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Sarah Spohn

Sarah Spohn

Sarah Spohn is a Lansing native, but every day finds a new interesting person, place, or thing in towns all over Michigan, leaving her truly smitten with the mitten. She received her degrees in journalism and professional communications and provides coverage for various publications locally, regionally, and nationally — writing stories on small businesses, arts and culture, dining, community, and anything Michigan-made. You can find her in a record shop, a local concert, or eating one too many desserts at a bakery. If by chance, she’s not at any of those places, you can contact her at sarahspohn@issuemediagroup.com.

Sarah's Latest Articles

Flowers on sale at the Farmers Market
Farmers Market kicks off the 2023 season

The Midland Area Farmers Market is now open, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the fall.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze will get the audience into the holiday spirit.
Midland Center for the Arts reveals lineup for upcoming performing arts season

Midland Center for the Arts upcoming season includes Broadway shows, symphony performances, community theatre, cultural perspectives, and cutting-edge performances intertwining art, science, and history.

Dale Robertson, president and CEO, Grand Rapids Public Museum
Leaders overcoming stigma: Community mental health is for everyone.

Despite an increased awareness around symptoms and treatment options, a lot of stigma around seeking mental health care still exists. For leaders and professionals in esteemed positions and industries, this stigma can be even more difficult to overcome. 

One of the displays at Bookmarks features books with Michigan themes.
A new Midland bookstore starts first chapter downtown

You can browse the shelves or sit and read at Bookmarks, now open on Townsend Street in Midland.

Max Loves Midland Campaign aims to unite residents by building community

The Midland Area Community Foundation’s latest initiative, "Max Loves Midland," aims to create a sense of pride and togetherness within the community. The website and community calendar tool act as a hub for entertainment, resources, and community connections. 

The series of STEM-based adventures provides educational, engaging entertainment for kids and families during seasonal and holiday breaks.
STEM Staycations encourage families to explore locally this spring break

Spring break means travel for many families, but a regional campaign, STEM Staycation Promotions, is tailored to those who are looking to explore locally.   

Akilah Senior is the owner of Prim Sage Boutique.
Prim Sage Boutique provides an upscale shopping experience

Prim Sage Boutique in downtown Midland, offers local shoppers an upscale boutique experience. The store, which opened last November, specializes in business casual attire, selling women's fancy blouses, dresses and a small section of menswear. 

Community mental health offers BIPOC youth hope through mental health supports

MI Mental Health spoke with Genesee Health System Director of Strategic Initiatives Angela Tyler on the importance of providing resources and services to BIPOC youth in Flint and throughout Genesee County.   

The sauce for the coney dogs is made from scratch at U.S. Coney and Cone.
New restaurant in Midland features coney dogs and ice cream

Andy & Nathan’s U.S.Coney & Cone has become a hot spot for Midland diners since it opened in early January. The brick and mortar restaurant serves coney dogs, sandwiches, burgers, ice cream, shakes, malts, and more. 

Midland Mall Comic Con and Dinosaurs will be held Sat-Sun, March 4 & 5.
Midland Mall Comic Con and Dinosaurs invites families for playful fun

The Midland Mall Comic Con and Dinosaurs returns March 4 & 5, inviting families for free fun, games, cosplay contests, dino digs, artists, authors, vendors, superhero stations, and more.

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