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.
When Britney Reed moved to Bay City in 2012, she missed the nightlife of Chicago. In 7 years, the town changed enough to inspire her to put down roots and open a business here.
State Rep. Brian Elder is advocating the state to study adding sugar beets to road salt. He believes the mix could reduce pollutants in the watershed and cause less damage to Michigan's roads.
Hollywood comes to Bay City this month when the Hell's Half Mile Film and Music Festival brings movies, music, and a filmmaking contest to the Great Lakes Bay Region from Sept. 26 to 29.
A Walk for Freedom to raise awareness about human trafficking takes place in Bay City on Oct. 19. More information will be available at a Sept. 21 meeting at Harless + Hugh Coffee.
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