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The 2022 Michigan Fishing Guide reports that sports fishing has a $4 billion impact on the state’s economy annually including 38,000 jobs.

Profile Q & A: Jeff Jolley, Michigan DNR

In our Profile Q&A, we focus on Jeff Jolley, a fisheries supervisor for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The 2022/23 fishing license season got underway on April 1st. Fishing has a major impact on the state and our region’s economy, our environment, and way of life.   

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Jameson Baker places a pizza in the oven.
Owners’ son thrives at Pizza Baker

Young adults with disabilities have many resources in the Midland area to work and thrive. Business owners Jim and Janet Baker of Pizza Baker work alongside their son Jameson who has Asperger's Syndrome. He’s thriving and performing tasks, exceeding their expectations. 

Chris Mundhenk is the president and general manager of the Great Lakes Loons.
Profile Q & A: Chris Mundhenk, Great Lakes Loons

In our Profile Q & A, we focus on Chris Mundhenk, in his second year as the president and general manager of the Great Lakes Loons, Midland’s minor league baseball team. Opening Day is on Friday, April 8 at Dow Diamond.   

There's plenty to do outside this winter.
Embrace the snow! Get outside this winter

Don’t let cabin fever get the best of you! Here’s a rundown of winter recreation ideas around the Midland area from Midland County Parks & Recreation  and the Chippewa Nature Center.

Turn down the lights, put on your favorite holiday music, and enjoy.
Photo story: Christmas lights of Midland County

Want to enjoy Christmas lights but don't want to drive around? Catalyst brings you Midland County's highlights.

Midnight on Main transforms the baseball stadium to a nightclub complete with dancing, DJs, live music, food and games.
Ring in 2022 with Midnight on Main

Time to ring in the New Year with downtown Midland’s biggest party — Midnight on Main on Dec. 31. Dow Diamond is transformed into a nightclub with live music and dancing.

Costco opened on Nov. 12, 2020 at 4816 Bay City Road in Midland.
The Bay City Road Corridor: Looking back and thinking ahead

Bay City Road has evolved over the decades on Midland’s east side. With the retail giant Costco moving in one year ago, we examine how this corridor may spur additional development and continue to change over the next decade. The Midland Business Alliance also speaks to how they attract and support business growth.

This December, take a wintry stroll through Dow Gardens or shop downtown, relaxing with cocoa and carriage rides.
Two Midland holiday events you won’t want to miss

It’s December, and Midland has many events to celebrate the holiday season. With Dow Gardens’ Christmas Walk and downtown Midland’s Holly Jolly Days, fun festivities await!

Some members of the Zonta Club of Midland gathered at one of the homes on the Homewalk.
Walking in a Zonta wonderland

The 40th Zonta Homewalk in Midland returns with a self-paced tour of local homes, beautifully decorated for the holidays. This winter wonderland stroll takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4-5.

The Santa House will be open daily from Nov. 27 to Dec. 23.
Santa heads to Midland on Nov. 20

After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Santa Parade is back in Midland this holiday season. The Santa House will be open again with certain restrictions.

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