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Denyse Shannon

As a feature writer and freelance journalist, Denyse Shannon has written professionally for over two and a half decades. She has worked as a contractor for daily and weekly newspapers, national and local magazines, and taught introductory media writing at her alma mater – Central Michigan University. She also holds a Master of Arts in journalism from Michigan State University. She and her husband live in Bangor Township and enjoy sailing on the Bay, and are avid cyclists.

Denyse Shannon's Latest Articles

The owners of Walraven's Pool Service Inc. say younger people want pools in their backyards, leading to an uptick in restoration work.
Despite chlorine shortages, people are diving into pool ownership

Owners of a local pool business says people are investing in building and renovating backyard pools  

The Saginaw Bay Trading Co., which bills itself as an outdoor lifestyle store, opened in Downtown Bay City early in June.
The Saginaw Bay Trading Company brings outdoor lifestyle items to Downtown Bay City

The family that owns My Secret Garden has expanded into a new building, offering clothing, swimwear, water shoes, and more to appeal to outdoor enthusiasts  

Multiple events happen every day in Downtown Bay City, making it difficult to keep track of what happens when. A new interactive calendar aims to make it easier to find event details.
Clickable, interactive, and easily integrated – Downtown Bay City calendar makes planning easier

From yoga classes to rock music, Downtown Bay City created an interactive calendar to help keep track of all your entertainment options  

Since donating a kidney to Jessica Schwerin, at right, Brian Martindale, at left, has begun a campaign to encourage people to donate organs.
Bay City man hopes to save 100 lives during 48-state tour promoting kidney donation

About a decade ago, Bay City business owner Brian Martindale donated a kidney to a stranger. Now, he’s about to embark on a 48-state tour explaining the importance of organ donation.  

Mary Vandiver, an apprentice Electrician Instrumentation Technician at Michigan Sugar, is one of a growing number of women seeking work in the skilled trades.
Now hiring in the Great Lakes Bay Region – women in the trades

Employers such as Michigan Sugar, Dow/Dupont, Corteva, Hemlock Semiconductor, are looking for women fill their skilled trades jobs.  

The Bay Area Women's Center is creating and distributing educational coloring books throughout the community. The hope is the coloring books will help families talk about tough topics.
This race is going to the dogs and that’s a good thing for domestic violence survivors

A unique 5K race that allows dogs to join humans on the route takes place June 12 to raise money to help domestic abuse survivors take care of their pets.

British subjects living in the region plan to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Downtown Bay City in June.
Celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee with a family party in Downtown Bay City

A handful of British subjects living in the Great Lakes Bay Region are planning a once-in-a lifetime celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.  

The family-friendly movie, 'Project Red,' tells an updated story of Little Red Riding Hood. It features, actors Jacob Lousbury as Liam and Justine Brooks as Rebecca Redding. Zach Hamilla is on the far right and Josh Sobeck (sound) at left.
The story of Little Red Riding Hood gets updated in a film shot in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Taylor Gradowski of Good Harbor Blue tells a new version of the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf.  

Marshall Fredericks was interested in traditional Lakota beliefs and created a sculpture of 'Black Elk' in 1978. A large-scale version of the statue is located in the a garden next to the museum. (Photo courtesy of the Marshall M. Fredericks Museum.)
Art exhibition makes a stop in the region, shining a light on African American artists from Detroit

SVSU hosts a permanent virtual art exhibit that not only features Black artists, but which also seeks to open up a conversation about diversity in art.  

Get off the dock and into the bay with the Saginaw Bay Community Sailing Association

Whether you’re an experienced sailor or new to the sport, the Saginaw Bay Community Sailing Association has something for everyone.  

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