Midland

Midland hosts national bestselling author Austin Channing Brown in diversity discussion

National bestselling author Austin Channing Brown offers comments at a recent Midland event about racial justice and why she wrote her book I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness.

Letter from the Editor: On closing the door, but not the conversation

After three years of running Catalyst Midland, it is with a very heavy heart I share with you I'll be stepping down as managing editor. I'm not going anywhere, just advocating for our community wearing a slightly different hat.

Art heals: How local artist Desiree Hund found her inspiration and passion

Local artist Desiree Hund found herself making art after an injury and subsequent back surgery when she needed something to do. Now her work has developed into working with many different mediums.

MidMichigan Health’s Dr. Lydia Watson on the critical importance of getting the flu vaccine

Dr. Watson, Chief Medical officer at MidMichigan Health shares why it is now more important than ever to vaccinate for the upcoming flu season.

The 40,000-pound gap: Corteva, United Way and partners address food insecurity in Midland County

How United Way of Midland County and Corteva are working closely with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and Hidden Harvest to address food insecurity right here in our backyard. 

Let Peace Reign event moves virtual, provides a variety of speakers including Anti-Racist Midland

The Isabella County Human Rights Committee’s 3rd Annual Let Peace Reign event is scheduled for Sept. 19 from 5-7 p.m. virtually and will feature a variety of speakers, including the Mt. Pleasant Mayor, Anti-Racist Midland, Ebony Steward, representatives from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and Central Michigan University, and there will be several entertainers.

Annual awards taking nominations for the brightest young people of the Great Lakes Bay region

Know someone under 40 who is making the region a better place to live and work? Nominate them for the RUBY Award.

Meet the restoration team reviving the community’s most historical artifacts damaged by the flood

A team from both DFD Documents Restoration Services and Art Recovery Technologies came to Midland in May to recover artifacts and other items from the Herbert D. Doan History Center and Heritage Park. Here is the story of the restoration process.

Creative 360 kicks off Karma Month this fall and welcomes new Executive Director Dr. Laura Vosejpka

Creative 360 welcomed Dr. Laura Vosejpka as their new executive director  recently and the organization is kicking off many new events and efforts this fall.

Rise, roast and reuse: Couple kicks off a business trifecta in Midland

A husband and wife duo with a chemistry and art background kick off a new chapter with bread, beer and coffee, opening Mi Element Grains and Grounds this summer.

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