April 25, 2025

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Articles for tag: community volunteers, Mayor Ed Kolar, Milan city improvements, Milan Michigan, Tolan Square grand opening

Doug Marrin

Milan Mayor Ed Kolar Highlights Community Growth and Volunteer Efforts in Fall 2024

Mayor Kolar reflects on Milan’s vibrant community, Tolan Square’s grand opening, and the contributions of dedicated volunteers shaping the city’s future. Photo: Members of Moving Milan Forward in Tolan Square. Photo: The Connection: Fall 2024 In the Fall 2024 edition of The Connection, Mayor Ed Kolar addressed Milan residents, expressing gratitude and excitement for the ...

Cassidy Jenkins

How Milan Supports Local Artists and Fuels Their Creative Journeys

A Small Town’s Big Impact on Emerging and Established Musicians Photo: Live Music at Tolan Square. Credit: Maxine Tewsley In small towns across America, local artists often find their “big break” not in the form of a record deal or national spotlight, but through the unwavering support of their communities. Milan, Michigan, is one such ...

Cassidy Jenkins

Third Thursdays Transforms Downtown Milan into a Monthly Must-Visit

Discover how a monthly event brings new energy and business to a historic district Photo: Downtown Milan, Michigan Facebook In 2017, downtown Milan embarked on a revitalization project that aimed to breathe new life into the area following a significant $5.2 million historical renovation. Despite the impressive facelift, the newly renovated spaces remained largely vacant, ...