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New website offers insight into the public art throughout the region
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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
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Ashley Brown
Bay City Water Works building inspires dreams. Now, it needs to inspire developers.
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Ashley Brown
The Butterfly Effect: Local golf courses pitch in to save monarch butterflies by planting milkweed
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Program to spread trees throughout Bay and Saginaw counties takes root
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Zachary Branigan
The changing face of Midland Street: New and veteran entrepreneurs aim to transform the district
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Doug Coombe
Imagination Library needs your help
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When toddlers and seniors spend time together, everyone wins
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Q&A with Kevin Cole on his upcoming special, 'Cole in your Stocking,' at the State Theatre
Sam Fitzpatrick
Thursday, 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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Entrepreneurship
Difficult to pronounce but easy to recognize, the Owczarzak name means business in Bay County
Jen Dore
Thursday, 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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Economic Development
Q&A with Kellie Rupp, the Bay City Downtown Management Board’s new Marketing Director
Sam Fitzpatrick
Thursday, 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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Diversity
Q&A with Annette Jeske, Executive Director of the Arc of Bay County
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, 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 Ricupati
Thursday, 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 McKenna
Thursday, 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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Kids and Education
Project In the Stars, which helps Bay County teens in foster care, gets an assist from Just for Kids
Jennifer Veitengruber
Thursday, 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 Roberts
Thursday, 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 Cromie
Thursday, 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 Veitengruber
Thursday, 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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Kids and Education
Adult in training: Y program teaches teens to tackle taxes, budgets, voting, and more
Jennifer Veitengruber
Thursday, 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 Roberts
Thursday, 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 Baker
Thursday, 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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Arts and Culture
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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Arts and Culture
For 35 years, the Adoration Chapel in Bay City has invited people of all faiths inside
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, 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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Avid skateboarder and veteran brings indoor skate park to Bay City’s West Side
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, October 6, 2022
A skateboard shop and indoor park is now open on Bay City's West Side. The shop offers equipment and lessons. The park offers opportunities for beginning and experienced skateboarders.
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Project Community Connect set for Oct. 19
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Project Community Connect provides access and information to a range of services available in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
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An insider's guide to Bay City's antique shops
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Hard-to-finds and one-of-a-kinds make Bay City an antique collector's dream destination.
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High school job inspires commitment to beautiful weddings and a new business in Downtown Bay City
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, September 29, 2022
First Look Bridal Boutique aspires to be inclusive. The Downtown Bay City bridal shop carries sizes from 6 to 22 in a range of styles.
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The Bay City Players present "By The Way, Meet Vera Stark"
02/03/2023-02/12/2023
Bay City Players Theater
It’s the Golden Age of Hollywood. Aspiring starlet Vera Stark works as maid to Gloria Mitchell, an aging star grasping at her fading career. As Gloria fades more, Vera becomes more noticeable. Shows: Feb. 3-5 & 10-12.
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Aditya Prakash Ensemble
Feb. 9, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Midland Center for the Arts
Enjoy an evening at Midland Center for the Arts with the award-winning South Indian classical Carnatic music vocalist, Aditya Prakash, known for his powerful and emotive voice. Tickets available at
midlandcenter.org
or
(989) 631-5930
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"Cats" at the Midland Center for the Arts
Feb. 14-16, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Midland Center for the Arts
"Cats," winner of seven Tony Awards®, tells the story of one magical night when an extraordinary tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn. Tickets available
online
or by calling (989) 892-2660
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Family Winter Fun Fest 2023
02/18/2023, 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
Bay City Town Center
Enjoy family activities, entertainment, food, and visit with vendors during the Family Winter Fun Fest at the Bay City Town Center on Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is part of the Bay-Arenac Great Start Collaborative.
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