When toddlers and seniors spend time together, everyone wins Read Article

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Bay County families find limited child-care options for children with special needs Read Article

Jennifer Veitengruber

Bay City Central High School is picking up the tab for Associate's Degrees or apprenticeships Read Article

Doug Coombe

State money helps Wenonah Park take steps to improve access, safety, and appearance Read Article

Doug Coombe

Saginaw Bay fishing tournaments and a conference lure international media and tourists here Read Article

Scott Baker

Auburn artist is creating thought-provoking, slightly unnerving paintings that evoke strong emotiion Read Article

Sarah Sexton

‘Red’s Shadow,’ filmed in the Great Lakes Bay Region in 2022, is now streaming on Amazon Prime Read Article

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Photo: Photo courtesy of Good Harbor Blue

A chance encounter helped a couple find their way home to one of Bay City's historic districts Read Article

Ashley Brown

When more businesses open in the Midland Street Business District, everyone benefits Read Article

Doug Coombe

Michigan Sugar donates 43,000 pounds of sugar at the United Way Sugar Distribution Day Read Article

Ashley Brown

A tale of three bridges: Tolls have begun on one Bay City bridge, construction slated for two others Read Article

Ben Tierney

Three national fishing tournaments already are making plans to come to the Saginaw Bay in 2024 Read Article

Ashley Brown

Historic Bay City homes open their doors for tours in early December Read Article

Sarah Sexton

Features

Feature Story Wild-Rice-Small Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Copper Country initiative emphasizes fresh and local foods

Kym ReinstadlerSunday, November 26, 2023
On its reservation in the UP's copper country, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community is striving toward the goal of food sovereignty, strengthening the community's ablility to produce more of its own fresh and local food sources. 
Feature Story Historic Homes list Arts and Culture

Historic Bay City homes open their doors for tours in early December

Sarah SextonWednesday, November 22, 2023
The CANA Holiday Parlour Tour offers an inside glimpse of eight homes in one of Bay City's historic districts.
Longform Ken Nixon, director of outreach and community partnerships for Safe & Just Michigan. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Lack of data raises questions about quality and cost effectiveness of Michigan's prison health care

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 16, 2023
According to Michigan researchers and advocates for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people, health care in prison is far less than adequate.
Feature Story Delta College list image Kids and Education

Delta College is growing in terms of students and programs

Kathy RobertsThursday, November 16, 2023
As 2023 winds down, Route Bay City asked leaders from different segments of the community to answer questions about recent progress and what's next. This week, we feature Dr. Michael Gavin from Delta College.
Feature Story Olivia Maurer Kids and Education

Life after high school leads students to college, the military, and the skilled trades

Olivia MaurerThursday, November 16, 2023
Local high schools are inviting students to consider a range of opportunities after graduation. The schools invite alumni in different fields, military recruiters, college representatives, and others to talk to the students about what it takes to succeed.  
Feature Story Golden Horizons Alzheimers list Healthy Communities

Families of people with Alzheimer's disease find emotional and practical support at Golden Horizons

Sarah SextonThursday, November 16, 2023
In 1983, then-President Ronald Reagan designated November as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Five years later, a center opened in Bay City to support people with Alzheimers and their families.
Feature Story Pitch Event list Entrepreneurship

Bay City entrepreneurs pitch their dreams to a panel of judges in hopes of winning $5,000

Kathy RobertsThursday, November 9, 2023
Five businesses – Princess and the Hound, LoLoBee's Lounge, Bayside Buggies, Calypso Wine Bar, and Bay City Boat Rental – competed on Wednesday night for thousands of dollars to realize their entrepreneurial dreams
Feature Story Bay City Bridge Partners logo Transportation

A tale of three bridges: Tolls have begun on one Bay City bridge, construction slated for two others

Kathy RobertsThursday, November 9, 2023
Bay City is a town linked together by bridges. Two of the four bridges crossing the Saginaw River will be under construction this fall. A third bridge recently converted to a toll system.
Feature Story Bass fishing list Arts and Culture

Three national fishing tournaments already are making plans to come to the Saginaw Bay in 2024

