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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

Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance unveils theatre production of ‘Mamma Mia!’ with community partners

It's coming to the Great Lakes Bay Region! Thanks to the GLBRA, Midland Center for the Arts, Pit and Balcony Community Theatre and Bay City Players, a regional production of Mamma Mia! is scheduled for September 2019.

Issue Media Group set to launch community-driven publication The Hub in Springfield, Ohio

Issue Media Group launches new publication with a focus on Springfield, Ohio.

Botanica Modern Market brings lush plants and local finds to Midtown

A new home goods, gifts and plant store has opened it's doors in Midtown. The mother-daughter duo behind Botanica Modern Market has much to offer.

On taking the plunge: Three local women on making their own path

The story of three local women who have taken the plunge and courageously made their own path in life share how they made it happen – on their own terms.

Members First Credit Union manager donates hair to help kids with hair loss

Melanie Duke, branch manager at Member's First Credit Union, recently donated all of her hair to help kids suffering from hair loss.

Three other ways to spread the love in Midland this Valentine’s Day

Here are three great ideas to spread the love in Midland this Valentine's Day, or any other day of the year.

Placemaking by paintbrush: MARKed ARTs and the artist behind our community murals

Mark Piotrowski is the brain and the brush behind MARKed ARTs and is responsible for many of the murals that can be seen around Midland and Bay City. Here is how Mark uses a paintbrush to inspire connection to place in the community.

The growing STEM Ecosystem in the Great Lakes Bay Region

With the help of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, our community is home to several resources to help local students get involved with STEM education in order to prepare for the workforce of tomorrow.

Development seminar spurs ideas for the Great Lakes Bay Region

If you're ever passed an old building and thought, "that would be good as..." you might have what it takes to be a small-scale developer. A recent seminar touched on the skills required to make that happen and how you can make the most of opportunities in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

New app puts Midland MCM architecture on the map

Mid-Century Modern Midland, a new local initiative by the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio and other partners, puts Midlands finest architecture on the map. Take a tour with this great resource today.

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