Future culinary professionals learn skills in this historic downtown Coleman facility
Coleman Community Schools Culinary Arts program is developing a recipe for success.
Ben Tierney's Latest Articles
Sailboat racing in the Saginaw Bay should be on your bucket list
Ben Tierney describes the unique thrills of sailing across the Saginaw Bay.
Columbine survivor and Bay City resident: Let’s go back to basics
Sarah Noble, a parent of two school-age children and a survivor of the Columbine shooting, advocates for easier access to mental health assistance, as well as a larger focus on anti-bullying efforts and reaching children at younger ages.
In 2022, public schools are providing more than classroom lessons in reading, writing & arithmetic
Route Bay City asked people from different sectors of the community to re-visit the highlights of 2021 and give us a glimpse of what they expect in the coming year. Today, Ben Tierney from Bay City Public Schools talks about the future of education in the community.
‘Voices of Youth’ series to launch in Route Bay City in collaboration with Bay City Public Schools
Bay City Public Schools and Issue Media Group announce a "Voices of Youth" partnership that invites high school students to write articles for Route Bay City.
Seven months later, flood-damaged home on historic Midland street getting new life
Like many homes that endured extensive damage in the May disaster, a home on Midland’s Valley Drive is undergoing renovations. What’s unique is the home’s ownership has changed hands.
Eat Great heated igloos pop up in downtown Midland and Bay City
The Eat Great Festival team partners with Downtown Restaurant Investments to bring heated igloos to Midland and Bay City, accommodating local dining through the colder seasons.
This Midland ice cream company wants you to have the perfect bite every time
Andrew and Halee Pirie stay busy at Great Lakes Ice Cream Co., serving up smiles and new holiday flavors.
Destination dining: These two Midland restaurants on opposite sides of town are worth the trek
We sat down with the owners of Beer & Brats and The Creek Grill to talk food, the pandemic, the spring floods, and adaptation.
‘By the community, for the community’: How organizations stepped up to revitalize Grove Park
This summer, Grove Park in Midtown gained new playground equipment, an upgraded outdoor basketball court, small gazebo, fencing, and landscaping. Future upgrades will include restroom facilities, additional parking, paved pathways, and a larger gazebo.
