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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

The Breaking Bread Village: Founder Erin Patrice on discussing diversity in Midland

Erin Patrice, founder of 4 Steps 2 the Sun and The Breaking Bread Village on connecting with others who may be different than you and advocating for positive change in Midland.

Pride continues to inspire in new ways across the Great Lakes Bay Region

The many ways Perceptions and the Great Lakes Bay Region Pride Festival are celebrating in acceptance for all in 2020.   

Udder Bliss Farm brings gourmet mushrooms and more to local farmers markets

After jumping in to farming life nine years ago Bill and Pam Kehoe now supply three farmers markets and often sell out of their gourmet mushroom varieties in the process.

Meet some of the co-organizers of Midland’s Black Lives Matter protest

We sit down with two of the people who helped bring the protest to fruition in Midland on June 7 along with the help from Women of Michigan Action Network (WOMAN), to talk about how Midland can improve racial equity.

Letter from the Editor: Addressing racial injustice in Midland
Surrounding communities jump to fill urgent needs for Midland County flood victims

Companies and citizens of the Great Lakes Bay Region came to the assistance of Midland County flood victims, donating $10,000 in critical supplies.

Saving history: Volunteers work to save Doan History Center and Heritage Park

In the days that followed the flooding as a result of the dams, over 200 volunteers came to assist the Doan History Center start the road to recovery.

Dr. Lydia Watson on MidMichigan Health welcoming patients back with added safety measures

Lydia Watson, M.D., senior vice president and chief medical officer at MidMichigan Health on how the hospital has resumed normal operations and kept patient safety top of mind.

Rebuilding a community, one step at a time

With the quick actions and help from numerous organizations and volunteers, a community picks up the pieces.

Volunteers lend a hand for “Be My Neighbor Day” and beyond

With the inspiration of lending a hand and spreading a little cheer, an organic, citizen-led effort to plant flowers among the Midland community takes shape.

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