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Kathy Roberts

Kathy Roberts

Kathy Roberts, a graduate of Central Michigan University, moved to Bay City in 1987 to start a career in the newspaper industry. She was a reporter and editor at the Bay City Times for 15 years before leaving to work at the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Covenant HealthCare, and Ohno Design. From 2019 to 2025, she returned to her storytelling roots while serving as the Managing Editor of Route Bay City. Today, she’s a regular contributor to Confluence Great Lakes Bay. When she’s not editing or writing stories, you can find her reading books, knitting, or visiting the bars of Bay County. You can reach Kathy at kathypetersenroberts@gmail.com

Kathy Roberts's Latest Articles

A sign greets visitors to the refreshed offerings at the Frankenlust Township Nature Park. An open house will be held at the park on June 16.
Frankenlust Township Nature Park enhances its offerings to appeal to more diverse visitors

Friends add benches, hammock poles, docks, and more to Frankenlust Township Nature Park.

The trees planted included bare root whips, which are young trees. The SBLC also planted some larger saplings. (Photo courtesy of Zachary Branigan)
Program to spread trees throughout Bay and Saginaw counties takes root

The Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy is taking steps to address the critical need for more trees in Bay City and Saginaw.

The Disability Services Resource Center may be best-known for building ramps, but it also offers a popular summer program for people with special needs.
Enrichment programs open this summer through the Disability Services Resource Center

Two Bay area residents explain how Disability Services Resource Center summer enrichment programs helped them grow.

Kevin Novellino, owner of Brooklyn Boyz, invites you to a 20th anniversary celebration for his eatery. (Photo Credit: Ashley Brown)
Brooklyn Boyz planning a celebration for its 20th anniversary

Brooklyn Boyz is planning a celebration of 20 years in business that includes music, food, and entertainment.

Michigan Sugar Company President and CEO Neil Juhnke addresses grower-owners from the cooperative's East District during a Tool Shed meeting held in April 2023 at Maple Grove Acres in Ruth. (Photo courtesy of Michigan Sugar)
Small business grants help Bay City entrepreneurs build a better community

Small business owner says she's grateful for programs such as the Bay County Small Business Grant Program. The programs helped her boutique weather the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

From left, Trevor Keyes of Bay Future, Glenn Rowley of Bangor Township, and Steven Black of RiversEdge, answer questions about the building's history and potential in the future.
Bay City Water Works building inspires dreams. Now, it needs to inspire developers.

Dreamers can see a bright future for the former Bay City Water Works Building. Now, the team marketing the empty building need to find the right developer to bring dreams to life.

Improvements made years ago to the Saginaw River and Bay walleye fishery are paying off now for ice anglers throughout the region.
Ice fishing generates regional revenue while showcasing successful environmental recovery efforts

Winter ice covering the Saginaw River and Bay offer unique and affordable opportunities to try the sport of fishing in a premier environment.

Artist and Bay City native Jay Handy combines vintage photos with a press to create art. He collected photos from Bay City for a show that opens in March at Studio 23. (Photo courtesy of Jay Handy Ink)
Q&A with Jay Handy, Artist in Residence for March at Studio 23

Artist Jay Handy, who grew up in Bay City and has exhibited his work in galleries around the world, is working on an exhibit featuring local photos.

Kinsley Navarro, 10, started making hot cocoa bombs for fun in November. Now, she has a business and will be selling her chocolatey concoctions downtown.
Hot cocoa is the bomb for a 10-year-old Cramer Junior High student

Kinsley Navarro, 10, started making hot cocoa bombs for fun in November. Now, she has a business and will be selling her chocolatey concoctions downtown.

Since the beginning, Bay City Bridge Partners has pledged to be an active member of the community.
Work began on Liberty Bridge in December, but Bay City residents won’t pay tolls for another 5 years

About a month ago, workers closed one side of Liberty Bridge to begin long-awaited repairs to the span. Now, the firm making the repairs updates the community on its progress and next steps.

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