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THANK YOU MDN READERS!

We’re blushing, but red is our color.

Thank you for 4 wins & 8 finalist awards.

We are humbled, and grateful to serve the local community for over 50 years.

Thank you from all of us at Ace Hardware & Sports in Downtown Midland.

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table of contents Automotive Services

Auto Accessories.........................................................................5 Auto Body Shop..........................................................................5 Auto Dealership Service Department....................................6 Auto Detailer................................................................................6 Auto Parts Store..........................................................................6 Brake Shop...................................................................................6 Car/Auto Repair Shop................................................................6 Favorite Brand of Auto...............................................................6 New Car Auto Dealership..........................................................7 New Car Sales Person.................................................................7 Place for an Oil Change.............................................................7 Pre-Owned Auto Dealership....................................................7 Pre-Owned Car Sales Person ...................................................7 Tire Store.......................................................................................7 Towing Service............................................................................7

Business & Professional Services

Accountant...................................................................................9 Accounting Firm.........................................................................9 Alterations................................................................................. 10 Appliance Repair...................................................................... 10 Attorney..................................................................................... 10 Bank............................................................................................ 10 Bankruptcy Attorney.............................................................. 10 Barber......................................................................................... 10 Barber Shop.............................................................................. 10 Beauty Salon............................................................................. 10 Career Training/Tech School................................................. 10 Children’s Daycare................................................................... 10 College/University................................................................... 10 Credit Union.............................................................................. 10 Criminal Law Attorney............................................................ 11 Dance Studio............................................................................ 11 Dance Teacher ......................................................................... 11 Divorce & Family Law Attorney ............................................ 11 Doggy Daycare......................................................................... 11 Estate Planning Law Attorney............................................... 11 Estate Sales................................................................................ 12 Family Photographer.............................................................. 12 Financial Planner...................................................................... 12 Financial Services..................................................................... 12 Funeral Home........................................................................... 12 Golf Course................................................................................ 12 Hotel........................................................................................... 13 Insurance Agency.................................................................... 13 Insurance Agent....................................................................... 13 Investment Broker................................................................... 13 Investment Firm....................................................................... 13 Law Firm..................................................................................... 13 Loan Officer............................................................................... 14 Mortgage Company............................................................... 14 Mortgage Lender..................................................................... 14 Nail Salon................................................................................... 14 Nail Tech..................................................................................... 14 Non-Profit.................................................................................. 14 Pest Control............................................................................... 15

Pet Boarding Kennel............................................................... 15 Pet Groomer.............................................................................. 15 Pet Grooming........................................................................... 15 Preschool................................................................................... 15 Propane...................................................................................... 15 Real Estate Agency.................................................................. 16 Real Estate Agent..................................................................... 16 Reception Hall/Banquet Facility........................................... 16 Senior Pictures Photographer............................................... 16 Snow Removal.......................................................................... 16 Stylist.......................................................................................... 16 Tax Preparer............................................................................... 17 Title Company.......................................................................... 17 Travel........................................................................................... 17 Veterinarian............................................................................... 17 Veterinarian Clinic.................................................................... 17 Wedding Photographer......................................................... 17 Wills/Trust & Estate Attorney................................................. 18

Health & Fitness

Allergist...................................................................................... 19 Alternative Medicine............................................................... 19 Assisted Living.......................................................................... 19 Audiologist................................................................................ 19 Children’s Dentist..................................................................... 19 Chiropractic Practice............................................................... 19 Chiropractor.............................................................................. 20 Dance Lessons.......................................................................... 20 Dentist ....................................................................................... 20 Emergency Care Center/Urgent Care/ER........................... 20 Family Doctor ........................................................................... 20 Family Practice.......................................................................... 20 General Dentistry Practice..................................................... 21 Gym/Fitness Center................................................................. 21 Hearing Center......................................................................... 21 Home Care Agency................................................................. 21 Home Health Services............................................................ 21 Hospice...................................................................................... 21 Hospital...................................................................................... 22 Independent Living................................................................. 22 Martial Arts................................................................................ 22 Massage..................................................................................... 22 Medical Spa............................................................................... 22 Nurse .......................................................................................... 22 Nurse Practitioner ................................................................... 22 Nursing Homes........................................................................ 22 OB/GYN...................................................................................... 22 Oncology................................................................................... 22 Ophthalmology/Optometry Practice................................. 22 Optometrist .............................................................................. 22 Oral Surgeon ............................................................................ 23 Orthodontist ............................................................................ 23 Orthodontist Practice............................................................. 23 Orthopedic Surgeon .............................................................. 23 Outpatient Medical Facility.................................................... 23 Pediatrician ............................................................................... 23 Pediatrician Practice................................................................ 24

Personal Family Counselor/Therapist................................. 24 Pharmacist................................................................................. 24 Pharmacy................................................................................... 24 Physical Therapist .................................................................... 24 Physical Therapy....................................................................... 24 Physician Assistant .................................................................. 24 Place to Buy a Hearing Aid..................................................... 24 Place to Buy Glasses................................................................ 24 Podiatrist.................................................................................... 24 Psychiatrist................................................................................. 24 Radiologist................................................................................ 24 Registered Nurse ..................................................................... 26 Retirement Community......................................................... 26 Skilled Nursing Facility............................................................ 26 Surgeon ..................................................................................... 26 Vision Center............................................................................. 26 Women’s Health Care.............................................................. 26 Yoga Studio............................................................................... 26

Home Services

Apartment Complex............................................................... 27 Asphalt Contractor.................................................................. 27 Builder........................................................................................ 27 Builder for New Home Construction.................................. 27 Builder for Remodeling.......................................................... 27 Carpet & Flooring..................................................................... 28 Carpet Cleaners........................................................................ 28 Concrete Contractor............................................................... 28 Construction Company.......................................................... 28 Deck & Patio Contractor......................................................... 28 Electrician.................................................................................. 28 Excavating Contractor............................................................ 28 Fencing Contractor.................................................................. 28 Fire/Water Restoration............................................................ 28 Garage Door............................................................................. 28 General Contractor.................................................................. 28 Glass Company......................................................................... 28 Gutter & Downspout Contractor.......................................... 30 Heating and Air Conditioning............................................... 30 Home & Bath Showroom....................................................... 30 Home Builder............................................................................ 30 Home Inspection..................................................................... 30 Home Security System........................................................... 30 Kitchen & Bath Showroom.................................................... 30 Kitchen Cabinets...................................................................... 30 Landscaper................................................................................ 30 Lawn Care.................................................................................. 30 Lawn Care Repair..................................................................... 30 Local Plumbing Store.............................................................. 30 Manufactured Homes............................................................ 33 Place for Home Decorating................................................... 33 Plumber..................................................................................... 33 Roofing Contractor.................................................................. 33 Septic Tank and System Cleaning........................................ 33 Siding Contractor..................................................................... 33

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PEOPLE

Best Midlander to Follow on Social Media............................ 34 Coach.......................................................................................... 34 Fireman...................................................................................... 34 Fun Person to Follow on Social Media................................ 34 Local Musician- Group............................................................ 35 Local Musician- Solo................................................................ 35 Pastor/Priest.............................................................................. 35 Policeman.................................................................................. 35 Preschool Teacher.................................................................... 35 Teacher (K-12)........................................................................... 35 Volunteer................................................................................... 36

PLACE

Best Place to Follow on Social Media.................................. 36 Bike Trail..................................................................................... 36 Business with Friendly Employees.......................................... 36 Campground............................................................................ 38 Date Night................................................................................. 38 Day Trip...................................................................................... 38 Event........................................................................................... 38 Family Fun Night...................................................................... 38 Fundraising Event.................................................................... 38 Girl’s Night Out......................................................................... 38 Guy’s Night Out........................................................................ 38 Holiday Event............................................................................ 38 Local Water Activity Spot....................................................... 38 Locally Owned Business......................................................... 38 Most Unique Business............................................................ 38 New Business............................................................................ 39 Outdoor Activity...................................................................... 39 Park for a Picnic......................................................................... 39 Place to Buy a Christmas Tree................................................ 39 Place to Celebrate a Birthday................................................ 39 Place to get Creative............................................................... 39 Place to Take Out of Town Visitors........................................ 40 Place to take your Kids on a Rainy Day............................... 40 Place to take your Pet for a Walk........................................... 40 Place to Volunteer.................................................................... 40 Place to Work............................................................................ 40 Place to Worship....................................................................... 40 Playground................................................................................ 40 Summer Camp......................................................................... 40 Veteran Owned Business....................................................... 40 Walking Trail.............................................................................. 40 Wedding Venue........................................................................ 40 Youth Sports Club.................................................................... 40

Restaurant Food & Beverage

Appetizer Menu....................................................................... 41 Asian Restaurant...................................................................... 41

