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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

The Menu Manager is celebrating its move and grand reopening at 309 Dartmouth Dr. in Midland, where the Loch used to be located.
The Menu Manager reopens, offering event space, catering, and take & bake meals

The Menu Manager is celebrating its grand reopening and return to Midland. The dinner design studio offers catering, event rental space, take & bake meals, and more.

Serving at-risk youth in the Midland, Saginaw, Bay and Isabella Counties, Big Brothers Big Sisters offers children from the ages of 6-12 one-on-one mentoring.
Big Brothers Big Sisters hoping to “End Their Wait” for 56 kids on waitlist for local mentors

Big Brothers Big Sisters puts out a call to the community, so they can ‘end their wait’ for kids seeking mentors and role models.

There are programs for youth and adults with varying ranges of ability.
The Midland Civic Arena is your refuge from cabin fever

The Midland Civic Arena invites the community to test out one of its programs for free this Saturday, Nov. 6. At no cost, you can try hockey and learn about the facility, local leagues, and more.

Trick-or-Treating hours in the City of Midland are from 6-8 p.m. on Halloween.
Celebrate Halloween in Midland

Another spooky season is upon us, and we’ve got a roundup of Halloween events to enjoy across Midland. Whether you’re looking for a fright or fun, there’s something for everyone.

Cleveland Manor provides housing for residents aged 62 and over who live on a limited income.
Cleveland Manor to get multi-million dollar renovations

With an ongoing need for affordable senior housing within the Midland, Cleveland Manor is securing funding through local and regional organizations and grants for an estimated $3.48 million renovation project.

The Dow Tennis Classic is held at the Greater Midland Tennis Center.
Dow Tennis Classic bounces back into Midland

The 33rd Dow Tennis Classic returns to the Greater Midland Tennis Center. The event runs from Nov. 1-7 and hosts some of the sport’s top players for matches, free community outreach programs, and more.

Bliss Bridal Boutique is a family-run business located in downtown Midland, next to Little Forks Outfitters.
Downtown Midland says “I do” to its first bridal salon

Downtown Midland’s newest business, Bliss Bridal Boutique, is celebrating its grand opening on Thursday, Oct. 7. The cake-cutting ceremony takes place at 11:30 a.m.

"We want to be a constant in everybody’s lives; if people are having a bad day, we can help them bounce back from hardship and have a good day.”
Boomerang Coffee Lounge wants to shift coffee culture

A new Midland business is setting its sights on shifting the culture of the coffee shop. Boomerang Coffee Lounge opened Monday, and they want to be a welcoming place for everyone.

The NEXTGEN Pass will give young people a specially curated lineup of performing arts events, networking opportunities, and behind-the-scenes pre-show events.
Midland Center for the Arts launches NEXTGEN Pass for young adults to mingle

Midland Center for the Arts just launched their NEXTGEN Pass — a program that gives young people a specially curated lineup of performing arts events, networking opportunities, and behind-the-scenes pre-show events. 

The reading material for this year is Sandra Cisneros’ book, “The House on Mango Street.” The book tells the story of a young Latina.
Big Read celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, Neighboring Week in Midland

Creative 360 will host an NEA Big Read kickoff event on Sept. 25 from 1-5 p.m. The event will feature food trucks, live music, and distribution of “The House on Mango Street,” the selected book for the 10-month-long reading initiative.

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