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Courtney Soule

Courtney is a longtime Midland resident and enjoys telling the story of the community's evolution. She ran Catalyst Midland as the publication's managing editor from October 2017 through September 2020. Her favorite topics are interesting people, change makers, outdoor recreation and design. Aside from Catalyst, her published work can be found various places including Elephant Journal, Thought Catalog and a number of other websites, papers, menus and the occasional one-liner. 

Courtney Soule's Latest Articles

If you’ve driven down First Street, you’ve probably seen the Jefferson Project building. Today, it doesn’t look like much. But Avram Golden hopes to transform the century-old building into the center of a thriving art district.
The Jefferson Project moves closer to its goal of creating an art district in Downtown Bay City

The Jefferson Project obtains key approvals and celebrates milestones. The Project opened a street market this summer, unveiled a sculpture garden, and is moving ahead on other components of the project.

"What a Swell Party! A Celebration Tribute to Leeds Bird" runs on April 1. (Photo courtesy of The Bay City Players)
Five decades of friendship and collaboration: Kevin Cole on working with Leeds Bird

“What a Swell Party! A Celebration Tribute to Leeds Bird” will be a journey down memory lane celebrating 50 years of collaboration between Leeds Bird and Kevin Cole. Showtimes are 3 and 8 p.m. April 1 at the Bay City Players Theater.  All proceeds benefit Bay City Players.  

Jenifer Acosta acquired her real estate license late last year and now also works as a commercial agent.
Local developer Jenifer Acosta puts finishing touches on historic condo complex damaged by flood

Jenifer Acosta saw an opportunity to create a sense of place and grow the community in the Westwood condos, which were damaged by the tragic flooding last year. Acosta hopes to attract young working professionals with the location.

Dennis Hucul, of Midland, completes authorization forms with the help of Michelle Abedrabo, R.N., data specialist II, prior to his COVID-19 vaccination earlier this month.
Behind the scenes of setting up MidMichigan Health’s COVID-19 vaccine clinics

MidMichigan Health had about a week to prepare for patients when the COVID-19 vaccine started to roll out. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at how the team has started to vaccinate the public in the first few weeks.

The lobby of the MidMichigan Health Heart and Vascular Center.
Building for care: MidMichigan Health completes Heart and Vascular Center focused on care continuum

The recently completed MidMichigan Health Heart and Vascular Center brings all cardiac and specialty care under one roof for collaborative, world-class care from prevention to rehabilitation.

After minimal renovations like paint, lighting and furniture, the duo plans to officially open shortly after the Thanksgiving holiday.
Cloud-based realty and coworking take shape in Midland’s Center City

After a switch to a cloud-based realty in late 2019, Bricks Real Estate has found they need a bit more space. The husband and wife duo are making over a midcentury modern gem in Center City to function as a place for new agents and other coworking potentials. 

Through training and teamwork, MidMichigan Health EMS has achieved patient outcome rates more than twice the state and national average for cardiac arrest.
Responding to the call: The extraordinary measures of MidMichigan Health Emergency Medical Services

Through intensive training, advanced equipment, and teamwork, MidMichigan Health Emergency Medical Services has achieved patient outcome rates more than twice the state and national average for cardiac arrest.

Memento Leather Co. launched in February 2020.
Hand-stitched hobby turned genuine: The making of Memento Leather Co.

How Tyler Dietlein turned a growing hobby into a business of handcrafted leather goods with a little inspiration and a dose of good quality technique.  

Roasting a masterpiece: The art and evolution of Live Oak Coffeehouse

In less than three short years, Live Oak Coffeehouse has opened a new location and recently started two new efforts, Live Oak Pantry and Live Oak  Roasters, all while creating art and loving people.

COVID conversions: Novel ways we used our outdoor and public spaces in Midland this year

2020 threw us some curveballs. Here are three instances where Midland adapted to the needs of 2020 by using our outdoor and public spaces.

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