Bakery......................................................................................... 42 Bang for your Buck.................................................................. 42 Bar............................................................................................... 42 Bar Menu ................................................................................... 42 Barista......................................................................................... 42 Bartender................................................................................... 42 BBQ/Ribs.................................................................................... 43 Breakfast Spot........................................................................... 43 Brew Pub.................................................................................... 43 Buffet.......................................................................................... 43 Burgers....................................................................................... 43 Cake Shop.................................................................................. 43 Carry Out.................................................................................... 44 Casual Dining............................................................................ 44 Caterer........................................................................................ 44 Chicken Wings.......................................................................... 44 Children’s Birthday................................................................... 44 Children’s Menu....................................................................... 44 Chili............................................................................................. 45 Cocktail....................................................................................... 45 Coffee Shop (Local)................................................................. 45 Cook/Chef.................................................................................. 45 Cookie........................................................................................ 45 Cupcakes................................................................................... 46 Curbside..................................................................................... 46 Delivery...................................................................................... 46 Dessert....................................................................................... 46 Dinner for $10 or under.......................................................... 46 Donuts........................................................................................ 46 Family Friendly......................................................................... 47 French Fries............................................................................... 47 Happy Hour............................................................................... 47 Hot Dog..................................................................................... 47 Ice Cream/Yogurt..................................................................... 47 Kid-friendly Restaurant........................................................... 47 Late Night Eats.......................................................................... 48 Local Beer.................................................................................. 48 Lunch Spot................................................................................ 48 Lunch under $10...................................................................... 48 Meat Market.............................................................................. 48 Mexican...................................................................................... 48 New Restaurant........................................................................ 49 Outdoor Dining/Patio............................................................. 49 Pizza............................................................................................ 49 Place for Mixed Drinks............................................................ 49 Place to Buy Carryout Beer.................................................... 49 Place to Buy Carryout Wine................................................... 49 Place to Buy Deli Meat and Cheese..................................... 50 Place to Buy Meat.................................................................... 50 Place to Buy Produce.............................................................. 50 Place to Buy Seafood.............................................................. 50 Place to Buy Steak.................................................................... 50 Place for Mixed Drinks............................................................ 50 Restaurant................................................................................. 50 Restaurant for Friendly Service............................................. 50 Restaurant for Home Cooking.............................................. 50 Restaurant for Seafood/Fish.................................................. 50

Restaurant for Steak................................................................ 50 Romantic Dinner...................................................................... 50 Salad........................................................................................... 51 Sandwich................................................................................... 51 Selection.................................................................................... 51 Smokehouse............................................................................. 51 Soup............................................................................................ 51 Sports Bar.................................................................................. 51 Sushi........................................................................................... 52 Vegan/Vegetarian.................................................................... 52 Waiter/Waitress........................................................................ 52 Wine Bar..................................................................................... 52 Wine Menu................................................................................ 52

Shopping

BBQ Grills................................................................................... 53 Boutiques.................................................................................. 53 Carpet Stores............................................................................ 54 Cellular Phones/Accessories.................................................. 54 Children’s Clothing.................................................................. 54 Computer Store/Repair.......................................................... 54 Convenience Store.................................................................. 55 Counter Tops............................................................................. 55 Curbside Service...................................................................... 55 Discount Store.......................................................................... 55 Feed Store.................................................................................. 55 Florist Shop............................................................................... 55 Furniture Store.......................................................................... 57 Garden Center Greenhouse/Plants..................................... 57 Gift Shop.................................................................................... 57 Grocery Store............................................................................ 57 Health Food............................................................................... 58 Home Décor.............................................................................. 57 Jewelry Store............................................................................. 57 Lawn Care Equipment............................................................ 57 Liquor Store............................................................................... 59 Local Hardware Store.............................................................. 59 Local Hardwood Floor Store.................................................. 59 Locally Made Product............................................................. 59 Lumber/Building Supplies..................................................... 59 Mattress..................................................................................... 59 Outdoor Furniture................................................................... 61 Outdoor Gear............................................................................ 61 Packing and Shipping............................................................. 61 Paint and Supplies................................................................... 61 Pet Store..................................................................................... 62 Place to Buy Pet Supplies....................................................... 62 Place to Buy Shoes................................................................... 62 Place to Buy Shoes Women’s Shoes..................................... 62 Recreation Vehicles................................................................. 62 Resale/Thrift Shop................................................................... 62 Specialty Shop.......................................................................... 62 Store for Something for Everyone in the Family............... 62 Storefront Window Display................................................... 62 Tattoo Shop............................................................................... 62 Tools............................................................................................ 62

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Automotive Services

ust about everyone needs of a Michigan winter. automotive services at some So, consider the award-winning businesses in this category as destinapoint, particularly in a car-centric community like Midland. And our tions for your next car service apcommunity has no shortage of places pointment. to take your vehicle for maintenance or repair, from detailing businesses to oil change specialists to car washes to dealerships.

During the warm summer months, you may have been able to “coast” a little in terms of upkeep on your car. But now that fall is here and frigid weather isn’t far behind, it’s probably time to make sure Residents of Primrose Retirement Community of Midland your tires, brakes, attend their second annual classic car show Wednesday, engine, etc. are ready July 28, 2021 at the facility in Midland. (Katy Kildee/ for the wear and tear kkildee@mdn.net)

Auto Accessories

Auto Body Shop

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Quality Northtown Truck Collision & & Auto Auto Glass Accessories O’Reilly Auto Parts Midland Ford Parts

Midland Ford Lincoln

Chippewa Auto & Rentals

Thank you for voting us the best sports club of this year! We are honored to serve Midland and the Great Lakes Bay Region and look forward to being a part of the community for years to come!

One Club, One Community, One Goal midlandsoccerclub.com

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Automotive Services Auto Dealership Service Department

Auto Detailer

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Garber Chevrolet Midland

High Definition Detailing

Midland Ford Feeny Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Midland

Auto Perfection Quality Truck & Auto Accessories

Auto Parts Store

Brake Shop

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AutoZone Auto Parts O’Reilly Auto Parts

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Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center

STOP IN AND SEE US!

Mid Michigan Auto Services Center

Car/Auto Repair Shop

Favorite Brand of Auto

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Terry’s Auto Sevice Center

Excelling in Value, Quality and Customer Service in Midland for Over 70 Years!

Belle Tire

Quality Transmission and Auto Repair

Midland Ford

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Advance Auto Parts

Higher Standards Automotive

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Chevrolet Ford Toyota

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Best Place To Buy Carpet!

Family owned & operated for 3 generations.

Carpet • Hardwood • Laminate • Vinyl • LVT • Area Rugs

Family Owned & Operated for 3 generations.

Since 1950

www.everettcarpetandflooring.com Carpet • Hardwood • Laminate • Vinyl • Tile • Area Rugs DOWNTOWN MIDLAND • PHONE: 835-7191

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New Car Auto Dealership winner

Automotive Services New Car Sales Person

Place for an Oil Change

Pre-Owned Auto Dealership

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Garber Chevrolet Midland

Jeff Pacholka, Garber Chevrolet Midland

Feeny Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Midland

Mark Lawson, Midland Ford

Midland Ford Lincoln

Tom Harthausen, Feeny

Pre-Owned Car Sales Person

Tire Store

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Melissa Olney at Garber Chevrolet Midland

Belle Tire

Tiffany Borske, Midland Ford

Higher Standards Automotive

Tommy Harthausen, Feeny of Midland

Discount Tire

Towing Service winner

Cole’s Wrecker Service & Garage Mid State Towing Beehr’s Towing

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Valvoline Instant Oil Change

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Garber Chevrolet Midland

Fast Eddie’s Car Wash Feeny Chrysler Dodge and Oil Change Jeep Ram Of Midland Belle Tire Midland Ford Lincoln Midland Ford Lincoln

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Midland eye care has Been servinG your oPTical needs For over 40+ years

Midland eye care 5908 Eastman ave.

Midland, MI 48640 (989) 636-7200 Gladwin eye care 300-3 Cedar St. Gladwin, MI 48624 (989) 426-4550 A MEMbEr oF

Freeland eye care 180 E. Washington St., Ste 1 Freeland, MI 148623 (989) 573-5393

T.K. Johnson, o.d., P.c. dennis M. Johnson, o.d., P.c. lisa a. daws, o.d., P.c.

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Business & Professional Services

hen certain tasks seem to be over your head, it’s great to know that skilled professionals are ready to handle them.

Whether through your business or in your personal life, you may need the services of a realtor, an accountant, an attorney, an architect, an insurance agent, or any of the other myriad of professional services found

in Midland or any other community.

These individuals have trained long and hard to become licensed and certified, and now they work hard to win your business in competition with their peers.

So, check out the award winners in the category and keep them in mind the next time you are in need of expert assistance.

Accountant

Accounting Firm

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winner

Amy Hebert - Astrike Financial

Astrike Financial PLLC

Kevin Jajo

McMahan Thomson & Associates, CPA’s

Angela Lund, AHP

Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants

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Business & Professional Services Alterations

Appliance Repair

Attorney

Bank

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Cheryl’s Alterations & More

Timm’s Appliance Repair

Sew Lovely Alterations Beth’s Alterations Quilts & Gifts

Pivot Point Samaritan Appliance Heating & AC

Law Office of Angela M. Cole

Brandon Richardson, Mid Michigan Law Center

1st State Bank Isabella Bank TCF Bank

John Wilson of Wilson Law Office, P.C.

Bankruptcy Attorney

Barber

Barber Shop

Beauty Salon

winner

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winner

winner

Rita Tracy Shantele Ashman Plaza Elmy of Barber Elmylaw, P.C. Stephen I. Houseal Matthew Frey Career Training/ Tech School winner

Ross Medical Center Greater Michigan Construction Academy Cosmetology University Great Lakes Safety Training Center

Mallery’s Barber ShopKeith Woods Dennis at Irish’s Barber Shop Krystal at Nathan’s Hair Unlimited

Cooper & Co Salon group

Cooper & Co Salon group

Irish’s Barber Shop

Bombshell Salon & Spa

Gordon’s Barber Shop

Children’s Daycare College/University winner

Hidden Treasures Preschool Heavens Elect Christian Learning Greater Midland Community Center

winner

Delta College Central Michigan University Saginaw Valley State University

Aristocut Credit Union winner

Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union Members First Credit Union Wildfire Credit Union

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Business & Professional Services Criminal Law Attorney

Dance Studio

winner

winner

Steven Durance

Dean/Black School of Performing Arts, Inc.

