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Miss Michigan Mallory Rivard heads up United Way of Bay County’s 2020 campaign

The goal of the United Way of Bay County's 2020 campaign goal is to increase the number of donors.  

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Midland hosts national bestselling author Austin Channing Brown in diversity discussion

National bestselling author Austin Channing Brown offers comments at a recent Midland event about racial justice and why she wrote her book I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness.


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Trio of economic development agencies sharing space in Downtown Bay City to better collaborate

The Bay County Growth Alliance, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, and Bay Future are sharing ideas and office space.

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Dancers tap their way to funding a performing arts scholarship

Dancers filled Wenonah Park with music and tapping while raising money for a scholarship to help teens realize their dreams.


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The wind energy industry brings jobs to Port Fisher Terminals along the Saginaw River

A Bangor Township business plays a key role in moving wind turbines from manufacturers in Spain, India, and China to wind farms in the Great Lakes Bay Region.


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Annual awards taking nominations for the brightest young people of the Great Lakes Bay Region

Know someone under 40 who is making the region a better place to live and work? Nominate them for the RUBY Award.  

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City Market responds to local feedback, now open 7 days a week with expanded grocery line

City Market in Downtown Bay City is expanding its hours and services in order to meet growing demand from people living in the business district.

 


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Let Peace Reign event moves virtual, but still promises a variety of speakers and entertainers

The Isabella County Human Rights Committee’s 3rd Annual Let Peace Reign event is scheduled for Sept. 19 from 5-7 p.m. virtually and will feature a variety of speakers.


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Delta College documentary about Michigan agriculture provides food for thought

A new documentary from Delta College Public Media explains how Michigan's 47,600 farms contribute more than $104 billion to the state's economy each year.

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Non-profit bringing affordable dental care to Bay City

A new dental center in Bay City will offer services to patients with Medicaid and no insurance. My Community Dental Center also will accept private insurance.  

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Our aging population gets by during the pandemic with a little help from their friends

Bay County has a higher percentage of people over 62 than any other county in the state. The County Department of Aging is rising to the challenge of meeting the social and nutritional needs of those seniors during the pandemic.


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Bay City company meets an Olympic-size challenge

Gougeon Brothers and the Saginaw Bay Community Sailing Association are lending a hand to the U.S. Olympic Bobsled/Skeleton team.


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Chalk Walk 2020 winners announced

The 2020 Chalk Walk Art Festival went virtual, attracting artists from around the nation. 

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A Missing Middle makeover: Developer Jenifer Acosta takes on flood-impacted property in Midland

Always one to juggle several projects at a time, local developer Jenifer Acosta recently landed her first development effort in Midland.


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Event planned in Downtown Bay City to celebrate the 19th Amendment

Suffragists – dressed in 1920s attire – will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment on Aug. 25 in front of the Bay County Building.

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Local family is organizing volunteers to build beds for kids who don’t have them

Brian Rueger started an Auburn chapter of a national organization that builds bunk beds for kids without a place to sleep. The first community build day is Sept. 12.


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Blog: Lessons from the pandemic help a high school senior prepare for college, career, and life

Emma Urbaniak, who begins her senior year at Western High School this fall, says the pandemic taught her to appreciate her family and friends. She's also polished her skills as an artist.  

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Bay County is counting on you to complete the 2020 Census

The U.S. Census – which ends soon – drives funding for community programs, road improvements, schools, senior services, and more.


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Local academic institutions take steps to be a solution in the conversation about racial injustice

The presidents of Central Michigan University, Mid Michigan College, Saginaw Valley State University, and Delta College each have a unique approach to guiding their institutions to join the conversation about racial injustice.


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Placemaking plays: Pianos inspire community and connection in 2020 with Art Plays

Three of the artists behind the 2020 Public Arts Midland effort Art Plays, on their inspiration and the community connection the effort has created.

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