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Feature Story Terri Trotter is the president and CEO of the Midland Center for the Arts. Arts and Culture

Q&A with Terri Trotter, Midland Center for the Arts

Ron BeacomThursday, May 13, 2021
The Midland Center for the Arts is a cultural landmark, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Terri Trotter has served as the president and CEO of the Center for over five years. Trotter shares with Catalyst her thoughts on what the center means to the community, how COVID-19 and last year’s disaster have changed how the Center has provided programming, and what’s planned for this summer.
Feature Story A Catchafire volunteer analyzed years of data collected on the Legacy Center's Barton Reading and Spelling program, a one-on-one tutoring program. The number of hours per volunteer and total volunteer time since 2010 can be seen on the monitor. Community Development

Online volunteers save the Great Lakes Bay Region’s nonprofits over $820,000

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, May 13, 2021
Community Foundations and United Ways in the Great Lakes Bay Region have teamed up to offer nonprofits Catchafire — an online, professional volunteer service. Between Midland, Isabella, Bay, and Saginaw counties, the region has saved over $820,000 from volunteer projects completed through Catchafire.
Feature Story Art Seen Festival will take place in downtown Midland from June 5-6, alongside even more local art festivals. Arts and Culture

Paint Midland red: “Support Local Art” festivals coming in June

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, May 13, 2021
Midland will be oozing art this June. Art Seen kicks off its inaugural festival in downtown Midland. Also happening that same weekend are Mural Blast, the Midland Center for the Arts’ Summer Art Fair, and Creative 360’s community mural and Art Speaks Festival.
Development News The 2021 Farmers Market season is back on at the Dow Diamond East Parking Lot. Healthy Communities

The Midland Area Farmers Market is back and bustling

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, May 6, 2021
The Midland Area Farmers Market is back for 2021 at the Dow Diamond East Parking Lot. Since the flood, the historic Tridge location — dating back to the 1860s — is still unusable.  Over the course of the season, there will be about 90 vendors.
Feature Story Mike Avery and his catch of the day, a walleye. Scene

Q&A with Mike Avery, Outdoor Magazine

Ron BeacomThursday, May 6, 2021
The outdoors is a way of life and is big business in Michigan, including the Great Lakes Bay Region. Mike Avery has worked in broadcasting, promoting the outdoors for most of his 40 years in the business. Avery shares with Catalyst his thoughts on what the outdoors means to our region, COVID’s impact, and why hunting and fishing are a way of life for him and many others.    
Feature Story Much of the news over the last year has been about COVID-19 and its effects on students, adults, and the school as a whole. Kids and Education

Student journalism at Dow High and Midland High pushes through the pandemic

Patrick SochackiThursday, May 6, 2021
Jason Laplow, a student at Dow High, and Caitlin Quinn, a student at Midland High, are the Editor-in-Chiefs of their school newspapers. This year has brought many challenges to student leadership — challenges they both faced head-on.
Feature Story The hallway leading to patient rooms features a domestic vibe to aid in stress reduction during medical visits. Healthy Communities

MidMichigan Health innovates to improve health care accessibility

Marta ManningThursday, May 6, 2021
MidMichigan Health’s newest Health Park in Bay County has implemented state-of-the-art technologies and design features aimed at making medical care comfortable and approachable for all patients.
Feature Story Jim Hohmeyer was named Midland Musician of the Year in 2014. Arts and Culture

Catalyst Community: Music & the Arts

Jim Hohmeyer, intro by Ron BeacomThursday, April 29, 2021
Music and the arts play a significant role in the quality of life in Midland and beyond. In the latest in a series of columns on different segments of our community, Catalyst Midland focuses on how music and the arts can reach the soul of a community.
Feature Story All camps relate to a high school opportunity students could have. In some cases, the high school program teachers will be leading the camps, alongside people working in the industry. Kids and Education

Summer camps are back and better than ever

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, April 29, 2021
Career and Technical Education summer camps, run by the Midland County ESA, are back this summer with expanded options and increased capacity. Students can choose from an exploratory experience called “Find Your Future,” “Starting at Square One,” which explores a variety of trades, and more options, including automotive, culinary, healthcare, business, and math.
Feature Story Esther Williams is the executive director of Midland Recyclers. Sustainability

