2009 MIDLAND DAILY NEWS ARTICLE INDEX - JANUARY
Indexes selected articles arranged by date from January 2009
See the Annual Article Index tab at bottom of page for complete 2009 index arranged by subject
Also see tabs for Obituaries, Weddings - Anniversaries, Personal Names
Subject Article Page Date
Dow Chemical 2008 Tough Year for Chemical Industry A1 1-Jan-2009
Music & Musicians Local Band Members Get Trip to Sunny Florida A1 1-Jan-2009
Accidents-Midland County Road Reopened After Accident Clean Up A3 1-Jan-2009
Midland Tax Man: City of Midland's Duford Takes Assessing... A3 1-Jan-2009
Travel China: 30 Years of Eyes Wide Open A5 1-Jan-2009
Business Saginaw Future Inc. Assists 8, Saves More Than 750 Jobs B1 1-Jan-2009
MidMichigan Medical Center Smile, Reach, Speech Campaign Receives Award B1 1-Jan-2009
Business Chemical Bank Helps Keep Michigan Warm This Winter B2 1-Jan-2009
Art & Artists Midland Artists Guild Photos on Display C1 1-Jan-2009
Consumers Energy Officials Have No Pull When It Comes to Power Outage A1 2-Jan-2009
Crime Clare Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Isabella Co A1 2-Jan-2009
Bicycles & Bicycle Trails Cold Rail on the Rail Trail A1 2-Jan-2009
Fire-Midland County As Homer Twp Barn Fire Fought, House Fire in Lee Twp A1 2-Jan-2009
Midland County-Sheriff Prybyski Reflects on Law Enforcement Career A3 2-Jan-2009
Michigan-Courts Nine-Year Conservative Era Ends on Michigan High Court A3 2-Jan-2009
Saginaw Valley State Univ Dow Corning Provides Public Service Scholarship A5 2-Jan-2009
Dow Corning Dow Corning Provides Public Service Scholarship A5 2-Jan-2009
Delta College Delta One of 18 Colleges Chosen for Program A5 2-Jan-2009
Midland Public Schools Woodcrest Weather Wizards Schore Top 10 Finish A5 2-Jan-2009
Energy Dynegy Pulls Out of Coal Plant Deal with LS Power A1 3-Jan-2009
Trials & Litigation Chilid Abuser Sentenced to UP to 22-1/2 Years in Plea Deal A1 3-Jan-2009
Speedskating For Youngsters & Their Parents, It Was Fast From the Start A1 3-Jan-2009
Weather Uniquely Formed: Enjoying the Beauty of Snowflakes A3 3-Jan-2009
Crime Man Arraigned in Isabella Co Attempted Murder A3 3-Jan-2009
Economy GMAC Loosens Credit to Make Vehicles Easier to Buy A1 4-Jan-2009
Accidents Woman Dies in Snowmobile Crash in Gladwin County A1 4-Jan-2009
Legislators Stamas Takes Lawmaker's Oath; Senator's Brother Affixes Pin A1 4-Jan-2009
Births Miss New Year 2009 A3 4-Jan-2009
Midland County County Rec Plan Calls for More Ways to Use Rivers, Trails A3 4-Jan-2009
Authors Ex-Midlander Folsom, New Deal Critic, on National TV A3 4-Jan-2009
Families Making Room (Wing Quintuplets) C1 4-Jan-2009
Charities & Benefits Salvation Army: Miracles Do Happen A1 5-Jan-2009
Midland Area Chamber New Chamber Staffer Set to Tackle Govt Affairs A1 5-Jan-2009
Legislators Senator's Brother to Focus on earning Respect A3 5-Jan-2009
Authors Ex-Midlander Folsom Hopes to Engage Obama Team A3 5-Jan-2009
Dow Chemical Dow to Pursue Legal Action: Seeking New Partner A1 6-Jan-2009
Business-Midland Midland 'Angel Investors' Make first Deal A1 6-Jan-2009
Bullock Creek Schools Future of Bullock Creek Schools to Be Decided Soon A1 6-Jan-2009
Families Slick..Sliding tradition A3 6-Jan-2009
Fire-Midland County Cause of House Fire Remains Unknown A3 6-Jan-2009
MidMichigan Medical Center Pediatric Patients Supported by Blood Donors A6 6-Jan-2009