John Wilson, Wilson Law Office Elite Arts Company, LLC Jason Gower InMotion Dance Academy

Dance Teacher

Divorce & Family Law Attorney

winner

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Miss Olivia In Motion Dance Academy

Law Office of Angela M. Cole

Doggy Daycare

Estate Planning Law Attorney

winner

winner

John Wilson of Wilson Alex at Dean/Black Law Office, P.C. School of Performing Arts, Inc. Richard M.Handlon of Gina Beebe’s Dance Handlon Eastman Law Firm Studio

Howl-A-Day Resort Dog Haven Ranch Poochies Pit Stop

Law Office of Angela M. Cole

Brandon Richardson, Mid Michigan Law Center Todd M. Gambrell, Attorney At Law

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#1 Garden Center #1 Feed Store Place to Buy Pet Supplies Everything for your Lawn, Garden, Feeders and Ornamental Ponds and Garden Art.

cohoon’s

elevator

(989) 835-7724

802 TOWNSEND ST MIDLAND, MI 48640

Thank you for voting us the service.

BEST From in Midland! electrical small circuit repair to major lighting upgrades.

Proud to be serving the community for over

RESIDENTIAL SERVICE

56 years

631.6252 www.blasyelectric.com RESIDENTIAL SERVICE

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Business & Professional Services Estate Sales

Family Photographer

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Treasures On Townsend

One For Every Moment Photography

Midland Bid Junkies Hall Linda

Stephanie Marie Photography Junie B Photography

Financial Planner

Financial Services

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Jacob Smith Edward Jones - Financial - Stifel Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Adam Thiel

Advisor: Adam Thiel

Health Advantage Federal Credit Union

Steven Ringgold, TCF/Huntington Bank

Benjamin F. Edwards

Funeral Home

Golf Course

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Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Directors Smith-Miner Funeral Home Wilson Miller Funeral Home

Thank You For Voting For Us!

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Midland Country Club Currie Golf Course Sandy Ridge Golf Course

Benjamin Bailey, D.D.S., General Dentist (989) 631-6075 www.midmichigansmile.com

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Business & Professional Services Hotel

Insurance Agency

winner

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The H Hotel Holiday Inn Midland, an IHG Hotel Residence Inn by Marriott Midland

Bone & Bailey Insurance Agency, Inc. State Farm- Robb Boerner Agency Investment Broker

winner

winner

Jacob Smith Stifel

Kurt Ieuter

Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Adam Thiel Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Kevin M Spencer, AAMS®

Investment Firm

Law Firm

winner

winner

Karl Ieuter

Stifel

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Let’s build community together.

Ieuter Insurance Group

Insurance Agent

Missy Noykos Bone and Bailey

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Law Office of Angela M. Cole

Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Adam Thiel

Mid Michigan Law Center, PLLC

Benjamin F. Edwards

Wilson Law Office, P.C.

Thank you for selecting us as one of your favorites in Midland County!

We're proud to be part of the community!

mercbank.com

THANK YOU MIDLAND! Winner for: Deck & Patio Contractor Window Contractor fire/Water restoration

finalist for: Builder for new Home Construction, remodeling, Construction Company, General Contractor, Home Builder, roofing Contractor and siding Contractor

(Midland’s 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021 Readers Choice Awards)

www.orvoshbuilders.com

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Thank You for the Votes!

Business & Professional Services Loan Officer

Mortgage Company

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Stephanie Geiersbach, Academy Mortgage Sue Moody Mortgage Officer, Mercantile Bank of Michigan, NMLS 533597 Ali Ellis 1st State Bank

Mercantile Bank of Michigan Academy Mortgage Cardinal Financial Strouse Group

Mortgage Lender

Nail Salon

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Dow Cooper & Chemical Co Salon Employees’ group Credit Union Bombshell Salon Ali Ellis 1st State Bank

Le Posh Salon & Spa

Nail Tech

Non-Profit

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Tori Gratson Bombshell Salon Kelly Cohoon at Aristocut

Zachary has been a licensed realtor in the Great Lakes Bay Region since July 2018.

He has proudly been a multi-million-dollar producer since the beginning of his real estate career. Zachary loves helping to transition his clients into the next chapter of their lives whether it is selling their home or finding their forever one.

Thank you for your support!

and spa

Sue Moody Mortgage Officer, Mercantile Bank of Michigan, NMLS 533597

Jenny at Cooper & Co Salon group

Visit Zak on: zschultz.jpar.com Facebook.com/ZacharySchultzRealtor Jpargreatlakesbay.com Cell: 989-600-7839 Office: 989-267-0805

We are JPAR Great Lakes Bay Region.

We are breaking sales records of selling homes and commercial properties in the Great Lakes Bay region and across the state of Michigan. Our franchise is the first in Michigan and we pride ourselves on our cutting-edge technology that puts us ahead of the game in our primary markets on getting our homes in front of targeted buyers.

Sanford Strong Children’s Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region Camp Fish Tales Inc

Best Bank Ali Ellis

Best Mortgage Lender - Finalist 989.492.7500 NMLS #883429

The bank for business.

989.799.7500 1stState.Bank

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We would like to thank our patients and their families for voting us Best Veterinarian Clinic.

Business & Professional Services Pest Control

Pet Boarding Kennel

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winner

Foxbrook Kennel

Earths Way Lawn Dog Haven Ranch Care Pet Groomer

Pet Grooming

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Tiffany at Petsmart

Poochies Pit Stop

Brandi Schneider B3 Grooming LLC B3 Grooming Fur Babies Rachelle At Grooming Howl-a-Day Resort

Connie Moll, DVM Susan Johnson-Wendt, DVM, CVA Karen Mikols, DVM Katherine Manley, DVM Laura Seibert, DVM Sarah Hodges, DVM Terri Lagos, DVM

989-631-0220

1500 East Patrick Road

www.midlandanimalcl.com

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Bug Busters

Howl-A-Day Resort

Fin al ist

Midland Pest Control

Bike Trail

Day Trip

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Hidden Stanford Treasures Propane Gas Preschool LLC Memorial Presbyterian Preschool Kid’s Creek Preschool

Cendant Equipment Rental Coyne Oil & Propane

Local Water Activity Spot

Park for a Picnic

Place to Celebrate a Birthday

Summer Camp

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Propane

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Outdoor Activity

Preschool

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Place to take your Kids on a Rainy Day

Place to Volunteer

Place to Work Walking Trail 400 S Badour Rd | 989.631.0830

www.chippewanaturecenter.org |

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Business & Professional Services Real Estate Agency

Real Estate Agent

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Modern Realty Ayre/Rhinehart Realtors RE/MAX of Midland

Teresa Quintana Modern Realty Zachary Schultz, JPAR Great Lakes Bay Region Amber Wilson, Modern Realty

Reception Hall/ Banquet Facility

Senior Pictures Photographer

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The H Hotel One For Every

Moment Apple Mountain Photography Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center

Melissa Lile Photography

Stylist

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winner

Dice Snow Breck Emery, Removal Cooper & Company Pat’s Gradall Services Veronica Gorman Servinski Sod Service

Gym/Fitness Center!

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New Class Locations!

Trailside Senior Center, Sanford Senior Center and on Zoom

Le Posh

Wilma O’Dell, Salon 45

Balanced InMotion Shelley Potts, 989-513-6351

$

1000 off

A Heartfelt Thank You to our Customers for Voting Us #1 Place to Buy Shoes and any in stock, non-sale #1 Place to Buy Shoes Women’s Shoes

footwear Expires 10-31-21

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208 Cambridge St. • 989-835-4853 • circlequalityshoes.com • Mon-Sat. 10am-6pm

Cheryl’s Alterations & More * Bridal & Formal Wear Specialist * Wedding Gown Cleaning & Preservation

Morley Portraiture

Snow Removal

Reder Landscaping

Thank you to everyone for your support and for voting for us

People’s Choice Award Winner

~ Cheryl lAnphierd ~

989-832-2705 • 989-615-8093 cherylsalterations@hotmail.com

By Appointment Only.

THANK YOU

everyone for your votes and support for Best Alterations Shop 2021 Readers Choice Winner

Thank you for your voTes 116 Harold St. Midland, MI 48640 www.VetMidland.com ReceptionRRAH@gmail.com

989-750-7222

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Business & Professional Services Tax Preparer

Title Company

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winner

Yeo & Yeo Diversified CPAs & National Business Title Consultants Superior Title & Spiker Fred J CPA

Settlement

Moomey Diane C CPA

Crossroads Title Agency

Travel

Veterinarian

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Circle Travel Key to Adventure- Katie Saylor

Veterinarian Clinic

Wedding Photographer

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Eastman Animal Hospital

A big THANK YOU for voting and making us a winner for the Best Storage Company!

