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Get the latest on how Midland County works to keep our community safe and healthy.
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Upcoming tire collection dates

When improperly stored, tires are an easy place for mosquitoes to breed in large quantities. Disposing of old tires is a simple way to help prevent the development of mosquitoes in your area.

January blood drive
Midland County is teaming up with the City of Midland for a blood drive. The drive is Thursday January 12, 2023. The blood drive is to be held in the Board of Commissioners Room of the County Services Building. Appointment times are from 10:00 am until 3:30 pm. There are many appointment times still available.
You are able to make your donation appointment online. You will be allowed to make an appointment in available time slots. This link also allows you to search for other donation dates and sites if this drive is not convenient for you. You can also call 866-642-5663 or go to http://versiti.org/MI to schedule an appointment or ask questions about eligibility.
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Park ski conditions
Ski conditions at PIne Haven are just a click away! Find out how the trails are, wax up the skis and enjoy the outdoors.
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Welcome to michigan's great lakes bay region
Soar high above it all on America’s longest canopy walk. Drift away on a fall river cruise, find one-of-a-kind places to leaf-peep, or savor the season at apple orchards & farms. In the Great Lakes Bay, six unique cities are calling you to autumn’s most colorful adventures.

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Midland center for the arts

Mid-Michigan's Landmark Destination for World-class Entertainment and Cultural Programming.
Imagine a place where art, science, history, music, theater, dance, films, camps, classes and professional world-class entertainers live under one roof! This is Midland Center for the Arts, a one-of-a-kind venue where all ages are invited to create as well as appreciate and explore a diverse array of guest artists, internationally known art and science exhibits, professional symphony concerts, award-winning theatre, art classes and more.

PARKS

Our community enjoys the out of doors, there are close to 100 parks through out Midland County including the unique Pere Marquette Rail Trail, over 20 miles of well maintained riding await!

Chippewa nature center
Chippewa Nature Center is one of the largest private non-profit nature centers in the United States. Through the years, CNC has grown from its original 198 acre parcel and an all-volunteer staff to include over 1,500 acres, 40 staff members and hundreds of volunteers. Over 70,000 people visit CNC every year, including 1,000 Nature Day Campers and thousands of school children.
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FetchGIS is a modern web and mobile GIS software that makes it easy for the Midland community to benefit from location data and services. Midland County FetchGIS engages users in an intuitive workspace that streamlines data discovery and increases service benefits for our community.
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Property & tax information
Look online to see if taxes are current or delinquent on properties. You get all the same information as if you were at the Treasurer's counter in person... from the comfort of your computer or mobile device.

Land records search
It's fast and convenient! Search for important data from the convenience of your office or home without having the hassle of making inquires over the phone or through Postal Mail.

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Lillian Laurel Prahin

Date of Incident: 09/25/1982

Case #: 82-3186

On September 25th, 1982, the body of 49 year-old Lillian Laurel Prahin was found floating in the Chippewa River just off of S. 9 Mile Rd. approximately 1.5 miles south of M-20 in Midland County. Evidence indicated that Prahin had been the victim of a homicide.

She was last seen alive in Bay City, where she was a resident, on Wednesday September 22nd, and may have been seen as late as Friday, September 24th, 1982. Prahin frequented the downtown area in Bay City and was familiar with the local night life.

Prahin's vehicle, described as a silver 1976 4-door Chrysler, with a maroon vinyl top,remained missing for almost three weeks after Prahin's body was discovered. On October 11th , 1982, Prahin's vehicle was recovered in the parking lot of the Meijer Thrifty Acres store in Ionia, Michigan.

Detectives believe that persons may have seen Lillian Prahin between Wednesday September and late Friday night on September. People may have also seen her vehicle in the Bay City or Midland area after her body was located.