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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

Walk Midland encourages movement, making connections with neighbors and nature

The City of Midland encourages residents to get outside and get moving with its Walk Midland series. The event runs through August and invites neighbors to different outdoor locations to walk paths and earn chances to win prizes. 

Regional Housing Partnerships addressing need for affordable housing

As part of the Region I Regional Housing Partnership, the Capital Area Housing Partnership and the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission are tasked with developing local action plans to address the housing crisis. City and state government, neighborhood developers including Forsberg Real Estate, and area nonprofits are working together to address homelessness in greater Lansing and to attract residents to Eaton Rapids. 

Enjoy a Sunday brunch at the H Hotel courtyard

The H Hotel in downtown Midland launched a new brunch menu in its outdoor courtyard. Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., diners can enjoy breads, pastries, fruit, coffee, juice, tea, brunch entrees, and build-your-own mimosa and bloody mary bars.

The Esther Gerstacker Fireworks Show starts at 9:45pm on Sat, August 5.
Mini golf, movies, festivals, and fireworks, oh my!

Summer is so close we can taste it! Here’s a rundown of family-friendly events, free festivals, fireworks, and more to enjoy this June, July, and August all across greater Midland.

Summer camps offer Midland County ESA students hands-on career exploration

The Midland County ESA offers hands-on career exploration summer camps for 12-16 year old students. Participants will be able to learn from local experts and field professionals in different industries, including construction, welding, healthcare, culinary arts, and more. Registration is open now through May 24.  

Elevate grants help small Michigan businesses level up

Although headquartered in Indiana, the FHLBank of Indianapolis provides access to grant programs and resources for small businesses throughout Michigan. The Elevate Grant aims to generate more economic opportunity for all, and helps small businesses like Mushroom House Tours in Charlevoix and The Poke Bowl in Flint to level up.  

2024 season of Midland Area Farmers Market kicks off

The Midland Area Farmers Market kicked off the 2024 season on May 4 and runs until the fall. The market features weekly local farmers, producers, makers and artisans at the Dow Diamond East parking lot on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

A family poses in front of their ICCF community land trust home.
Community land trusts make home ownership possible for more Michiganders

Michigan has a huge housing shortage. To address this need, many communities are utilizing community land trusts, like ICCF, to ensure affordable homeownership for generations to come.   

Corktown Health staff
CDFI funding helps Corktown Health expand services for Detroit area’s LGBTQ residents

Corktown Health has evolved and grown from offering end-of-life services during the HIV/AIDS epidemic to providing primary care for the LGBTQ community. Through financial support from IFF, and through partnerships with local organizations including MiGen, the health network continues to provide a life-changing impact on the patients it serves.   

Earth Day Action Expo invites community for recycling events, education, exhibitors, food, and fun

The Midland Section of the American Chemical Society hosts the annual Earth Day Action Expo on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at H.H. Dow High School. The expo invites families to enjoy education, exhibitors, recycling events, exploration of electric vehicles, food trucks, and more fun.

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