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Arts and Culture
A chance encounter helped a couple find their way home to one of Bay City's historic districts
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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Breaking Bread Village brings diverse Bay County people together at a common table
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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Local confectioner perfects her craft as she creates sweet treats in Downtown Bay City
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Replenish, a popular juice and smoothie bar, re-opens in a new West Side Bay City location
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Santa Claus has already come to town for two Bay County businesses
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Wearing hand-me-downs as a kid turned out to be opportunity knocking for a Bay City entrepreneur
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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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The Historic Masonic Temple raises the curtain for three local playwrights
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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Grassroots group works to keep the Bay County Community Center Pool afloat
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Kids and Education
Kantzler Fellowship gives SVSU students scholarships and real-world strategies for solving problems
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Community Development
Habitat for Humanity Bay County set to break ground on first of four new ‘Missing Middle’ homes
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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Great Lakes Bay Health Centers gearing up to open a health care clinic inside Central High School
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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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The new owner at the Crossroads Inn updated the menu and re-decorated the family-style diner
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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Moe’s Southwest Grill offers good food and good times in Bangor Township
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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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New Michigan Sugar CEO sees a bright future for his family and his company in the region
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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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Kids and Education
Bay City Central High School is picking up the tab for Associate's Degrees or apprenticeships
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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream opens again, just in time to scoop out summer treats
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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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Handy Middle School sixth graders are studying real-world issues to learn academic skills
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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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Positive vibes only on May 9
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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Mental Health First Aid turns adults into allies for teens facing tough times
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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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CAN Council recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month and its volunteers for making a difference
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