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When toddlers and seniors spend time together, everyone wins
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Bay County families find limited child-care options for children with special needs
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Jennifer Veitengruber
Bay City Central High School is picking up the tab for Associate's Degrees or apprenticeships
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Doug Coombe
State money helps Wenonah Park take steps to improve access, safety, and appearance
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Doug Coombe
Saginaw Bay fishing tournaments and a conference lure international media and tourists here
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Scott Baker
Auburn artist is creating thought-provoking, slightly unnerving paintings that evoke strong emotiion
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Sarah Sexton
‘Red’s Shadow,’ filmed in the Great Lakes Bay Region in 2022, is now streaming on Amazon Prime
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A chance encounter helped a couple find their way home to one of Bay City's historic districts
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Ashley Brown
When more businesses open in the Midland Street Business District, everyone benefits
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Doug Coombe
Michigan Sugar donates 43,000 pounds of sugar at the United Way Sugar Distribution Day
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Ashley Brown
A tale of three bridges: Tolls have begun on one Bay City bridge, construction slated for two others
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Ben Tierney
Three national fishing tournaments already are making plans to come to the Saginaw Bay in 2024
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Ashley Brown
Historic Bay City homes open their doors for tours in early December
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Sarah Sexton
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Arts and Culture
Santa Claus has already come to town for two Bay County businesses
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Warmbier Farms and Begick Nursery & Garden Center give the gift of holiday décor to the community every year, transforming their businesses into something merry and bright.
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Arts and Culture
Inspiring Generosity: New series showcases the impact of the Bay Area Community Foundation
Diane Mahoney
Thursday, September 14, 2023
In its Inspiring Generosity series, Route Bay City highlights projects of the Bay Area Community Foundation. This week, the focus is on Walt and Carol Weinlander and the creation of the Legacy Society.
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Music and family-friendly fun will fill Midland Street in September
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Welcome Table invites you to a family-friendly party on Midland Street.
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Arts and Culture
River of Time debuts in its new location later this month
Thursday, September 14, 2023
River of Time fills Johnson's Pumpkin Farm with living history later this month.
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Healthy Communities
Hidden Harvest is taking a bite out of food insecurity in the region
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Hidden Harvest relies on donations to help soup kitchens, food pantries, and more provide millions of meals to people in Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties
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Michigan looks to create a better career path for early childhood educators
Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Improved career pathways, state incentives, and improved wages are essential to recruiting and retaining the early education workforce needed for the PreK for All roll-out.
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Wearing hand-me-downs as a kid turned out to be opportunity knocking for a Bay City entrepreneur
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Musical history is on display in the merchandise at Bonejacked Vintage Apparel on Columbus Avenue
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Arts and Culture
Trombley/Centre House celebrates its legacy in the community with an old-fashioned ice cream social
Jill Pfeiffer
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Jill Pfeiffer, Media & Outreach Coordinator at the Bay County Historical Society, writes about the different roles the Trombley/Centre House has played in Bay City over the decades
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Arts and Culture
Saginaw Bay fishing tournaments and a conference lure international media and tourists here
Scott Baker
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Outdoor Brand Team Writers Conference held in Bay County in August drew well-known publications and top-tier anglers here to explore what the Saginaw Bay offers to fishing enthusiasts and their families. Experts expect a subsequent boost in tourism.
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Arts and Culture
September Arts & Entertainment Roundup
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Fall means more than sipping Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Bay County has independent films, music, ice cream socials, yoga, and more on September calendars.
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Kids and Education
PreK for All listening sessions gather feedback from parents, childcare providers, and educators
Ashley King
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
PreK for All listening sessions in Michigan's 10 prosperity regions gather feedback from parents, childcare providers, and educators.
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Healthy Communities
Community mental health agencies want more options for helping Michigan's children
Ashley King
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Michigan's community mental health agencies address children’s mental health care but need legislative change to do it better.
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Thyme in the garden, just what the doctor ordered
Community garden at MyMichigan Health Park Bay provides bounty of health benefits
Gabrielle Haiderer
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Five years after opening to the public, the community garden at MyMichigan Health Park Bay is flourishing. While organizers initially hoped the project would provide additional access to fresh produce for community members, they couldn’t have foreseen the widespread benefits that would happen in the coming years.
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Arts and Culture
The Historic Masonic Temple raises the curtain for three local playwrights
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Art was meant to be seen. To help local artists get their work in front of audiences, the Historic Masonic Temple created an incubator. This fall and winter, three locally-written plays will take the stage.
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Second Wave - Michigan
Healthy Communities
Health and wellness are the building blocks for a successful school year
AAoM helps little Michiganders with autism be prepared.
Autism Alliance of Michigan
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Prioritizing children’s health and wellness is the first step toward ensuring they are prepared for a successful school year and able to fully participate in learning.
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Arts and Culture
Grassroots group works to keep the Bay County Community Center Pool afloat
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Members of Save Bay County Community Center Pool are celebrating as the county commission considers the feasibility of re-opening the public pool. The county closed the pool in March, prompting the formation of the citizens group.
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Kids and Education
Kantzler Fellowship gives SVSU students scholarships and real-world strategies for solving problems
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Kantzler Fellowship program calls for students to identify problems, then devise and execute solutions
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Diversity
State money helps Wenonah Park take steps to improve access, safety, and appearance
Sarah Sexton
Thursday, August 17, 2023
The state MEDC awarded the city park $900,000 to improve the park including measures to remove barriers for people with disabilities, enhance personal safety, and boost its appearance
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Second Wave - Michigan
Kids and Education
PreK for All: Other states and cities share models for Michigan’s universal preschool program
Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
A wealth of knowledge is available from other states and cities in building a universal preschool program for Michigan.
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Diversity
All are welcome to take a seat at this table
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, August 10, 2023
The second annual Longest Table event, organized by the United Way of Bay County, aims to bring a diverse group of people together to share a meal and conversation
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