Prema Rose Wellness in September offered services ranging from paraffin wax and detox treatments to The Harmonic Egg and Sound Bowl Massage. Everything at the center is designed to release stress and trauma.
The Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum is renovating the former Fire Station No. 3, located at the edge of Downtown Bay City. In the end, the building will house fire trucks and toys, classrooms for lessons in fire safety, and even offer space to two other local history organizations.
Calli Ruffertshofer, a long-time customer in Downtown Bay City, has opened her own boutique business, Fran & Dot. She says the store will emphasize style, bling, and personal service.
Bay City Electric Light & Power offers free energy check-ups to customers who want to reduce their utility bills.
Restaurant owner Hank Ryan isn’t just serving food, he’s serving the community. The Broadway Family Grill offers meals to those who can’t afford them, cold-weather clothing for those who need it, and jobs for people who want to build new skills.
Co-ops and internships bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace, helping students, schools, and local businesses.
A Linwood man, students from Bay County high schools, and a Delta College associate professor are among those celebrated during two events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The keynote speaker at the SVSU event is Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu, daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Purtell’s Restaurant and Ice Cream Shoppe opened in 1925 as a dairy. Over the last century, Purtell’s has evolved. Today, the menu includes scratch-made soups, pies, and abundant comfort foods.
Students from both Bay City and Germany immersed themselves in a foreign culture and came away with new perspectives. Educators in each community hope the exchange program grows in the coming years.
The Linwood Scenic Access project, a decades-long dream, has opened to the public this fall. This new site provides free access to the Saginaw Bay, preserves the shoreline, and fosters a sense of community pride.
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