2012 MIDLAND DAILY NEWS ARTICLE INDEX - DECEMBER
Indexes selected articles arranged by date from December 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
Social Services 2-1-1 Tops 20,000 Contacts in 2012 A1 1-Dec-2012
Crime-Midland County Edenville Twp Case: Man Linked to Death of Woman A1 1-Dec-2012
Churches Make, Take and Bake for Young Lives (Midland Reformed) A1 1-Dec-2012
Charities & Benefits Sharing Tree Still has Gift Tags A1 1-Dec-2012
Contests Sanford Girl Wins Pageant A10 1-Dec-2012
Northwood Univesity Mayton, Ramaker to Speak at Northwood Winter Graduation A10 1-Dec-2012
Clubs & Organizations Monster Day Hikes to Be Discused A2 1-Dec-2012
Creative 360 Midsummer Night's Dream' at 360 Sunday A3 1-Dec-2012
Saginaw Valley State Univ NPR Host to Speak at Jan 16 MLK Celebration at SVSU A3 1-Dec-2012
MidMichigan Medical Center Love Light Trees Ceremony Set for Dec 6 A3 1-Dec-2012
Clubs & Organizations Power of Dad Seeks a Few Good Fathers A3 1-Dec-2012
Dow Chemical Dow Involved in Battery Research Facility A4 1-Dec-2012
Central Mich University Search Committee formed for CMU Provost A5 1-Dec-2012
Charities & Benefits Soaring Eagle Waterpark-Hotel Donates to ACS A5 1-Dec-2012
Deaths Jayden's Journey Home A1 2-Dec-2012
Northwood University Northwood Studens Plan Events to Help Boy's Wish Come True A1 2-Dec-2012
Dow Chemical Dow Hosting Investor Forum on Monday A1 2-Dec-2012
Politics Camp Urged to End Tax Cuts A1 2-Dec-2012
Midland Symphony Review: Grand Rapids Ballet, MSO Join Forces A3 2-Dec-2012
Law Enforcement Officials Want Midland Officer Killed on Duty on Memorial A3 2-Dec-2012
Health & Safety City Provides Light Safety Tips A4 2-Dec-2012
Politics Sisters Heading to Inauguration A4 2-Dec-2012
Central Mich University Knight Named VP of CMU Communications A4 2-Dec-2012
Energy Saginaw to Celebrate Installation of Solar System A4 2-Dec-2012
Midland Sign Up for Midland Citizens Academy A4 2-Dec-2012
Auburn Santa Fun Fest Dec 4 B9 2-Dec-2012
Teachers & Teaching MHS Grad Takes Teaching Job on Alaskan Island C1 2-Dec-2012
Housing Warming Your Home with a Fireplace D1 2-Dec-2012
Clubs & Organizations BBBS Hopes to Make 1000 Matches A1 3-Dec-2012
Saginaw Valley State Univ College of Wooster Wins SVSU Moot Court Battle A1 3-Dec-2012
Employment Job Prospects Shrink for Mich Teens, Young Adults A1 3-Dec-2012
Schools Robots 'Come to Life' in Tech Challenge A1 3-Dec-2012
Auburn Auburn DDA Hoping Williams Brings New Ideas A1 3-Dec-2012
Law Enforcement Project Blue Light: Heroes Honored at Annual Event A3 3-Dec-2012
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU Receives James Joyce Collection A3 3-Dec-2012
Dow Chemical Dow Expands Solar Shingle to Mich A1 4-Dec-2012
Midland Public Schools Fiesta Hispania A1 4-Dec-2012
Midland Public Schools Parents Share Hopes, Concerns at Forum A1 4-Dec-2012
Dow Corning Dow Corning Gets Tax Break Renewal from City Council A1 4-Dec-2012
Central Mich Univesity CMU Signs Deal with Delta College A3 4-Dec-2012
Delta College CMU Signs Deal with Delta College A3 4-Dec-2012
Charities & Benefits Zastrow Hits Bowling Lanes to Raise Money for Kid's Education A3 4-Dec-2012
Awards & Prizes Fishers Inducted into Hall of Fame A3 4-Dec-2012
Museums Music, Cupcakes at Museum A3 4-Dec-2012
