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Copper Country initiative emphasizes fresh and local foods

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

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

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.

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

According to Michigan researchers and advocates for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people, health care in prison is far less than adequate.

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Delta College is growing in terms of students and programs

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

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

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.  

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

During the annual United Way Sugar Distribution Day, 43,000 pounds of sugar was donated to 74 nonprofit agencies in a five-county region.

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

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.

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

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.  

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

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.

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

The football game between the University of Michigan and Michigan State University turned into a fundraiser for students at the Bay-Arenac Career Center

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

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

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

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

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

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.  

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Isabella Bank opens its first branch in Downtown Bay City

Isabella Bank now operates 31 offices throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.  

Feature Story Red's Shadow list

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

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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