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Feature Story Christmas 2020 List Arts and Culture

The weather outside is frightful, but the Bay City holiday lights are so delightful

Madison RobertsThursday, December 3, 2020

Santa Claus’s helpers this year include several Bay City businesses and donors. Right after Thanksgiving, his helpers in Bay City built light displays throughout the downtown business district.

Feature Story COVID-19 vaccine list Healthy Communities

McLaren Bay Region is preparing to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it's available

Madison RobertsMonday, November 30, 2020

McLaren Bay Region is making plans now to vaccinate Bay County health care workers, emergency responders, and high-risk patients against COVID-19 as soon as possible.

Feature Story Restaurant list image Entrepreneurship

Local restaurants will pause indoor dining, but step up delivery and pickup services

Denyse ShannonThursday, November 19, 2020
The owners of Brooklyn Boyz, VNOs, Uptown Grill and Vinnie's Stockpot in Bay City discuss their plans during the three-week pause on indoor dining at Michigan's restaurants.  
Longform Prescriptions Healthy Communities

Here's how Michigan health care experts are reducing risks of medication overload

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 19, 2020
Those taking five or more prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, or supplements concurrently can be at risk for serious combined side effects.
Development News Delta College List Image Sustainability

Delta College finishes in top ten for sustainability efforts in U.S. and Canada

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 19, 2020
Delta College once again earned national kudos for its efforts to promote sustainability at its main campus as well as buildings in the downtowns of Bay City, Saginaw, and Midland.
Feature Story Raegan Schultz is one of four disaster case managers in Midland County. As a group, the case managers have supported 85 clients and screened another 270 flood survivors. Community Development

Months after the flood, disaster case managers help community recover

Ron BeacomThursday, November 19, 2020
“What does recovery look like for you?” Raegan Schultz, a disaster case manager, works in Midland to assist people affected by flood damages. Support could be with finances, housing, clothing, appliances, and more.
Feature Story MDL List image Community Development

Blog: Bay City is buckling down and doing the creative work to rise after the COVID-19 pandemic ends

Mike LoomisThursday, November 19, 2020

Mike Loomis, CEO of MDL Companies, says the real estate sales and investment markets in Bay City are growing even as the pandemic changes the way people live and work.  

Feature Story Flag List Image Diversity

The number of women military veterans is rising, leading VA hospitals to offer new services

Kathy RobertsThursday, November 12, 2020

Andrea Norton, a graduate of Western High School in Auburn, traveled the world with the U.S. Air Force. Now, she works to help veterans in the Great Lakes Bay Region get the health care they deserve.

Feature Story MidMichWoodList Arts and Culture

From tree to table, Mid Michigan Wood Works’ Aaron Johnston has both hands on his creations

Quinn KirbyThursday, November 12, 2020

Aaron Johnston began Mid Michigan Wood Works just over a year ago, after he decided to quit his job as a traveling construction worker in order to be more involved in his children’s lives. Now, as he keeps his hands involved in every step of his woodworking process, he not only gets to spend more time with his children, they get to help with the family business too.

Feature Story Ukulele list Kids and Education

Ukuleles and drums keep the music playing at Bay City Central High School

Madison RobertsThursday, November 12, 2020

The Central High School band director raised more than $3,000 to buy ukuleles so the students can make music without removing their masks.

Feature Story Books list image Arts and Culture

Auburn librarian receives statewide kudos for her work with youth

Denyse ShannonThursday, November 12, 2020
The children's librarian in Auburn is attracting statewide attention for her work, which has lead to an 84% increase in the number of people using the library.  
Feature Story Wildflower list image Economic Development

Land Conservancy brings blight prevention pilot program to three vacant lots in Bay City

Denyse ShannonThursday, November 12, 2020
The Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy partnered with the Bay County Treasurer to plant flower seeds on vacant lots in the city, discouraging blight and encouraging developers.
Feature Story Historic Homes list Arts and Culture

Take a self-guided, sidewalk tour of five historic homes in Bay City

Sam FitzpatrickThursday, November 5, 2020

Local historian Sam Fitzpatrick offers insight into the stories behind five striking homes in Bay City’s historic district.

Development News Chip therapy dog Kids and Education

Garber High students win $25K grant to purchase therapy dogs for school district

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 5, 2020
The Garber High School Robotics team raised the money to provide therapy dogs in Essexville elementary schools.
Development News Blocks list image Kids and Education

Online platform connects employers and employees with early childhood support resources

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 5, 2020
New community platform connects parents with child care in an effort to help businesses attract and retain employees.
Feature Story Amy Folan list Kids and Education

Q&A: Central Michigan University Director of Athletics Amy Folan

Gabrielle HaidererThursday, November 5, 2020
Central Michigan University named Amy Folan as the new Zyzelewski Family Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics after a nationwide search
Feature Story Memento Leather Co. launched in February 2020. Entrepreneurship

Hand-stitched hobby turned genuine: The making of Memento Leather Co.

Courtney SouleThursday, November 5, 2020

How Tyler Dietlein turned a growing hobby into a business of handcrafted leather goods with a little inspiration and a dose of good quality technique.

 
Feature Story Dear Future President list Arts and Culture

Bay County residents are encouraged to advocate directly to the man elected president

Carly PeilThursday, November 5, 2020

Local agencies teamed up to help area people send a message to the White House.

 

Feature Story Library list image Technology and Innovation

Bay County’s libraries are connecting people with books, computers, and the internet

Denyse Shannon Thursday, October 22, 2020

The Bay County Library System is taking responsibility for making sure computers and internet are available to everyone in the community.

Development News Artistry List image Entrepreneurship

Hair salon and bridal studio celebrates opening in Downtown Bay City

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 22, 2020
Childhood friends fulfilled a long-time dream when they opened Artistry Lounge Hair Studio in Downtown Bay City earlier this month.
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