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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

A fitness obstacle course was added to Maplewood Park on Bay City's East Side.
Maplewood Park revitalization creates a community hub for a Downtown Bay City neighborhood

The Maplewood Park Sports Complex in Bay City is undergoing a major transformation, evolving into a vibrant community hub that fosters neighborhood revitalization and provide new opportunities for underserved residents.

Vacant Monitor Township machine shop comes back to life with the arrival of Progressive Mechnical

Progressive Mechanical – a Clawson-based firm that designs, builds and installs mechanical processing and fire protection systems – expects to employ about 25 union workers in its new Monitor Township facility.  

Neighbors Natural Wine and Bottle Shop, which serves all-natural beverages and hand-crafted food, opened in mid-September in Downtown Bay City.
Natural Wines on the menu at Bay City’s newest wine bar, Neighbors

Neighbors Natural Wine and Bottle Shop, which serves all-natural beverages and hand-crafted food, opened in mid-September in Downtown Bay City.  

Michael Gavin, Delta College President, and George Grant Jr., Saginaw Valley State University President, shake hands after signing a new partnership agreement.
‘The Way Forward,’ agreement opens pathways between Delta and SVSU

Delta College and Saginaw Valley State University signed a formal agreement making it easier than ever for students to start their college career at Delta and end at SVSU.  

Graphic courtesy of Bay Area Energize
Bay Area Energize celebrates 15 years of helping young professionals launch careers

Bay Area Energize, a program of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrates its 15th anniversary. This networking organization fosters personal and professional growth, community engagement, and lifelong friendships among professionals under 40.  

The Historic Sage Branch of the Bay County Library System will host a 50th anniversary celebration on Thurs., Sept. 19.
Happy Birthday! This month the Bay County Library System celebrates 50 years

Fifty years ago, five separate libraries in Bay County united to form one county-wide system. This month, the Bay County Library System celebrates its 50th anniversary with a series of events.

Hundreds of pieces of public art in region give our communities cultural, social, and economic value.
Public Art Passport highlights hidden art in open spaces

Explore the region with a new perspective with the help of the Public Art Passport. The passport guides visitors and residents to where they can find local art. It also shares the stories behind the pieces.  

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.
Grant helps the Bay Area Women’s Center shelter continue serving families

The Bay Area Women's Center is celebrating a $75,000 grant from Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation in Midland. The money is for operations.  

Bay County received $9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds and another $2 million in federal dollars from a congressional appropriation to turn what was once an iconic furniture store into a community health center.
Bay County investing millions to create a one-stop health center on Wilder Road

Bay County received $9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds and another $2 million in federal dollars from a congressional appropriation to turn what was once an iconic furniture store into a community health center.

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.
Bay Area Women’s Center hopes coloring books provide the tools to open tough conversations

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.  

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