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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

Health officials ask people to call before coming to the hospital or physician offices with COVID-19 symptoms. At McLaren Bay Region, patients are screened inside a tent outside the hospital in order to reduce the risk to employees or other patients.
Experiencing COVID-19 symptoms? Call your doctor before going for a test

If you experience fever, cough, shortness of breath, and are concerned it might be COVID-19, call your primary care physician or local hospital before going to the emergency room.

Dr. Lydia Watson, Chief Medical Officer at MidMichigan Health on COVID-19 actions

The first steps to take if you think you have contracted COVID-19 from Dr. Lydia Watson, Chief Medical Officer at MidMichigan Health.

Outdoor recreation in the Great Lakes Bay Region offers beautiful places to enjoy social distancing

Going for a walk along the water or through a forest provides a natural respite from the mandated closures designed to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Since the beginning, Bay City Bridge Partners has pledged to be an active member of the community.
The company buying two Bay City bridges wants to connect with the community

Bay City Bridge Partners promises to hire local workers and expects bridges improvements will promote economic development in the community.

Governor offers a sneak peak of her State of the State Address at SVSU

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke about the roads, education, and the economy in a speech before the Great Lakes Bay Economic Club on Fri., January 17.

Live music and science mingle to create a special show at the Delta Planetarium

A January 31 show at the Delta College Planetarium seeks to blend music and art along with the Saginaw Bay Symphony. 

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers recently announced plans for a new one-stop facility in Uptown Bay City.
Health center adds psychiatric and substance abuse treatment to its offerings in Bay County

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers expands its services available in Bay County, bringing psychiatric and substance abuse treatment to patients here. 

Bay Future announced it has raised $1.3 million toward its $2.5 million goal for a campaign to bring jobs to Bay County.
Bay Future sets ambitious five-year goal for economic growth across Bay County

Bay Future announced plans to raise money for a five-year plan to bring new jobs to Bay County. The plan draws on support from the public and private sector.  

The need for a youth shelter is rapidly growing. Bay County numbers aren't readily available, but the state estimates more than 700 unaccompanied youth under 18 were homeless in 2018.
Good Samaritan making room for homeless teens in Bay County

Samaritan Youth Shelter, a 10-bed emergency shelter for unaccompanied youth between 12 and 17 years old, is under construction now inside Good Samaritan Rescue Mission.

'Learning how to be a strong ensemble member prepared me to be a principal,' said Korie Lee Blossey in 2020. (Photo Credit: Deen van Meer)
Bay City Central graduate flying high in Aladdin

Korie Lee Blossey, a 1998 graduate of Bay City Central High School, plays Genie in the touring production of the Tony Award-winning musical Aladdin.

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