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Development News Ditch Flowers list

Ditch Flowers Crafty Boutique offers resources for alternative spirituality and healing

Ditch Flowers Crafty Boutique hopes to become a center for spiritual healing for people throughout the region.  

Development News Vici Nail Bar list

At 18, an injury crushed her dream of a career in dance. Today, she owns a busy nail salon

Vici Nail Bar opened in November 2020, but is already busy enough to allow owner Haley Duran to hire a second nail technician.  

Development News Duso's sign

Duso’s Bar, a Midland Street staple, gets a new owner, new look, and new focus

New owner transforms Duso’s Bar – which has been open for a century ­–from a pirate-themed bar known for inexpensive drinks into an entertainment destination with gothic decor.  

Development News Michigan Sugar Co. list

Michigan Sugar Co. investing $65 million in Bay City factory

Michigan Sugar Co. announced an investment of more than $65 million into its Bay County facility, located on Euclid Avenue in Monitor Township.

Feature Story Drift list

Food trucks, beer garden, and riverfront dining all are part of the business plan for Drift

A long-empty riverfront building in Downtown Bay City is getting a new life. Drift is hosting food trucks now, but indoor renovations are well under way.

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The Bay City Morning Rotary Driathlon still needs racers and spectators

The 2021 Driathlon hosted by the Bay City Morning Rotary Club returns on Sept. 19 in Bangor Township. High water and the pandemic forced the club to cancel the 2020 race.

Feature Story Josh Rappuhn list

Affordability, opportunity, and local events drew one CPA to Bay City

Bay City has much to offer young professionals who want to start a career and raise a family.

Feature Story Consumers Energy list

Bay County moves to cleaner energy with the proposed decommissioning of Karn Plant in 2023

Consumers Energy has proposed a sweeping plan calling for cleaner, renewable energy, with Bay County’s coal-fired Karn Plant set to be retired by 2023.  

Feature Story Band Shell List

It takes a village to fill Bay City with live music throughout the year

The sounds of Bay City entertainment, which reigns over the river at the World Friendship Shell in the summer and finds its way to the State Theatre stage during the cold months, are a finely-detailed work in progress.  

Feature Story Medical list

It’s time to return to routine health care services, including screenings and immunizations

When the pandemic first struck well over a year ago, people stopped seeking routine health care services. Health care experts say it’s time to return.  

Feature Story Clements Brothers list

The Clements brothers give Bay City a glowing review

Rob and James Clements say their business philosophy calls for taking care of their employees and helping the community flourish. The philosophy seems to be working as their electrical business is growing.

Feature Story 211 List image

Who ya gonna call when facing a problem? 2-1-1 busts out the solutions

Calls to 211 Northeast Michigan rose 20% in 2020 as the community dealt with a global pandemic, flooding, and other critical concerns.

Feature Story Larry McCray list

Legendary blues guitarists travel to Hampton Township to record with Larry McCray

Three blues legends met in Hampton Township to start work on Larry McCray's next album.

Development News Bay Valley List

Step inside Bay Valley Resort and discover renovated spaces, a new menu, and local bands

After closing for nearly a year, the Bay Valley Resort & Conference Center is open again.

Feature Story Bay City Central band list

The sound of marching band music rings out from Bay City Central High School again

After a year with few live musical performances, one high school junior is relishing the heat and humidity of in-person band camp.

Feature Story Jason King list

A love of the outdoors brought Jason King back to Bay City

Jason King runs a statewide network of private campgrounds from the company's headquarters in Downtown Bay City.  

Feature Story Jay Handy List

Artist needs your photos to create an exhibit at Studio 23 capturing the essence of community life

Studio 23 wants your photos of Bay County to consider for an exhibit in March. You can submit photos through an online portal between now and Nov. 1.  

Feature Story Veterans Workshop list

New Veterans Workshop and Learning Center in Bay City aims to help those who served their country

A veterans center in Downtown Bay City could begin providing classes, a workshop, and a safe space to gather before the end of 2021.  

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Q&A with Nicole Luczak, the United Way of Bay County’s new CEO and Executive Director

Nicole Luczak brings more than a decade of community service experience to her new role as the leader of the United Way of Bay County.  

Feature Story Hannah Fent list

Hannah Fent left Bay City as a young adult, but came home for love of family and community

As a young adult, Hannah Fent traveled through the country, learning lessons that she now uses to make Bay City a better place to live.

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