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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

Steve Krankota, Dow Bay Area Family Y CEO
Dow Bay Area Family Y expands, bringing more jobs and more child care openings to Bay City

The Dow Bay Area Family Y expanded its child care program into a nearby church, adding spots for nearly 40 kids.

Jeff DeHaven, from Digital Mitten, shares tips for successful social media posts during the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce new Lunch and Learn series.
Chamber members share food for thought over lunch

The Chamber launched Lunch & Learns in its Downtown Bay City offices in January as a way for member businesses to support each other and network a little.

Jason Lynch, at left, and Mike Hewitt are among the world-class trick-shot players coming to Bay City this month for the  World Championship Artistic Pool Tournament.
World-class trick-shot players are coming to Bay City for a championship tournament in February

Since 2000, the World Pool Association has recognized artistic pool as a legitimate cue sport. From Feb. 7-10, some of the best trick-shot pool players in the world will gather in Bay City.  

What’s in your bin? Bay City kicks off project to teach people what belongs in recycling bins

A state grant is funding a program to examine what people toss into curbside recycling bins. The city hopes educating the public about recycling will lead to reduced waste collection costs.  

John Ratajczak and Keagan Wardynski, 2023 BAISD Career Center graduates, say what they learned in high school helped them land good-paying jobs in Southeast Michigan. (Photo courtesy of the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center)
Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center links recent graduates to jobs

High school students are earning real-world experience in the skilled trades even before they graduate from the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center  

Gilly's Bistro recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. (Photo courtesy of Gilly's Bistro)
Local bistro puts love and passion into its food, warming the neighborhood one meal at a time

The family members behind Gilly's Bistro pour their hearts into the food served at the eatery in the Johnson Street Business District  

Reality Check offers axe throwing, virtual reality, and more, all under one roof. (Photo courtesy of Reality Check)
From axe throwing to virtual reality games, Reality Check is one-stop shop for entertainment

Want to go axe throwing? Reality Check can help. How about trying a game of “foot pool”? They’ve got that too. Don’t have a babysitter? No problem. There’s a toddler play area.  

More than 20 years ago, Drs. Brian Purchase and Rosarita Rullan stumbled upon this century-old Bay City home. They renovated it extensively while raising their sons, Jordan and Logan.
A chance encounter helped a couple find their way home to one of Bay City’s historic districts

Dr. Brian Purchase and his wife, Dr. Rosarita Rullan, raised their two sons in what was once the carriage house for William Clements, a banker and rare book collector in Bay City. The carriage house was converted to a home in the 1950s.  

Graphic courtesy of Breaking Bread Village
Breaking Bread Village brings diverse Bay County people together at a common table

The Bay Area Community Foundation invites you to join The Breaking Bread Village in 2024 and 2025. The program features diverse panels who lead the audience in conversation around important issues such as bias and societal expectations.  

After a brief break, Replenish smooth and juice bar is back in business. The popular health food eatery is located inside Bay Professional Building, 200 S. Wenona Ave.
Replenish, a popular juice and smoothie bar, re-opens in a new West Side Bay City location

From inside the newly-renovated Bay Professional. Building on Bay City's West Side, Replenish offers gluten-free and dairy-free options without sacrificing flavor  

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