Cleaning up the pandemic: Midland Recyclers helps with hard-to-recycle items

Erika M. HirschmanThursday, April 29, 2021
Midland Recyclers strives to educate the community on recycling, provide a place for the community to learn how to reduce their carbon footprint, and give jobs to those of all ages and abilities. While the pandemic created a slow down early on, the volume of hard to recycle items has increased.
Feature Story Colorful selection of produce at the Coleman Community Market. Healthy Communities

New Community Market opens in Coleman Family Center

Ron BeacomThursday, April 22, 2021
The community of Coleman has been a food desert for several years since the local grocery store closed. Now, a collaborative effort has led to the opening of a new market featuring fresh produce in what’s become a hub in the community.  
Feature Story Mackenzie Hopkins and Kaela Dolan, lifelong friends and now cousins, recently opened The Rebel Mamas storefront in downtown Midland at 126 Townsend St. Entrepreneurship

The Rebel Mamas rock downtown Midland

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, April 22, 2021
Mackenzie Hopkins and Kaela Dolan, lifelong friends and now cousins, recently opened The Rebel Mamas storefront in downtown Midland. Beyond selling custom balloons and custom confetti, they also host classes and special events. 
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The results are in: Midland County Broadband Committee shares survey results and initial action plan

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, April 15, 2021
The results of the Connected Nation broadband and technology survey are in. An action plan is outlined to address the infrastructure and speed issues throughout Midland County. Resources for affording broadband are available for low-income families.
Feature Story Mid-Michigan is home to beautiful hiking trails, fit for rugged hikers or young families. (Photo: Midland City Forest) Scene

These trails were made for walking: Our top 10 hiking trails in mid-Michigan

Crystal Gwizdala, Liz Fredendall, Kathy RobertsThursday, April 15, 2021
The Issue Media Group editors in the Great Lakes Bay Region walk you through our 10 favorite hiking and biking trails in the Great Lakes Bay Region. These paths take you through natural areas, small towns, cityscapes, and more.
Feature Story Chris & Heather Welch of the Aviator Cookie Company. He's the owner, she's the assistant manager. Economic Development

Crowdfunding campaign takes off to help new downtown business expand

Erika M. HirschmanThursday, April 15, 2021
Aviator Cookie Company was chosen for a crowdfunding campaign after an application and interview process with the Midland Young Professionals (MYPros). The MYPros Community Crowdfund program provides opportunities to contribute to the development of businesses that seek to offer unique products and experiences for the community.   
Development News Downtown Story Day is this Saturday, April 10 from noon to 4 p.m. in downtown Midland. Kids and Education

Old MacDonald had a goat: Downtown Story Day returns to Midland this Saturday

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, April 8, 2021
Downtown Story Day is this Saturday, April 10 from noon to 4 p.m. Farm-themed children’s books will be read every half hour at participating businesses, with a chance to win the books being read. Did we mention there will be goats?
Feature Story Hemp is a versatile plant that can be crafted into many unique products. The flower can be smoked or made into oils. Other parts of the plant can be used to create textiles, plastics, and more. Healthy Communities

CBD is available in downtown Midland — what is it and how does it work?

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, April 8, 2021
Steve Scott, owner of Craft Hemp Company, focuses on hemp education in his downtown Midland store. He sources his hemp from growers in Shepherd, Mid Michigan Hemp Supply and Ag Marvels. Ag Marvels also happens to be the biggest hemp processor in Michigan.
Feature Story Art Speaks Festival will be held June 5-6. Arts and Culture

Creative 360 Art Speaks Festival to showcase work from local poets and playwrights

Marta ManningThursday, April 8, 2021
Creative 360 is calling for original poetry and play submissions for its Art Speaks Festival, scheduled for June 5-6, 2021. The two-day outdoor festival will feature poetry readings and play performances staged by local directors and actors.  
Feature Story Meko Price's business, glō SKIN SPA, is located on Eastman Avenue. Prior to any treatment, clients enter the consultation room. There, they can see a polarized view of their face and skin before discussing their skincare goals. Equity

Midland makes progress supporting diverse small businesses, room to build

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, March 25, 2021
The Midland Business Inclusion Council and the Midland Business Alliance are working to attract and support diverse businesses in Midland. Catalyst Midland spoke with diverse business owners in the community to hear their business origin stories and their ideas for progress in Midland.
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