Hindsight 2020: Remembering notable community members who died in past year
Innovators, teachers, public servants among those we lost
Dec. 19, 2020
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This year we lost several prominent community members in Midland. As 2020 comes to a close, we take time to remember these notable individuals.
Longtime volunteer Rhea Currie, 103, died March 13. Born in Peck, Michigan, Currie graduated from Alma College and taught in Midland Public Schools. She helped in many capacities at Midland Hospital (now known as MidMichigan Medical Center) from its opening in 1944 to 2019, making her the hospital’s oldest and longest-tenured volunteer; she received a certificate of recognition from the governor’s office for her efforts. Currie worked in the gift shop, at the front desk, in the surgical lounge and as an escort, considering the hospital her home away from home.
Hindsight 2020: Contested election promises change in 2021
Dec. 19, 2020
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Voters cast their ballots at City Hall Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Midland. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)(Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)Show MoreShow Less
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Voters cast their ballots at the Midland County ESA building Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Midland. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)(Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)Show MoreShow Less
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Voters cast their ballots at the Midland County ESA building Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Midland. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)(Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)Show MoreShow Less
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Voters cast their ballots at the Midland County ESA building Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Midland. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)(Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)Show MoreShow Less
Following hacking, Midland County OKs new website hosting contract
Project requires up to $98,500 in funding
Dec. 15, 2020
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Some big changes are in store for Midland County s official website.
During a regular meeting of the Midland County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, the board approved an agreement with Jesse James Creative for website development and hosting services. The project requires up to $98,500 in funding, which will be covered by IT capital funds, unallocated reserves and the CARES Act.
According to a letter to the board by county IT director Chris Cantrell, several recent events have highlighted a need to update the website, including:
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