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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

Jeff Rekeweg and Kurt Busard are the new owners of Frick's Sports Bar.
A landmark Midland bar is getting new life

Renovation work is underway on Frick’s Sports Bar, with the goal of again being a destination for entertainment, food, and fun.

Nonprofits can apply for ARPA funding

The Midland Area Community Foundation is partnering with the County of Midland to review grant applications from non-profits seeking funding designated by the American Rescue Plan Act.  There’s still time to apply.  

Dr. Kathy Dollard is the director of the behavioral health service line at MyMichigan Health.
Profile Q&A with Dr. Kathy Dollard-Behavioral Health-MyMichigan Health

In our Profile Q&A, with fall and school approaching, we focus on Dr. Kathy Dollard, the director of the Behavioral Health service line for MyMichigan Health. She’s served in that role since 2017. 

Absentee ballots must be submitted by 8pm, Tuesday, November 8.
Primary Election is just days away

While some votes have already been cast, a majority of votes will be made on Election Day, August 2nd. Find out what you need to do so you can cast your ballot.

Dow Gardens is one of the spots featured in Peter Owen's video.
Top Ten Things to Do in Midland

Peter Owen has a unique perspective of Midland. He grew up here but now lives in California. On a recent visit, he produced a video titled, “Midland, Michigan:  Top 10 Things to Do.”  

Water feature at Longview Spray Park
With the temperature rising this week, we’re looking for places to cool down

School’s out, the weather is hot, and summer is here. It’s time to showcase what the City of Midland and Midland County have to offer to help you cool down.

Field technician treats standing water.
Profile Q&A with Carl Doud, Midland Co. Mosquito Control

In our Profile Q&A, we focus on Carl Doud, the director of Mosquito Control for Midland County. He’s served in that role since 2014. Doud and his staff deal with the irritating insects who can also carry disease.  

Over 700 wells in Gladwin County had problems following the 2020 disaster.
Disaster case managers are still working to help people recover from the 2020 disaster

Our community came together to help people recover from one of the larger disasters in our state’s history, but the work’s not done yet. Catalyst looks at the efforts of the disaster case managers, two years after the dams were breached on Wixom and Sanford Lakes.  

The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints was built in 1942. It's now Christ Covenant Church.
Mid-Century Modern Midland meeting on Sat, May 14

A historic church in Midland will be the site of a meeting where a progress report will be presented on the efforts of Mid-Century Modern Midland.

Stacie Scherman (L) and Cindy Vickery take part in a MCSAR field training program.
Midland County Search and Rescue is there when you need them

It’s a nightmare scenario when a young child or an elderly parent wanders away from home and can’t be found. That’s when Midland County Search and Rescue, a team of trained volunteers, is called in to begin the search.

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