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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

ReGrow Together: Tackling hunger and food waste

ReGrow Together is a United Way initiative helping families across Midland County with ready-to-eat meals prepared from surplus food.

Isabella Bank and Primrose Retirement host pancake breakfast for Midland Blooms volunteers

https://www.isabellabank.com/Isabella Bank joined with Primrose Retirement to host a pancake breakfast for the Midland Blooms volunteers. This year's event saw more than 1300 flats of marigolds planted along Eastman Ave. 

A guide to Pride events in the Great Lakes Bay Region

June is Pride Month, and the Great Lakes Bay region is gearing up to celebrate. Be sure to mark your calendars and join in these events to support the LGBTQ+ community.

New Midland Community Center opens May 15

Greater Midland has announced the long awaited opening of their new Community Center for May 15.

Give where you live: Give Local Midland starts May 7

The Midland Area Community Foundation is gearing up for its annual 24-hour Give Local Midland fundraising campaign on May 7.

Emerald Fire Farms: Cultivating cannabis and community.

Emerald Fire Farms is a prime example of how cannabis businesses are becoming integral and respected members of the Midland economy.

Miriam Andrus is the director of the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library.
Profile Q&A with library director, Miriam Andrus

Miriam Andrus is the director of the Grace. A. Dow Memorial Library in Midland. In our Profile Q & A, we learn how our library offers a lot more than books.

Julia Kepler, entrepreneur
Spend 24 hours in Midland with Julia Kepler, entrepreneur

Good things come in threes: How a Midland businesswoman balances a trio of stores alongside family and community connections.

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