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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

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.

summer camp
2026 Summer Camps in the Great Lakes Bay Region: Fun, learning, and adventure for kids of all ages

Area summer camps are gearing up to offer everything from outdoor explorations and sports to arts, music, and STEM activities.

Voices of Black Midland announces oral history series

A new discussion series from the Voices of Black Midland project invites community members to listen, reflect, and talk through the lived experiences of Black residents in Midland County.

Midland Mall Comicon
Fans pack Midland Mall as Comic Con returns for another year

The Midland Mall was packed with costumes, collectibles and crowds as Comic Con brought a weekend of pop culture and creativity to the community.

Nearly $300K in Seed Awards bolster Michigan’s local food and farming

Nearly $300,000 in Seed Awards from the Michigan Good Food Fund will support 18 food and farm businesses across Michigan, helping small, locally rooted operations grow and improve food access.

The sport of curling
Adaptive curling is expanding access to recreation in Midland

On March 7, the Greater Midland Community Center, in partnership with the City of Midland Parks and Recreation, will host a free “Adaptive Learn to Curl” event at the Greater Midland Curling Center.

Bay-Arenac ISD hosts “Unplug and Play” event to encourage screen-free family time

Families across the Great Lakes Bay region are invited to step away from screens and spend time playing together at a free “Unplug and Play” Winterfest.

Vocational Day gives Midland students hands-on look at community careers

High school students from across Midland County stepped into workplaces throughout the community during the Midland Noon Rotary Club’s first Vocational Day.

Fun for all ages at Midland's City Forest
Winter fun awaits at area parks

Parks across Bay City, Midland, and Saginaw provide opportunities for sledding, ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and winter walks.

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