Midland-Parks & Recreation Currie Posts More Rounds, Revenue Up in '08 A1 7-Jan-2009
Michigan-Courts Schuette Likely Candidate for State Attorney General in 2010 A1 7-Jan-2009
Veterans A Life Filled with Adventure A1 7-Jan-2009
Dow Chemical EPA Sends Dow $1.8 Million Bill for Time Spent on Cleanup A1 7-Jan-2009
Dioxin EPA Sends Dow $1.8 Million Bill for Time Spent on Cleanup A1 7-Jan-2009
Trials & Litigation Court Hearing for Downtown Robberies on Hold A1 7-Jan-2009
Midland-Parks & Recreation Adult Recreation Program Fees May Jump in '09 A1 7-Jan-2009
Midland Daily News MDN Giving Pickles a Try A1 7-Jan-2009
Dow Chemical Dow Seeks Aggressive Changes in 2009 A3 7-Jan-2009
Veterans Error Likely Blessing for Marine A3 7-Jan-2009
Politics Camp: Dems Make Tax Hike Easier to Pass A3 7-Jan-2009
History-Midland Midland Remembers..Walking the Mackinaw Trail A6 7-Jan-2009
Dow Chemical Dow Weighs Options A1 8-Jan-2009
Dow Chemical No Layoffs Needed for Union Workers at Mich Ops A1 8-Jan-2009
Bullock Creek Schools Creek Looks at Possible Reductions, Seeking Vote on Millages A1 8-Jan-2009
Military 1460th Commander Temporarily Suspended A1 8-Jan-2009
Health & Safety No Midland County Cases in Salmonella Outbreak A1 8-Jan-2009
Midland County-Commission County Board Wants to Keep Meetings Civil, Allow Debate A3 8-Jan-2009
Politics Republicans to Hear Statewide Candidates in Clare A3 8-Jan-2009
Clubs & Organizations Last Titanic Survivor Aided by Midland Masons A5 8-Jan-2009
Saginaw Valley State Univ Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Meeting A5 8-Jan-2009
Delta College Delta Planetarium to Have Shows for Younger Children A5 8-Jan-2009
MidMichigan Medical Center Two Leaders Honored with Annual MidMichigan Award B2 8-Jan-2009
Music & Musicians KeyboardFest: Hohner twins to Make Repeat Performance C1 8-Jan-2009
Creative Spirit Center Glassblowing Exhibit to Open Friday C1 8-Jan-2009
Midland Public Schools Watkins Named New Dow High Football Coach D1 8-Jan-2009
Baseball Collins Chosen to Coach Team China at World Baseball Classic D1 8-Jan-2009
Dow Chemical Good News, Bad News A1 9-Jan-2009
Football Parmele Excited About Ravens' Playoff Run A1 9-Jan-2009
Business-Midland Partner in Closed Eatery says She Did Her Best A1 9-Jan-2009
Michigan-Budget Michigan Crafts List for Stimulus Package A1 9-Jan-2009
Accidents-Midland County Basketball Team Delayed After Bus Gas Tank Punctured A1 9-Jan-2009
Energy LS Power Halts Plans for Iowa Coal Plant A3 9-Jan-2009
Accidents-Midland County Eastbound U.S. 10 Closed After Semi Accident A3 9-Jan-2009
Environmental Protection Toxic Coal Ash Piling Up n Ponds; bay County Sites Listed A3 9-Jan-2009
Midland Center for the Arts Martin Luthe King Jr Event Set for Great Hall A3 9-Jan-2009
Michigan-Courts 4-3 Vote Puts Kelly in State Supreme Ct Top Post A5 9-Jan-2009
Awards & Prizes Local Technician Receives National Award B2 9-Jan-2009
Politics GOP Officials Rally in Clare for 2010 elections A1 10-Jan-2009
Wildlife Crows Caw-ing Downtown Home A1 10-Jan-2009
Employment Midland County Jobless Rate Edges Up in November A3 10-Jan-2009
Employment States with Worst Jobless Rates Share Root Causes A3 10-Jan-2009
Churches Group Exploring House Church Concept A6 10-Jan-2009
Churches Hacker called to Serve in Minnesota A6 10-Jan-2009
Law & Legislation Camp Has Jobs Creation Test for Stimulus Proposals A1 11-Jan-2009