Northwood University Trivia Planned at Northwood Game A3 4-Dec-2012
Politics Time Running Out in Fight Against BCBS Deregulation A3 4-Dec-2012
Dow Chemical Dow Cuts to Hit Europe, Professionals A1 5-Dec-2012
Business-Midland Cash Mob Appears at LaZeez International Market & Deli A1 5-Dec-2012
Radio Family Life Radio Hopes to Appear on Bible Challenge A1 5-Dec-2012
Trials & Litigation Sexual Assault Trial Reset After Letters Mailed to Victim A1 5-Dec-2012
Clubs & Organizations Legion Auxiliary has Fundraisers This Week A3 5-Dec-2012
History-Midland Midland Remembers: Building the Church Family (Latter-Day Saints) A3 5-Dec-2012
Midland Public Schools Supeheroes to Read at Chestnut Hill Rundraiser A3 5-Dec-2012
Northwood University NU's Stafford Dinner March 2 in Bay City A4 5-Dec-2012
Adoption Camp Promotes Importance of Adoption A4 5-Dec-2012
Midland Public Schools MPS Deploys iPads in 5th Grade Classes A1 6-Dec-2012
Music & Musicians Jazzman Brubeck Had Ties to Midland A1 6-Dec-2012
Bicycles & Bicycle Trails City Awarded for Being Bicycle Friendly A3 6-Dec-2012
Roads Waldo, Dublin Options for Work in 2013 A3 6-Dec-2012
Midland Public Schools Role Model Floyd Elem Get Unforgettable Saginaw Spirit Experience A3 6-Dec-2012
Auburn Auburn Welcomes 'Up North' Visitors B1 6-Dec-2012
Northwood University NU Mock Trial Teams Place 2nd, 6th at Tournament B3 6-Dec-2012
Business-Midland Midland Hypnotherapy Opens C1 6-Dec-2012
Churches Amahl & Night Visitors This Weekend at Memorial Presbyterian Insert5 6-Dec-2012
Midland County Hist Society An Old Timey Christmas (Bradley House) Insert9 6-Dec-2012
Deaths Paying It Forward for Jayden A1 7-Dec-2012
Northwood University NU Students Raising Money to Make Cancer Patient's Wish True A1 7-Dec-2012
Law & Legislation Right to Work Bills Approved A1 7-Dec-2012
Museums USS Edson Ready for Final Voyage Saturday A1 7-Dec-2012
Downtown Midland Holly Jolly Days This Weekend in Midland A2 7-Dec-2012
Real Estate House Hunting: Charming Cottage on W St Andrews B1 7-Dec-2012
Charities & Benefits Students Give Families Christmas Trees C1 7-Dec-2012
Dow Gardens Dow Gardens Christmas Walk Continues C1 7-Dec-2012
Midland Public Schools Midland, Freeland Robotics Teams Compete C1 7-Dec-2012
Social Services Smith New Safe & Sound Director C1 7-Dec-2012
Soccer Midland's Kundinger Helps MSU Team Win National Championship D4 7-Dec-2012
Law & Legislation Right to Work: An Issue That Divides A1 8-Dec-2012
Charities & Benefits Salvation Army Campaign at Halfway Point A1 8-Dec-2012
Foundations Input Needed for Midland Area Needs Assessment A1 8-Dec-2012
Downtown Midland Two Tenants Revealed: Chemical Bank, MidMichigan Health A1 8-Dec-2012
Music & Musicians Men of Music 2012 Christmas Concert A3 8-Dec-2012
Clubs & Organizations Arc Hopes to Raise $15,000 by End of 2012 A3 8-Dec-2012
Health & Safety Fighting for a Cure for Parkinson's Disease A3 8-Dec-2012
Families Connecting Families: Winter 2012-2013 Insert 8-Dec-2012
Deaths Sending a Birthday Party to Heaven' (Jayden Lamb) A1 9-Dec-2012
Midland-City Council City to Consider Rec Fee Incrases A1 9-Dec-2012
Law Enforcement New Taser Law in Effect A1 9-Dec-2012
Midland County Marc McGill, Former County Administrator to Tittabawassee Twp A1 9-Dec-2012
Museums Broken Tug Sinks Saturday's Attempt to Move USS Edson A10 9-Dec-2012
