Ron Beacom

Ron Beacom has served as the managing editor of Catalyst Midland since October 2020. He's also a freelance writer for the Midland Daily News and the producer/host of "Second Act: Life at 50 Plus" for WDCQ-Delta College Public Media (PBS). He's the co-producer of two WDCQ documentaries about the Tittabawassee River Disaster in 2020, "Breached! and Breached!2-The Recovery."

In The News MyMichiganHealth logo

Big change in health care landscape


In The News Dr. Lydia Watson, president and CEO of MyMichigan Health, speaks at the Pardee Cancer Wellness Center open house.

Pardee Cancer Wellness Center opens


Feature Story Santa House volunteer Kimberly Zimmer-Janeczko & Santa Claus

Be one of Santa’s helpers!


Development News Matt Smith, trout fishing in northern Michigan

Profile Q & A with Matt Smith, Outdoorsman/Realtor


In The News The Boulevard Lounge is located  at 316 S. Saginaw Road in Midland.

Bully for “The Bully”


Development News Give Local Midland

Give Local Midland set for May 2nd


Development News Over 80 vendors will showcase their wares and services.

Inspiration for your next home improvement


In The News Midland Daily News will celebrate 165 years of newspapers serving Midland in May.
Development News Tawny Ryan Nelb is the owner of Nelb Archival Consulting, Inc.

Profile Q&A w/Tawny Ryan Nelb-Part 2


Development News Tawny Ryan Nelb is the owner of Nelb Archival Consulting, Inc.

Profile Q&A with Tawny Ryan Nelb


Feature Story Butterflies from our four continents are featured.

Butterflies, Maple Syrup & More


Development News MLK Jr. Drum Major Award recipient Smallwood Holoman, Jr. of Midland

Profile Q&A with Smallwood Holoman


Development News Hands-on activities for kids of all ages

Kids Day at the Mall


In The News Jon Loos is the new president and CEO of Midland Center for the Arts.

New President and CEO for the Center for the Arts


Feature Story Downtown Midland window art by the Brush Monkeys.

Photo story: Brush Monkeys-downtown Midland


Development News Firearm deer hunting season begins on Nov. 15.

Profile Q&A with Chad Stewart, Michigan DNR


Development News In September, there were 37% less homes on the market compared to a year ago in Midland.

Profile Q&A with Tom Webb-Midland Board of Realtors


In The News Dr. Lydia Watson is the President/CEO of MyMichigan Health.

New President/CEO named for MyMichigan Health


Development News mental-health-partnership-1

iMatter Anti-Stigma Campaign


Feature Story Jonagold's are mix of Golden Delicious and Jonathan apples.

Moore Orchards open this fall