Half of U.S. families struggle to pay for diapers; Bay-Arenac Diaper Bank can help Read Article

Bay City band spins positive stories while collecting awards and producing new music in Nashville Read Article

Scott Baker

Bay Commitment Scholars get the support they need to succeed at SVSU and Delta College Read Article

Doug Coombe

Bay City physician named one of the top vascular surgeons in the nation Read Article

Photo courtesy of McLaren Bay Region

Fishing tournaments reel in dollars, tourism, and community engagement for the region Read Article

Photo courtesy of Tim Shelton/Go Great Lakes Bay

Bay City State Park renovations bring visitors and positive responses Read Article

Ashley Brown

Golden Girl: Pippa wags her tail and brightens spirits at Bay City Central High School Read Article

Ben Tierney/Bay City Public Schools

Maplewood Park revitalization creates a community hub for a Downtown Bay City neighborhood Read Article

Photo courtesy of the City of Bay City

Veterans finding community and help at a Downtown Bay City workshop and learning center Read Article

Ashley Brown

United Way and LiUNA volunteers weather the cold to feed hungry families in Bay and Arenac counties Read Article

Misty Barron

Features

In The News Bay City Optimist Club List Image Arts and Culture

Optimist Club travelogue series ends in March

Thursday, March 13, 2025
The final film in the Bay City Noon Optimist Club Travel & Adventure Cinema Series documents the life and work of Sebastião Salgado. It is narrated by his son, Juliano Salgado, and Wim Wenders.
In The News Studio 23 Logo Arts and Culture

Everyone is invited to participate in an inclusive art exhibit coming to Studio 23 in April

Thursday, March 13, 2025
Community workshops, sensory-friendly hours, and an invitation for field trips all are part of the Access•ABILITY exhibit coming to Studio 23/The Arts Center this spring.
Feature Story St. Patrick's Day list image Arts and Culture

Bay City turns green with shamrocks and shenanigans this weekend

Denyse ShannonThursday, March 13, 2025
The Bay City St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities include a parade, races, music, and, of course, green beer.  
Feature Story St. Patrick's Day DECA list Arts and Culture

Voices of Youth: The 2025 Bay City’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration marks 70 years of tradition

Cooper D. BashThursday, March 13, 2025
In 1955, four men staged a St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Bay City, attracting about 10,000 people. Today, that parade has grown into a multi-day event that brings together people from all over Michigan  
Feature Story LiUNA United Way food drive list Healthy Communities

United Way and LiUNA volunteers weather the cold to feed hungry families in Bay and Arenac counties

Misty BarronThursday, March 13, 2025
Volunteers from LiUNA 1098 and the United Way of Bay County faced the cold to distribute food in Pinconning. Long lines outside the distribution point highlighted the growing need for community support.  
In The News New Dimensions list image Arts and Culture

New Dimensions launches an annual talent show. Auditions open soon.

Kathy RobertsThursday, March 6, 2025
Auditions for the Sat., April 26 talent show take place later this month. The deadline to apply to audition is Mon., March 10.  
In The News Polka event list Arts and Culture

Polka music benefits a softball team and Good Samaritan Rescue Mission

Kathy RobertsThursday, March 6, 2025
The Steve Drzewicki Band is the featured performer during a benefit concert on Sat., March 8.  
Feature Story Home list Community Development

No place like homeownership: New programs aid first-generation homebuyers

Misty BarronThursday, March 6, 2025
A coalition of community leaders from the region are working together to help first-generation homebuyers. Statewide programs offer both financial help and education about the responsibilities of homeownership.  
Feature Story Fisher Companies Epicenter - Mount PleasantEconomic Development

Fisher Company celebrates 100 years in Mt. Pleasant, Midland, Bay City communities

Sarah SpohnThursday, February 27, 2025
Fisher Companies celebrates 100 years of business, marking a century of growth, community commitment, and family legacy across Mt. Pleasant, Midland, and Bay City. Founded in 1925 by Ralph and Zelda Fisher as a small sand and gravel business, the company has grown into a diverse network of family-owned enterprises. Discover how they’re giving back to the community as part of their centennial celebration.
Development News Great Lakes Bay Health Centers logo Healthy Communities

Bay City health care gets a boost with school-based clinic, new facility in Uptown, and vision bus

Denyse ShannonThursday, February 20, 2025
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers recently opened a School-Based Health Center at Bay City Central High School. The agency also is building a facility in Uptown Bay City while making plans to offer mobile vision services here.  
Development News Prema Rose list Entrepreneurship

Prema Rose Wellness Suite takes a holistic approach to good health

Denyse ShannonThursday, February 20, 2025
Prema Rose Wellness in September offered services ranging from paraffin wax and detox treatments to The Harmonic Egg and Sound Bowl Massage. Everything at the center is designed to release stress and trauma.
Feature Story Helen Nickless Clinic list image Healthy Communities

The Helen M. Nickless Volunteer Clinic offers more than medicine

Kathy RobertsThursday, February 20, 2025
For more than 20 years, volunteers and community donations keep the Nickless Clinic open for people without insurance.  
Development News Fran-Dot List image Entrepreneurship

A love of fashion and style leads teacher to a new business venture in Downtown Bay City

Denyse ShannonThursday, February 13, 2025
Calli Ruffertshofer, a long-time customer in Downtown Bay City, has opened her own boutique business, Fran & Dot. She says the store will emphasize style, bling, and personal service.  
Development News Photo courtesy of the Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum Arts and Culture

Bay City's oldest firehouse is coming back to life as a museum

Denyse ShannonThursday, February 13, 2025
The Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum is renovating the former Fire Station No. 3, located at the edge of Downtown Bay City. In the end, the building will house fire trucks and toys, classrooms for lessons in fire safety, and even offer space to two other local history organizations.  
Feature Story Career Center list image Kids and Education

Voices of Youth: Clubs at the Bay-Arenac Career Center help students gain real-world experience

Justice DawkinsThursday, February 13, 2025
Six different clubs help students at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center get hands-on experience and insight into careers ranging from farming and marketing to health care and finance.
Feature Story Career Center list Healthy Communities

Voices of Youth: Exercise and diet pump health into your heart

Cooper BashThursday, February 6, 2025
During February, we celebrate heartfelt love and health. The American Heart Association encourages everyone to focus on simple exercise and diet tips for a healthier heart.  
Feature Story Bay Future List Image Economic Development

A behind-the-scenes look at Bay Future’s economic development playbook

Kathy RobertsThursday, February 6, 2025
Natural resources, strong local colleges, easy access to other markets, and other factors all play a role when Bay Future seeks to attract and retain businesses in Bay County.  
Feature Story Bay City Electric Light & Power logo Sustainability

Bay City powers ahead, exceeding state goals for green energy

Denyse ShannonThursday, February 6, 2025
Bay City Electric Light & Power offers free energy check-ups to customers who want to reduce their utility bills.  
Longform Tara Poore, manager of Children’s Services, left, and Megan Ford, manager of Autism and Intellectual Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Michigan student loan repayment program helping to tackle mental health workforce shortage

Brianna NargisoTuesday, February 4, 2025
Michigan has long faced a critical shortage of mental health professionals, impacting access to vital care for communities across the state. To address this growing challenge, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched the Behavioral Health Now Loan Repayment Program, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting and retaining mental health professionals by alleviating the financial burden of student loans.
Development News Delta College list image Kids and Education

Delta College is hosting free workshops to help families complete FAFSA forms

Thursday, January 30, 2025
During a series of workshops, staff members from Delta College's Financial Aid office will help families complete FAFSA forms. The workshops are free and open to the public. You do not need to be a current or future Delta student to attend.
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