Charities & Benefits Shop with a Hero Brings Smiles to Town A10 9-Dec-2012
Homer Township Homer Refinances Water Bonds A8 9-Dec-2012
Authors Inside the Old Order Amish: Former Midland Publishes Book C1 9-Dec-2012
Housing Smart Thermostats Can Create Energy Savings D1 9-Dec-2012
Midland-Public Services Tree Replacement Budget Falls Short A1 10-Dec-2012
Coleman  Coleman Food Drive Culminates with Parade A1 10-Dec-2012
Midland Public Schools Students COmpete in State Robotics Competition A1 10-Dec-2012
Weather Icy Roads Cause Accidents in Midland, Saginaw Counties A2 10-Dec-2012
Dow Chemical Dow Opens Office in Sochi, Home of Winter Olympics A3 10-Dec-2012
Downtown Midland Holly Jolly Days Bring People Downtown A3 10-Dec-2012
Midland Public Schools Superheroes Read to Children at Chestnut Hill Fundraiser A3 10-Dec-2012
Central Mich University CMU Moves Ahead with CMED Work A3 10-Dec-2012
Midland Public Schools MPS Eyes Millage, Bond Issue Election A1 11-Dec-2012
Midland Public Schools Board Salutes Retiring Members Ohle and Mault A1 11-Dec-2012
Deaths Dorothy Doan Arbury Dies at 91 A1 11-Dec-2012
Business Quantum Composites Investing $400,000 in Bay City A1 11-Dec-2012
Business-Midland Chem Bank Completes Acquisition A3 11-Dec-2012
Housing Project Housing Connect Links Human Needs to Help A3 11-Dec-2012
Awards & Prizes Second Class of 'Great Women' Announced a3 11-Dec-2012
Clubs & Organizaions DAR Honors Good Citizen School Winners A4 11-Dec-2012
Clubs & Organizations Girl Scout Bake-Off Raises $30,730 B6 11-Dec-2012
Students Culinary Arts Students Learn from Mentors B6 11-Dec-2012
Gladwin Gladwin Friends of Library Make Donation B6 11-Dec-2012
Law & Legislation Locals React to Legislation, Reflect on Impact (right to work) A1 12-Dec-2012
Charities & Benefits Ring Donated "Jayden-Style' to Be Auctioned  A1 12-Dec-2012
Midland County Hist Society Bradley House Dressed 'To the Nines' A1 12-Dec-2012
Charities & Benefits Synchronized Light Show Raising Money for CAN Council A1 12-Dec-2012
Charities & Benefits In the Spirit' Drive Collects Ton of Food A2 12-Dec-2012
Crime-Midland Murder Investigation Nearly Complete (Leigh Swanson) A1 13-Dec-2012
Birthdays Happy Birthday, Jayden" A1 13-Dec-2012
Delta College Delta's Midland Center to Receive New Lighting System A1 13-Dec-2012
Law & Legislation Local Official Discuss PPT Bill A1 13-Dec-2012
Great Lakes Loons Loons Have Opening Day Tickets on Sale A2 13-Dec-2012
Trials & Litigation Midlander Sentenced for Police Pursuit A3 13-Dec-2012
Clubs & Organizations Great Decision Study Groups Forming A3 13-Dec-2012
Fire-Midland Sylvan Lane Home Damaged by Fire A3 13-Dec-2012
Health & Safety Nearly 90% of Hospital Staff Received Flu Vaccine A3 13-Dec-2012
Clubs & Organizations Saggers Receives Eagle Award B4 13-Dec-2012
Delta College Stars of the Pharoah's Returning B4 13-Dec-2012
Charities & Benefits McKay Giving Paper Rolls to Local Teachers B4 13-Dec-2012
Music & Musicians Vince Neil: Ready for Soaring Eagle Dec 28 Insert6 13-Dec-2012
Music & Musicians Easton Corbin Brings Traditional County to Casino Insert8 13-Dec-2012
Meridian Public Schools Meridian Losing 2 Leaders A1 14-Dec-2012
Midland Public Schools Hall of Famer Davis Talks to Young Players A1 14-Dec-2012
