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 Bay County Historical Museum logo list Kids and Education

Teachers are invited to Educators Summits at the Historical Museum of Bay County

Thursday, January 4, 2024
The Educators Summits are designed to show teachers the museum resources available to students of all ages
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YWCA leader earns award for fighting racism in the region

Kathy RobertsThursday, January 4, 2024
Moira Branigan, Executive Director of the YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region, receives the Drum Major Award during the Regional Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration later this month.  
Feature Story Photo Credit: Elyse Hampton Arts and Culture

Student Santas deliver decorated windows to a Midland Street restaurant

Elyse HompsteadThursday, December 21, 2023
H2O's Waterside Grill invited high school students to enter a festive window decorating contest this holiday season. This week, the restaurant announced the winners of the contest.
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As Oakland County pays off 80,000 residents' doctor bills, how can Michigan solve medical debt?

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, December 20, 2023
Oakland County's debt relief initiative highlights the overwhelming burden of medical debt for countless others in Michigan and beyond.
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Get vaccinated for the holidays!

Joseph GoralTuesday, December 19, 2023
As families gather for the holidays, getting vaccinated is especially important. That’s why the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) helps prepare patients for vaccinations through communication, education, and accurate information. 
Feature Story Photo courtesy of the Faist family Equity

Faist family is fighting for inclusion

Kathy RobertsThursday, December 14, 2023
Aaron and Marilee Faist hope that sharing the challenges they face for their son, Ian, helps people see why a more inclusive world is better for all
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Grants help child-care providers raise quality without raising rates

Kathy RobertsThursday, December 14, 2023
More than 20 child-care centers in Bay County received ARPA funds to help improve access to child-care for families
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From axe throwing to virtual reality games, Reality Check is one-stop shop for entertainment

Denyse ShannonThursday, December 7, 2023
Want to go axe throwing? Reality Check can help. How about trying a game of “foot pool”? They’ve got that too. Don’t have a babysitter? No problem. There’s a toddler play area.  
Development News Photo courtesy of Gilly's Bistro Entrepreneurship

Local bistro puts love and passion into its food, warming the neighborhood one meal at a time

Denyse ShannonThursday, December 7, 2023
The family members behind Gilly's Bistro pour their hearts into the food served at the eatery in the Johnson Street Business District  
Longform Alison Hirschel, director and managing attorney for the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan works to continue residents' lifesaving health coverage after post-pandemic Medicaid cuts

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 7, 2023
When the federal public health emergency for COVID-19 expired in May 2023, over 500,000 Michiganders stood to lose their Medicaid health insurance coverage. But the state is working to help residents maintain coverage.
Feature Story Photo courtesy of Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet Kids and Education

Long-time advocate for children, Sen. McDonald Rivet plans to focus on child care in 2024

Kathy RobertsThursday, December 7, 2023
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 Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Bay City.
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Hope for the Holidays: Local agencies playing Santa for families who need a little extra right now

Sarah SextonThursday, December 7, 2023
The Great Lakes Bay Region has resources ready to help those struggling financially this holiday season.  
Longform Katie Wendel, director of planning and advocacy at Area Agency on Aging 1B, which recently launched a voucher program to help unpaid caregivers afford respite care. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Finding temporary care is a challenge for Michigan's many unpaid caregivers, but help is available

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 30, 2023
Approximately 1.7 million Michiganders are unpaid caregivers, and they often desperately need a break from that work. Resources, like a new voucher program to pay for respite care, can help.
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Copper Country initiative emphasizes fresh and local foods

Kym ReinstadlerSunday, November 26, 2023
In the western Upper Peninsula, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community strives toward the goal of food sovereignty, strengthening the community's ability to produce more of its own fresh and local food sources. 
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Historic Bay City homes open their doors for tours in early December

Sarah SextonWednesday, November 22, 2023
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. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

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

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 16, 2023
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

Kathy RobertsThursday, November 16, 2023
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 Kids and Education

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

Olivia MaurerThursday, November 16, 2023
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

Sarah SextonThursday, November 16, 2023
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

Kathy RobertsThursday, November 9, 2023
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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