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Feature Story Birds list Arts and Culture

Birdwatchers flock to the Great Lakes Bay Region

Beth McKennaWednesday, July 6, 2022
The Great Lakes Bay Region is a high traffic area for hundreds of bird species, making this area a birdwatching hot spot. 
Development News Walravens Pool List Entrepreneurship

Despite chlorine shortages, people are diving into pool ownership

Denyse ShannonThursday, June 23, 2022
Owners of a local pool business says people are investing in building and renovating backyard pools  
Development News Downtown Bay City list image Arts and Culture

Clickable, interactive, and easily integrated – Downtown Bay City calendar makes planning easier

Denyse ShannonThursday, June 23, 2022
From yoga classes to rock music, Downtown Bay City created an interactive calendar to help keep track of all your entertainment options  
Development News Saginaw Bay Trading Co. List Image Entrepreneurship

The Saginaw Bay Trading Company brings outdoor lifestyle items to Downtown Bay City

Denyse ShannonThursday, June 23, 2022
The family that owns My Secret Garden has expanded into a new building, offering clothing, swimwear, water shoes, and more to appeal to outdoor enthusiasts  
Feature Story United Way List Image Kids and Education

On a steamy summer day, fall feels far away, but it's time to start gathering school supplies

Thursday, June 23, 2022
The United Way of Bay County and the Wirt Family Foundation are looking for donors and volunteers to support a back-to-school program. 
Feature Story Jefferson Project list image Economic Development

Avram Golden hopes to build an art district to revitalize a little-used part of Downtown Bay City

Kathy RobertsThursday, June 16, 2022
Avram Golden’s ambitious Jefferson Project includes public art, a makerspace, studios for artists, event space, and a place for classes in welding and other industrial skills.  
Feature Story Kidney donor list Arts and Culture

Bay City man hopes to save 100 lives during 48-state tour promoting kidney donation

Denyse ShannonThursday, June 16, 2022
About a decade ago, Bay City business owner Brian Martindale donated a kidney to a stranger. Now, he’s about to embark on a 48-state tour explaining the importance of organ donation.  
Feature Story Frankenlust Township Nature Park list Arts and Culture

Frankenlust Township Nature Park enhances its offerings to appeal to more diverse visitors

Kathy RobertsThursday, June 9, 2022
Friends add benches, hammock poles, docks, and more to Frankenlust Township Nature Park.
Feature Story This summer marks the fourth season for the Thursdays at Uptown Concert Series. Arts and Culture

Music, movies, and more will keep Bay City entertaining this summer

Scott BakerThursday, June 9, 2022
Live performances, feature movies, and events all are planned for Bay City this summer.
Feature Story Sailboat List image Arts and Culture

Sailboat racing in the Saginaw Bay should be on your bucket list

Ben TierneyThursday, June 9, 2022
Ben Tierney describes the unique thrills of sailing across the Saginaw Bay.
Feature Story Mary Vandiver Diversity

Now hiring in the Great Lakes Bay Region – women in the trades

Denyse ShannonThursday, June 2, 2022
Employers such as Michigan Sugar, Dow/Dupont, Corteva, Hemlock Semiconductor, are looking for women fill their skilled trades jobs.  
Feature Story Riverbend West list Healthy Communities

Program to spread trees throughout Bay and Saginaw counties takes root

Kathy RobertsThursday, June 2, 2022
The Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy is taking steps to address the critical need for more trees in Bay City and Saginaw.
Development News Brooklyn Boyz list image Entrepreneurship

Brooklyn Boyz planning a celebration for its 20th anniversary

Kathy RobertsThursday, May 19, 2022
Brooklyn Boyz is planning a celebration of 20 years in business that includes music, food, and entertainment.
Development News Bay Future List Image Entrepreneurship

Small business grants help Bay City entrepreneurs build a better community

Kathy RobertsThursday, May 19, 2022
Small business owner says she's grateful for programs such as the Bay County Small Business Grant Program. The programs helped her boutique weather the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feature Story Photo courtesy of Disability Services Resource Center Diversity

Enrichment programs open this summer through the Disability Services Resource Center

Kathy RobertsThursday, May 19, 2022
Two Bay area residents explain how Disability Services Resource Center summer enrichment programs helped them grow.
Feature Story Bay Area Women's Center logo Healthy Communities

This race is going to the dogs and that's a good thing for domestic violence survivors

Denyse ShannonThursday, May 19, 2022
A unique 5K race that allows dogs to join humans on the route takes place June 12 to raise money to help domestic abuse survivors take care of their pets.
Feature Story British Flag list Arts and Culture

Celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee with a family party in Downtown Bay City

Denyse ShannonThursday, May 19, 2022
A handful of British subjects living in the Great Lakes Bay Region are planning a once-in-a lifetime celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.  
Development News The information on how to keep kids safe while online has become “more of a need.”

Free seminar for parents to address how to keep kids safe online

Erika M. HirschmanThursday, May 12, 2022
Digital Mitten, a local social media company,  will host a parent seminar at Bay City Western High School on Tuesday, May 17th, at 6:30 p.m. titled “Keeping Kids Safe Online.”  
Feature Story Project Red List Image Arts and Culture

The story of Little Red Riding Hood gets updated in a film shot in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Denyse ShannonThursday, May 12, 2022
Taylor Gradowski of Good Harbor Blue tells a new version of the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf.  
Feature Story monarch list Sustainability

The Butterfly Effect: Local golf courses pitch in to save monarch butterflies by planting milkweed

Beth McKennaThursday, May 12, 2022
Golf courses around the Great Lakes Bay Region are planting milkweed to welcome monarch butterflies to their grounds.  
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