Midland Downtown Dev Auth Longtime Auburn DDA Volunteer Hired as Director A1 14-Dec-2012
Clubs & Organizations Foura Awarded Eagle Scout Rank A1 14-Dec-2012
Real Estate House Hunting: One of a Kind Home on Helen B1 14-Dec-2012
Roads MDOT Seeking Comment on Plan C1 14-Dec-2012
Trials & Litigation Man Pleads Guilty to Midland County Break-ins C1 14-Dec-2012
MidMichigan Medical Center MidMichigan Health Receives Grant to Fight Childhood Obesity C1 14-Dec-2012
Central Mich University Three Speakers Planned for CMU Commencement Ceremonies C1 14-Dec-2012
Downtown Midland Midnight on Main Doubling in Size A1 15-Dec-2012
Delta College Police Academy Graduated 18 A1 15-Dec-2012
Trials & Litigation Sentencing in Dentist Embezzlement Case Postponed A3 15-Dec-2012
Disasters Anlas Family Back from Delivering Pet Supplies to NJ A3 15-Dec-2012
Disasters Candlelight Vigil Comforts Midlanders A1 16-Dec-2012
Animals Horseman Raises World Champions in Freeland A1 16-Dec-2012
Disasters We are Sorry' (Sandy Hook Elementary shootings) A1 16-Dec-2012
Midland Public Schools Midland High Students Do Their Part to Fight Cancer A4 16-Dec-2012
Business-Midland Glover's Deep into Christmas with Store Revamp A7 16-Dec-2012
Hobbies Kolache! It's a Slovak Family Tradition C1 16-Dec-2012
Housing Keeping Your Ducts Clean in Key D1 16-Dec-2012
Dow Chemical Dow CEO Tops ICIS Top 40 Power Player D2 16-Dec-2012
Northwood University Northwood Club Part of Sport of Collegiate Bass Fishing D3 16-Dec-2012
Entertainment Brown's TV Series 'Dropped' Debuts Next Month D3 16-Dec-2012
Awards & Prizes Church 1 of 4 Great Women of Great Lakes Bay  D4 16-Dec-2012
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU Approves Capital Projects D4 16-Dec-2012
Law & Legislation Senate Approves Moolenaar's Religious Liberty Bill D4 16-Dec-2012
Delta College Delta Offers Fast-Track Health Care Programs D4 16-Dec-2012
Grace A. Dow Mem Library Best Books for Children of All Ages E4 16-Dec-2012
Consumers Energy Utility Plans New Power Plant in Genesee A1 17-Dec-2012
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU Plans to Establish Waterford Montessori Academy A1 17-Dec-2012
Delta College Delta to Offer New GIS Course A1 17-Dec-2012
Business Legend Plans Alma Manufacturing Plant A3 17-Dec-2012
Business Big Plans for Saginaw's Historic Bearinger Fireproof Bldg A3 17-Dec-2012
Awards & Prizes Student Invention Wins 2nd in Competition A3 17-Dec-2012
Legislators Rep Camp Cancer Free A1 18-Dec-2012
Midland-City Council City of Midland Given Clean Audit A1 18-Dec-2012
Business-Midland Downtown Midland to Target Weekend Shoppers A1 18-Dec-2012
Midland County-Sheriff Stephenson to Take Office on January 1 A1 18-Dec-2012
Bullock Creek Schools Ferris Retires from Creek Board A1 18-Dec-2012
Northwood University NU Speech Team Places Second A2 18-Dec-2012
Midland Downtown Dev Auth East End Developer Updates DDA on Plans A3 18-Dec-2012
Freeland Comm Schools Freeland Board Says 'No' to Incentive Program A3 18-Dec-2012
Churches Prayer Vigil for Newtown Victims Saturday A3 18-Dec-2012
Great Lakes Loons Shines New Loons' Manager; Replaces Shoemaker B1 18-Dec-2012
Bowling Midland's Stanford Bowls Her First Perfect Game B3 18-Dec-2012
Dow Chemical Dow Kokam Lays Off 40-60 Workers A1 19-Dec-2012
