled 240 Attend Piano Palooza A3 6-Feb-2012
Environmental Protection Non-Hunters, Non-Anglers Can Help By Buying Licenses A3 6-Feb-2012
Saginaw Valley State Univ Iraqi Musician to Perform at SVSU A3 6-Feb-2012
Tennis Dow Corning Tennis Classic Gets Under Way B1 6-Feb-2012
Disabilities & Disabled Midlander to Join 150 from Around U.S. at White House Briefing A1 7-Feb-2012
Delta College Romancing the Stars' a New Feature at Delta Planetarium A1 7-Feb-2012
Charities & Benefits Food Giveaway & Family Fun Day at BC Churches A2 7-Feb-2012
Senior Citizens Moolenaar, Cotter to Speak at Senior Centers A3 7-Feb-2012
Events Dayglow Tour Features Music and a Lot of Paint A3 7-Feb-2012
Employment Michigan No Longer Qualifies for Extended Jobless Benefits A3 7-Feb-2012
Chippewa Nature Center Nature Preschool Open House Set A3 7-Feb-2012
Speedskating Midland Speed Skating Club's Rohraff Coaches U.S. Team B3 7-Feb-2012
Crime-Midland Two Armed Robberies Occur in Midland A1 8-Feb-2012
Midland-Parks & Recreation City to Seek Input on Updating Equipment in Parks A1 8-Feb-2012
Auburn Auburn Seeking Police Help from Williams Twp A1 8-Feb-2012
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU Program Designed to Increase Graduation Rates A1 8-Feb-2012
Coleman Public Schools Coleman Students Wins State Essay Contest A4 8-Feb-2012
Coleman Coleman Church Sponsoring Concert A4 8-Feb-2012
Midland-City Council Donker: We Can Address Challenges Together A1 9-Feb-2012
Crime-Midland Midlander Charged with Assaulting Police A1 9-Feb-2012
Disabilities & Disabled Small Organization to End After More Than 50 Years A1 9-Feb-2012
Central Mich University CMU College of Medicine Gets Preliminary Accrediation A1 9-Feb-2012
Great Lakes Loons Loons to Open Mystery Box on Opening Day A1 9-Feb-2012
Environmental Protection Corps Gets Feedback on Invasive Species A3 9-Feb-2012
Midland-Parks & Recreation Changes to Cemetery, Pavilion Rental Rules Eyed A3 9-Feb-2012
Music & Musicians Commodores Stay True to Sound Insert 9-Feb-2012
Center Stage Theatre Center Stage Theatre Presents 'Treasure Island' Insert6 9-Feb-2012
Center Stage Theatre Turning the Cast into True Pirates Insert8 9-Feb-2012
Music & Musicians Celebrate Good Times with Kool and the Gang Insert9 9-Feb-2012
Dow Gardens New Treat: Butterflies from Asia, Africa A1 10-Feb-2012
Politics Local Lawmakers, Superintendents Like Education Focus A1 10-Feb-2012
Hockey Saginaw Spirit to Play in Winter Classic A1 10-Feb-2012
Real Estate  House Hunting: Possibilities in Charming '35 House on Salem B1 10-Feb-2012
Midland Public Schools 100 Days, 100 Years, Centenarian Visits Class (Weymouth) C1 10-Feb-2012
Business-Midland Wolverine Net Income Increases for Quarter, Year C1 10-Feb-2012
Health & Safety Go Red' Conference Attracts 250 A1 11-Feb-2012
Weather Winter Returns, Causes Havoc A1 11-Feb-2012
Business Isabella Bank Releases Net Income A3 11-Feb-2012
Entertainment Midland High Grad Works with LL Cool J A3 11-Feb-2012
Charities & Benefits Caregiving Network Aids People Struggling Financially A3 11-Feb-2012
Football Midland High's Elmer Selected to Play in All-American Bowl B1 11-Feb-2012
