If we build housing, economic development will come Read Article

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Three national fishing tournaments already are making plans to come to the Saginaw Bay in 2024 Read Article

Ashley Brown

From patient to prosthetic artist: Nicholas Harrier found his calling Read Article

For more than a decade, Nicholas Harrier has been shaping art out of prosthetic devices.
Photo: For more than a decade, Nicholas Harrier has been shaping art out of prosthetic devices. Sarah Sexton

The Breaking Bread Village starts a conversation in Bay City Read Article

Ashley Brown

A chance encounter helped a couple find their way home to one of Bay City's historic districts Read Article

Ashley Brown

‘Red’s Shadow,’ filmed in the Great Lakes Bay Region in 2022, is now streaming on Amazon Prime Read Article

Photo courtesy of Good Harbor Blue
Photo: Photo courtesy of Good Harbor Blue

Auburn artist is creating thought-provoking, slightly unnerving paintings that evoke strong emotiion Read Article

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Give Local Bay – which has raised over $1 million since 2015 – is set for May 7 Read Article

The Trombley Centre House is one of more than 50 nonprofits in Bay and Arenac counties that will benefit from Give Local Bay on May 7. (Photo courtesy of the Bay County Historical Society)
Photo: The Trombley Centre House is one of more than 50 nonprofits in Bay and Arenac counties that will benefit from Give Local Bay on May 7. (Photo courtesy of the Bay County Historical Society)

Pickleball serves up fun and fitness for people of all ages and abilities Read Article

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Por qué los preescolares con autismo se benefician de la educación temprana

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 30, 2024
Early Education Matters habló sobre este importante tema con Heather Eckner, directora de educación estatal de la Autism Alliance of Michigan (Alianza para el Autismo de Michigan, AAOM) y madre de dos niños autistas.
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Local real estate agent shines a spotlight on Bay County in an Emmy-nominated TV series

Kathy RobertsThursday, January 25, 2024
Ali Smith, local real estate agent, is part of The American Dream, an Emmy-nominated national television show highlighting lifestyle and real estate
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Inflation, aging population, and loss of COVID funding impact Michigan Meals on Wheels programs

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 25, 2024
Many Meals on Wheels providers report that challenges have arisen as their client lists continue to grow thanks to an aging population, even as pandemic relief funding dries up.
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One of hockey's biggest events faces off in the Great Lakes Bay Region in 2024

Carly LillardThursday, January 25, 2024
A 10-day hockey tournament set to take place in Saginaw will affect the entire Great Lakes Bay Region. Read more about The Memorial Cup in this Q & A with Jimmy Greene.
Longform The MALPH staff: Jodie Shaver, Vickie Johnson, Edward Witherspoon, Gwen Tithoff, and Norm Hess. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan Association for Local Public Health helps build health across the state

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, January 23, 2024
Michigan Association for Local Public Health advocates for policies, initiatives, and collaborations that build health across the state and individually through trainings and workforce assistance.
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Why preschoolers living with autism benefit from early education

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 23, 2024
 Early childhood education presents a golden opportunity to set up  children living with autism for academic success.
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How can Michigan solve its growing health care workforce shortage?Nonprofit Journal Project

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, January 22, 2024
One study found that nearly all of the 36 Michigan health care occupations it analyzed are projecting workforce shortages between now and 2032. What can be done?
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The Breaking Bread Village starts a conversation in Bay City

Thursday, January 18, 2024
In January, The Breaking Bread Village opened difficult conversations about societal expectations. The conversation continues in March and throughout 2024 in a series of live shows hosted in Downtown Bay City.
Longform Most of Michigan’s counties having childcare deserts, areas that have three or more families competing for one available childcare slot. Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

Regional organizations help determine the childcare landscape within their own communities

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, January 16, 2024
The East-Central Michigan Child Care Coalition is working on expanding childcare organizations, serve more parents, and lower costs to families.   
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What’s in your bin? Bay City kicks off project to teach people what belongs in recycling bins

Denyse ShannonThursday, January 11, 2024
A state grant is funding a program to examine what people toss into curbside recycling bins. The city hopes educating the public about recycling will lead to reduced waste collection costs.  
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Winter is the time to celebrate with comfort foods, natural beauty, and local entertainment venues

Sarah SextonThursday, January 11, 2024
Whether you celebrate winter's beauty while walking on a trail near the Saginaw River or sipping a hot chocolate inside a warm, cozy restaurant, the Great Lakes Bay Region offers a variety of winter wonderland experiences.
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Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center links recent graduates to jobs

Denyse ShannonThursday, January 4, 2024
High school students are earning real-world experience in the skilled trades even before they graduate from the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center  
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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.  
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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. 
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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.  
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