Telling the story of an evolving Bay County region and chronicling the investment, innovation and development attracting talent to the region.

Bay City, MI
Joined October 2018
At Fran & Dot Boutique, the goal is to offer clothes for everyone from middle school to middle age. Click buff.ly/3CL5ACX to learn more about the Downtown Bay City boutique.
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If the walls of Bay City’s old Fire Station No. 3 could talk, they’d probably tell tales of daring rescues and community spirit. Now, those walls are getting the chance to tell their stories. Click buff.ly/42VYgPC to learn more about the Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum.
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Click buff.ly/3ENtLkz to read what one Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center student says about how clubs at the high school help launch careers.
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FAFSA forms got you frustrated? Delta College offers help. Click buff.ly/3PZtYDE to learn how to sign up for one of several free FAFSA workshops at Delta.
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Broadway Family Grill is filling much more than bellies. The South End restaurant seeks to nourish the community with food and hope. Read more at buff.ly/40HO0aT
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Broadway Family Grill is filling much more than bellies. The South End restaurant seeks to nourish the community with food and hope. Read more at buff.ly/40HO0aT
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Click buff.ly/3WCDPmL for your invitation to the 2025 Family Winter Fun Fest.
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Bay-Arenac Community High School takes learning outside the school walls, thanks to a partnership between educators, Studio 23, the Dow Bay Area Family Y, and the United Way of Bay County. Learn more at buff.ly/42qArz5
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The secret to the success at Purtell's – a Pinconning landmark for 100 years – is house-made foods. Click buff.ly/4fTMCHR to read more about what makes Purtell's special.
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Sundays in the City ends this weekend, Sun., Nov. 22, so if you're not quite ready for the holidays, don't fret. You've got this weekend, plus a couple of weekdays, before Christmas. For a peek at the decorations waiting for you downtown, click buff.ly/3ZMY5ma
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For a beautiful view of the Saginaw Bay, visit Linwood. Click buff.ly/48TG2ik to learn what it took to create a new way to get out into the water of Saginaw Bay. Then, take a drive and visit it in person.
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Michigan, and local schools, are taking steps to attract and retain talented educators. Click buff.ly/40NLx0j to learn how these initiatives are paying off in Bay County.
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Five small, local businesses got a boost to their bottom line earlier this week. Read more about the Business by the Bay pitch competition at buff.ly/4fLR5wh #BayCityBoatRental #SanctuaryYogaBayCity #BoneJackedVintage #broadwayfamilygrill #carmonassupertaco
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Today, we honor our veterans by thanking them for their service. The Veterans Workshop & Learning Center supports veterans throughout the year. Click buff.ly/3O0v5Sx to learn what the center does and how you can support its mission.
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Local before- and after-school programs provide a safe space for kids to learn, grow, and dream big. Learn more at buff.ly/4fh4E73 #UnitedForGood #BoysandGirlsClubsofAmerica
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When Progressive Mechanical, based in Clawson, wanted to grow from three locations to four, they found a building that was just right in Monitor Township. Read more at buff.ly/4fygLMK
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New equipment at Maplewood Park is about a lot more than just a spot for kids to play. "It's about ... redeveloping a part of the community that is so important to us.” Click buff.ly/4elxySd to read what Rob Clark and Ali Smith say about work at the city park.
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STEM@SVSU sparks a passion for science in nearly 100 teens and tweens in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Click buff.ly/409dMpL to read why the Chief Science Officer program matters.
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This year’s ALICE Report stresses that rising costs for child care and health care make it increasingly tough for families. Children in ALICE households often lack the stability necessary for healthy development. Read what's happening in Bay County at buff.ly/48bDE6h
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“What do you do in our community when you are sick, don’t have insurance for a doctor’s office visit, or don’t have transportation to get to the pharmacy to pick up medication?” Click buff.ly/4h7hDtk to read how Dr. Brenda Coughlin answers her own question.
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