Dow Chemical Dow, USW End Contract Negotiations, Vote Next Week A1 12-Feb-2012
Health & Safety Mission to Protect: Strategies to Prevent Sexual Abuse A1 12-Feb-2012
Music & Musicians Midland Singer Part of Grammy Nominated Recording A1 12-Feb-2012
Churches Michigan Team of Episcopal Adults Return from Dominican Rep A3 12-Feb-2012
Figure Skating Midland Skaters Kramer, Baker Competing in Italy B3 12-Feb-2012
Hobbies Fooddudes: These 5th Graders Know Way Around Kitchen C1 12-Feb-2012
Housing Create a Space That Motivates D1 12-Feb-2012
Clubs & Organizations Zonta to Award Record Number of Scholarships D2 12-Feb-2012
Center Stage Theatre Treasure Island: Enough Treasure for Everyone E4 12-Feb-2012
Weddings Bridal: Spring/Summer 2012 Insert 12-Feb-2012
Business Credit Union Votes for Merger A1 13-Feb-2012
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU Sees Slight Bump in Numbers A1 13-Feb-2012
Students Students Fill Out Forms in Hopes of Receiving Aid A1 13-Feb-2012
Education Battling Bullying' Initiative Planned for Area A3 13-Feb-2012
Awards & Prizes McLaren-Central Michigan Receives 'President's Award' A3 13-Feb-2012
Dow Chemical Dow Solar Names Design to Zero Competition Winners A3 13-Feb-2012
Health & Safety Health Care Workers Attend Summit A4 13-Feb-2012
Northwood University Annual NU Stafford Dinner on March 3 A4 13-Feb-2012
Weddings A Proposal Story A6 13-Feb-2012
Dow Chemical Midland Investments: $157 Million A1 14-Feb-2012
Midland Public Schools MPS Funding Shortfall Reduced A1 14-Feb-2012
Dow Chemical USW Local 12075 Plans Contract Meetings, Vote Next Week A1 14-Feb-2012
Military A Valentine Message from Afghanistan A1 14-Feb-2012
Politics Brausch Announces Candadacy for State House A1 14-Feb-2012
Politics MSU's Requirement Subject of Wed Hearing (Health Insurance) A3 14-Feb-2012
Trials & Litigation One Jailed in Stolen Property Case A3 14-Feb-2012
Clubs & Organizations Midland Morning Rotary Club Honors Muladore A4 14-Feb-2012
Curling Local Curlers Win Regional, Will Compete at Nationals B3 14-Feb-2012
Fire-Midland Mill St House Fire Began with Appliance A1 15-Feb-2012
Midland-Planning Comm Eco Bio Plastic Project Backed A1 15-Feb-2012
Midland-Planning Comm Planners Support Town Home Development on Joseph Dr A1 15-Feb-2012
Pets Two Isabella Cty Dogs at Westminster Kennel Club Show A1 15-Feb-2012
Veterans Work Continues at VA Center A2 15-Feb-2012
History-Midland Midland Remembers: Lasting Memories & Relationships, Pt 2 A3 15-Feb-2012
Health & Safety Cancer Study Champions Sought by ACS A3 15-Feb-2012
Meridian Public Schools Bay City Native Hired to Oversee New Tech Program A3 15-Feb-2012
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU Students Receive Funds to Study Brain Injuries A5 15-Feb-2012
Youth & Youth Services Students Benefit from New Fitness Kits A5 15-Feb-2012
Midland-Parks & Recreation Donations Sought to Build Bridge on Currie West for Ralston B2 15-Feb-2012
Business Hemlock Leader Doornbos to Retire Feb 29 A1 16-Feb-2012
Mackinac Center Woman Charged in Threats Made to Mackinac Center A1 16-Feb-2012
Midland-Planning Comm Rezoning Sought for Big Downtown Project A1 16-Feb-2012
