Author

Kathy Petersen Roberts

Kathy Petersen Roberts's Latest Articles

Bay City's waterfront is a strong asset in attracting developers.
Growth is in the forecast for Bay City economy

Route sits down with Sara Dimitroff, Bay City's Economic Development Project Manager, to talk about what's ahead for the city.

Q&A with Mayor Kathi Newsham

Route sat down with mayor Kathi Nesham to talk about her political path and her thoughts about Bay City. 

O’s Pub and Grill in Auburn expands to entice beer lovers

Soon, beer lovers will be able to enjoy a frosty pint surrounded by fragrant blooms on tall hops plants growing around a patio outside O’s Pub & Grill in Auburn.  

After extensive repairs, Independence Bridge will begin charging tolls. (Photo Credit: Phil Eich)
Bay City faces a crossroads with tough decisions about bridge repair ahead

Bay City faces a tough challenge in the repair of two of its bridges, and its a challenge it will have to face without any state or federal help. 

Rich Fenner, the newly-hired Bay City State Park Manager
New manager sees something special in Bay City State Park

Rich Fenner cites community involvement and sense of ownership as being unique among state parks. 

Robotics competition teaches technology and provides a path towards future careers

Students use their FIRST Robotics experiences as a gateway into future careers.

Matt Felan, president and CEO of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, says that the people of Bay County have an important role to play in the growth of the region. 
Alliance says Bay County plays an important role in regional growth

Matt Felan, president and CEO of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, says that the people of Bay County have an important role to play in the growth of the region. 

In 2018, 24 students graduated from Eastern. More than 40 are on track to graduate this spring.
Redefining expectations, Bay City Eastern offers a new path towards graduation

Online courses, technology, and one-on-one teaching are some of the ways Eastern is helping students earn a diploma. 

Wise began building guitars after he began looking for one to buy, but decided to make his own.
Six strings attached: Q&A with Bill Wise of Charis Acoustic Guitars

Bill Wise has been handcrafting acoustic guitars for 23 years, and his instruments are played by both professional and amateur musicians all over the world. 

Bay County's connection to the water connects it to winter recreation such as ice-fishing and ice skating.
Bay County embraces the cold with winter outdoor recreation

The area's connection to the water connects it to many winter recreation opportunities such as ice-fishing and ice skating. 

Our Partners

Midland County

Don't miss out!

Everything Great Lakes Bay region, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.