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Feature Story PALM list

Get ready to see hundreds of bicyclists pedal across Bay City in late June

Annual bike ride across Michigan has planned a camping stop at Handy Middle School.

Feature Story Coaches and kids list

Voices of Youth: On and off the court, athletes and coaches influence each other

Voices of Youth writer Jessica Schaefer, a Bay City Central High School senior, explains the relationship between teen athletes and their coaches  

Feature Story General Housing list

General Housing Corp. has built a strong reputation – and 6,000 homes

Bay City modular home manufacturer helping families build their dream homes since 1982.  

Feature Story Bay County list

Bay County overcame challenges in 2021, laying the groundwork for growth in 2022

Route Bay City asked people from different sectors of the community to re-visit the highlights of 2021 and give us a glimpse of what they expect in the coming year. Today, Bay County Executive James A. Barcia talks about the future of county government.  

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Work began on Liberty Bridge in December, but Bay City residents won't pay tolls for another 5 years

About a month ago, workers closed one side of Liberty Bridge to begin long-awaited repairs to the span. Now, the firm making the repairs updates the community on its progress and next steps.

Feature Story School books list

Columbine survivor and Bay City resident: Let’s go back to basics

Sarah Noble, a parent of two school-age children and a survivor of the Columbine shooting, advocates for easier access to mental health assistance, as well as a larger focus on anti-bullying efforts and reaching children at younger ages.  

Feature Story winter squirrel list

Five ways to enjoy the winter (four of them let you stay indoors)

From viewing the solar system to exploring the State Park, there’s plenty to do during the winter months in Bay County.  

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Businesses invested nearly $500 million in Bay County in 2021, and the building boom isn’t over

Route Bay City asked people from different sectors of the community to re-visit the highlights of 2021 and give us a glimpse of what they expect in the coming year. Today, Megan Manning from Bay Future Inc. talks about the future of business.  

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In 2022, public schools are providing more than classroom lessons in reading, writing & arithmetic

Route Bay City asked people from different sectors of the community to re-visit the highlights of 2021 and give us a glimpse of what they expect in the coming year. Today, Ben Tierney from Bay City Public Schools talks about the future of education in the community.  

Development News Ellie and Isabelle list

Clothing and jewelry go hand-in-hand at a new Downtown Bay City boutique

Mother-daughter duo open up the Ellie and Isabelle clothing and jewelry boutique on Water Street  

Development News Essentially Unique

New shop inside the Bay City Town Center provides all-natural products and unique gift ideas

Essentially Unique owners, Kristen and Weston Allen, offer customers the chance to create their own gift baskets, filled with natural products.  

Feature Story Kindergarten library list

Libraries are becoming standard in Bay County's kindergarten classrooms

The Bay City Morning Rotary Club is partnering with other community institutions to build kindergarten libraries throughout the county  

Feature Story The Gift List

A holiday video created to entertain family and friends is getting thousands of views

For five years, a group of long-time friends have produced “The Gift,” a video that tells a different story each year of a man delivering a Christmas present in Bay City. The video gets thousands of views each year.  

Feature Story STEM Passport List

Smartphone app makes it easier for the Great Lakes Bay Region to learn about STEM programs

The Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance debuted its 2022 STEM Passport Mobile App this week.  

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Two Bay-Arenac Career Center teachers earn statewide recognition

Lisa Forrest and Elizabeth Wise, instructors at the Career Center, say the statewide recognition offers much-needed encouragement during a difficult time in education.

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Facade grant program improves downtown buildings, preserves history, and could boost the economy

The 2021 facade improvement grants were available only in Downtown Bay City, but Bay Future submitted a proposal for a citywide program.  

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The nights won't be silent this month in Bay City as music takes center stage at local venues

From jazz to rock to holiday classics, the holiday season brings music to stages throughout Bay City this month.

Feature Story Tuna Christmas list

Two men plus 21 rapid-fire costume changes equal much-needed comedic relief in Bay City this month

Bay City actors Kurt Miller and Larry Jacobs will take on 21 big, Texas personalities in the upcoming fundraiser show, “A Tuna Christmas,” at the Bay City Players this holiday season.

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New website offers insight into the public art throughout the region

The hundreds of pieces of public art in region gives our communities cultural, social, and economic value. Now, a Passport to Public Art gives a behind-the-scenes look at the artwork in the area.

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Buy Local Buy BC Gift Card Stimulus Program returns for the 2021 holiday season

Bay Future, the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, and Consumers Energy are bringing back a popular gift card stimulus program beginning Dec. 7.

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