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

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

Doug Coombe

Bay City physician named one of the top vascular surgeons in the nation Read Article

Photo courtesy of McLaren Bay Region

Fishing tournaments reel in dollars, tourism, and community engagement for the region Read Article

Photo courtesy of Tim Shelton/Go Great Lakes Bay

Bay City State Park renovations bring visitors and positive responses Read Article

Ashley Brown

Golden Girl: Pippa wags her tail and brightens spirits at Bay City Central High School Read Article

Ben Tierney/Bay City Public Schools

Maplewood Park revitalization creates a community hub for a Downtown Bay City neighborhood Read Article

Photo courtesy of the City of Bay City

Veterans finding community and help at a Downtown Bay City workshop and learning center Read Article

Ashley Brown

United Way and LiUNA volunteers weather the cold to feed hungry families in Bay and Arenac counties Read Article

Misty Barron

Farmers markets bloom in Downtown Bay City and Auburn Read Article

Features

In The News Business by the Bay list Entrepreneurship

Business by the Bay accepting applications through Aug. 13

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Applications are open now for the annual Business by the Bay Pitch Competition.
In The News arc list Arts and Culture

Strawberries are at the heart of a sweet fundraiser

Thursday, June 12, 2025
The fundraiser benefits the Arc of Bay County, which provides advocacy and support services to people of all ages with intellectual or developmental disabilities. 
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Four charter boat captains from Bay County earn national awards

Thursday, June 12, 2025
The 2025 Angler's Choice Award honors charter boat captains for high customer satisfaction and reliability scores.
In The News Riverside Art Festival 2025 list Arts and Culture

Riverside Art Festival returns to Downtown Bay City this weekend

Thursday, June 12, 2025
The Riverside Art Festival is expected to fill Downtown Bay City with art, music, food, and thousands of people on June 14 and 15.
In The News Juneteenth list image Arts and Culture

The local NAACP marks Juneteenth with two celebrations in Bay City

Thursday, June 12, 2025
A free health and wellness fair and a party in Wenonah Park each mark the 2025 observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in 1865.
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Encore Golf Supply takes a swing at providing the region with affordable, pre-owned golf equipment

Denyse ShannonThursday, June 12, 2025
Encore Golf Supply opened its Monitor Township location in 2023. Since then, the business that focuses on selling pre-owned golf equipment, has steadily grown.
Feature Story Downtown Market list Entrepreneurship

Farmers markets bloom in Downtown Bay City and Auburn

Kathy RobertsThursday, June 12, 2025
Farmers markets in Downtown Bay City and Auburn deliver fresh produce, handcrafted items, grain-fed meats, handcrafted items, and more this summer.
In The News A performer at the 2024 Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival goes off-stage to teach the crowd some dance moves Catalyst MidlandEquity

Great Lakes Bay Pride celebrates Pride Month with events across the region

Misty BarronThursday, June 5, 2025
Great Lakes Bay Pride celebrates Pride Month 2025 with inclusive events across mid-Michigan, including festivals, fitness, drag shows, and community gatherings promoting LGBTQ+ joy and visibility.
Feature Story Sailboat List image Arts and Culture

'Family Fun Racing' program sets sail to boost Saginaw Bay's race scene

Denyse ShannonThursday, June 5, 2025
A new training initiative aims to teach sailors how to race on sailboats. The program hopes to get more people involved in races on the Saginaw Bay.
Feature Story Bay City State Park list Arts and Culture

Voices of Youth: Five ideas for kids and teens to unlock summer adventures

Cooper BashThursday, June 5, 2025
Right now, the 2025-26 school year feels far away, but it will arrive faster than you think. Make a plan now to make the most of this summer.
Longform PreK for All ensures that every 4-year-old in Michigan has access to a high-quality preschool experience, regardless of income. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

“A lifeline for families,” PreK for All expands access and raises expectations

Brianna NargisoTuesday, June 3, 2025
Enrollment in PreK for All is now open for all families, no matter their income. The program operates across a mixed delivery system, including local school districts, public charter schools, private child care providers, Head Start programs, and community-based organizations.    
Partner Content Event helps autistic children and adults get used to the airport environment and boarding experience. Second Wave - MichiganEquity

On Board for Autism: Airport simulation helps autistic kids take flight

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, May 30, 2025
To help autistic people and their families manage  these challenges, Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM), Delta Airlines, and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport partner to host On Board for Autism events that prepare them to successfully take a flight.
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Dental aid helps cancer patients regain health and dignity

Shandra MartinezWednesday, May 21, 2025
HNC Living Foundation provides dental care, nutrition, and support to head and neck cancer patients facing financial and treatment challenges.
Partner Content Boy in classroom Second Wave - MichiganEquity

Blueprint for school funding would ensure equitable resources in special education

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, May 20, 2025
The MI Special Education Finance Reform Blueprint would ensure that Michigan adequately and equitably funds public special education in Michigan. 
Feature Story All Gods Children teacher Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

No-cost pre-K for all Michigan 4-year-olds enrolling for 2025-26 school year

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, May 20, 2025
QA with Jeffrey Capizzano, Policy Equity Group, on the implementation of Pre-K for All no-cost preschool for Michigan 4-year-olds.
In The News Books list image Arts and Culture

Annual book sale is a page-turning opportunity to support your community

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Your next great read (or ten great reads) await at the 2025 Friends of the Bay County Library System Book Sale, set for July 31-Aug. 2.   
In The News Rib Fest list image Arts and Culture

Labadie Rib Fest returns, bringing barbecue, music, and more, to Veterans Park this summer

Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Labadie Rib Fest takes place in Veterans Memorial Park on Bay City’s West Side from July 24 through 27.  
In The News Graduation list image Kids and Education

Nine graduating seniors earn accolades for their volunteer work during high school

Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Michigan Governor Youth Service Awards acknowledge Michigan youth for their achievements and encourages youth to engage in a lifetime of service.
Feature Story Bay Area Community Foundation logo Kids and Education

Bay Commitment Scholarship opens doors for first-generation college students

Kathy RobertsThursday, May 15, 2025
The Bay Area Community Foundation's Bay Commitment Scholarship Program has been a vital resource for first-generation college students in the Bay and Arenac counties since 2008, providing both financial assistance and crucial mentoring and support.
Feature Story Reading to baby Kids and Education

Local literacy advocates say unplugging the phones and engaging with kids builds fundamental skills

Denyse ShannonThursday, May 15, 2025
The Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center and the Bay-Arenac Great Start Collaborative offer several different ways parents and kids can connect while building key literacy skills. We promise that many of them will be fun for both kids and adults.  
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