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Arts and Culture
No matter how you take your coffee, there’s always a tasty cup waiting for you in Bay City
Beth McKenna
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Bay City's coffee shops offer warm beverages and fresh baked goods alongside poetry readings and live musical performances.
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Arts and Culture
Crafters group at the library is a tight-knit bunch spinning a warmer winter for many
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Knitters and crocheters meet inside three Bay County Library System branches to share tips, tricks, and enjoy each other’s company
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Q&A with Magen Samyn, President & CEO of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The Great Lakes Bay Region is in a time of leadership transition. This article is the seventh in an occasional series of Q&A articles with some of the new leaders in the area.
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Q&A with Michael Bacigalupo, the Bay City Downtown Development Authority’s new Director
Sam Fitzpatrick
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The Great Lakes Bay Region is in a time of leadership transition. This article is the eighth in an occasional series of Q&A articles with some of the new leaders in the region.
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Arts and Culture
Q&A with Kevin Cole on his upcoming special, 'Cole in your Stocking,' at the State Theatre
Sam Fitzpatrick
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Award-winning musician and Bay City native Kevin Cole promises to deliver a few unexpected holiday tunes to his show at the State Theatre this month.
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Entrepreneurship
Difficult to pronounce but easy to recognize, the Owczarzak name means business in Bay County
Jen Dore
Thursday, December 1, 2022
For two generations, the Owczarzak family has been a part of the Bay County business community. Ambrose Sr. and Marie Owczarzak owned one bar. Today, their sons own three local eateries with a fourth restaurant to open in 2023.
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Q&A with Kellie Rupp, the Bay City Downtown Management Board’s new Marketing Director
Sam Fitzpatrick
Thursday, November 17, 2022
The Great Lakes Bay Region is in a time of leadership transition. This article is the sixth in an occasional series of Q&A articles with some of the new leaders in the area.
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Diversity
Q&A with Annette Jeske, Executive Director of the Arc of Bay County
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, November 17, 2022
The Great Lakes Bay Region is in a time of leadership transition. This article is the fifth in an occasional series of Q&A articles with some of the new leaders in the area.
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Besom Apothecary offers spiritual healing as well as herbal teas and handmade items
Gabby Ricupati
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The shop opened up on Bay City’s West Side in mid-September. For now, it’s open mostly nights and weekends but the goal is to expand hours.
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Michelle Judd joins MSBDC and Bay Future to help Bay County small businesses navigate challenges
Beth McKenna
Thursday, November 10, 2022
New consulting position created exclusively for Bay County residents who want to start, grow or improve their businesses.
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Kids and Education
Project In the Stars, which helps Bay County teens in foster care, gets an assist from Just for Kids
Jennifer Veitengruber
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Both Project In the Stars and Just for Kids Charitable Organization strive to meet the needs of youth throughout the community, so it may come as no surprise that they teamed up to provide personal items for kids in foster care.
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Marshall Fredericks Museum celebrates Native American History Month
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Join the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum in the next month to learn about Native American heritage. The museum celebrates Native American Heritage Month with educational program and exhibits through Dec. 17.
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More than 20 nonprofit agencies received ARPA funds through Bay County and the Community Foundation
Thursday, November 3, 2022
American Rescue Plan funds are helping 22 local nonprofits recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sustainability
Bay City hopes to roll up its recycling numbers in 2023 with new wheeled carts
Jenny Cromie
Thursday, November 3, 2022
If you live inside Bay City limits, changes are coming to the curbside recycling program. The city is distributing larger, wheeled bins and adjusting the pick-up schedule.
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Small business owner in Bay City donates over $25,000 worth of time and services to nonprofits
Jennifer Veitengruber
Thursday, October 20, 2022
After a decade of working for nonprofits, Brandon Strong, owner of Regent Floral & Mercantile, feels fortunate to be in the position to give back to the groups that support our state and local communities.
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Kids and Education
Adult in training: Y program teaches teens to tackle taxes, budgets, voting, and more
Jennifer Veitengruber
Thursday, October 20, 2022
As schools have had to shift their focus heavily to academics, Almost Adulting, a new program offered at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA, fills in the gaps when it comes to essential life skills.
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Healthy Communities
Tour highlights success stories along the Saginaw River for a statewide audience
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board met in Bay City this week, so local officials took the opportunity to showcase recreation opportunities along the Saginaw River.
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Entrepreneurship
Monitor Township printer relies on a unique workforce to build its business
Scott Baker
Thursday, October 13, 2022
A Monitor Township custom printing business relies on non-traditional sources to recruit its workforce. Then, it uses creative methods to retain talented people.
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Arts and Culture
Studio 23 invites you to celebrate October with spooky stories and an expo filled with curiosities
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Crafts, spooky stories, and an expo all are in the works for Studio 23/The Arts Center later this month.
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For 35 years, the Adoration Chapel in Bay City has invited people of all faiths inside
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Since August 1987, the Adoration Chapel has offered a place for silent prayer, anytime of the day or night, to all people.
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