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."
Home building and remodeling are the main attractions at Dow Diamond in Midland this weekend. The Home Builders Association of Midland County will present the Home & Outdoor Living Expo.
In our Profile Q&A, we focus on Jeff Jolley, a fisheries supervisor for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The 2022/23 fishing license season got underway on April 1st. Fishing has a major impact on the state and our region’s economy, our environment, and way of life.
After a two-year absence, Maple Syrup Day returns to the Chippewa Nature Center on Sat, March 19. The sweet treat is a food that originated in our region.
In our Profile Q & A, we focus on Chris Mundhenk, in his second year as the president and general manager of the Great Lakes Loons, Midland’s minor league baseball team. Opening Day is on Friday, April 8 at Dow Diamond.
In our Profile Q&A, we meet Steve Miller, the mayor of the City of Coleman, a community located on the west end of Midland County. He talks about Coleman's assets, challenges, and relationship to Midland.
If you need some financial help to attend college or a trade school next fall, the time is now to apply for a scholarship from the Midland Area Community Foundation.
In this Profile Q&A, we meet Erin Patrice, a recipient of this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Award. She’s the founder of The Breaking Bread Village, which is an effort to bring people together.
MyMichigan EMS is offering EMT and paramedic classes, starting in January. There's a shortage of these first responders locally, statewide, and nationally.