South of Town 800 S. Poseyville Road, STE 1 • MIdland MI 48640 • 989.513.5219

Thank you Midland for supporting KTrip86 Boutique!

www.ktrip86boutique.com

989.963.9424

Animal Medical Center, Dr White

AAA Midland

River Rock Animal Hospital

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Dr Karen Mikols Midland Animal Clinic Dawn Eby, Northern Animal Clinic

Midland Animal Clinic

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One For Every Moment Photography Blushed Photography Captured Photography Studio

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Attorney • Estate Planning Attorney Wills/Trust & Estate Attorney Brandon J. Richardson Thank you, readers!

Call me today for a free consultation.

Thank You Midland For all the votes!

A-1 Westside Storage Brenda Yancer Manager

4120 Isabella Street P.O. Box 2352 Midland, MI 48641

(989) 835-7651 a1westsidestorage@gmail.com

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Wills/Trust & Estate Attorney winner

Law Office of Angela M. Cole Brandon Richardson, Mid Michigan Law Center Todd M. Gambrell, Attorney At Law

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Health & Fitness

ooking to stay healthy and get fit? Luckily, Midland has plenty of options to choose from.

Many people in Midland have made it a career for themselves to be a caring, respected doctor for residents and families. Others specialize in certain fields, such as cardiovascular health.

Dentists are in plentiful supply in Chemical City, with plenty of dental offices to keep your family’s teeth healthy. People have choices for orthodontists, too.

Perhaps someone needs mental health treatment in the city. Luckily, plenty of therapists operate here to meet that need.

Gyms also exist to help someone keep their fitness goals. Or perhaps you want to try out supplements and other health remedies, something that is also available in Midland.

Thank you!

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Builder for Remodeling Builder for New Home Construction Construction Company General Contractor Gutter and Downspout Contractor Home Builder Roofing Contractor Siding Contractor Builder

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Health & Fitness Allergist

Alternative Medicine

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Assisted Living

Audiologist

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Jonathan Horbal, DO

Courtney Wilson Acupuncturist Midland Chiropractic Richard J. Horbal, MD Sports Rehab Rao S. Botta of Ange Phillips ND LLC Asthma Allergy & Immunology Phoenix Medicine Center

Janae King’s Schabel of Daughters Bieri Hearing Home Primrose Retirement Community of Midland

Specialists Melissa Menzies Of Bieri Hearing Specialists

Meridian Acres

Harold O. Hull

Children’s Dentist

Chiropractic Practice

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Preferred Dr. Charles Chiropractic McLaren Christina Behring, DDS Elizabeth Picard, DMD

ADIO Chiropractic Morgan Chiropractic Center

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Health & Fitness Chiropractor

Dance Lessons

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Dr. Ryan Dean/Black Balzer - ADIO School of Chiropractic Performing Dr Dorais-Dorai Chirpractic

Arts, Inc.

Greater Midland Community Center

Wes Harpham, Miss Lore’s School of Kehres Chiropractic Performing Arts Dentist winner

Emergency Care Center/Urgent Care/ER Center

winner Dr. Christina MidMichigan Behring DDS Urgent CareMidland

Benjamin Bailey, DDS, PC

New Hope Urgent Care of Midland

Charles Mclaren

Midland Express

Family Doctor

Family Practice

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Campus Ridge Drive Midland Family Physicians PC Family Practice Center

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Health & Fitness General Dentistry Practice

Gym/Fitness Center

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Edge Fitness McLaren and Training Dental Associates, Headquarters P.C. Balanced

Christina Behring, DDS Knight Dental Care

Planet Fitness

Hearing Center

Home Care Agency

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Bieri Hearing Specialists Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center

InMotion

Right at Home Bayside Home Care

CMU Carls Center Audiology Clinic

Home Health: MidMichigan Home Care

Home Health Services

Hospice

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Home Health: Toni & Trish MidMichigan House Home Care Senior Services of Midland County, Michigan Great Lakes Home Care Unlimited LLC

Cardinal Hospice Hospice Care: MidMichigan Home Care

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Health & Fitness Hospital

Independent Living

Martial Arts

Massage

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MidMichigan Primrose Cosens Medical Retirement Martial Arts CenterCommunity Midland LLC Midland of Midland Lim’s Tae Kwon Covenant HealthCare King’s Daughters Home Independence Village McLaren Bay Region Midland

Holistic Healing

Do Academy

Massage Therapy Preferred Chiropractic

Midland Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Be Good To Yourself Massage Therapy LLC

Medical Spa

Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

Nursing Homes

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glo SKIN SPA Holistic Healing Massage Therapy

Krista at Dr. Martindale, Heart and Vascular Center MidMichigan

Jessica Rausch, FNP-BC, Women’s Health, MidMichigan OB/GYN

King’s Daughters Home

Yonick Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Center

Kevin Weaver, MSN, FNP-BC, Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart and Vascular Center

Olson Manor

Tina Mason, RN, Heart and Vascular Center MidMichigan

Justin D. Grifka, MSN, CFNP, Family Medicine, Total Family Health Care, Auburn

OB/GYN

Oncology

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Shawna Ruple, MD, MidMichigan Obstetrics & Gynocology Natalie L. Kroll, DO, Obstetrics & Gynocology, Campus Ridge Scott A. Thiele, MD, MidMichigan Obstetrics & Gynocology

Tammy Moore, RN at MidMichigan Midland Emergency Room

Daniel Y. Danso, MD, Medical Oncology & Hematology, Cancer Center at MidMichigan Medical Center Chemotherapy & Infusion Services: Cancer Center at MidMichigan Medical Center Anas Alsara, M.D., Medical Oncology & Hematology, Cancer Center at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland

Ophthalmology/ Optometry Practice winner

Midland Eye Care

Stratford Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Optometrist winner

Dr. Paul Kimball

Jackson & Bigelow, MD-PC

Amy Buchanan / Mid-Michigan Eye Care

Mid-Michigan Eye Care

T K Johnson at Midland Eye Care

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Orthodontist

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Dr Andrew Grillo Dr. Nicole Stehle of Midland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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Advantage Orthodontics - Braces and Invisalign® by Dr. Ford Dr. Dale Davis

Dr. Christopher Kittle of Greater Michigan Oral Surgeons

Dr. Andrew Grillo

Orthodontist Practice

Orthopedic Surgeon

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Great Lakes Bay Orthodontics

Dr. John Murphy, DO- Orthopedic Surgeon Campus Ridge

McLaren Dental Associates, P.C.

Dr. Ben R. Mayne III, MDOrthopedic Surgeon, 555 Building

Advantage Orthodontics - Braces and Invisalign®

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Dr. Mark Goethe, MDOrthopedic Surgeon Campus Ridge

Outpatient Medical Facility

Pediatrician

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Dr. Hugo Juarbe of Family Medicine Associates

Nash Dermatology Covenant Occupational Health & Wellness

David Buzanoski, MD of Campus Ridge Jennifer C. Grossman, DO of Family Medicine Associates

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Health & Fitness Pediatrician Practice winner

Mid Michigan Pediatrics Family Practice Campus Ridge

Personal Family Counselor/ Therapist winner

Family & Children’s Services

Pharmacist

Pharmacy

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Steve at Meijer David Allen Great Lakes Pharmacy

Meijer Walgreens Great Lakes Pharmacy of Midland

FMA Pediatrics

Sara Knutson Chad Bryan Renewal Christian Counseling

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapy

Physician Assistant

Place to Buy a Hearing Aid

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Alicia Heading Renue Physical Therapy Emily Dittenber Auburn PT Kara Martindale Renue Physical Therapy

Renue Physical Therapy Auburn Physical Therapy

Sabourin’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop

Kenneth Van Sumeren.

P.A.-C., Internal Medicine, Campus Ridge Building

Bieri Hearing Specialists

Cindy L. Beadle, PA-C

Miracle-Ear

Rehabilitation Services at MidMichigan Health

Michelle R. Krieger, PA-C, Family Medicine, Campus Ridge

Allied Hearing

Place to Buy Glasses

Podiatrist

Psychiatrist

Radiologist

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Eye Care

Dr. Laughner, Midland Podiatry Associates

Midland Eye Heidi E. care Monaghan, DPM Mid-Michigan Full Circle Vision Care

Kristin Raleigh, DPM

Thomas Bills, MD Marina Bogdanovic, MD Community Mental Health

Lindsay M. Zeeb, MD, Neuroradiology, Radiology, Midland Radiology Associates Mark D. Horness, MD, Neuroradiology, Radiology, Midland Radiology Associates Alex Dombrowski, MD, Neuroradiology, Radiology, Midland Radiology Associates

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Health & Fitness Registered Nurse

Retirement Community

Skilled Nursing Facility

Surgeon

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Neil Sheets, RN at Midmichigan Midland Emergency Room Tina Mason, RN, Heart and Vascular Center, MidMichigan Center Amber Bauknecht Primrose Retirement

Vision Center winner

Primrose Retirement Community of Midland King’s Daughters Home Independence Village Midland Women’s Health Care winner

Midland Eye Center for Care Women’s Health Mid-Michigan Eye Care

Traverse Vision

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idland has homeowners, landlords and renters covered when it comes to home services.

Those looking to build their own dream home have a plethora of award-winning construction companies that serve the area.

