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Fall brings music, haunted trails, and crafts to the Great Lakes Bay Region
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Fall brings a new round of seasonal activities to the Great Lakes Bay Region.
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Healthy Communities
Donating feminine hygiene products and bras is one way the YWCA empowers women
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, October 7, 2021
It’s hard for young women to go to school or work when they don’t have access to feminine hygiene products or clean undergarments. That’s why the YWCA is partnering with other agencies to provide these items to women who need them.
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Q&A with Zach Neumeyer, filmmaker of “Smelly Little Town”
Crystal Gwizdala
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Zach Neumeyer, filmmaker of “Smelly Little Town,” gives Route a behind-the-scenes peek at the process and inspiration behind the film chronicling Bay City’s relationship with its most famous native, Madonna.
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Diversity
Bay County agencies seeking opinions on how we're handling diversity, equity, and inclusion
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The Bay Area Community Foundation — and 20 community partners — wants your opinion on the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion in Bay County.
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Economic Development
Women’s boutique grows from an online store to an Uptown business focused on empowerment and charity
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Believe Inspire Beauty Clothing Boutique is a unique shop in Uptown Bay City with a big mission to empower women and fund local charities.
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Entrepreneurship
There is always a little summer in The Sunshine Shoppe in Downtown Bay City
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The Sunshine Shoppe opened its doors in June as a furniture store, but it’s expanded into the home of several stores, craft classes, and more.
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Entrepreneurship
First State Bank wants to hear about the young professionals shaping the future of the region
Thursday, September 30, 2021
If you know a young professional making a difference in the community, submit their name to 1st State Bank for the 17th annual RUBY Awards. Nominations are due Oct. 29.
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Bay County Growth Alliance: 50 years of catalyzing change
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Since 1972, the Bay County Growth Alliance has been quietly investing money in local businesses, creating jobs and economic growth.
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Arts and Culture
A passion for history leads to a local group’s quest to preserve Bay County’s heritage
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The Wenona chapter of the national Questers group studies history, raises money to preserve local sites, and is about to bring a statewide convention to Bay City.
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Arts and Culture
United Way of Bay County kicks off 2021-22 campaign with a revealing event
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Magen Samyn and Matthew Felan are chairing the United Way of Bay County 2021-22 campaign with a goal of raising $750,000. The campaign kicked off Sept. 20.
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Arts and Culture
Meet the Hellions who go the extra half mile to bring an iconic film and music festival to Bay City
Crystal Gwizdala
Thursday, September 23, 2021
For 15 years, the Hell’s Half Mile Film and Music Festival has run exclusively on volunteers. Route talks to a father-daughter duo who have been with the festival since its fourth year and the volunteer manager behind it all.
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Arts and Culture
The history of the USS Edson, docked in Bay City, includes ghosts, 9/11, and two museums
Sam Fitzpatrick
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The USS Edson played a key role in the Vietnam conflict and in New York City's recovery from 9/11. Today, it serves as a museum that keeps Bay City's boat-building heritage alive.
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Sustainability
Bay City to host an international STEM conference in June
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, September 16, 2021
An international STEM conference is headed to Bay City in June. Now, organizers are looking for Great Lakes Bay Region programs to highlight during the event.
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Firehouse Museum on Patterson Road honors first responders during September
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Bay City's Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum honored all first responders during a special weekend event Sept. 11 and 12.
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Ten must-follow social media accounts for Bay County
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, September 9, 2021
For a beautiful view of life in the Great Lakes Bay Region, follow these social media accounts.
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Kids and Education
A strong community and a great national reputation helped Delta College attract its newest president
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Dr. Michael Gavin, who began his tenure as Delta College’s fifth president this summer, says the college’s strong foundation creates the right climate for growth.
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Bridge the Gap aims to link local law enforcement officers and the communities they serve
Kathy Roberts
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Bridge the Gap, which formed in 2015, is helping four students attend the Delta College Police Academy in preparation for a career in Bay County.
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Transportation
Bird e-scooters land in Bay City and make a big splash
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, August 26, 2021
The electric scooters you see zipping around Bay City aren’t just for the kids. People are using them to commute to and from work.
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Ditch Flowers Crafty Boutique offers resources for alternative spirituality and healing
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Ditch Flowers Crafty Boutique hopes to become a center for spiritual healing for people throughout the region.
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At 18, an injury crushed her dream of a career in dance. Today, she owns a busy nail salon
Denyse Shannon
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Vici Nail Bar opened in November 2020, but is already busy enough to allow owner Haley Duran to hire a second nail technician.
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