Meridian volleyball defeats Roscommon

Senior Sadie Hall had 16 kills to lead Meridian to a 21-25, 25-19, 25-23, 25-18 victory over host Roscommon on Wednesday in Jack Pine Conference volleyball. Meridian (18-6-1, 3-0 JPC) plays Saturday at the Northwood Tournament.

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Bullock Creek volleyball wins

Amy Siegel had six kills and five digs as Bullock Creek beat Chesaning 25-13, 25-15, 25-14 in Tri-Valley Conference Central volleyball on Wednesday. The Lancers (8-8-2, 2-0 TVC Central) are at the Northwood Tournament Saturday.

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Sat Sep 22: Food giveaway @ Dow Diamond

The Great Lakes Loons and Filling Midland's Cup are hosting a Family Fun Day and Food Giveaway on Saturday at Dow Diamond from 9 AM - 2 PM. The day includes hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, drinks, and groceries to go.

All are welcome and no pre-qualification is required. Attendees can also run the bases and meet Lou E. Loon, the Loons' mascot. More information is available via Journey's Coffee House.

Lighthouse Family Dental Care opens new location

Lighthouse Family Dental Care has opened a new location in Midland at 111 Harold Street.


Dr. Cynthia Skiba and her staff joined members of the Midland business community this afternoon for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.


Dr. Skiba mentioned one of the goals for the new building is to provide a comfortable atmosphere for her patients. The family practice is open Monday-Wednesday from 8:30 - 5 PM and on Thursday from 7:00 - 2 PM. For more information, visit their website at www.cynthiaskibadds.com.

Sat Sep 22: Alzheimer's Walk @ Emerson Park

The 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place this Saturday at Emerson Park in Midland. Registration is at 9:00 AM and the walk begins at 10:00 AM. The goal for the event is to raise $62,000 and so far almost $40,000 has been raised.

For more information, visit Alzheimer's Association to get specific details on this event.

Midland to build new trash collection areas

The Midland City Council has accepted a bid from Mount Pleasant-based JBS Construction for $34,642 to build two new enclosures downtown. The enclosures will be built in two downtown parking lots. One is bounded by Ellsworth, Ashman and Larkin streets, and the second is bounded by McDonald, Ann and Rodd Streets.

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Despite drought, sugar beets enjoy bumper crop in Michigan

"Early results are encouraging," said Bob Boehm, manager of the Michigan Farm Bureau's commodity and marketing department. "The sugar beet crop is going to be one of the brighter crops in the state."

Read more at Detroit News