From patient to prosthetic artist: Nicholas Harrier found his calling Read Article

For more than a decade, Nicholas Harrier has been shaping art out of prosthetic devices.
Photo: For more than a decade, Nicholas Harrier has been shaping art out of prosthetic devices. Sarah Sexton

Pickleball serves up fun and fitness for people of all ages and abilities Read Article

Ashley Brown

Half of U.S. families struggle to pay for diapers; Bay-Arenac Diaper Bank can help Read Article

Bay City band spins positive stories while collecting awards and producing new music in Nashville Read Article

Scott Baker

Bay City Boat Rental launches first season of business Read Article

Ashley Brown

Keeping the kids entertained this summer can be educational Read Article

A playful statue of two children and a giant stack of books sits outside the main library, the Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library.
Photo: A playful statue of two children and a giant stack of books sits outside the main library, the Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library. Doug Coombe

Renaissance on Midland Street blends historic charm with modern appeal Read Article

Historic Midland Street is home to accountants, lawyers, and most famously, nightspots.
Photo: Historic Midland Street is home to accountants, lawyers, and most famously, nightspots. Doug Coombe

Bay Commitment Scholars get the support they need to succeed at SVSU and Delta College Read Article

Doug Coombe

Bay Area Women’s Center hopes coloring books provide the tools to open tough conversations Read Article

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Longform Ariane Donnelly, Anne Davis, and Tanya Andrews at the Prescription for Health booth at the Pittsfield Township Farmers Market. Prescription for Health is Washtenaw County's produce prescription program. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Prescriptions for fresh produce grow in Michigan through collaboration and new funding

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 25, 2024
Efforts are underway to better coordinate efforts between produce prescription programs and to create more standardized funding mechanisms for them.
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Bay County investing millions to create a one-stop health center on Wilder Road

Denyse ShannonThursday, July 25, 2024
Bay County received $9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds and another $2 million in federal dollars from a congressional appropriation to turn what was once an iconic furniture store into a community health center.
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Under the stars: Experts offer help with FAFSA forms in a fun atmosphere at the Delta Planetarium

Kathy RobertsThursday, July 25, 2024
Graduates of Bay and Arenac high schools are invited to the FAFSA night at the Delta College Planetarium, 100 Center Ave., from 4 to 7 p.m. Wed., Aug. 7. 
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Bay Area Women’s Center hopes coloring books provide the tools to open tough conversations

Denyse ShannonThursday, July 25, 2024
The Bay Area Women's Center is creating and distributing educational coloring books throughout the community. The hope is the coloring books will help families talk about tough topics.  
Feature Story King's Kid Christian Daycare staff members Adrian Robinson, left, Lolita Granger, center and Tamara Jones laugh Wednesday, July 17, 2024, as they play with toys in one of the classrooms in the Detroit child care center. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

MiLEAP fund provides essential equipment, upgrades for child care facilities

Sarah SpohnTuesday, July 23, 2024
Quality child care is necessary, but not always available or affordable. The MiLEAP Caring for MI Future: Facilities Improvement Fund has launched a $59 million fund to provide new and expanding home-based and center-based facilities across the state.   
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A little bad weather can't stop Great Lakes Bay Pride from bringing the region together

Kathy RobertsThursday, July 18, 2024
Severe weather postponed the Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival in June, but the show goes on in August. The annual festival celebrates community and visibility.  
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Bay Future and MSBDC offer programs to help start-up and established businesses

Kathy RobertsThursday, July 18, 2024
Bay Future and the Michigan Small Business Development Center offer several different programs to help entrepreneurs start up and grow businesses in Bay County.
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Beyond Skin Deep: Studio 23 highlights the artistry of tattoos

Kathy BackusThursday, July 18, 2024
Studio 23 showcased the creativity and skill of area tattoo artists in an unique exhibit earlier this year.
Feature Story Michigan Health and Hospital Association represents all community hospitals in the state. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

How public health collaborations with hospitals benefit Michigan's communities

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, July 16, 2024
Yours, Mine and Ours — Public Health spoke with Lauren LaPine, Michigan Health and Hospital Association senior director of legislative and public policy about how various public health agencies and programs collaborate with hospitals across the state.  
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Educators offer parents tips for helping kids unplug, unwind, and keep learning this summer

Denyse ShannonThursday, July 11, 2024
While time spent on computers, tablets, and phones isn’t all bad, local educators encourage parents to limit how much time kids spend looking at screens. They also offer parents several tips for getting kids off the screens and into fun, low-cost activities.
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Success Story: John Glenn graduate lands a precision machining apprenticeship at Dow and Delta

Kathy RobertsThursday, July 11, 2024
Rylee Nemode, a graduate of John Glenn High School and the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center, is one of a growing number of people taking advantage of apprenticeship opportunities. This fall, she'll begin a precision machining apprenticeship at Dow Chemical and Delta College.
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Schools are stepping up to support kids in crisis

Leslie CieplechowiczThursday, July 11, 2024
Social media and isolation led to a rise in mental health issues among Michigan youth, but local schools are stepping up to address the crisis.
Longform The Inclusive Health Care Taskforce hosted an information and resource fair on June 13. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan coalition works to address health disparities for older adults

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 27, 2024
A broad coalition of Michigan organizations has come together to address health disparities that affect Michigan's rapidly growing population of older adults.
Feature Story Pride art at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Midland. Catalyst Midland

Unlocking Great Lakes Bay Pride: Your Comprehensive Guide

Onnie StoneThursday, June 27, 2024
You’ve probably heard of Great Lakes Bay Pride, but did you know it’s more than just a festival?
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Historic churches offer tours and a glimpse of Bay City's past

Thursday, June 27, 2024
Two historic churches – Trinity Episcopal Church at 815 N. Grant St. and First Presbyterian Church at 805 Center Ave. – open their doors on July 4 and 5 for tours of their century-old sanctuaries.  
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Stephen Pearcy is ready to rattle Bay City during the Fireworks Festival

Scott BakerThursday, June 27, 2024
Stephen Pearcy, lead singer of Ratt, celebrates his birthday as the headliner at the Bay City Fireworks Festival. 
Partner Content OUCARES day camps create a space where autistic kids don’t feel judged, gain some independence from parents, and interact with peers. Second Wave - MichiganEquity

Summertime is “a time of possibilities” and challenges for autistic kids and adults

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, June 26, 2024
Summer break creates opportunities for fun and family adventures along with the challenges of changing routines.
Longform Molly Brouwer, infant and family specialist; Bethany Vukusic, Maternal Infant Health Program team su Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

How public health cares for Michigan's infants and new parents

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 25, 2024
Michigan’s state and local public health systems make great efforts to ensure that expectant mothers and infants get the best start possible.
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Woodworker and craftsman carries on family legacy at Hescott Design Co. in Downtown Bay City

Denyse ShannonThursday, June 20, 2024
After years of working from home and designing furniture for family and friends, Josh Hescott opened Hescott Design Co. on Third Street.  
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An old motel near Downtown Bay City is getting new life as studio apartments

Denyse ShannonThursday, June 20, 2024
LRC Commercial Real Estate bought a two-story motel in Downtown Bay City in 2023. The company is turning the space into studio apartments for college students or young professionals.  
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Annual Friends of Bay County Libraries Book Sale

Aug. 1-3, 2024
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The Friends of Bay County Libraries Book Sale takes place at the Bay County Civic Arena from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 1; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fri., Aug. 2; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Aug. 3. Prices drop 50% on Aug. 2 and to $4 per bag or box on Aug. 3  
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