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."

Development News MACF logo

Nonprofits can apply for ARPA funding


Feature Story Jeff Rekeweg and Kurt Busard are the new owners of Frick's Sports Bar.

A landmark Midland bar is getting new life


Development News Dr. Kathy Dollard is the director of the behavioral health service line at MyMichigan Health.
Feature Story Absentee ballots must be submitted by 8pm, Tuesday, November 8.

Primary Election is just days away


Development News Dow Gardens is one of the spots featured in Peter Owen's video.

Top Ten Things to Do in Midland


Development News Field technician treats standing water.
In The News The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints was built in 1942. It's now Christ Covenant Church.

Mid-Century Modern Midland meeting on Sat, May 14


Feature Story Stacie Scherman (L) and Cindy Vickery take part in a MCSAR field training program.
Development News Home & Outdoor Living Expo flyer

Home & Outdoor Living Expo at Dow Diamond this weekend


Development News 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


Feature Story Closer-HSC billboard
Development News The LAB camp is open to 6th through 11th graders.
Development News The City of Coleman occupies one square mile and has a population of 1,262.

Profile Q & A: Steve Miller, Coleman Mayor


Development News Faith Tabler, scholarship recipient, and Dave Marsh, scholarship representative, gathered at the MACF's scholarship awards event in June 2021.

Scholarships-Midland Area Community Foundation


Development News Erin Patrice is the creator and founder of The Breaking Bread Village.

Profile Q & A: Erin Patrice, MLK Drum Major Award


Partner Content MyMichigan's EMT and Parademic classes begin January 2022.

MyMichigan Health offers EMT and paramedic classes