Dow Chemical Dioxin Deal: Dow Offers to Buy 50 Homes A1 16-Feb-2012
Dioxin Dioxin Deal: Dow Offers to Buy 50 Homes A1 16-Feb-2012
Trials & Litigation Conviction in Midland Homicide Upheld A3 16-Feb-2012
Dow Chemical IOC Says It Will Not Drop Dow as Sponsor A3 16-Feb-2012
Dow Diamond Great Outdoor Expo at Dow Diamond This Weekend A3 16-Feb-2012
Senior Services Elimination of Personal Property Tax Opposed by Seniors B1 16-Feb-2012
Midland Public Schools Dow High Students Compete in DECA District Competition B2 16-Feb-2012
Business-Midland Wolverine Plans Stock Repurchase Program C1 16-Feb-2012
Midland Symphony Former CMU Prof, to Lead MSO Saturday Insert4 16-Feb-2012
Center Stage Theatre Life as a Gentleman of Fortune Insert5 16-Feb-2012
Midland Center for the Arts Bringing a Galaxy Far, Far Away to Life (Star Wars) Insert6 16-Feb-2012
Downtown Midland Vacant Downtown Midland Storefronts Have New Owner A1 17-Feb-2012
Midland Public Schools MPS: MEAP Scores Show 'Many High Achievers' A1 17-Feb-2012
Midland Public Schools Student Count Slightly Lower for MPS A1 17-Feb-2012
Elections League Seeks Transparent Redistricting Process A1 17-Feb-2012
Clubs & Organizations Eidsmoe, Maak Earn Eagle Rank A2 17-Feb-2012
Real Estate House Hunting: Sweetbrier, Updated, Move-In Ready B1 17-Feb-2012
Delta College Delta Benefits From Governor's Proposal C1 17-Feb-2012
Midland Symphony MSO Focusing on 'Top Few Candidates' for Conductor C1 17-Feb-2012
Midland-Civic Arena Midland to Purchase New Zamboni for Civic Arena C1 17-Feb-2012
Midland-Police Department Midland Police Adding Four-Legged Narcotics Officer A1 18-Feb-2012
Dow Chemical USW Local 12075 Ratifies Contract with Dow Mich Ops A1 18-Feb-2012
Dioxin EPA Updates Health Risk of Dioxins A1 18-Feb-2012
Business Merchants Want Residents to Pay State Sales Tax Online A3 18-Feb-2012
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU Seeks 2000 Zumba Dancers to Set World Record A3 18-Feb-2012
MidMichigan Medical Center MMMC Installs New Nurse Call System A3 18-Feb-2012
Trials & Litigation Man Facing Felonies in Screwdriver Assault Case A1 19-Feb-2012
Midland Community Center Camp to Talk Free Tax Filing at Community Center A1 19-Feb-2012
Health & Safety Medical Practice: MSU Launches Regional Campus A1 19-Feb-2012
Grace A. Dow Mem Library Arc of Justice' Prompts Library Conversation on Race A10 19-Feb-2012
Dow Diamond Doing the Great Outdoors Indoors at Dow Diamond A12 19-Feb-2012
Awards & Prizes Barker Gets YMCA Lifetime Achievement Award A4 19-Feb-2012
Clubs & Organizations Symphony League Cooks to a Spanish Beat A5 19-Feb-2012
Mid-Mich Comm College MMCC Foundation Selects Featured Artist A5 19-Feb-2012
Great Lakes Loons Loons Looking for Host Families, Info Monday Night A7 19-Feb-2012
Disabilities & Disabled Local Arc Leader Finds Patriotism, Sense of Duty A7 19-Feb-2012
Midland Community Center MCC Puts in New Basketball Court, Gymnastics Center B7 19-Feb-2012
Law & Legislation Moolenaar Introduces Religious Libery & Conscience Act B8 19-Feb-2012
Taxation Now the Tax Credit is Gone, Nonprofits Wait to See Impact B9 19-Feb-2012
Great Lakes Loons Loons Groundskeepers to Run Trials with Bio-Friendly Fertilizers B9 19-Feb-2012
