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Handmade gift shop makes the move from the waterfront to downtown

Half Mile Handmade moved its gift shop into a new, larger space in Downtown Bay City.  

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Tribe looking for volunteers to protect site of Indian Industrial Boarding School from ghost hunters

In an effort to deter ghost hunters and urban explorers through the Halloween season, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe is looking for community members who are willing to camp out to help secure the site on weekends in October.


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Overcoming the Odds: A 19-year-old man grows from a therapy client into an employee

A few years ago, Tristan Dean was a client of Game Changer Pediatric Therapy Services. Today, he’s an employee of the therapy clinic.


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Eat Great Food Festival goes virtual

In the wake of the canceled summer events, the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational created this series, modeling it off "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" on Food Network. The goal? To celebrate the community.  

 


Famous “Edmund Fitzgerald” sinking provides inspiration for Bay City thespians

The tragic 1975 sinking of the “SS Edmund Fitzgeraldtakes the spotlight in The Bay City Players’ upcoming play, “Ten November,” which explores questions still left unanswered today.  

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Play Wiffle Ball! When COVID-19 canceled sports, these teens created a league of their own

Some Bay City teens may remember the summer of 2020 as more about Wiffle Ball than a global pandemic. 

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More than a century ago, a Bay City teacher chased her dreams over the edge of Niagara Falls

A mural and a plaque now recognize Anne Edson Taylor, the Bay City teacher who became the first person to successfully plummet over Niagara Falls in a barrel.  

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Second Act Cabaret gives Great Lakes Bay Region students a second chance to perform

Students from 10 high schools around the region take the stage in Midland this week to perform some of the productions canceled due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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A space station simulation video game is about to launch from the City Office basement

An independent game developer and publisher with connections to Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft is about to release a video game created by a Kawkawlin man.

 


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After 90 years in business and 4 months of being closed, new owner to reopen classic Bay City bakery

Two businesses specializing in baked goods are partnering up to open the old Barney's Bakery.  

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United Way of Bay County taking applications for leadership position

The United Way of Bay County is looking for its next leader. The goal is to choose a new CEO by Dec. 1.  

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Roasting a masterpiece: The art and evolution of Live Oak Coffeehouse

In less than three years, Live Oak Coffeehouse has opened a new location and recently started two new efforts, Live Oak Pantry and Live Oak  Roasters, all while creating art and loving people.

 


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Ten ways to enjoy the fall in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Dramatic foliage provides the perfect backdrop as your family enjoys pumpkins, hikes, and more this fall.

 


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Blog: The life of a school band director in the COVID-19 pandemic

Studying music during a global crisis builds confidence, perseverance, and an appreciation for the value of art.

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Bay City has high-flying vision for the future of the James Clements Airport

Bay City’s municipal airport pumps millions into the regional and statewide economy. Improvements to the airport underway now are designed to raise its economic impact.


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History of the James Clements Airport

The James Clements Airport opened in 1928 with its first hangar. The Administration building  – which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places – opened in 1930.

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Bay Future, Inc. goes online to talk COVID-19 economic recovery plans

Bay Future has unveiled a two-year plan to help the area recover from the economic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

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Local students vie for $25K grant that can bring therapy dogs to Essexville-Hampton Public Schools

The award-winning robotics team at Garber High School needs your votes to win a grant to bring therapy dogs to four schools in the Essexville-Hampton district.  

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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.


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Local farmers markets accepting food assistance benefits help families facing food insecurity

As Feeding America predicts an increase in food insecurity rates across Michigan, many farmers markets are stepping up to meet the need in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

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