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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

In each installment of 'The Gift,' runner Andrew Trombley passes by Bay City landmarks.
A holiday video created to entertain family and friends is getting thousands of views

For five years, a group of long-time friends have produced “The Gift,” a video that tells a different story each year of a man delivering a Christmas present in Bay City. The video gets thousands of views each year.  

Hundreds of pieces of public art in region give our communities cultural, social, and economic value.
New website offers insight into the public art throughout the region

The hundreds of pieces of public art in region gives our communities cultural, social, and economic value. Now, a Passport to Public Art gives a behind-the-scenes look at the artwork in the area.

A May 2020 Black Lives Matter march in Downtown Bay City attracted people of all ages and races. (Photo by Phil Eich of Full Steam Social Media)
Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to Bay City’s success

The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Minority Business Partnership, and several city commissioners are shining a light on the need for the community to welcome people of different backgrounds.  

Volunteers from throughout the community build as many as 10 ramps to help families in the area.
Disability Services Resource Center is expanding its offerings in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Since 1933, the Disability Services Resource Center has built ramps, loaned medical equipment to families, and promoted disability awareness. Next summer, the agency expands to offer camps for kids.

Downtown visitors can warm up by outdoor fireplaces this winter, thanks to a $100,000 grant.
Downtown Bay City gets a warm-up this winter with new outdoor fireplaces

A grant that aims to create community recreation opportunities is paying to build and operate three fireplaces in Downtown Bay City.

The Legacy building in Downtown Bay City was vacant for several years before being renovated into a restaurant and condominiums.
Improving housing options in the area puts the community on the path to economic growth

Developer Jenifer Acosta explains how improving the housing market in the Great Lakes Bay Region leads to more jobs and an expanded tax base.  

The UnderGround Axe Club opened about a month ago and already is a popular spot.
Axe-throwing club opens in Bay City’s South End

The owner of a new axe-throwing club in Bay City says the sports offers benefits beyond recreation.

From haunted forests and nature trails to candle-making classes, fall brings a flurry of activity to the area.
Fall brings music, haunted trails, and crafts to the Great Lakes Bay Region

Fall brings a new round of seasonal activities to the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Child-care expenses often are out of reach for families earning less than $76,000 in Bay County.
United Way of Bay County kicks off 2021-22 campaign with a revealing event

Magen Samyn and Matthew Felan are chairing the United Way of Bay County 2021-22 campaign with a goal of raising $750,000. The campaign kicked off Sept. 20.

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