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Misty Barron

Misty Barron is a Mid-Michigan native who has proudly called Midland her home for the past six years. She served as Editor-in-Chief for the Delta Collegiate, where she earned various awards for her writing, including Journalist of the Year in 2023 from the Michigan Community College Press Association. In her free time, Misty enjoys spending time with family and friends and enjoying all our beautiful state has to offer.

Misty Barron's Latest Articles

Grant helps remove barriers to Arts and Educational opportunities for Midland students

Midland Center for the Arts has received a $6,500 grant through the Service Club Alliance to expand access to educational programs by helping cover transportation costs and tuition assistance for students and families.

120 Educators unite to strengthen student attendance across Bay and Arenac Counties

More than 120 educators, administrators, counselors, family engagement staff, and community partners gathered at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center to strengthen regional efforts focused on improving student attendance and supporting families

Great Lakes Bay area Juneteenth celebrations

From health fairs and concerts to parades, festivals and community gatherings, Juneteenth celebrations across Bay, Saginaw and Midland counties will offer residents multiple opportunities to honor Black history, celebrate freedom and connect with their communities.

Midland shows its generosity with historic Give Local Campaign

Give Local Midland set a new fundraising record this year, generating $766,480 in contributions and matching funds to support 88 local nonprofit endowment funds.

Great Lake Pride announces Pride Month events throughout region

Great Lakes Bay Pride and its community partners celebrate Pride Month throughout June with events across Bay, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw counties.

Dow Gardens opens new welcome center, marking 125 years of hospitality

The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation will celebrate the opening of a new 22,000-square-foot Welcome Center at Dow Gardens on Friday, June 19, marking a major new chapter in the 125-year history of the beloved botanical destination.

Midland Community invited to help celebrate and pamper mothers of children with disabilities this Mother’s Day

1in6 Support is hosting a special Mother’s Day event to honor mothers of children with disabilities, offering them a chance to relax and feel appreciated through donated wellness services from the community.

Butterfly On hand
Butterflies in Bloom enters final week at Dow Gardens conservatory

With just days remaining, visitors still have a chance to walk among thousands of butterflies at the Dow Gardens Conservatory before the annual “Butterflies in Bloom” exhibit closes April 19.

AAUW’s Used Book Sale
AAUW Used Book Sale: Turning old books into new opportunities.

The AAUW Midland Branch’s spring Used Book Sale returns to Midland Mall April 24–26, with donation barrels available starting March 27. The longtime community fundraiser supports scholarships for local women and girls.

Woman and a Boy Reading Book Together
Bay-Arenac ISD event highlights everyday role adults play in early literacy

Parents, educators, and community partners explore how relationships, daily routines, and language-rich interactions help build literacy skills from birth.

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