Halth & Safety $460,000 USDA to Provide Students Healthy Food B9 19-Feb-2012
Animals Boulder Clay Farm C1 19-Feb-2012
Authors Former Midlander Debuts New Collection of Writings C2 19-Feb-2012
Housing Furniture Facelift: Upholstery Offers Opportunity D1 19-Feb-2012
Midland County Midland County Services Directory Insert 19-Feb-2012
Midland Public Schools Midland High Wins State Competition (Forensics) A1 20-Feb-2012
Midland Public Schools Grads Share Drug Info with Teachers A1 20-Feb-2012
Events Event Combines Comedy, Beer Tasting (Brew Ha Ha) A1 20-Feb-2012
Midland Symphony MSO, Tipton Make Beautiful Music A1 20-Feb-2012
Foundations Grant Provides Computers for Preschool Classrooms A3 20-Feb-2012
Barstow Airport Four Generations: Youth Completes Solo Flight A3 20-Feb-2012
Midland County-Courts Locals on New Juvenile Justice Panel A1 21-Feb-2012
Midland-City Council Hawk's Nest Plan Backed By Council A1 21-Feb-2012
Charities & Benefits Thirty Local Kids Get Surprise Bicycles A1 21-Feb-2012
Creative 360 Creative 360 Has New Executive Director A1 21-Feb-2012
Chippewa Nature Center Chippewa Nature Center Maple Syrup Season Set to Begin A3 21-Feb-2012
Youth & Youth Services Riecker Honorary Chair of ROCK Fundraiser A3 21-Feb-2012
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU Features Families in 'Taste of Soul' Wednesday A6 21-Feb-2012
Charities & Benefits Chemical Bank Promotes 'Go Red' Campaign A8 21-Feb-2012
Crime-Midland Meds Stolen from Midland Pharmacy A1 22-Feb-2012
Midland-Civic Arena Midland Civic Arena Deficit Plan OK'd A1 22-Feb-2012
Midland County-Sheriff Sheriff's Command Officers Union Contract Approved A1 22-Feb-2012
Charities & Benefit Walk for Warmth to Raise Money for Heat Emergencies A1 22-Feb-2012
Trials & Litigation Midland Man Makes Plea in Sex Abuse Case A3 22-Feb-2012
Charities & Benefits Midland Polar Plungers Seek Money for Special Olympics A3 22-Feb-2012
Chippewa Nature Center CNC Given Grant for Van Replacement A4 22-Feb-2012
Business-Midland Three Rivers Corp Announces Promotions A5 22-Feb-2012
Midland Area Chamber MACC Announces Scholarship Program A5 22-Feb-2012
Foundations McGuire to Retire from Community Foundation A1 23-Feb-2012
Lee Township Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Lee Twp Water Case A1 23-Feb-2012
Saginaw Valley State Univ Zumba Record Attempted at SVSU A1 23-Feb-2012
Midland Area Chamber Chamber Highlights Success, Future at Annual Meeting A1 23-Feb-2012
Foundations Local Nonprofits to Receive New Computers A3 23-Feb-2012
Health & Safety Free Toxic Toy Testing Available Saturday A3 23-Feb-2012
Charities & Benefits TEAMTECH Works to Empower Dominican School C1 23-Feb-2012
Business-Midland Midland's Gantec Places in Great Lakes Entrepreneurs Quest C1 23-Feb-2012
Northwood University Northwood Honors Messing with Emeritus Faculty Award C1 23-Feb-2012
Clubs & Organizations Sorority Launches Asthma Management Program C7 23-Feb-2012
Delta College Delta Honored with Award for Education Program C7 23-Feb-2012
Entertainment Roll Out the Red Carpet for Oscar Gold Insert6 23-Feb-2012
Midland County-Courts County to Lose Judge's Position A1 24-Feb-2012