Dow Chemical Dioxin Meeting to Look at Future of Cleanup A1 11-Jan-2009
Dioxin Dioxin Meeting to Look at Future of Cleanup A1 11-Jan-2009
Employment U.S., Local Employers Cautious in Hiring Plans A1 11-Jan-2009
Clubs & Organizations Local Rotary Clubs Donate Dictionaries to 3rd Graders A10 11-Jan-2009
Hockey On and Off the Ice A3 11-Jan-2009
Clubs & Organizations Jim McMahan Receives Award frm DAR A5 11-Jan-2009
Social Services African Family Ties: Janoch Creates Peace Corps Legacy C1 11-Jan-2009
Weather More Snow, Extreme Cold Head Our Way A1 12-Jan-2009
Warren Township A Love for Life: Warren A1 12-Jan-2009
Politics Thanks, Blunt Talk, Donkey Dung Peantus Part of GOP Roundup A1 12-Jan-2009
Saginaw Valley State Univ Dyson to Speak at SVSU as Part of MLK Celebration A2 12-Jan-2009
Northwood University Northwood to Celebrate MLK A3 12-Jan-2009
Literacy A Lesson to Anyone Who's Ever Set a Goal (Dunn) A3 12-Jan-2009
Midland Public Schools MPS to Review Countywide Enhancement Millage A3 12-Jan-2009
Midland Public Schools Dow High Receives National Honor A1 13-Jan-2009
Fire-Midland County Fire victim Explains What Happened (Holubik) A1 13-Jan-2009
Sports Great Lakes Curling Assoc Championships This Weekend A1 13-Jan-2009
Northwood University Annual Dinner Draws Support for 12 Scholarships A3 13-Jan-2009
Dow Gardens Dow Gardens Curtails Work in Face of Frigid Forecast A3 13-Jan-2009
Business Group Hosts Informational Kickoff for Lawmakers A3 13-Jan-2009
MidMichigan Medical Center Ludwig Named Medical Director of Breast Health Program B4 13-Jan-2009
Business-Midland Weiler Joins Currie Kendall PLC B4 13-Jan-2009
Midland Public Schools MPS on 'Critical List' A1 14-Jan-2009
Weather Midland hits Minus 4 This Morning A1 14-Jan-2009
Business-Midland Midland Company Works to Turn Ocean Waves into Electricity A1 14-Jan-2009
Charities & Benefits Taste of Diversity to Include Some New Flavors A3 14-Jan-2009
Midland-Zoning Commercial Driveways, Cell Tower Regs Among Proposed A3 14-Jan-2009
Midland-Fire Department Fire Dept Gets Federal Grant for Equipment, Training A3 14-Jan-2009
Business-Midland Reed Opening New Office A5 14-Jan-2009
Dow Chemical Local Dow Cuts Under Way A1 15-Jan-2009
Crime Standoff Occurs at Loomis Home A1 15-Jan-2009
Midland-City Council City Council Seeks Input at Planning Retreat Saturday A1 15-Jan-2009
Crime-Midland Plea Bargain Possible in Midland Assault Case A1 15-Jan-2009
Midland County Concerns Over Edenville Park Top Hearing on Master Plan A3 15-Jan-2009
Law & Legislation Camp to Help Develop Economic Revitalization Ideas Today A3 15-Jan-2009
Politics Electing President by Popular Vote to Be Discussed a3 15-Jan-2009
Charities & Benefits Christmas Closet Distributes Clothing A6 15-Jan-2009
North Midland Family Center Call of the Wild Fundraiser Jan. 30 A7 15-Jan-2009
Law & Legislation Camp Votes No on Children's Health Bill; Debate Moves to Senate A8 15-Jan-2009
Business-Midlan d Rehmann group Gets New Name, Service Model B2 15-Jan-2009
Music & Musicians Drawing from the Well: Infamous Stringdusters Musical Influence C1 15-Jan-2009
Midland Music Society Schubert & Schumann: Vocalists Showcased C1 15-Jan-2009
Art & Artists Lorna Poulos Named 2009 Michigan Waterfowl Stamp Artist C3 15-Jan-2009
Charities & Benefits D Street Foundation Donates to Safe & Sound C3 15-Jan-2009
