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When toddlers and seniors spend time together, everyone wins
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It’s not too hot in the kitchen for Bay and Arenac high school students running Blooming Chefs
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Ashley Brown
Bay County families find limited child-care options for children with special needs
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Jennifer Veitengruber
Bay City Central High School is picking up the tab for Associate's Degrees or apprenticeships
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Doug Coombe
State money helps Wenonah Park take steps to improve access, safety, and appearance
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All are welcome to take a seat at this table
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Photo: Everyone is welcome at the United Way of Bay County's Longest Table event.
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The national shortage of teachers could impact students for years. That's why districts such as Bay City Public Schools are working to address the issue now.
Saginaw Bay fishing tournaments and a conference lure international media and tourists here
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Scott Baker
Before you settle into a cold weather routine of cozy indoor evenings enjoying warm beverages, take a look at some of the entertainment events coming to Bay County in September.
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Local confectioner perfects her craft as she creates sweet treats in Downtown Bay City
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The owner of Sarah’s Sweet Escapes says she learned her skills from her mother and by working at area chocolate shops. She sees great potential for her business in Downtown Bay City.
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Replenish, a popular juice and smoothie bar, re-opens in a new West Side Bay City location
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, September 28, 2023
From inside the newly-renovated Bay Professional. Building on Bay City's West Side, Replenish offers gluten-free and dairy-free options without sacrificing flavor
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Scams rob Michigan elders of millions, but health providers and nonprofits offer help
Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Michigan organizations that provide health care and other services for older adults are working to reduce the impact of scams through education and legislative help.
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Arts and Culture
Murals fill Wenonah Park with art, but their purpose goes much deeper than beauty
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Public art – such as murals recently unveiled in Wenonah Park – beautifies communities, builds the economy, gives voices to marginalized people, and more. Public art also can improve safety and raise awareness about issues facing a community.
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Kids and Education
Mixed delivery of Michigan’s PreK for All could include home-based early childhood educators
Ashley King
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
A common concern about PreK for All that came up during listening sessions was the role of home-based childcare and early education providers.
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Kids and Education
Pre-K para Todos mejorará a largo plazo la salud, la educación y los resultados sociales de los niño
Estelle Slootmaker
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Cuando se trata de educación, el
Kids Count Data Book (Libro de datos sobre el recuento de niños) de 2023
sitúa a Michigan en el puesto 42 de los 50 estados. Una de las muchas maneras en que el estado está trabajando para mejorar la calidad y la equidad en la educación es mediante el avance de Pre-K gratuito para todos.
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Santa Claus has already come to town for two Bay County businesses
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Warmbier Farms and Begick Nursery & Garden Center give the gift of holiday décor to the community every year, transforming their businesses into something merry and bright.
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Arts and Culture
Inspiring Generosity: New series showcases the impact of the Bay Area Community Foundation
Diane Mahoney
Thursday, September 14, 2023
In its Inspiring Generosity series, Route Bay City highlights projects of the Bay Area Community Foundation. This week, the focus is on Walt and Carol Weinlander and the creation of the Legacy Society.
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Arts and Culture
Music and family-friendly fun will fill Midland Street in September
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Welcome Table invites you to a family-friendly party on Midland Street.
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Arts and Culture
River of Time debuts in its new location later this month
Thursday, September 14, 2023
River of Time fills Johnson's Pumpkin Farm with living history later this month.
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Healthy Communities
Hidden Harvest is taking a bite out of food insecurity in the region
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Hidden Harvest relies on donations to help soup kitchens, food pantries, and more provide millions of meals to people in Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties
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Second Wave - Michigan
Kids and Education
Michigan looks to create a better career path for early childhood educators
Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Improved career pathways, state incentives, and improved wages are essential to recruiting and retaining the early education workforce needed for the PreK for All roll-out.
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Entrepreneurship
Wearing hand-me-downs as a kid turned out to be opportunity knocking for a Bay City entrepreneur
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Musical history is on display in the merchandise at Bonejacked Vintage Apparel on Columbus Avenue
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Arts and Culture
Trombley/Centre House celebrates its legacy in the community with an old-fashioned ice cream social
Jill Pfeiffer
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Jill Pfeiffer, Media & Outreach Coordinator at the Bay County Historical Society, writes about the different roles the Trombley/Centre House has played in Bay City over the decades
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Arts and Culture
Saginaw Bay fishing tournaments and a conference lure international media and tourists here
Scott Baker
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Outdoor Brand Team Writers Conference held in Bay County in August drew well-known publications and top-tier anglers here to explore what the Saginaw Bay offers to fishing enthusiasts and their families. Experts expect a subsequent boost in tourism.
Feature Story
Arts and Culture
September Arts & Entertainment Roundup
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Fall means more than sipping Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Bay County has independent films, music, ice cream socials, yoga, and more on September calendars.
Longform
Second Wave - Michigan
Kids and Education
PreK for All listening sessions gather feedback from parents, childcare providers, and educators
Ashley King
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
PreK for All listening sessions in Michigan's 10 prosperity regions gather feedback from parents, childcare providers, and educators.
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Second Wave - Michigan
Healthy Communities
Community mental health agencies want more options for helping Michigan's children
Ashley King
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Michigan's community mental health agencies address children’s mental health care but need legislative change to do it better.
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Thyme in the garden, just what the doctor ordered
Community garden at MyMichigan Health Park Bay provides bounty of health benefits
Gabrielle Haiderer
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Five years after opening to the public, the community garden at MyMichigan Health Park Bay is flourishing. While organizers initially hoped the project would provide additional access to fresh produce for community members, they couldn’t have foreseen the widespread benefits that would happen in the coming years.
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Arts and Culture
The Historic Masonic Temple raises the curtain for three local playwrights
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Art was meant to be seen. To help local artists get their work in front of audiences, the Historic Masonic Temple created an incubator. This fall and winter, three locally-written plays will take the stage.
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