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Santa House volunteer Kimberly Zimmer-Janeczko & Santa Claus

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Graphic courtesy of White Christmas Family Musical Experience
Slow down this holiday season and catch a classic film at the State while helping a local nonprofit

A movie, trivia, and prizes all are part of the White Christmas Family Musical Experience on Sat., Nov. 25 in Downtown Bay City. The event is a fundraiser for the Bay Area Women's Center.

More than 20 years ago, Drs. Brian Purchase and Rosarita Rullan stumbled upon this century-old Bay City home. They renovated it extensively while raising their sons, Jordan and Logan.
A chance encounter helped a couple find their way home to one of Bay City’s historic districts

Dr. Brian Purchase and his wife, Dr. Rosarita Rullan, raised their two sons in what was once the carriage house for William Clements, a banker and rare book collector in Bay City. The carriage house was converted to a home in the 1950s.  

New lighting being installed at Dow Diamond.
Reinvestment in Dow Diamond

Let there be light (and some other less visible projects) at the home of the Great Lakes Loons.

Celebrate Halloween in downtown Midland
Boo! Check out Halloween fun in Midland.

Plenty of activities to choose from to celebrate Halloween in Midland.

Deanna Bork & Sabrina Sauer, entrepreneurs
New Ownership and Exciting Changes at Platinum House Salon

Meet local entrepreneur Sabrina Sauer as she starts a new chapter in her business.

Whether you celebrate Halloween with spooky scares or pumpkin-shaped candy, the Great Lakes Bay Region has something for you.
From family-friendly trick-or-treating to scary haunted spaces, the region celebrates Halloween

Looking for something seasonal to do this weekend? You've got choices ranging from an award-winning haunted ship to kid-friendly trunk-or-treats.

The Dow Tennis Classic is a WTA 125 event.
Dow Tennis Classic brings elite players to Midland

The 35th Dow Tennis Classic is back at the Greater Midland Tennis Center from Oct. 30 - Nov. 5. The event invites the community to witness some of the sport’s top-ranked players, participate in free youth activities, and enjoy food and drink.

Matt Smith, trout fishing in northern Michigan
Profile Q & A with Matt Smith, Outdoorsman/Realtor

Matt Smith is an outdoorsman and a businessman. He’s been able to combine what he loves doing with earning a living. In our Profile Q & A, we learn why Matt loves to hunt and fish, and we get his thoughts on the value of recreational property and what it means to our economy.

Live and Let Live Mural now at Creative 360
John Pratt Mosaic House demolished, Creative 360 preserves the murals

A home and local attraction with an interesting history involving art and mental illness will still have a presence despite being torn down.

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