Crime Man faces Eight Felony Charges After Loomis Standoff A1 16-Jan-2009
Environmental Protection Former EPA Administrator Questions Local Superfun Process A1 16-Jan-2009
Students Western Inter. Student Lezlie Coch to Experience Inaugural A1 16-Jan-2009
Weather Brrr..Local Schools Open Despite Deep Freeze A3 16-Jan-2009
Trials & Litigation Harrison Brothers Plead Guilty to Tax Evasion, Conspiracy A3 16-Jan-2009
Arnold Center Arnold Center Director: An Innovator in His Field, Retiring A3 16-Jan-2009
Travel Chinese Trading Economic Growth for Less Freedom A5 16-Jan-2009
Football Congratulations to Midland's Jalen Parmele A6 16-Jan-2009
Coleman Coleman Center Seeks New Head After Director Resigns A1 17-Jan-2009
Accidents Shrine Circus Performer Hurt in Fall A1 17-Jan-2009
Midland Public Schools School, Union Talks Stalled A1 17-Jan-2009
Barstow Airport J.T. Rairigh Keeps Barstow Airport at Cruising Level A3 17-Jan-2009
Legislators Economy Hinders Some Ex-Lawmakers' Job Searches A3 17-Jan-2009
Midland-City Council Council Discusses Cuts/Taxes at Retreat A1 18-Jan-2009
Politics Midlanders Go to Washington A1 18-Jan-2009
MBS Airport MBS Land Dispute Will Go to Trial A3 18-Jan-2009
Employment AAA to Cut 200 Jobs, Close 34 Office, Midland Not Among Them A3 18-Jan-2009
Bullock Creek Schools Bullock Creek Wrestler Ryen Nieman Has Won 91 Straight Matches B1 18-Jan-2009
Midland Center for the Arts Bikes are Back: Motorcycle Exhibit Opens at MCFTA C1 18-Jan-2009
Families Oh Baby (includes article on popular baby names) Insert 18-Jan-2009
Midland-City Council Slicing the Pie: Council Gets First Taste of Budget Balancing A1 19-Jan-2009
Accidents-Midland County Midland Man, 29, Dies in Sunday Night Crash on M-20 A1 19-Jan-2009
Coleman Comm Schools Coleman Football Program Celebrates 5th Anniversary A2 19-Jan-2009
Museums Mid-Michigan Children's Museum Plans Fundraiser A2 19-Jan-2009
Beaverton Beaverton Doing Streetscape Improvements A3 19-Jan-2009
Midland-Fire Department Chief: New Station Needed to Improve Response A3 19-Jan-2009
Midland-City Council Midland City Council Members Weigh in on Budget Strategy A3 19-Jan-2009
Politics Change Welcomed: In D.C., The Massess Excited About Inauguration A1 20-Jan-2009
Charities & Benefits Partnership Changes Name to Better Describe Its Work A1 20-Jan-2009
Dow Chemical Rohm & Haas Expects to Cut About 900 Jobs A2 20-Jan-2009
Accidents-Midland County Fatal Accident Victim Identified A3 20-Jan-2009
Holidays MLK Day Speaker Thankful, Touts Public Serivce A3 20-Jan-2009
Education Mount Pleasant Schools Offer Buyouts to Employees A3 20-Jan-2009
Charities & Benefits Spaghetti Dinner Set to Help Local Famiy (Bicknell) A5 20-Jan-2009
Politics Inaugural Coverage Inside A1 21-Jan-2009
Politics All Eyes on Obama A10 21-Jan-2009
Politics Locals Reflect on Historic Day A2 21-Jan-2009
Politics History A3 21-Jan-2009
Midland County-Commission Board Let Drain Commissioner Resign from Part of Job A3 21-Jan-2009
Clubs & Organizations Midland Morning Rotary Club Gives Award to Bartos A5 21-Jan-2009
Charities & Benefits Piano Palooza III Planned for March 6 at Horizons A5 21-Jan-2009
History-Midland Midland Remembers...And Their Dog Mojo, Part III A7 21-Jan-2009
Crime Robbers Busted: Country Corners Hit This Morning A1 22-Jan-2009
Employment State's Jobless Rate 10.6% A1 22-Jan-2009