Kathy RobertsThursday, November 9, 2023
As 2023 winds down, Route Bay City asked leaders from different segments of the community to answer questions about recent progress and what's next. This week, we feature Ed Clements and Michael Kelly talking about the area's growing reputation as a fishing destination.
Feature Story Madison Danielski list Kids and Education

Rotary Vocational Days convince a local student that teaching is her forever career

Madison DanielskiThursday, November 9, 2023
The Bay City Rotary Club and Morning Rotary Club invited high school juniors and seniors from throughout the community to spend a morning shadowing a professional on the job. Madison Danielski spent her morning with an elementary school teacher.
Feature Story Michigan Sugar list Healthy Communities

Michigan Sugar donates 43,000 pounds of sugar at the United Way Sugar Distribution DayMIchigan Sugar, United Way of Bay County, and Hidden Harvest work together to distribute sugar to those who need it

Kathy RobertsThursday, November 2, 2023
During the annual United Way Sugar Distribution Day, 43,000 pounds of sugar was donated to 74 nonprofit agencies in a five-county region.
Feature Story Midland Street List Image Entrepreneurship

When more businesses open in the Midland Street Business District, everyone benefits

Kathy RobertsThursday, November 2, 2023
As 2023 winds down, Route Bay City asked leaders from different segments of the community to answer questions about recent progress and what's next. This week, we feature Matt Nemode from the Midland Street Business District.
Feature Story Parkwood Court list Arts and Culture

A chance encounter helped a couple find their way home to one of Bay City's historic districts

Denyse ShannonThursday, November 2, 2023
Dr. Brian Purchase and his wife, Dr. Rosarita Rullan, raised their two sons in what was once the carriage house for William Clements, a banker and rare book collector in Bay City. The carriage house was converted to a home in the 1950s.  
Feature Story White Christmas list image Arts and Culture

Slow down this holiday season and catch a classic film at the State while helping a local nonprofit

Thursday, November 2, 2023
A movie, trivia, and prizes all are part of the White Christmas Family Musical Experience on Sat., Nov. 25 in Downtown Bay City. The event is a fundraiser for the Bay Area Women's Center.
Feature Story UM-MSU-List Kids and Education

Bay-Arenac Career Center turns the rivalry between U-M and MSU into a fundraiser

Elyse HompsteadThursday, October 26, 2023
The football game between the University of Michigan and Michigan State University turned into a fundraiser for students at the Bay-Arenac Career Center
Feature Story Downtown Bay City list image Economic Development

Downtown Bay City is growing, but leaders promise one thing will never change

Kathy RobertsThursday, October 26, 2023
As 2023 winds down, Route Bay City asked leaders from different segments of the community to answer questions about recent progress and what's next. This week, we feature Downtown Bay City.
Feature Story Pumpkin Halloween list Arts and Culture

From family-friendly trick-or-treating to scary haunted spaces, the region celebrates Halloween

Kathy RobertsThursday, October 26, 2023
Looking for something seasonal to do this weekend? You've got choices ranging from an award-winning haunted ship to kid-friendly trunk-or-treats.
Feature Story Kevin Fischer, executive director, NAMI Michigan Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

NAMI Michigan's Kevin Fischer, "Michigan’s CMHs are the front door"

Joanne Bailey BoorsmaTuesday, October 24, 2023
MI Mental Health recently had a chance to talk with Kevin Fischer, executive director, NAMI Michigan, about the important role that community mental health agencies play in Michiganders’ mental health.  
Development News Isabella Bank list image Economic Development

Isabella Bank opens its first branch in Downtown Bay City

Kathy RobertsThursday, October 19, 2023
Isabella Bank now operates 31 offices throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.  
Feature Story Red's Shadow list Arts and Culture

‘Red’s Shadow,’ filmed in the Great Lakes Bay Region in 2022, is now streaming on Amazon Prime

Kathy RobertsThursday, October 19, 2023
The 2022 film – directed by Bay City native Taylor Gradowski ­– imagines what happens to Little Red Riding Hood after she outsmarts the big bad wolf, grows up, and graduates from college  
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