New website offers insight into the public art throughout the region 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

Re-visiting a family renovating an historic home on North Grant Street Read Article

Ashley Brown

Bay City Water Works building inspires dreams. Now, it needs to inspire developers. Read Article

Ashley Brown

The Butterfly Effect: Local golf courses pitch in to save monarch butterflies by planting milkweed Read Article

Program to spread trees throughout Bay and Saginaw counties takes root Read Article

Zachary Branigan

Sailboat racing in the Saginaw Bay should be on your bucket list Read Article

Ben Tierney

The changing face of Midland Street: New and veteran entrepreneurs aim to transform the district Read Article

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Features

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No matter how you take your coffee, there’s always a tasty cup waiting for you in Bay City

Beth McKennaThursday, December 8, 2022
Bay City's coffee shops offer warm beverages and fresh baked goods alongside poetry readings and live musical performances. 
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Crafters group at the library is a tight-knit bunch spinning a warmer winter for many

Kathy RobertsThursday, December 8, 2022
Knitters and crocheters meet inside three Bay County Library System branches to share tips, tricks, and enjoy each other’s company  
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Q&A with Magen Samyn, President & CEO of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

Kathy RobertsThursday, December 1, 2022
The Great Lakes Bay Region is in a time of leadership transition. This article is the seventh in an occasional series of Q&A articles with some of the new leaders in the area. 
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Q&A with Michael Bacigalupo, the Bay City Downtown Development Authority’s new Director

Sam FitzpatrickThursday, December 1, 2022
The Great Lakes Bay Region is in a time of leadership transition. This article is the eighth in an occasional series of Q&A articles with some of the new leaders in the region.
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Q&A with Kevin Cole on his upcoming special, 'Cole in your Stocking,' at the State Theatre

Sam FitzpatrickThursday, December 1, 2022
Award-winning musician and Bay City native Kevin Cole promises to deliver a few unexpected holiday tunes to his show at the State Theatre this month. 
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Difficult to pronounce but easy to recognize, the Owczarzak name means business in Bay County

Jen DoreThursday, December 1, 2022
For two generations, the Owczarzak family has been a part of the Bay County business community. Ambrose Sr. and Marie Owczarzak owned one bar. Today, their sons own three local eateries with a fourth restaurant to open in 2023.  
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Q&A with Kellie Rupp, the Bay City Downtown Management Board’s new Marketing Director

Sam FitzpatrickThursday, November 17, 2022
The Great Lakes Bay Region is in a time of leadership transition. This article is the sixth in an occasional series of Q&A articles with some of the new leaders in the area. 
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Q&A with Annette Jeske, Executive Director of the Arc of Bay County

Kathy RobertsThursday, November 17, 2022
The Great Lakes Bay Region is in a time of leadership transition. This article is the fifth in an occasional series of Q&A articles with some of the new leaders in the area. 
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Besom Apothecary offers spiritual healing as well as herbal teas and handmade items

Gabby RicupatiThursday, November 10, 2022
The shop opened up on Bay City’s West Side in mid-September. For now, it’s open mostly nights and weekends but the goal is to expand hours.  
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Michelle Judd joins MSBDC and Bay Future to help Bay County small businesses navigate challenges

Beth McKennaThursday, November 10, 2022
New consulting position created exclusively for Bay County residents who want to start, grow or improve their businesses.  
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Project In the Stars, which helps Bay County teens in foster care, gets an assist from Just for Kids

Jennifer VeitengruberThursday, November 10, 2022
Both Project In the Stars and Just for Kids Charitable Organization strive to meet the needs of youth throughout the community, so it may come as no surprise that they teamed up to provide personal items for kids in foster care.  
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Marshall Fredericks Museum celebrates Native American History Month

Kathy RobertsThursday, November 3, 2022
Join the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum in the next month to learn about Native American heritage. The museum celebrates Native American Heritage Month with educational program and exhibits through Dec. 17.  
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More than 20 nonprofit agencies received ARPA funds through Bay County and the Community Foundation

Thursday, November 3, 2022
American Rescue Plan funds are helping 22 local nonprofits recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bay City hopes to roll up its recycling numbers in 2023 with new wheeled carts

Jenny CromieThursday, November 3, 2022
If you live inside Bay City limits, changes are coming to the curbside recycling program. The city is distributing larger, wheeled bins and adjusting the pick-up schedule.
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Small business owner in Bay City donates over $25,000 worth of time and services to nonprofits

Jennifer VeitengruberThursday, October 20, 2022
After a decade of working for nonprofits, Brandon Strong, owner of Regent Floral & Mercantile, feels fortunate to be in the position to give back to the groups that support our state and local communities.  
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Adult in training: Y program teaches teens to tackle taxes, budgets, voting, and more

Jennifer VeitengruberThursday, October 20, 2022
As schools have had to shift their focus heavily to academics, Almost Adulting, a new program offered at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA, fills in the gaps when it comes to essential life skills.  
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Tour highlights success stories along the Saginaw River for a statewide audience

Kathy RobertsThursday, October 20, 2022
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board met in Bay City this week, so local officials took the opportunity to showcase recreation opportunities along the Saginaw River.
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Monitor Township printer relies on a unique workforce to build its business

Scott BakerThursday, October 13, 2022
A Monitor Township custom printing business relies on non-traditional sources to recruit its workforce. Then, it uses creative methods to retain talented people.  
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Studio 23 invites you to celebrate October with spooky stories and an expo filled with curiosities

Thursday, October 13, 2022
Crafts, spooky stories, and an expo all are in the works for Studio 23/The Arts Center later this month.
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For 35 years, the Adoration Chapel in Bay City has invited people of all faiths inside

Kathy RobertsThursday, October 13, 2022
Since August 1987, the Adoration Chapel has offered a place for silent prayer, anytime of the day or night, to all people.  
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"A Christmas Story, The Musical" at the Midland Center for the Arts

Dec. 2-11, 2022, Times vary
Midland Center for the Arts
Start the holiday season with Midland Center for the Arts for Center Stage Theatre’s production of "A Christmas Story, The Musical." Tickets available at midlandcenter.org or (989) 631-5930.
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The Bay City Players present "A Child's Christmas in Wales"

12/09/2022-12/18/2022
Bay City Players Theater
A delightful evening finds young Dylan trying to re-tell a perfect Christmas from his childhood in Wales. Dylan isn't always sure of the details, but the audience can be sure of stories about a warm and wonderful family. Shows: Dec. 9-11 and 16-18.
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    Holiday Pops 2022 at the Midland Center for the Arts

    Dec. 17, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
    Midland Center for the Arts
    Celebrate the holiday season at Midland Center for the Arts with the Midland Symphony Orchestra and guest artist and Broadway star, Ali Ewoldt. Tickets available at midlandcenter.org or (989) 631-5930.
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    The Bay City Players present "The Normal Heart"

    01/06/2023-01/08/2023
    The Bay City Players Theater
    When AIDS first raised its fearful head in the states, there was a world of accusation, terror, misunderstandings, and death. It took decades of denial, struggle, slow understanding, and medical advances to reach where we are today. Shows: Jan. 6-8.
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