Coleman Comm Schools In Coleman, Everyone Loves Diane A1 24-Feb-2012
Politics Ann Romney in Midland Sunday A1 24-Feb-2012
Weather Weather Closes Schools, Roads A1 24-Feb-2012
Real Estate North Sanford Lake House as the Views B1 24-Feb-2012
Midland Area Chamber Chamber Members Awarded C1 24-Feb-2012
Dow Chemical Innovation Leaders to Discuss Energy at TED 2012 C1 24-Feb-2012
MBS Airport MBS to Raze Old Terminal A1 25-Feb-2012
Bullock Creek Schools Creekers for a Cause' to Host Auction A1 25-Feb-2012
Bullock Creek Schools STAND Strength Team Visits Bullock Creek A1 25-Feb-2012
Politics Ann Romney, Camp Hit Phones Before Tuesday Primary A1 25-Feb-2012
Sanford Lake Sanford Lake Park to Have 2-Tier Admission Fee A3 25-Feb-2012
Dow Chemical Comment Period Extended for Enlist Corn A3 25-Feb-2012
Midland-Fire Department Midland Hires Coughlin as New Fire Chief A1 26-Feb-2012
Politics Packed House Hears Paul at CMU A1 26-Feb-2012
Midland County-Courts Pay Those Fines A1 26-Feb-2012
Dow Chemical Emmaus House Receives Grant from Dow A8 26-Feb-2012
Clubs & Organizations Caffe Italiano Meets to Speak Everything Italian C1 26-Feb-2012
Housing Time to Do Some Living in This Room D1 26-Feb-2012
Business-Midland Downtown Midland Bike Shop Doubling in Size D4 26-Feb-2012
Charities & Benefits Midland 100 Club Supports Salvation Army's SHARE Program E4 26-Feb-2012
Chippewa Nature Center Nature Center Annual Meeting Monday E4 26-Feb-2012
Midland Public Schools Siebert Students Collect Shoes for Children in Guatemala E4 26-Feb-2012
Crime-Midland Police Hope to Link Man to Pharmacy Break-In A1 27-Feb-2012
Politics Romney Speaks to Full House in Midland A1 27-Feb-2012
Dow Chemical Dow Responds to WikiLeaks E-Mail Release A1 27-Feb-2012
Charities & Benefits 162 Polar Plungers Raise $36,700 for Special Olympics A3 27-Feb-2012
Midland Daily News King Named State Photographer of the Year A3 27-Feb-2012
Northwood University Author to Speak at Northwood Tuesday A3 27-Feb-2012
Northwood University NU Speech Team Competes at Novice Tournament A4 27-Feb-2012
Northwood University NU DECA AStudents Quality for International Competition A4 27-Feb-2012
Crime-Midland Man Charged with Operating a Meth Lab A1 28-Feb-2012
Freeland Comm Schools Freeland Supt Gets Vote of 'No Confidence' from Teachers A1 28-Feb-2012
Politics Santorum Bus Tour Comes to Midland A1 28-Feb-2012
Midland Public Schools Midland MEAP Scores Still Outrank State Averages A1 28-Feb-2012
Charities & Benefits BBBS Fundraiser Seeking Additional Teams A3 28-Feb-2012
Crime-Midland Police Hope to Link Man to Pharmacy Break-In A3 28-Feb-2012
Trials & Litigation New Trial Date Set in Burger King Shooting Case A1 29-Feb-2012
Politics Romney Wins County, State: Close Race in Midland County A1 29-Feb-2012
Politics Midland Area Youth Rally for Right to Life A1 29-Feb-2012
Birthdays Crivac Looking Forward to Sweet Sixteen A1 29-Feb-2012
Northwood University Northwood University's Stafford Dinner March 3 A2 29-Feb-2012
Health & Safety Wear Blue on March 2 for Colorectal Cancer Awareness A2 29-Feb-2012
Clubs & Organizations Girl Scouts Celebrate 100 Years with Annual Dance A3 29-Feb-2012