Health & Safety Norovirus Outbreaks Reported A1 19-Dec-2012
Midland County-Commission McQuaid Retires from Midland County Board A1 19-Dec-2012
Midland County-Commission County Board OKs Youth Substance Abuse Program A1 19-Dec-2012
Health & Safety Salsas Recalled by State A3 19-Dec-2012
History-Midland Midland Remembers: The Church in Midland A3 19-Dec-2012
Crime-Midland County Pair Arraigned in Break-In Spree A1 20-Dec-2012
Trials & Litigation Insurance Policy at Issue in Suit Over Ripper Drowning A1 20-Dec-2012
Midland County-Commission Midland County Backs MPO A1 20-Dec-2012
Charities & Benefits Salvation Army Donations to Be Doubled on Saturday A1 20-Dec-2012
Midland Tomorrow Midland Eyes Becoming SmartZone A1 20-Dec-2012
Midland-City Council Midland City Council Approves Joseph Dr Senior Housing A3 20-Dec-2012
Saginaw Valley State Univ Leading Educators Selected as Gerstacker Fellows A3 20-Dec-2012
Environmental Protection Orange Fences Come Down (soil from St. Louis homes) A3 20-Dec-2012
Clubs & Organizations Kiwanis Club Honors Long-Term Members B2 20-Dec-2012
Baseball-Midland Group Proposing $420,000 Project for Junior/Senior League D1 20-Dec-2012
Art & Artists At the Healing Arts Gallery Insert4 20-Dec-2012
Art & Artists Currie Bridge Winners Announced Insert5 20-Dec-2012
Music & Musicians Michigan Jazz Trail to Hold Winter Concert Insert7 20-Dec-2012
Music & Musicians Manny Sandow Gives Back Through Music Insert8 20-Dec-2012
Schools Midland County Schools Also Have Incidents A1 21-Dec-2012
Charities & Benefits Toys Donated in Jayden's Name A1 21-Dec-2012
Midland Public Schools Dow High Marketing Students Raise $6000 A1 21-Dec-2012
Real Estate House Hunting: Incredible Style on Montague B1 21-Dec-2012
Students Dow Student Leaving Behind Comforts of Home C1 21-Dec-2012
Dow Chemical Dow Named 2012 Top 100 Global Innovator by Thomson Reuters C1 21-Dec-2012
Dow Corning Dow Corning Commits $450,000 for CMU, Delta A1 22-Dec-2012
Midland Public Schools Storyteller Visits Chestnut Hill for Holidays A1 22-Dec-2012
Dow Chemical Dow Helping to Rebuild Communities (Hurricane Sandy) A1 22-Dec-2012
Schools Program Saves Districts $7+ Million A3 22-Dec-2012
Business-Midland Pomegranate Salon a Lifestyle, Wellness Spa A3 22-Dec-2012
Health & Safety Avoid Eating Raw Cookie Dough A3 22-Dec-2012
Taxation County, City Would Be Hit by Tax Phaseout A1 23-Dec-2012
MBS Airport MBS 2013 Budget at $5.9 Million A1 23-Dec-2012
Charities & Beneifts Marking 20 Million Pounds of Success A1 23-Dec-2012
Midland Daily News Last Free Sample of TV Weekly in Today's Paper A1 23-Dec-2012
Art & Artists Santa Figurines, Photos Combine in Gallery Display A3 23-Dec-2012
Dow Corning Dow Corning Expands Songjiang Operations A8 23-Dec-2012
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU Students Help Out Coffee Company A8 23-Dec-2012
Awards & Prizes Midland's Fraser, Wallace Inductees in MASA Hall of Fame B6 23-Dec-2012
Hobbies Train Lover's Collection to Endure at Santa House C1 23-Dec-2012
Hobbies Santas Refine Their Toy-Making Skills C6 23-Dec-2012
Real Estate Realtors are the Key for Home Selling Success D1 23-Dec-2012
Authors Griffin Wins Several Outdoor Writing Awards D4 23-Dec-2012
Saginaw Valley State Univ SVSU Defends Decision Prohibiting Profanity E4 23-Dec-2012
