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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.

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All 501(c)(3) nonprofits are welcome to apply to the #TeamUp for the Great Lakes Bay Region charitable program.
Great Lakes Bay Invitational set to tee off in July

The Great Lakes Bay Invitational returns to Midland Country Club for an in-person weeklong event. The world’s best women golfers will be playing to support 36 local community organizations.

Every Wednesday and Thursday, patrons can come into the building, pick up their holds, and browse a small section of materials that have been brought into the lobby.
Midland library offers summer programs and reopening updates

Despite setbacks, including Midland’s historic flood and COVID, the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library continues to offer services to patrons of all ages, including their summer reading program.

Many of the menu items are Martinez family recipes, passed down for generations. On occasion, homemade tamales by mother-in-law Irene are even on the menu.
New Midland restaurant offers Tex-Mex favorites

A local family’s business, Taste of Midland, opens in the old Bushey’s location. The quick-serve, casual dining establishment offers Tex-Mex options, including appetizers, lunch, dinner, specialty drinks and margarita flights.

Last year’s successful distribution of yard signs across the Bay, Saginaw, Midland and Isabella counties led to a continuation of the program this year.
Great Lakes Bay Pride celebrates “Pride at Home” with free yard sign distribution

In place of its annual festival, Great Lakes Bay Pride is offering a ‘Pride at Home’ LGBTQ celebration this year. Free pride yard signs will be distributed June 4 at Dow Diamond.

Give Local Midland starts at 12:01 a.m. on May 4 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region, pictured here, have participated in the program.
In its eighth year, Give Local Midland raises funds for nonprofits with 24-hour online campaign
In designing the space, Holliday said the team wanted to create a unique atmosphere, something different from the experiences at other incredible regional restaurants.
Midland Center for the Arts opens Mid-Century Modern inspired lounge

The Midland Center for the Arts celebrates its Mid-Century Modern design with the Pendulum Lounge, opening Thursday, March 4. The bar features small plates, cocktails, beer, and wine, giving a nod to iconic design elements from notable architect Alden B. Dow.

While Singer has had many career highs, crafting this latest caffeine buzz was a really special moment too.
Michigander band releases a special blend of coffee in partnership with Creation Coffee Co.

Coffee and music go hand-in-hand, especially for Creation Coffee co-owner Ben Marsh and Midland-born musician Jason Singer of the band Michigander. The friends have collaborated to release the Gander roast to coffee and music lovers alike.

Creative 360 receives funding for community-driven mural

Creative 360, a Midland nonprofit community arts and wellness organization, has made it its mission for the last 25 years to make creativity accessible for all. With its latest grant awarded from the Midland Area Community Foundation Investment Fund, that mission will only be amplified. 

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