Professionals are on hand to provide essential services and supplies for work related to plumbing, electricity, roofing and septic maintenance. Those

King’s Daughters Home Meridian Acres Brittany Manor

Shane D. Martin, DO of Mid Michigan Physicians Group Heidi E. Monaghan, DPM of Mid Michigan

Yoga Studio winner

Greater Midland Community Center

MidMichigan Obstetrics & Gynecology

BALANCED pilates and wellness boutique

Dr. Sandeep Rao

The Yoga Place

Home Services looking to improve their home’s interior aesthetics from carpets and windows to kitchen renovations and interior decorating have a wide range of options available. If outside work is needed, residents don’t have to go far to get assistance with fencing, lawn care, installing decks and patios, cleaning and maintaining gutters or laying concrete or asphalt for driveways.

Midlanders can keep their

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properties as “safe as houses,” with trustworthy companies who are ready to help with storage, keep entry points secure and perform home inspections.

Individuals whose homes were damaged by fire or in the May 2020 floods can also reach out to a selection of restoration and remodeling outfits.

For more information about winners, visit www.ourmidland.com/readerschoice.

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Home Services Apartment Complex

Asphalt Contractor

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Ivy Terrace Senior Residence Woodland Place Apartments Mulberry Lane Apartments Builder winner

Francis Builders Orvosh Builders, Inc Greystone Homes

Yeager Asphalt L M Satkowiak & Sons Asphalt PSA Paving

The benefits of DCECU membership really add up!

Builder for New Home Construction

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40 consecutive years of Member Giveback rebates & rewards1

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Great rates & fast approvals on loans2

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Access to 30,000 surcharge-free CO-OP ATMs nationwide

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Builder for Remodeling winner

Francis Builders Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery Orvosh Builders, Inc

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Home Services Carpet & Flooring

Carpet Cleaners

Concrete Contractor

Construction Company

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winner

winner

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Everett Carpet & Flooring Tri City Furniture HOME DEPOT

Bear Carpet Cleaning & Water Restoration Modernistic Cleaning & Restoration CENTREX CLEANING Pro-tech Carpet Cleaning and 24 Hour Water Damage restoration

Deck & Patio Contractor

Electrician

winner

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Orvosh Builders, Inc KJP Sales, Inc. Weese Project Motivations

Blasy Electric Church Electric

Prince & Walter Concrete Contractor Mid-Michigan Masonry Inc Kim Walter, Walter Placement Concrete Excavating Contractor winner

Pat’s Gradall Services Thornton Excavating

Harbron Electric Coggins Excavating, LLC 6408 5 Mile Road,

Francis Builders Three Rivers Corporation Orvosh Builders, Inc Fencing Contractor winner

Midland Fence Co. KJP Sales, Inc. Sullivan Fence Co.

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Fire/Water Restoration

Garage Door

General Contractor

Glass Company

winner

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Orvosh Builders, Inc Bear Carpet Cleaning & Water Restoration ServiceMaster by Fuson

Lloyd’s Door Systems Johnson Door Mount Pleasant Mid Michigan Garage Door LLC

Francis Builders

Midland Glass Co.

Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery

Henderson Brothers Glass

Orvosh Builders, Inc

George’s Glass & Mirrors

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Gutter & Downspout Contractor

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Home Services Heating and Air Conditioning

Home & Bath Showroom

Home Builder

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Francis Builders

Beauchamps Heating & Cooling

Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery

Francis Builders

Home Inspection

Home Security System

Kitchen & Bath Showroom

Kitchen Cabinets

winner

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winner

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A & I Home Inspections

Veteran’s Alarm

Certified Home Inspections of Michigan, LLC

SecureCom

Landscaper

Lawn Care

Lawn Care Repair

Local Plumbing Store

winner

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Orvosh Builders, Quality First All Seasons Heating Inc Seamless Gutters and Cooling LeBeau Cabinets Greystone Homes Vogie’s Seamless A+ Plumbing & Designed By Julie Gutters Mechanical

Van Wert The Tech Inspections Laboratory

Local Labor of Sandford Reder Landscaping All-American Landscaping

Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery

Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery

LeBeau Cabinets Designs By Karen Designed By Julie The Tech Laboratory

LeBeau Cabinets

Local Labor of Sanford

Sanford Hardware

Sanford Hardware

Reder Landscaping

Ace Hardware & Sports

Ace Hardware & Sports

All-American Landscaping

J & J Small Engine Repair & Sales

A+ Plumbing & Mechanical

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Bayside Home Care caregivers are heroes, every day, in every way.

THANK YOU for your votes!

We are honored to be voted one of Midland County’s favorite Home Care Agencies!

Thank you to our clients and our staff!

Providing dependable, affordable & award-winning in-home care.

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Home Services Manufactured Homes

Place for Home Decorating

Plumber

Roofing Contractor

winner

winner

winner

winner

Orvosh Builders, Inc

Tri City Furniture

Wild’s Plumbing Heating & Air

Francis Builders

Freedom Homes of Michigan

Dan Dan the Mattress Man Godwin’s Furniture & Mattress

Septic Tank and System Cleaning

Siding Contractor

Small Engine Repair

Storage Company

winner

winner

winner

winner

Drain Surgeon

Inc

Sports

Coggins Excavating & Construction

Tri City Remodeling

Ted’s Home & Lawn Equipment

Clark Modular Homes

Orvosh Builders, A+ Plumbing & Inc Mechanical Brubaker Plumbing Brandle Roofing Heating & Air & Sheet Metal Conditioning

Kevin Burns Francis Sanford Septic Tank Builders Hardware Pumping Orvosh Builders, Ace Hardware &

Window Contractor winner

Orvosh Builders, Inc

South of Town Storage A-1 Westside Storage All Seasons Storage Center

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“Support your local newspaper and your right to know”

Tri City Remodeling Laurence Smith Window & Door

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idland County has no shortage of notable people in the community, from public servants and educators to performers and entertainers.

Residents can count on a plethora of first responders who are ready to go above and beyond to help those in need. Firefighters and police officers among the first on the scene, ready to offer aid in difficult situations.

Young Midlanders can receive a quality education from preschool to the 12th grade, thanks to Midland Public Schools, Meridian Public Schools, Bullock Creek Schools and private institutions. While several teachers go beyond the curriculum to make a positive impact on their students’ education, coaches continue the excellence outside of the classroom, some volunteering their time to coach different schools.

There is no limit to the impact of local organizations who serve the community at large as well as special focus areas, thanks to volunteers’ hard work. Within the “City of Beautiful Churches,” religious groups often stretch beyond the confines of their buildings and work to better the community through outreach.

Music groups and individual performers have a wide selection of venues to choose from in the city, including Midland Center for the Arts,

Best Midlander to Follow on Social Media

People listen during a live performance byt Jedi Mind Trip during the River Days Festival Friday, Aug. 6, 2021 in downtown Midland. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

Tunes by the Tridge, Creative 360 and even the Central Park bandshell. Depending on the occasion, local music lovers can enjoy live performances that span musical genres from jazz and choral arrangements to funk and

punk rock.

Midland keeps connected by using various methods. Individuals, businesses and events use social media platforms to inform Midlanders about what’s going on in the community in

Coach

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City of Midland

Buffy Hall, Midland High Swim Team, Midland Dolphins

Ryan Bebeau

Ben Tierney

Jamie Smith Sanford Meridian

Jake Cole

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UPS of Midland

James Day at Dow High and Calvary Baptist

Steven Merrill

entertaining ways.

For more information about winners, visit www.ourmidland.com/ readerschoice.

Fun Person to Follow on Social Media winner

Emily Dittenber, Auburn PT Midland Gazette UPS of Midland

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PEOPLE Local MusicianGroup

Local MusicianSolo

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Men of Music Cool Lemen Jazz Cold cut Trio

Matt Moore Hailey Allen Brett Mitchell

Award-winning mortgages

Pastor/Priest

Policeman

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Calvary Baptist Church Mark Dickerson

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Myron Greene

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Father Andy Booms of St. Bridgid

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Ed Doerner, Messiah

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Preschool Teacher

Teacher (K-12)

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Ankenbrandt at Hidden Treasures Wendy Lewis, Memorial Presbyterian Preschool Samantha Nelson, Head Start

J. Cole Meridian Public Schools Calvary Baptist Academy Pam O Mrs. Greskowiak, Plymouth Elem 3rd Grade

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PLACES

Volunteer winner

Tawny Nelb Midland Rotary

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Best Place to Follow on Social Media winner

Ieuter Insurance Group

Elaine White, Senior Services Cameron Waskevich, Larkin Fire

The UPS Store Louie’s Leatherworks & Shoe Repair Bike Trail winner

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hese places are near, but they’ll take you far: from walking trails to wedding venues, holiday necessities and every day needs. Not to mention, people travel to visit our various tourist attractions. Not only do we have the views, but we have offerings for any occasion. Residents can look no further for a place to volunteer or spend the night out. Oh, the places you’ll go after checking out these local destinations! For more information about winners, visit www. ourmidland.com/readerschoice.

Depending on the occasion, local music lovers can enjoy live performances that span musical genres from jazz and choral arrangements to funk and punk rock.

Midland keeps connected by using various methods. Individuals, businesses and events use social media platforms to inform Midlanders about what’s going on in the community in entertaining ways.

For more information about winners, visit www.ourmidland.com/ readerschoice.