Politics Sanford Teen Proud to Be Part of Inspirational Presidential A3 22-Jan-2009
Midland County Hist Society Exhibit Examines African American Youth in Midland A3 22-Jan-2009
Midland Center for the Arts His Play's the Thing at MCFTA This Weekend C1 22-Jan-2009
Midland Theatre Guild The Splendor (& Not So Splendor) of Love Attracts Director C1 22-Jan-2009
Midland Symphony MOS Maestro Wannabe Voting Deadline Approaching C1 22-Jan-2009
Crime-Midland County Robbery Suspect Charged A1 23-Jan-2009
Grace A. Dow Mem Library Library Hours Might Be Cut; Hiring Freeze Proposed A1 23-Jan-2009
Politics Right to Life Vigil Draws 75 for Anniversary of Abortion Ruling A1 23-Jan-2009
Legislators Camp Gets National Exposure with Concerns About Stimulus A1 23-Jan-2009
Fire-Midland County Flames Damage Jerome Home A3 23-Jan-2009
Midland-Planning Comm After Four Years, Poprave Says Goodbye to City Job A3 23-Jan-2009
Mackinac Center Forum to Deal with Property Right Issues A3 23-Jan-2009
Crime Man Arrested, Charged in Sexual Assault Attempt A3 23-Jan-2009
Entertainment Hancock Theatre to Host Art, Comedy, Music and More B1 23-Jan-2009
Dow Chemical Dow Cleared to Buy Rohm & Haas A1 24-Jan-2009
Trials & Litigation Defendant Swerdan Found Competent to Stand Trial A1 24-Jan-2009
Midland Convention Bureau Cathy' Cartoons on Website Celebrate Midland A1 24-Jan-2009
Business-Midland Renovations Mean Temporary Closing for Pizza Sam's A3 24-Jan-2009
Health & Safety Understanding Salmonella, Food Poisoning A3 24-Jan-2009
Charities & Benefits Detroit Tiger Miner Donates Time, Money to Complex A3 24-Jan-2009
Animals Clare Man's Passion for Bird Dogs Became Career A3 24-Jan-2009
Business HealthPlus Names Bruce Hill Interim President & CEO A5 24-Jan-2009
Holidays Happy New Year: Chinese Style: Year of the Ox A1 25-Jan-2009
Midland Theatre Guild Almost Maine: A Quirky Delight A1 25-Jan-2009
Midland Daily News Get Your Motor Runnin': Daily News Fast Lane Racing Contest A1 25-Jan-2009
Midland-Fire Department 2008 Firefighter of the Year Named A3 25-Jan-2009
Business-Midland Holiday Inn Up for Sale After Mortgage Default A3 25-Jan-2009
Weather Winter Weary Insert1 25-Jan-2009
Delta College Getting a Head Start: Chemical Processing at Delta Insert14 25-Jan-2009
MidMichigan Medical Center Hospital Expansion Projects Not Stalled by Economy Insert15 25-Jan-2009
MidMichigan Medical Center Rogers Enjoying Role as President of MidMichigan Insert16 25-Jan-2009
Business-Midland Making of a Business District: Jefferson & Wackerly Insert2 25-Jan-2009
Health & Safety Natural Family Planning Method Can Be Effective Insert3 25-Jan-2009
Health & Safety Medical Marijuana Issues Pop Up Insert4 25-Jan-2009
Business Is Business Going Online? Local Firms See Value in Web Insert5 25-Jan-2009
Business Fun Fridays Help Build Teams at Workplaces Insert6 25-Jan-2009
Television & Radio Unless Changed by Lawmakers, Feb 18 For Digital Switch Insert6 25-Jan-2009
Health & Safety Facile Fuel: Fish Oil Shown to Keep Arteries Clear Insert7 25-Jan-2009
Business Digital World Changes Studio Photography Insert9 25-Jan-2009
Accidents Pedestrian Struck Multiple Times, Killed on I-75 A1 26-Jan-2009
Edenville Township A Good Life: Edenville A1 26-Jan-2009
Accidents Teen's Body Found on Saginaw River A1 26-Jan-2009
Downtown Midland Fun Frogs Planned for Downtown Midland A1 26-Jan-2009
