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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.

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Downtown Midland is a treasure trove of fall delights, offering vibrant colors, blooming flowers, cozy spots to relax, and festive decor.
Enjoy the fall colors in Downtown Midland

Skip the traffic and enjoy your fall colors in Downtown Midland. From trees ablaze with autumn hues, to festive decor, you'll find your seasonal fix on every corner. 

Creative 360 fills the month with events

View the works of emerging artists, try your chops at a poetry slam, or enjoy the sounds of a big band at Creative 360 this month.

Sanford residents lined up to enjoy half-off cones at Salt Springs
Sanford celebrates Neighboring Week at Salt Spring

Sanford celebrates Neighboring Week with an ice cream social hosted at Salt Spring, showing how the spirit of "Sanford Strong" still remains.

It's pumpkin season.
A list of October events across Midland County

As fall kicks into gear, Midland County has plenty of family-friendly events lined up for October.

Dahlia Hill terrace
It’s not too late to enjoy the beauty of Dahlia Hill

As the leaves begin to change, there's still a chance to capture Summer colors at Dahlia Hill.

Midland Rotary and Nonviolent Peaceforce sponsor Celebration of Peace

Midland Rotary and Nonviolent Peaceforce sponsored a Peace Pole on International Peace Day, reinforcing Midland’s status as a City of Peace.

Student art celebrating diversity to adorn 8,000 Midland School Chromebooks

Midland Public Schools and Midland County Inclusion Alliance select artwork by Alice Kim and Elise Collier for Chromebook stickers, celebrating the "Better Together" theme of diversity and inclusion district-wide.

Midland celebrates Neighboring Week with family-friendly events and opportunities to get involved

Midland Neighboring Week promotes community well-being through family-friendly events, encouraging all residents to participate, connect, and build a sense of belonging.

Shakespeare, bagpipes, sword fights, and more at Grove Park

On Saturday, Sept. 7, Public Arts Midland and Creative 360 will host the inaugural Performance in the Park, a day-long celebration of the performing arts at Grove Park in Midland.

The Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens Birding Festival runs Thursday, Sept. 19 and continuing through the weekend.
Start the season with fun, food, and festivals this September

Although summer has come to an end, there is still plenty of fun, food, and festivals to enjoy across Midland. Start Fall off by attending an event to celebrate the change in seasons!

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