Bay City’s new city manager, Rik Hayman, is more than roads, budgets and city government. He’s a lifelong reader, devoted grandfather, Packers fan, coffee enthusiast and self-described poor golfer. Get to know the man behind Bay City’s newest leadership role.
SVSU Campus Police is welcoming students back by building relationships early, offering safety education, and reminding students that officers are there as a resource when they need help.
Midland’s schools and community events are creating opportunities for young people to build trust and familiarity with first responders long before an emergency brings them together.
Mrs. Render is helping students gain independence and dignity through hands-on life skills and meaningful connections.
A unique high school fire academy prepares students to enter the workforce with certifications, skills, and a strong sense of purpose.
Along the Saginaw River, students at the Bay City Rowing Club are learning teamwork, trust and confidence through rowing. What began as an adult club expanded in 2018 to include youth, welcoming beginners and guiding them from rowing machines to the water. For rowers like Addison Butcher, it offers a calming outlet and a strong sense of connection.
In the “Bot Cave,” the Freeland Fabricators are building more than a robot. They are building confidence, leadership, friendships and a sense of purpose. While the team has earned international recognition in FIRST Robotics, students say the real impact goes far beyond competition, shaping who they are and how they show up for their community.
Midland’s first-ever mounted patrol unit is bringing a quieter, more approachable form of policing to community events, creating new opportunities for connection.
The partnership between the Midland County Educational Service Agency and the Mid-Michigan Manufacturers Association highlights what happens when schools and industry move in step.
La’Toya Anderson’s journey from Baton Rouge to Midland is rooted in family, creativity, and a desire to build community.
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