Half of U.S. families struggle to pay for diapers; Bay-Arenac Diaper Bank can help Read Article

Bay Commitment Scholars get the support they need to succeed at SVSU and Delta College Read Article

Doug Coombe

Bay City physician named one of the top vascular surgeons in the nation Read Article

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Fishing tournaments reel in dollars, tourism, and community engagement for the region Read Article

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Bay City State Park renovations bring visitors and positive responses Read Article

Ashley Brown

Golden Girl: Pippa wags her tail and brightens spirits at Bay City Central High School Read Article

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Maplewood Park revitalization creates a community hub for a Downtown Bay City neighborhood Read Article

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Veterans finding community and help at a Downtown Bay City workshop and learning center Read Article

Ashley Brown

United Way and LiUNA volunteers weather the cold to feed hungry families in Bay and Arenac counties Read Article

Misty Barron

Farmers markets bloom in Downtown Bay City and Auburn Read Article

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Feature Story Murder for Treasure list Arts and Culture

Series of Michigan novels shines a spotlight on the businesses and people of the Bay City area

Jen DoreThursday, March 14, 2024
Dave Vizard, a former Bay City Times news editor, has written several novels featuring a fictional reporter digging into mysteries. The novels are set in Bay City and the Thumb.
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Teen artists at Bay City Central and Western are producing work earning statewide honors

Denyse ShannonThursday, March 14, 2024
Teachers say the 2023-24 academic year was especially successful for kids in the arts programs  
Feature Story Donna Husband list Kids and Education

Bay Commitment Scholar is paying it forward by helping incoming students succeed

Kathy RobertsThursday, March 14, 2024
The Bay Commitment Scholarship helps first-generation college students attend Delta College or Saginaw Valley State University. Recent recipient Donna Husband says the scholarship made all the difference for her.
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Day trip guide to Auburn: From dawn to dusk, this Bay County city keeps everyone entertained

Robin DevereauxThursday, March 7, 2024
From the highway, Auburn may not look like much. But pull off the expressway and you'll find art, entertainment, food, and fun in this community between Bay City and Midland.
Feature Story Photo courtesy of the Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum Arts and Culture

The first phase of restoration is complete on a century-old firehouse turned museum

Denyse ShannonThursday, March 7, 2024
Construction crews are turning their attention now to the interior of the Downtown Bay City building and hope to open it for tours a few times later this year  
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Essexville moves a million steps closer to building a regional STEM center

Kathy RobertsThursday, March 7, 2024
Essexville-Hampton Public Schools received a $1 million grant from the state to build a regional STEM center for students
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Growing Michigan Together Council addresses housing and other concerns across the state

Sarah SpohnTuesday, February 27, 2024
Established by Governor Whitmer, the Growing Michigan Together Council works to develop a long-term plan of action to address many issues of concern across the state. Different goals include jobs, talent, and people; infrastructure and places; PreK-12 and higher education, and revenue. Block by Block spoke with the Executive Director of the Growing Michigan Together Council and Michigan’s first Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe, and Melvin Henley at Community Economic Development Association of Michigan to hear about the council’s report.   
Partner Content The conference will include four break-out sessions offering a choice among 15 different topics. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

AAoM’s “Navigating Autism Today” provides wide range of educational and networking opportunities

Joseph GoralTuesday, February 27, 2024
The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) will host its first “Navigating Autism Today Conference” of the year on Friday, March 8 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.
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Prost! in Uptown Bay City creates more than small plates

Denyse ShannonThursday, February 22, 2024
For the owners and executive chef, Prost! in Uptown Bay City is a bricks-and-mortar symbol of personal growth
Longform Dr. Kelsey Sala-Hamrick is the Michigan Public Health Institute's MI ACE project director. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

200-partner collaborative raises awareness about impact of adverse childhood experiences in Michigan

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 22, 2024
Partners in the Michigan ACE Initiative are working to raise awareness of the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), prevent ACEs, and foster resilience among children who have experienced them. 
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It takes nearly a year to plan the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Bay City

Sarah SextonThursday, February 22, 2024
The 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off on March 17, but the committee that plans the event began its work late last summer. Take a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to plan the parade.
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New Dimensions and the United Way work together to get people into the workforce

Kathy RobertsThursday, February 22, 2024
An on-the-job training program, from New Dimensions and the United Way of Bay County, creates benefits for employees and businesses
Longform MDHHS staff early 20th century. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

State of Michigan public health celebrates 150 years of service to Michiganders

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, February 20, 2024
The State of Michigan’s public health system recently celebrated its sesquicentennial: 150 years in service to Michiganders. To mark the occasion, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has shared a nice collection of sesquicentennial information on its website.   
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Dow Bay Area Family Y expands, bringing more jobs and more child care openings to Bay City

Denyse ShannonThursday, February 15, 2024
The Dow Bay Area Family Y expanded its child care program into a nearby church, adding spots for nearly 40 kids.
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From patient to prosthetic artist: Nicholas Harrier found his calling

Sarah SextonThursday, February 15, 2024
For more than a decade, Nicholas Harrier has been shaping art out of prosthetic devices. He is developing an international reputation for his creativity and altruism.  
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Career Center program plants the seed for three Great Lakes Bay Region entrepreneurs

Olivia MaurerThursday, February 15, 2024
Many students from the Marketing & Management program at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center have gone on to start their own businesses. Here, we profile a few success stories.
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Social media broadens our world, but also can harm our mental health

Elyse HompsteadThursday, February 15, 2024
Voices of Youth writer Elyse Hompstead explains how students and teachers feel about the good and bad of social media platforms
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Michigan makes the leap to improved educational opportunities with MiLEAP

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderTuesday, February 13, 2024
MiLEAP consolidates the expansion of Pre-K for All, Sixty by 30, which would see 60% of working-age Michiganders with a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2030, and all education in between. 
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Virtual Job Fair represents 40+ employers seeking behavioral health services professionals

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 13, 2024
The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) is sponsoring a Behavioral Health Services Virtual Job Fair 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 21, 2024. 
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Chamber members share food for thought over lunch

Denyse ShannonThursday, February 8, 2024
The Chamber launched Lunch & Learns in its Downtown Bay City offices in January as a way for member businesses to support each other and network a little.
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