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Best Places to Retire in the US

A new ranking of the best places to retire in the US gives its top honor to a city not in the sunny climes of Florida but in Michigan. Midland is No. 1 in the US News & World Report ranking, which assesses factors including housing affordability, access to health care, traffic and walkability, state taxes, and resident happiness. One big reason the city of about 43,000 people scores well is that it offers a relatively low cost of living compared to cities of similar sizes. Roughly 21% of its population is over 65. The top 10 cities: Midland, MichiganHomosassa Springs, FloridaWeirton, West Virg...

Midland, MI · 5d

Fox Business

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Best places to retire: 10 US cities ranked for affordability, quality of life

Midland, Michigan, tops the list of best places to retire, with affordable communities in Florida, Texas and other states also ranking in the top 10.

Midland, MI · 4d

Midland Daily News

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Creative 360 offers a variety of classes in November

Classes include mahjongg, stained glass studio, and a two-day workshop to learn cold wax painting techniques.

Midland, MI · 4d

WLNS

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Mid-Michigan facility laying off 121 by end of year

Sodexo is scheduled to lay off 121 employees at a facility located at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma, Michigan, on December 31.

Alma, MI · 7d

fsutorch.com

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Mecosta Township to enact Commercial Rehabilitation District

Small and local businesses play a vital role in Mecosta County’s economy, and the Mecosta County Township Council is looking to support their growth through the county’s Commercial Rehabilitation Act. This act serves as an incentive designed to help local businesses improve and reinvest in their properties. Through...

Mecosta County, MI · 6d

abc12.com

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Midland Farmers Market wraps up 80th regular season

MIDLAND, Mich. (WJRT) – The Midland Area Farmers Market wrapped up its regular season Saturday, Oct. 31, marking the end of its 80th season of connecting local farmers and businesses with shoppers across Mid-Michigan. Vendors gathered at the Dow Diamond east parking lot, offering a variety of fresh fruits,...

Midland, MI · 5d

9&10 News

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Gladwin County faces overnight electric upgrade affecting 4,629 customers

Consumers Energy will carry out a major overnight electric upgrade in Gladwin County next week, affecting 4,629 customers.

Gladwin County, MI · 7d

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Bay Plastics Machinery opens technology center

Bay Plastics Machinery (BPM) held a grand opening Oct. 21 for an 8,000-square-foot technology center at its headquarters in Bay City, Mich., expanding space for manufacturing, equipment repairs, testing and worker training. The addition supports production and refurbishment of pelletizers and other equipment used in plastics compounding and recycling, according...

Bay City, MI · 7d

Midland Daily News

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Leaders credit Midland's quality of life.for its repeat win as best place to retire

City Manager Brad Kaye said Midland's designation as the best place to retire in the United States for the second year in a row reflects the passion and commitment of everyone in the city.

Midland, MI · 7d

Midland Daily News

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Bullock Creek, nature center raise concerns over proposed ITC power lines

ITC's plans to build high-voltage transmission lines across the central part of the Lower Peninsula have Bullock Creek School District and Chippewa Nature Center concerned about the potential impact.

Midland County, MI · 8d

Midland Daily News

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Midland Board of Realtors installs new president

Bridget Sonntag, a realtor with Ayre Rhinehart Real Estate Partners, will serve as the 2027 president of the Midland Board of Realtors.

Midland, MI · 10d

WNEM

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ITC proposes new transmission line projects in mid-Michigan

MIDLAND COUNTY, Mich. (WNEM) - The nation’s largest independent electricity transmission company is proposing a new set of projects the company says will respond to the needs of the changing energy landscape. The projects are known as the Copperton Projects. Three transmission lines would ultimately be constructed, connecting ITC’s...

Midland County, MI · 11d

Housing Wire

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These cities are labeled the best for retirees. How are their housing markets performing?

U.S. News & World Report ranked Midland, Michigan; Homosassa Springs, Florida; and Weirton, West Virginia, atop its 2027 Best Places to Retire list after scoring cities across six metrics. HousingWire Data shows most of the top 10 markets are priced below the $430,000 national median, with Midland also showing seller-leaning conditions. AI Summary.

Midland, MI · 10d

Central Michigan Life

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New affordable housing coming to Mount Pleasant

Fifty affordable housing units were approved by the Mount Pleasant City Commission on Sept. 28. They will be added near the intersection of Walnut Street and Mill Street in Mount Pleasant. The Mill Street Landing Project,as it is called, will include 30 one-bedroom units, 16 two-bedroom units and four three-bedroom...

Mt Pleasant, MI · 11d

Michigan Capitol Confidential

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Mackinac Center names Michael Reitz as next president

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy’s board of directors has unanimously selected a new president for the Midland, Michigan-based research and educational institute. The board picked Michael J. Reitz, the organization’s executive vice president, to become its next president, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Reitz will succeed Joseph G. Lehman, who has led the Center for 18 years and will become president emeritus.

Midland, MI · 10d

confluenceglb.com

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BAISD Career Center introduces fourth graders to career possibilities

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Career exploration starts with curiosity. Each year, the Bay-Arenac ISD (BAISD) Career Center welcomes approximately 1,250 fourth-grade students for a firsthand look at career and technical education, giving young learners an opportunity to explore new interests and discover possibilities for their future. The Career...

Bay City, MI · 8d

WNEM

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Michigan poll workers say training remains routine as early voting continues

SAGINAW, Mich. — Almost a fifth of all registered voters in Michigan have cast their ballots with Election Day six days away. This is the first midterm general election with early in-person voting available for every Michigan voter. One change in election law came in 2024, when nine days...

Michigan · 9d

abc12.com

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Ollie's will hold a grand opening celebration for Clio location Nov. 4

CLIO, Mich. (WJRT) - Ollie's Bargain Outlet will host a grand opening celebration for its Clio location on Nov. 4. The grand opening celebration will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at about 8:45 a.m. Opening day will feature exclusive doorbuster deals and free giveaways for shoppers. The store's regular operating hours will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Clio, MI · 11d

midmichigannow.com

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SVSU set to purchase neighboring apartment complex

SAGINAW COUNTY, Mich. - Saginaw Valley State University can spend up to $32 million to acquire a nearby apartment complex, after board approval. “Safety is an increasingly important consideration for our students and has contributed to a significant rise in student interest to live on campus,” said George Grant Jr, SVSU president.

Saginaw County, MI · 10d