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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

Dr. Catherine Bodnar is the medical director for the Midland County Department of Public Health.
Flu season is coming: Do your part to avoid a ‘twindemic’

It’s not too late to get a flu shot. Dr. Catherine Bodnar, medical director for the Midland County Department of Public Health, recommends people get vaccinated for this season’s flu to avoid a ‘twindemic.’

Corn cobs are a young artist's tool this fall.
New scholarship fund helps parents afford critical preschool education

The “Ready for School” Preschool Scholarship Fund aims to build young minds in the Midland community. The fund, established by the Midland Area Community Foundation, will enable 3-year-olds to get a head start on critical brain development — laying the groundwork for long-term success.

Raegan Schultz is one of four disaster case managers in Midland County. As a group, the case managers have supported 85 clients and screened another 270 flood survivors.
Months after the flood, disaster case managers help community recover

“What does recovery look like for you?” Raegan Schultz, a disaster case manager, works in Midland to assist people affected by flood damages. Support could be with finances, housing, clothing, appliances, and more.

Ann Date is the co-founder of Partners in Change.
Parenting in a Pandemic leads off a new free lecture series

Mental health, in the age of COVID-19, is the focus of a virtual lecture series offered by a Midland-based psychology practice.

Every other year, Crystal makes it a point to go on an international adventure. This photo was taken on a trip to Iceland in 2017, where Crystal enjoyed hugging stray cats, cawing at birds, and climbing many, many rocks.
Meet Crystal Gwizdala, Catalyst Midland’s new assistant editor

"What I really like is learning about things. With science, there’s curiosity, but you’re often stuck in a super-specific niche. With journalism, you can learn about everything you want."

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