New format for tax bills saves Bay City thousands of dollars
Since City Assessor Wade Slivik designed a post card format for tax bills in 2017, the city has saved about $50,000 on paper and postage.
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New format for tax bills saves thousands of dollars
Since Bay City Assessor Wade Slivik designed a post card format for tax bills in 2017, the city has saved about $50,000 on paper and postage. Other communities, including Midland, have adopted this change.
Area colleges planning for a blend of online and in-person learning this fall
Delta, SVSU, and Northwood all expect to offer both in-person and online classes to students this fall.
A new park swings into Bay City’s Veterans Memorial Park later this summer
For five years, a group of volunteers has been raising money and making plans for a new playscape structure, Play City at Vets Park.
The Quarantine Chronicles captures the work of regional artists during the COVID-19 pandemic
Together, SVSU and the Saginaw Art Museum created a virtual art gallery that highlights work from Great Lakes Bay Region artists during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Volunteers make a difference for children in foster care
An eight-week training session begins in July for people interested in advocating for children in the foster care system.
Bay City and Bay County officials are working on plans to help businesses re-open
Sidewalk cafes could sprout in Bay City’s business districts as the city relaxes ordinances in order to help bars and restaurants succeed.
Medical emergencies require a trip to the hospital, even during a pandemic
McLaren Bay Region encourages patients experiencing medical emergencies to seek treatment at the hospital. Dr. Norman Chapin says the hospital has taken steps to lower the risk of contracting COVID-19 in the hospital.
Creative during quarantine: Sidewalk chalk around the Great Lakes Bay Region
Chalk art is spreading across the Great Lakes Bay Region, covering driveways and sidewalks with inspirational messages and beautiful images.
Taking selfies on May 5 could help your favorite local agency
Give Local Bay, a 24-hour fundraising campaign that generates donations for Bay and Arenac county nonprofit agencies, is set for May 5. During the fundraiser, contests help agencies earn prizes.