Pere Marquette Rail Trail Chippewa Nature Center City Forest Business with Friendly Employees winner

Renue Physical Therapy Ieuter Insurance Group Preferred Chiropractic

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Lisa Vaillancourt Escrow Officer

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Michelle Wentz Escrow Officer

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PLACES Campground

Date Night

Day Trip

Event

winner

winner

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River Ridge Family Campground Rifle River Recreation Area

Gratzi Midland NCG Cinema Midland

Dow Gardens/ Whiting Forest

Great Lakes Loons Hot Air Balloon Festival

Port Crescent State Park

AR Workshop Midland

Traverse City Chippewa Nature Center

Family Fun Night

Fundraising Event

Girl’s Night Out

Guy’s Night Out

winner

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Great Lakes Loons

Sanford Strong

Valley Lanes Family Cancer ServicesEntertainment Dinner on Main Center

RiverDays

Whine

702 Bar

AR Workshop Midland

Buffalo Wild Wings

Orion Sports

Daylight Outfitters

Daylight Outfitter

Midland GardenWalk

Holiday Event

Local Water Activity Spot

Locally Owned Business

Most Unique Business

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Santa House Spray Park Dow Gardens/ Whiting Forest Christmas Walk Santa Parade

Plymouth Pool

Renue Physical Therapy

Chippewa Nature Ieuter Insurance Group Center Modern Realty

Imagine That! A Local Artists Co-op Beyond Measure Bulk Foods Craft Hemp Company

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We provide peer support for children, teens and their families grieving a death using creativity and low and high energy play to connect, and grow.

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Aviator Cookie Company

Chippewa Nature Center

Leatherworks & Shoe Repair

Dow Gardens/ Whiting Forest

un until May 2019! and run until May August 23rd2019! and Nonprofit Finalist.

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Dow Gardens/ Whiting Forest

Plymouth Park

Doumel Tree Farms Kluck Nursery Inc Ace Hardware & Sports

Morning star Chippewa Nature Christmas tree farm Center Place to Celebrate a Birthday

Place to get Creative

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Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center Great Lakes Loons Game Chippewa Nature Center

Studio 154 Creative 360 AR Workshop Midland

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PLACES Place to Take Out of Town Visitors

Place to take your Kids on a Rainy Day

Place to take your Pet for a Walk

Place to Volunteer

winner

winner

winner

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Dow Gardens/ Whiting Forest Great Lakes Loons The Tridge

Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center

City Forest

The Playground (indoor playground)

Midland Dog Park

Pere Marquette Rail Trail

Chippewa Nature Center

Humane Society Of Midland County Children’s Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region Chippewa Nature Center

Place to Work

Place to Worship

Playground

Summer Camp

winner

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winner

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Renue Physical Therapy

St Brigid Catholic Church

Ieuter Insurance Messiah Lutheran Group Church Chippewa Nature Christian Center Celebration Center

Plymouth Park Canopy Walk The Playground (indoor playground)

Chippewa Nature Center Greater Midland Community Center AR Workshop Midland ARt camp

Veteran Owned Business

Walking Trail

Wedding Venue

Youth Sports Club

winner

winner

winner

winner

Ace Hardware & Sports

Chippewa Nature Center

Veteran’s Alarm

Dow Gardens/ Whiting Forest Pere Marquette Rail Trail

Ieuter Insurance Group All Americal Landscaping

Dow Gardens/ Whiting Forest The H Hotel Apple Mountain

Midland Soccer Club Greater Midland Community Center Berryhill Baseball, American Legion

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Restaurant Food & Beverage M

idland has a wide array of dining options to satisfy anyone’s appetites or quell a parched throat.

Reader’s Choice will highlight the vibrant local food scene here in Chemical City. Residents could start out with a plethora of burger and smoke barbecue joints in the city. Or perhaps they could stop by places to grab a sandwich.

Midlanders don’t have to leave the city to get a taste of global cuisine.

From Mexican to Indian and Italian,

the variety of food cultures represented in Midland is vast.

Anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth could stop by candy stores and bake shops as well. Ice cream parlors exist within Midland also for those looking for a cooler treat.

Finally, those looking for a drink can also find options. Whether someone needs a morning pick-me-up at a coffee shop or an unwinding social gathering at any of the Midland bars, there is something to satisfy their parched throats.

VOTED MIDLAND’S #1 PT CLINIC 2017 - 2021 Renue Physical Therapy is proud to have been voted as Midland’s #1 choice for physical therapy for the 5th year in a row!

Though many things have changed as we’ve grown over the years, our commitment to our patients remains the same.

• • • • •

One-on-one care with the same therapy team at each visit Intense focus on providing exceptional outcomes Customized, hands-on treatment Convenient locations and hours to serve patients when and where they need us most Local ownership on a corporate and clinic level

3 LOCATIONS SERVING MIDLAND MIDLAND - WACKERLY ST. 2524 W. Wackerly St. (989) 423-1240

Appetizer Menu

Asian Restaurant

winner

winner

Sanford Lake Bar & Grill Applebee’s Grill + Bar The Creek Grill

Pi’s Asian Express

GREATER MIDLAND COMMUNITY CENTER 2205 Jefferson Ave. (989) 923-1987

PRIMROSE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 5600 Waldo Ave. (989) 423-1240

Request an appointment online at www.renuept.com/appointment

China Palace Restaurant Basil Thai Bistro

See all 16 locations at www.renuept.com

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Restaurant Food & Beverage Bakery

Bang for your Buck

winner

winner

Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe Enjoy! Bakery Belle’s Bakery

Laskos Restaurant Lanny’s Restaurant Sanford Lake Bar & Grill

Bar

Bar Menu

winner

winner

Sanford Lake Bar & Grill

Sanford Lake Bar & Grill

WhichCraft Taproom Boulevard Lounge

Boulevard Lounge WhichCraft Taproom

Barista

Bartender

winner

winner

Coffee Chaos- Kat Ashley, Starbucks Spencer Delzer, Crepes Et Amis

CASSIDY VANORTWICK SANFORD LAKE BAR AND GRILL

Where your purchases benefit more than your style.

Your support makes a difference - Thank you for voting us #1 Thrift Shop in the Readers' Choice Awards!

Family Owned & Operated For 37 Years

Thanks FOr vOTing us a reader’s ChOiCe winners FOr

ourmidland.com

Best Lawn Care Equipment

TED’S HOME & LAWN EQUIPMENT 756 S Poseyville Rd • Midland, MI 48640

989.839.9700

Don’t forget it is time to pull out your snow blower and get it ready for winter!

Midland THANK YOU for voting us:

• #1 Best Packing &Shipping • Place to Follow on Social Media 2014 N Saginaw Rd, Midland (989) 835-6050

We are so honored to win # 1 Three Years in a row !

Carrie - Boulevard Lounge Melissa Ayotte - Red Oak

Thank you everyone who voted for us! We have the Best Customers and appreciate you all!

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Restaurant Food & Beverage Thank you for your votes and support!

BBQ/Ribs

Breakfast Spot

winner

winner

Molasses Laskos Smokehouse Restaurant + Bar Lanny’s Bone Daddy’s

Restaurant

Sanford Lake Bar & Grill

Boulevard Lounge

Brew Pub

Buffet

winner

winner

Midland Brewing Company WhichCraft Taproom O’s Pub & Grill

Pi’s Chinese Restaurant

winner

winner

Culver’s

Dr. Ryan Balzer www.goadiochiro.com

(989) 600-0092

301 E. Wackerly St., Midland, MI 48642

♥ #1 Bakery ♥ #1 Cake Shop ♥ #1 Cupcakes ♥ Finalist-Donuts & Cookies

Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe

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1908 S. Saginaw, Ste C, Midland 989-631-4103

www.thegourmetCupCakeShoppe.com

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Thank you For all The voTes!! #1 Towing service

Ghengis Khan Mongolian BBQ Cake Shop

O’s Pub & Grill

Empowering you with hope and healing.

Red Oak Family Restaurant

Burgers

Boulevard Lounge

State-of-the-art neurologically-based chiropractic clinic, serving everyone from infants to seniors.

Family owned since 1924

323 w. saginaw rd sanford, mi 48657 (989) 687-2214 www.colesgarage.com

Thank you

Midland for voting me #1 Dentist 2021!

Also as a finalist for Best Children’s Dentist and Best General Dentistry Practice!

Enjoy! Bakery Dairy Queen

292 E. Saginaw Rd Sanford, MI 48657

(989) 687-7378

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Restaurant Food & Beverage Carry Out

Casual Dining

winner

winner

Sanford Lake Bar & Grill

Sanford Lake Bar & Grill

The Creek Grill

The Creek Grill

Amazing Deli

Red Oak Family Restaurant

Caterer

Chicken Wings

winner

winner

The Creek Grill

Buffalo Wild Wings

QDOBA Mexican Sanford Lake Bar & Grill Eats Shier’s Deli & Catering

Beer & Brats Bar & Grill

Children’s Birthday

Children’s Menu

winner

winner

Valley Lanes & Gimmicks

Bob Evans

Pizza Sam’s

Grove Tea Lounge

Roll Arena

Big Boy

ourmidland.com

Thank you for voting us a Reader’s Choice winner.

Proud to be servicing Midland and the surrounding areas since 1980.

ourmidland.com

Timm’s Appliance! Sales & Service!

220 E. Main St, Downtown Midland • 989-835-5531

Thanks to all for voting us Best Sandwich!

134 E Main St • Midland (989) 837-7278 (989) 837-7278 www.amazingdeli.net amazingdeli.net

134 E Main Street DOWNTOWN - MIDLAND

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Open: Mon., Tues., Wed. 10am to 6pm Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10am to 6pm Sun. 12 Noon to 4pm

20% OFF TOTAL PURCHASE 9/30/14 844-510-1016 Thank You for Voting Cardinal Hospice a finalist in the 2021 Readers Choice

OFFER EXPIRES

Winner Best Snow Removal!

