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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

Home & Outdoor Living Expo at Dow Diamond this weekend

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.  

The 2022 Michigan Fishing Guide reports that sports fishing has a $4 billion impact on the state’s economy annually including 38,000 jobs.
Profile Q & A: Jeff Jolley, Michigan DNR

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.   

A couple of young visitors look into the Sugar House.
Chippewa Nature Center hosts Maple Syrup Day, March 19

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.

“Help Wanted” Employers are taking different approaches to fill jobs

A large corporation and a pizza shop franchise owner in the Great Lakes Bay Region are making several efforts to attract job candidates.

The LAB camp is open to 6th through 11th graders.
Northwood offers LAB summer camp to future entrepreneurs

A camp designed to inspire an entrepreneurial spirit is being offered this summer by Northwood University for 6th through 11th graders  

Chris Mundhenk is the president and general manager of the Great Lakes Loons.
Profile Q & A: Chris Mundhenk, Great Lakes Loons

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.   

The City of Coleman occupies one square mile and has a population of 1,262.
Profile Q & A: Steve Miller, Coleman Mayor

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.

Faith Tabler, scholarship recipient, and Dave Marsh, scholarship representative, gathered at the MACF's scholarship awards event in June 2021.
Scholarships-Midland Area Community Foundation

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.  

Erin Patrice is the creator and founder of The Breaking Bread Village.
Profile Q & A: Erin Patrice, MLK Drum Major Award

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's EMT and Parademic classes begin January 2022.
MyMichigan Health offers EMT and paramedic classes

MyMichigan EMS is offering EMT and paramedic classes, starting in January. There's a shortage of these first responders locally, statewide, and nationally.

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