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It takes a village to make face masks for the region

Sarah Sexton Thursday, April 16, 2020

Coalitions of people are forming throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region to find materials, sew face masks, and distribute them to those who need the protective gear. 

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Real world experience: Universities shift gears for PPE efforts

Scott BakerThursday, April 16, 2020

Students and faculty at Saginaw Valley State University and Central Michigan University have been able to put their education to work to supply critical COVID-19 needs.

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McLaren Bay Region offers tips for effectively using a face mask

Kathy RobertsMonday, April 6, 2020
The CDC and State of Michigan are recommending people wear face masks while continuing to practice other social distancing guidelines to better protect against COVID-19. 
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Delta College nursing students can now join the workforce after switch to online courses

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 2, 2020
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer changed state regulations, allowing about 70 students in the Delta College nursing program to join the workforce immediately after graduation.
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The Auburn Farmers Market is hoping for a growth spurt

Denyse ShannonThursday, April 2, 2020

The new manager of the Auburn Farmers Market is expanding the number of vendors, adding special events, and inviting people from all over the region to visit this summer.

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Local efforts to supply critical COVID-19 materials in the Great Lakes Bay Region ramp up

Courtney SouleWednesday, April 1, 2020

Efforts to supply needed materials for COVID-19 ramp up in the Great Lakes Bay Region, with over 10,000 PPE materials distributed in the past week among many milestones.

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Grants are helping feed Bay County families during the pandemic

Thursday, March 26, 2020
Call 211 of Northeast Michigan to find resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 211 agency refers families to food pantries and other human service agencies throughout the year, but it is the key to coordinating relief efforts now.
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Artisanal ice maker pivots to medical face mask production in Bay City

MJ GalbraithThursday, March 26, 2020
Bay City-based Michigan Clear Ice has shifted from making ice for craft cocktails to making protective face shields for health care workers around the state.
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Cops & Doughnuts owners teach fun, online lessons for kids at home

Gabrielle HaidererThursday, March 26, 2020

Greg “Ryno” Rynearson and Alan “Bubba” White, two of the nine owners of Cops & Doughnuts, are teaching short, fun lessons at 2 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on Facebook for kids while they’re home from school.

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Local church helps meet the grocery needs of its seniors

Denyse ShannonThursday, March 26, 2020

Grace Church volunteers are providing grocery shopping services for senior members who don’t have family who can help during COVID-19 restrictions.

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Thoughts on healing: The work and evolution of artist Kimberly Megoran

Courtney SouleThursday, March 26, 2020

One-part artist, one-part healer, one-part spirited survivor, Kimberly Megoran is a local artist and Jill-of-all-trades. We caught up with her on life after more than two decades of self-employment.

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Sewing machine soldiers: Locals shift focus to make masks for COVID-19

Courtney SouleWednesday, March 25, 2020

Armed with fabric and their sewing machines many groups have jumped into action to help supply face masks to those in need with critical protection.

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Experiencing COVID-19 symptoms? Call your doctor before going for a test

Kathy RobertsFriday, March 20, 2020
If you experience fever, cough, shortness of breath, and are concerned it might be COVID-19, call your primary care physician or local hospital before going to the emergency room.
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Local conservancy group creates 'Socially Distant Science & Adventure' video series

MJ GalbraithThursday, March 19, 2020
Spending time outdoors is a way to observe social distancing guidelines while battling its possible negative side effects like isolation and loneliness. A video series from the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy may help you learn more about what you see on the trails.
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Conservation efforts from the past are creating a booming fishing economy in the Saginaw Bay

Kaitlyn FarleyThursday, March 19, 2020

A decade ago, walleye were nearly extinct in the Saginaw Bay. Today, the state estimates that recreational fishing in the bay is a $30 million business.

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Community steps up to help at-risk and needy during COVID-19 pandemic

Gabrielle HaidererThursday, March 19, 2020
People across the Great Lakes Bay Region are stepping up to help those most in need during the COVID-19 pandemic – whether it’s volunteering to babysit children who are now out of school, doing wellness checks on the elderly, or calling local agencies to volunteer. Here are a few stories from across the region of people helping people during this time of uncertainty and need.
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Outdoor recreation in the Great Lakes Bay Region offers beautiful places to enjoy social distancing

Kathy RobertsWednesday, March 18, 2020

Going for a walk along the water or through a forest provides a natural respite from the mandated closures designed to slow the spread of COVID-19.

 

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Local resources for COVID-19 in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Courtney SouleTuesday, March 17, 2020

A list of available resources for help in the Great Lakes Bay Region for dealing with COVID-19.

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Three big ideas from three RUBY Award honorees from Bay County

Cheryl WadeThursday, March 12, 2020

RUBY Award honorees predict blurred boundaries, better wages, and medical advancements as the next big influences on the Great Lakes Bay Region

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CMU student runs own lifestyle apparel brand from his Pinconning home

MJ GalbraithThursday, March 12, 2020
Derek LaBean, a 21-year-old college junior from Pinconning, founded Smoky Ridge Outfitters. The stores carries LaBean's own brand of lifestyle wear, stocking everything from beanies to jogging pants.  
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