Thank You for Voting Dice Contracting Best Snow Removal!

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Saturday, September 25, 2021

Restaurant Food & Beverage Chili

Cocktail

winner

winner

Sanford Lake Bar & Grill

Sanford Lake Bar & Grill

Wendy’s

Bar Oxygen

Beer & Brats

Diamond Jim’s

Coffee Shop (LOCAL)

Cook/Chef

winner

winner

Coffee Chaos Live Oak Coffeehouse

EMILIE RAE, SANFORD LAKE BAR AND GRILL

Gail Lanny’s Gage Graham, Primrose Retirement Grove Tea Lounge Kevin Ayotte, Red Oak

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Thank you FoR voTing us BesT BankRupTcy aTToRney - shanTele D. elmy

You deserve a fresh start!

Our firm is here to help you find a solution to your debt issues.

Call today for your FREE consultation.

Elmylaw, P.C.

Serving Mid Michigan Debt ADvice • bAnkruptcy 989.625.0969 • www.coonandelmy.com • 3820 Isabella St (M-20), Midland

thank you so much to our wonderful customers. we opened 16 years ago to enjoy being part of downtown Midland.

You inspire us!

Cookie

Aviator S W E N Cookie NEWS Company winner

Reporting your news since 1858

Thank you for trusting us with your best friend’s care!

989-832-2595 • www.howl-a-dayresort.com

Enjoy! Bakery

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Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe

Grateful for the privilege of serving you! woodlandpetresort.com

989-793-2882

howl-a-daypetresort.com

989-832-2595

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Restaurant Food & Beverage Cupcakes

Curbside

winner

winner

Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe

Sanford Lake Bar & Grill

Enjoy! Bakery

Applebee’s Grill + Bar

Meijer

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Delivery

Dessert

winner

winner

Jet’s Pizza Pizza Sam’s Domino’s Pizza

Great Lakes Ice Cream Co. Grand Traverse Pie Company Heather & Holly

Dinner for $10 or under

Donuts

winner

winner

Cops & Lanny’s Doughnuts Restaurant Headquarters Ya Ya’s Flame Broiled Chicken

Ace Hardware & Sports

The Taste of Midland

Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe

THANK YOU

for voting us Best Nursing Home and Best Assisted Living Facility in Midland.

Book a tour today!

989.839.9800

midlandkdh.org

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Restaurant Food & Beverage Family Friendly

French Fries

winner

winner

Lanny’s Restaurant

Midland Brewing

Thank you for your continued support!

We are honored to be among Midland’s top

Pizza Sam’s McDonald’s

Red Oak Family Restaurant

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Heating and Air Conditioning Local Plumbing Store & Plumber!

Bone Daddy’s

OUR OUR NAME NAME SAYS SAYS IT IT ALL! ALL! OUR NAME SAYS IT ALL!

Happy Hour

Hot Dog

winner

winner

Sanford Lake Bar & Grill

Beer & Brats Inc.

Diamond Jim’s

Costco Wholesale

Applebee’s Grill + Bar

Nate’s Cart

Ice Cream/Yogurt

Kid-friendly Restaurant

winner

winner

Cottage Creamery Great Lakes Ice Cream Co. Dairy Queen

A&W

Pizza Sam’s Bob Evans Red Oak Family Restaurant

PLUMBING PLUMBING

PLUMBING

HVAC

HVAC HVAC

BACKFLOW BACKFLOW BOILERS BOILERS

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Thank You for voting us Best Accounting Firm and Amy Hebert Best Accountant...

We are proud to work with the best clients everyday!

1618 Denver Street, Midland, MI 48640 989.486.3337

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Restaurant Food & Beverage Late Night Eats

Local Beer

winner

winner

Taco Bell Big E’s Sports Grill

Midland Brewing Company

Sanford Lake Bar Applebee’s Grill + & Grill Bar WhichCraft Taproom Lunch Spot

Lunch under $10

winner

winner

Lanny’s Lanny’s Restaurant Restaurant Cafe Zinc

Amazing Deli

Proper Taco

The Taste of Midland

Meat Market

Mexican

winner

winner

LaLonde’s Market

Entre Amigos

Jacks Fruit & Meat Markets

The Taste of Midland

Sanford Food Center

Taco Universe at Black Creek

Voted #1 Burger!

Thanks for voting us!

Sports Bar Bar Bar Menu Breakfast Spot Bartender-Carrie

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STop in and See whaT The Buzz iS all aBouT!

Your local hometown

Open Breakfast Lunch and Dinner.

Over 50 Years Strong.

HERO Your local 1 block South of the c i r c l e o n S a g i n aw r d.

832-5387

Your local independent agent is your neighbor – someone you can trust and someone who’s here for you when it matters most.

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As your local when it matters most. independent agent, we’ll find you the right

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Thank you for voting our agency Reader's Choice CITY • 000-000-0000 www.bestinsuranceagency.com finalist & agent Missy Noykos Reader's Choice winner!

THE BEST LOCAL INSURANCE AGENCY 989.631.3511

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Restaurant Food & Beverage New Restaurant

Outdoor Dining/ Patio

winner

winner

Aster Farm to Table

The Creek Grill

The Taste of Midland

Sanford Lake Bar & Grill

Red Oak Family Restaurant

Cafe Zinc

Pizza

Place for Mixed Drinks

winner

winner

Pizza Sam’s Pizza Baker, LLC

Garden Center and Outdoor Living Thank You for VoTing us #1 Garden Center & #1 Out Door Furniture

2672 Eastman Road

Located 2 ½ Miles (North of Midland Mall)

989-835-4708

Sanford Lake Bar & Grill

Sanford Lake Bar & Grill

Diamond Jim’s

Place to Buy Carryout Beer

Place to Buy Carryout Wine

winner

winner

Cork ‘N’ Ale Midland

Grape Beginnings Winery, LLC

Meijer

Meijer

www.maplehill-midland.com

Fall in love with a new brew

Bar Oxygen

Eastman Eastman Party Store Party Store Explore Michigan's best breweries at:

MiBrewTrail.com Follow us:

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Restaurant Food & Beverage

Place to Buy Deli Meat and Cheese

Place to buy Meat

Place to buy Produce

Place to Buy Seafood

winner

winner

winner

winner

Jacks Fruit & Meat Markets

Jacks Fruit & Meat Markets

LaLonde’s Market LaLonde’s Market Meijer

Sanford Food Center

Place to buy Steak

Places for Mixed Drinks

winner

LaLonde’s Market Jacks Fruit & Meat Markets

winner

Sanford Lake Bar & Grill Diamond Jim’s

Sanford Food Center

Bar Oxygen

Restaurant for Home Cooking

Restaurant for Seafood/Fish

winner

Lanny’s Restaurant Sanford Lake Bar & Grill The Creek Grill

winner

Sanford Lake Bar & Grill Maru Sushi & Grill Lucky’s Steakhouse

Jacks Fruit & Meat Markets Midland Area Farmers Market

LaLonde’s Market Jacks Fruit & Meat Markets Costco Wholesale

Meijer Restaurant

Restaurant for Friendly Service

winner

winner

Lucky’s Steakhouse Alex’s Railside Restaurant

Sanford Lake Bar & Grill

Molasses Smokehouse + Bar

Molasses Smokehouse + Bar

The Creek Grill

Restaurant for Steak

Romantic Dinner

winner

winner

Lucky’s Steakhouse

Gratzi Of Midland

Logan’s Roadhouse

Villa D’Alessandro & Tuscany Banquet Hall

ONe eighteen

Lucky’s Steakhouse

READERS’ CHOICE 2021

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Restaurant Food & Beverage Salad

Sandwich

winner

winner

Olive Garden

Amazing Deli

Lucky’s Steakhouse

Firehouse Subs Eastman Ave

Diamond Jim’s

Jersey Mike’s Subs

Selection

Smokehouse

winner

Sanford Lake Bar & Grill

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Aster Farm to table Restaurant

134 Ashman St. www.astermichigan.com

Thank You for Voting Aster #1 New Restaurant!!

NorthtowN CollisioN

& Auto Glass Molasses Smokehouse Your “Hometown” Body Shop Since 1989 + Bar winner

Big E’s Sports Grill Grape Beginnings Winery, LLC

Bone Daddy’s

Soup

Sports Bar

winner

winner

Panera Bread

989-750-7101

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Olvera’s BBQ (Food Truck)

Big E’s Sports Grill

Sanford Lake Bar Sanford Lake Bar & Grill & Grill Olive Garden Boulevard Italian Restaurant

thANk You MiDlAND for VotiNg us #1 Auto BoDY shop!

4394 N EAstMAN rD MiDlAND (989)835-5668

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Restaurant Food & Beverage Sushi

Vegan/Vegetarian

winner

winner

Maru Sushi & Grill

Basil Thai Bistro

Fuji Sushi

Grove Tea Lounge

Genji Midland

Zitoon

Waiter/Waitress

Wine Bar

winner

winner

Haley H Sanford Lake Bar and Grill Kelly Saenz, Red Oak Family Restaurant Hope Abbe, Molasses

Whine Grape Beginnings Winery, LLC Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

winner

Grape Beginnings Winery, LLC

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Shopping

etail shops are a dime a dozen when it comes to our region.