Business CFC Net Income Falls in Fourth Quarter A2 26-Jan-2009
Skiing Winter Hybrid: Class Combines Cross-Country, Yoga A3 26-Jan-2009
Midland-City Council Construction Projects & A New Look Between One-Way Pairs A3 26-Jan-2009
Employment On Websites, Reps Stamas & Caul Offer to Help Jobless A3 26-Jan-2009
Dow Chemical Rohm & Haas Suing Dow A1 27-Jan-2009
Midland Public Schools Schools Might Be Closed in Midland A1 27-Jan-2009
Meridian Public Schools Meridian Board Votes 4-1 to Place Countywide Millage on Ballot A1 27-Jan-2009
Clubs & Organizations Male Mentorship: Dear Mr. President  A1 27-Jan-2009
Bullock Creek Schools Creek Schools Still Taking Community Input A3 27-Jan-2009
Housing Midland County to Count Homeless A3 27-Jan-2009
Economy fate of China, U.S. Deeply Intertwined, Speaker Says A3 27-Jan-2009
Law & Legislation Rep Stamas Gets Tax Policy, Regulatory Reform A3 27-Jan-2009
Midland-City Council Sandow, Swede on Short List of Proposed City Capital Projects A5 27-Jan-2009
Law & Legislation Camp, Othres Favor National Standard for Auto Emissions A6 27-Jan-2009
Politics Obama to Meet with Camp, Others Today A6 27-Jan-2009
Employment Corning Cutting 3500 Jobs as 4th Quarter Profit Plunges A7 27-Jan-2009
Health & Safety Hospice Rooms at Stratford Village Meeting Needs A8 27-Jan-2009
Midland Community Center Community Center Celebrating 90th Anniversary All Year A9 27-Jan-2009
Health & Safety Glaucoma, Often Undetected, Can Lead to Blindness B5 27-Jan-2009
Education Building Leaders A1 28-Jan-2009
Dow Chemical Cramer Critical of Dow CEO; Invited to Midland A1 28-Jan-2009
Midland Area Chamber Midland Stressed, But Still the Best, Says Mayor A1 28-Jan-2009
Trials & Litigation Tridge Robberies Case Headed to Trial A3 28-Jan-2009
Law & Legislation Camp Not backing Delay of Analog TV Shutdown A3 28-Jan-2009
Downtown Midland Community Gets First Look at New Overlay District A3 28-Jan-2009
Employment Michigan's 10.6 Percent Tops States' Jobless List A5 28-Jan-2009
Business Tickets on Sale for Business Event at Dow Diamond A6 28-Jan-2009
Trials & Litigation New Charge in Death of 4-Year-Old A1 29-Jan-2009
Legislators Lawmakers Learn of Committee Assignments A1 29-Jan-2009
Legislators Camp Wears Levinlike Glasses in Video A3 29-Jan-2009
Televison & Radio On Air: Live from Midland, It's ESPN 100.9 FM A3 29-Jan-2009
Business Former Dow Official, State Rep Hayes Forms Consulting Business A5 29-Jan-2009
Art & Artists Midland's Zeiss Featured in Solo Exhibit at CMU C1 29-Jan-2009
Art & Artists Spears Photography to Be showcased Downtown C1 29-Jan-2009
Dow Chemical Dow to Cut 400-500 Locally A1 30-Jan-2009
Employment Jobless Rate Hits 7.7% in Midland County A1 30-Jan-2009
Dow Chemical Dow Rejects Bribe Claims in Failed Kuwaiti Deal A1 30-Jan-2009
Dow Chemical Date Set for Rohm & Haas Trial Against Dow A1 30-Jan-2009
Business-Midland Her Store Leaves Midland, But Connections Not Severed A3 30-Jan-2009
Health & Safety Medicine With a Point A1 31-Jan-2009
Crime-Midland County Charges Issued in Fatal Hunting Accident A1 31-Jan-2009
Economy Local Man Doesn't Get the Answer He Wants from TV Question A3 31-Jan-2009
Dow Gardens Dow Gardens Presents Annual 'Know & Grow' Seminar A3 31-Jan-2009
Energy Careful Tabs on Propane Can Cut Winter Problems A3 31-Jan-2009
Football NU Grad Hughes Signs 3-Year Deal with Eagles B1 31-Jan-2009