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Ron Beacom

Ron Beacom has served as the managing editor of Catalyst Midland since October 2020. He's also a freelance writer for the Midland Daily News and the producer/host of "Second Act: Life at 50 Plus" for WDCQ-Delta College Public Media (PBS). He's the co-producer of two WDCQ documentaries about the Tittabawassee River Disaster in 2020, "Breached! and Breached!2-The Recovery."

Ron Beacom's Latest Articles

Big change in health care landscape

MyMichigan Health acquires Ascension St. Mary’s and facilities in Tawas and Standish  

Dr. Lydia Watson, president and CEO of MyMichigan Health, speaks at the Pardee Cancer Wellness Center open house.
Pardee Cancer Wellness Center opens

Diagnostic, treatment, and support services for cancer patients are now all under one roof at MyMichigan Health in Midland

Santa House volunteer Kimberly Zimmer-Janeczko & Santa Claus
Be one of Santa’s helpers!

Get in the Christmas spirit by volunteering at the Santa House in Midland.

Matt Smith, trout fishing in northern Michigan
Profile Q & A with Matt Smith, Outdoorsman/Realtor

Matt Smith is an outdoorsman and a businessman. He’s been able to combine what he loves doing with earning a living. In our Profile Q & A, we learn why Matt loves to hunt and fish, and we get his thoughts on the value of recreational property and what it means to our economy.

The Boulevard Lounge is located  at 316 S. Saginaw Road in Midland.
Bully for “The Bully”

The Boulevard Lounge, a fixture in Midland’s bar/restaurant scene, has updated the front and the back of the house.

Give Local Midland set for May 2nd

 Tuesday, May 2nd is a big day for non-profit organizations and the Midland Area Community Foundation (MACF). It’s “Give Local Midland” day, an opportunity for community members to contribute to the long-term future for these organizations that serve the community in a variety of ways.

Over 80 vendors will showcase their wares and services.
Inspiration for your next home improvement

The Home & Outdoor Living Expo returns to Dow Diamond, April 29-30.

Midland Daily News will celebrate 165 years of newspapers serving Midland in May.
Community Newspapers profiled in Delta College Public TV (PBS) program

A concerning trend has seen 25% of newspapers in the nation cease publication. A local PBS program examines the role they play in a community. The Midland Daily News and The Pinconning Journal are featured.  

Tawny Ryan Nelb is the owner of Nelb Archival Consulting, Inc.
Profile Q&A w/Tawny Ryan Nelb-Part 2

In this Profile Q&A, during Women’s History Month, we connect again with Tawny Ryan Nelb, an award winning archivist, who lives in Midland.  She offers some advice on preserving your organization or family’s history.

Tawny Ryan Nelb is the owner of Nelb Archival Consulting, Inc.
Profile Q&A with Tawny Ryan Nelb

In this Profile Q&A, during Women’s History Month, we introduce you to Tawny Ryan Nelb, an archivist, who makes her home here in Midland. History has been the focus of her career and life.  

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