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Carly Peil

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The Dear Future President campaign invites you to write a postcard detailing your concerns and wishes for the future of America.
Bay County residents are encouraged to advocate directly to the man elected president

Local agencies teamed up to help area people send a message to the White House. 

City Market has expanded its offerings and its hours.
City Market responds to local feedback, now open 7 days a week with expanded grocery line

City Market in Downtown Bay City is expanding its hours and services in order to meet growing demand from people living in the business district. 

Ocean Jasper Wellness is a spa and wellness center that focuses on facials, therapeutic massage, reiki healing, henna tattoos, eyebrow shaping, manicures, pedicures and more.
New wellness spa opens in Downtown Bay City

Ocean Jasper Wellness offers facials, massages and other spa services now. The goal, though, is to grow into offering nutrition classes, dance classes, art therapy, and even a community garden.

Inside Crazy Quarters Arcade, decades-old pinball classics sit next to games created just a few years ago. (Photo Credit: Adam Salgat)
Five cool places to take your kids this winter in Bay County

Museums, donuts, and indoor pools keep kids (and adults) entertained on chilly winter days.

Tom Gillman’s chainsaw art usually highlights nature in the former of bears, eagles, wolves, and other animals.
A Bay City Artisan Holiday Gift Guide

Wrap up a handmade holiday when you shop for gifts from local artists. Our Artisan Gift Guide introduces you to a few of the artists in this community.

Murals exist in unexpected places, such as the back of a landmark theater.
Public art matters: Communities and artists benefit from downtown murals

While you're shopping or dining in Downtown Bay City, pay attention to the public art and murals. You'll discover beauty and learn about local history.  

McIlvenna bases each of her jewelry pieces and collections on a real woman’s story and personal journey. Sales benefit a charity that she and her subject choose together.
Real women’s stories inspire Delirious Blue jewelry line

Kirsten McIlvenna has turned a metalworking hobby into home-based business creating inspirational jewelry.  

Pete Hardy designed a machine to make pure, perfectly crystal clear ice. Today, his ice is used in craft cocktails all over Michigan.
Forget shaken or stirred; what matters is the clarity of your ice

One of the details of a fine craft cocktail begins right here in Bay City where Pete Hardy makes crystal clear artisan ice that eventually chills drinks throughout Michigan.

Nonprofit promotes Bay County arts and culture

Local organizations band together to support the arts in Bay County. 

New Chamber members gather at an Eye Opener Breakfast
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce strengthens community by making connections

Writer Carly Peil sits down with President and CEO Ryan Tarrant to talk about how the Chamber is working for Bay County by strengthening connections within the business community.

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