Consumers Energy Consumers Awards $125,000 Grants to Projects E4 23-Dec-2012
Bicycles & Bicycle Trails Lucky 13? Jan 1 Bike Ride to Start at 11 a.m. E4 23-Dec-2012
Delta College Delta Planetarium Plans Three Shows for Holidays E4 23-Dec-2012
Charities & Benefits SA Raises $13,000+ on Saturday A1 25-Dec-2012
Downtown Midland Midnight on Main Celebration Features Family Activities A1 25-Dec-2012
Charities & Benefits Jayden Lamb: A Story that Keeps on Giving A1 25-Dec-2012
Hunting Family Hunts, and Conserves, Together (Guthrie) A4 25-Dec-2012
Sports Top Local Sports Stories of 2012 B1 25-Dec-2012
Auburn Auburn Passes Audit with Flying Colors A1 26-Dec-2012
MidMichigan Medical Center Santa's 'The Man' A1 26-Dec-2012
Dow Gardens Dow Gardens Celebrates New Pathway A1 26-Dec-2012
Delta College Delta Students Help Families for the Holidays A3 26-Dec-2012
Health & Safety Coping with Hearing Loss During Social Gatherings A3 26-Dec-2012
Clubs & Organizations Heronema to Discuss Legacy Center at AAUW Meeting A3 26-Dec-2012
Consumers Energy Consumers Helps Food Banks, Shelters A3 26-Dec-2012
MidMichigan Medical Center MidMichigan Receives Grant for Beaverton Office A3 26-Dec-2012
Economy Hard to Plan for Fiscal Cliff A1 27-Dec-2012
Charities & Benefits Community Christmas Closet Provides Outfits to 1782 Kids A1 27-Dec-2012
Midland County-Commission Townships to Look at Fireworks Ordinances A1 27-Dec-2012
Business-Midland Lil' Pear Tree Plans to Relocate in Downtown Midland A3 27-Dec-2012
Delta College Mosqueda Named New Delta Vice President A3 27-Dec-2012
Clubs & Organizations AAUW Scholarship Offered for Student Leader B2 27-Dec-2012
Business-Midland Mane Hair Now Wig Boutique for Cancer Patients B3 27-Dec-2012
Charities & Benefits Wildfire CU Employees Warm Holiday for Those in Need C1 27-Dec-2012
Economy Farmer: Milk Price Won't Jump Over Fiscal Cliff A1 28-Dec-2012
Accidents-Midland Women Overdose on Heroin in McDonald's Bathroom A1 28-Dec-2012
Midland Area Chamber Snyder to Speak at Chamber Annual Meeting A1 28-Dec-2012
Trials & Litigation Jury Finds Insurance Policy Covers Ripper Drowning A1 28-Dec-2012
Midland County-Commission Finley Says Economic Development is a Top Priority A1 28-Dec-2012
Real Estate House Hunting: Historic House on Center Ave Grand Place B1 28-Dec-2012
Trials & Litigation Bar Fight Conviction Upheld, Civil Suit Filed C1 28-Dec-2012
Health & Safety MDH Encourages Residents to Get Flu Shot as Cases Rise C1 28-Dec-2012
Curling Curlers Heating Up the Ice D1 28-Dec-2012
Economy Rep Camp Still Optimistic Regarding Fiscall Cliff A1 29-Dec-2012
Midland County-Sheriff Sheriff Nielsen Retiring After 8 Years at Helm A1 29-Dec-2012
Holidays Tickets for Monday's Midnight on Main Still Available A1 29-Dec-2012
Dow Gardens Midland, Dow Gardens Featured in Magazine Story A3 29-Dec-2012
MidMichigan Medical Center Retiring Reynolds Reflects on Three Decades at Hospital A1 30-Dec-2012
Holidays 2012 Year in Review A1 30-Dec-2012
Health & Safety Sparkling Surprise (Olivia Erickson) C1 30-Dec-2012
Housing Staging Homes Makes a Difference D1 30-Dec-2012
Midland Public Schools Mault: MPS is Positioned Well A1 31-Dec-2012
Midland Public Schools Ohle: Education is a People Business A1 31-Dec-2012
Accidents-Midland More Info on Heroin Overdose A2 31-Dec-2012