From Midland to Saginaw County, our region does not come up short when it comes to offering a diverse set of stop and shops. There are boutiques to storefronts with products from jewelry to outdoor gear. While online businesses welcomed virtual

customers throughout the pandemic, our brick-and-mortar businesses have continuously adapted to various customer’s needs. Some businesses incorporated curbside services to offer a safe convenience during social distancing efforts. For more information about winners, visit www. ourmidland.com/readerschoice.

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Thank You, Midland!

TRAVEL AGENCY #1 WINNER!

Our friendly professional staff appreciates your vote and your patronage!

Celebrating 29 years of making travel dreams come true!

In Agora Square • 4975 Eastman Ave. • Midland • 832-1711

thank you for Voting us: #1 restaurant for home cooking #1 lunch spot #1 lunch under $10.00 #1 Dinner for $10.00 or under!!

At Lanny’s, we are committed to providing our customers with excellent service, great food, and a comfortable family restaurant environment. We treat our customers like family!

If you are looking for a restaurant where the food is delicious and your plate is plentiful, the coffee is hot and served quickly, and you feel right at home, come visit us at Lanny’s Restaurant.

Bring your whole family or bring just yourself, either way, you’ll receive great service and great food!

BBQ Grills

Boutiques

winner

winner

Ace Hardware & Sports Sanford Hardware The Home Depot

KTrip86 Boutique Serendipity Road Botanica Modern Market

4312 N. Saginaw Rd Midland MI 48640

989-486-9530

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Shopping Carpet Stores

Cellular Phones/ Accessories

Children’s Clothing

Computer Store/ Repair

winner

winner

winner

winner

Target

Computers To Go Compucom Computers

Everett Carpet Company

Verizon

Tri City Furniture

Verizon Authorized Retailer - TCC

D & R Floor Covering

AT&T Store

Plaid Mr. Giraffe Moustache’s Children’s Phone Boutique Repair Kohl’s

READERS’ CHOICE 2021

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Shopping Convenience Store

Counter Tops

winner

winner

Eastman Party Store Owens Party Store Pineview

LeBeau Cabinets Designed By Julie Discount Store

winner

winner

Kroger

Dollar Tree

Ace Hardware & Sports

Target Dollar General Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Feed Store

Florist Shop

winner

winner

Cohoon’s Elevator Tractor Supply Co. Soldan’s Pet Supplies

There’s a reason homeownership is the foundation of the American Dream...

Premier Kitchen & Bath Gallery

Curbside Service

Walmart Supercenter

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Smith’s Flowers and Gifts Village Green Hannah’s Flowers

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When you’re ready, a REALTOR®, a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, can help you find the home that’s right for you. REALTORS® are prepared—to answer your questions, show you options and guide you home.

Every market’s different, call a REALTOR® today.

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H P O T N I O G R R E A D P A E H L Y A O T O H GRAPHER Y NEWS’ P L K I ATY KILDE A D D N A L D E MI P H S U O O T O R E G R M A U PHY AWARD N D E N R A E S S HA THIS YEAR FROM THE MICHIGAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING:

• FIRST PLACE AND HONORABLE MENTION IN FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY • NO. 1 AND 2 IN NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY

• NO. 1 AND 2 IN PHOTO STORY • NO. 1 AND 2 IN SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY

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Saturday, September 25, 2021

Shopping Furniture Store

Garden Center Greenhouse/Plants

Gift Shop

Grocery Store

winner

winner

winner

winner

Tri City Furniture Amish Reflections Inc Dan Dan the Mattress Man

Maple Hill

Imagine That! A Local Begick Nursery & Artists Co-op Garden Center Roy Kutchey Greenhouses

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Coyer Candle Co. Botanica Modern Market

Meijer Kroger Sanford Food Center

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Saturday, September 25, 2021

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Shopping Health Food

Home Décor

Jewelry Store

Lawn Care Equipment

winner

winner

winner

winner

Beyond Marshalls Southworth Ted’s Home Measure Jewelry & Lawn Bulk Foods Tri City Furniture Equipment ALDI Health Hut

JD Jewelers

Amish Reflections Inc Ginis Goldsmiths Custom Jeweler

Home to Best Columnist Editor Kate Hessling is the Division 3 2020 Best Columnist by the Michigan Press Association.

Managing Editor Dan Chalk received honorable mention nods.

Ace Hardware & Sports Sanford Hardware

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Shopping Liquor Store

Local Hardware Store

winner

winner

Eastman Ace Party Store Hardware & Sports Oppermann’s Cork ‘N’ Ale

Fruitland Market

Sanford Hardware Gill-Roy’s Hardware / Stihl

Local Hardwood Floor Store

Locally Made Product

winner

winner

Sanford Hardware

Coyer Candle Co.

Everett Carpet & Flooring

Beyond Measure Bulk Foods

Supreme Floor Covering Inc.

Serendipity Road

Lumber/Building Supplies

Mattress

winner

winner

Sanford Hardware Lowe’s Home Improvement The Home Depot

Dan Dan the Mattress Man Mattress Firm Midland Tri City Furniture

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Shopping Outdoor Furniture

Outdoor Gear

Packing and Shipping

Paint and Supplies

winner

winner

winner

winner

Dunham’s Sports

United States Postal Service

Ace Hardware & Sports

Two Men & a Truck

Sherwin-Williams Paint Store

Maple Hill Lowe’s Home Improvement Walmart Garden Center

Little Forks UPS Store of Outfitters Midland Ace Hardware & Sports

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Sanford Hardware

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Saturday, September 25, 2021

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Shopping Pet Store

Place to Buy Pet Supplies

Place to Buy Shoes

Place to Buy Shoes Women’s Shoes

winner

winner

winner

winner

PetSmart

PetSmart

Tractor Supply Co.

Cohoon’s Elevator

Recreation Vehicles winner

Circle Quality Shoes

Circle Quality Shoes

Kohl’s

Kohl’s

Shoe Dept.

Encore

Shoe Dept.

Encore

Resale/Thrift Shop

Specialty Shop

winner

winner

Store for Something for Everyone in the Family

Soldan’s Pet Soldan’s Pet Supplies Supplies

A & S RV Center

Shelterhouse Resale Shop

Heather & Holly

Habitat for Beyond Measure Midland RV Sales Humanity ReStore Bulk Foods A & B Camperland What Goes Around Peel ‘n Pare Gifts Comes Around for the Kitchen Storefront Window Display

Tattoo Shop

Tools

winner

winner

winner

Ace Hardware & Sports Beyond Measure Bulk Foods Joyful Tantrum

Black Ball Tattoo

Sanford Hardware

Addictive Ink Tattoo Studio

Ace Hardware & Sports

VooDoo Tattoo

The Home Depot

winner

Marshalls Kohl’s Target

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MidMichigan Providers Voted 2021 Reader’s Choice Winners MidMichigan Health would like to congratulate all of the following health care providers and facilities for being selected as a 2021 Reader's Choice Award Winner. Thank you to all of the readers who voted to recognize these providers and services. We are proud to be part of a team that is bringing you excellent care.

Providers Anas Alsara, M.D., Medical Oncology/Hematology

Tammy Phillips, M.D., Family Medicine

Megan K. Beasley M.D., Family Medicine

Kristin Raleigh, D.P.M., Podiatry

Thomas Bills, M.D., Psychiatry

Sandeep Rao, M.D., Obstetrics/Gynecology

Marina Bogdanovic, M.D., Psychiatry

Jessica Rausch, F.N.P.-B.C., Obstetrics/Gynecology

Rao S. Botta, Allergy & Immunology

Shawna Ruple, M.D., Obstetrics/Gynecology

David Buzanoski, M.D., Pediatrics

Neil Sheets, R.N., Emergency Department

Daniel Y. Danso, M..D, Oncology/Hematology

Scott A. Thiele, M.D., Obstetrics/Gynecology

Alex Dombrowski, M.D., Radiology

Kenneth Van Sumeren. P.A.-C., Internal Medicine

Mark Goethe, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery

Kevin Weaver, M.S.N., F.N.P.-B.C., Cardiovascular Surgery

Jennifer C. Grossman, D.O., Pediatrics

Lindsay M. Zeeb, M.D., Radiology

Jonathan Horbal, D.O., Allergy & Immunology

Facilities

Richard J. Horbal, M.D., Allergy & Immunology Mark D. Horness, M.D., Radiology Hugo Juarbe, M.D., Pediatrics Michelle R. Krieger, P.A.-C., Family Medicine Natalie L. Kroll, D.O., Obstetrics/Gynecology Todd E. Laughner, D.P.M., Podiatry Shannon Martin, D.O., Family Medicine Shane D. Martin, D.O., General Surgery Tina Mason, R.N., Peripheral Artery Disease Program Ben R. Mayne III, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery Krissa Michael, M.A., Heart and Vascular Center Heidi E. Monaghan, D.P.M., Podiatry Tammy Moore, R.N., Emergency Department John Murphy, D.O., Orthopedic Surgery

Center for Women's Health Chemotherapy & Infusion Services Family Medicine Associates, Pediatrics Family Practice Center Jackson & Bigelow MD-PC Midland Family Physicians PC MidMichigan Family Medicine, Campus Ridge Building MidMichigan Home Care MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland MidMichigan Obstetrics & Gynecology MidMichigan Pediatrics MidMichigan Urgent Care - Midland Rehabilitation Services

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