The Michigan Reconnect program is now open to students as young as 21. The goal of the scholarship is to increase the percentage of Michigan adults with postsecondary education to 60% by 2030.

Smallmouth and largemouth bass aren’t the only things national fishing tournaments are reeling into the Great Lakes Bay Region. Bay City, Midland, and Saginaw also saw hundreds of people and nearly a million dollars come into the area from direct spending of participants and tourists from these annual events.

After considering the needs of the community, the United Way of Bay County has announced its partners for its next funding cycle. The two-year cycle begins now and ends in 2026.

The Bay Area Women's Center is celebrating a $75,000 grant from Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation in Midland. The money is for operations.  

Bay County received $9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds and another $2 million in federal dollars from a congressional appropriation to turn what was once an iconic furniture store into a community health center.

The Bay Area Women's Center is creating and distributing educational coloring books throughout the community. The hope is the coloring books will help families talk about tough topics.  

Severe weather postponed the Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival in June, but the show goes on in August. The annual festival celebrates community and visibility.  

Studio 23 showcased the creativity and skill of area tattoo artists in an unique exhibit earlier this year.