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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

'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.

Bay County high school students are earning certificates qualifying them for jobs and college credits.
The next generation of cyber crimefighters is training in Bay City

Students at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center are preparing for careers fighting cyber crime. The students earn certifications that translate into jobs and college credits.

The performance of “Arabian Nights” marks one of Blossey’s favorite parts in the show.
Local graduate now flying high in Aladdin

Even as he plays a leading role in Tony Award-winning musical, Korie Lee Blossey still counts himself lucky for childhood roles on stages in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Local museum teaches history in order to honor military veterans

A local military museum and the Bay County Department of Veteran Affairs have special events planned in honor of veterans this year.

Q&A with Hidden Harvest CEO Samantha McKenzie

Since 1994, Hidden Harvest has rescued 37 million pounds of food from area restaurants, farmers, grocery stores and more. They then deliver the food to organizations that provide food to people in need.

Scott Ellis, recently named executive director of Perceptions, discusses his goals for the non-profit organization.
Q&A with Scott Ellis, the new leader of Perceptions

For the first time in its nearly 20-year history, Perceptions has hired a full-time executive director. The new director hopes to make the Great Lakes Bay Region more welcoming for the LGBTQ community.

Q&A with Scott Ellis, the new director of Perceptions

For the first time in its nearly 20-year history, Perceptions has hired a full-time executive director. The new director hopes to make the Great Lakes Bay Region more welcoming for the LGBTQ community.

Bay City museum teaches history in order to honor military veterans

About 9,000 U.S. military veterans live in Bay County. A local military museum and the Bay County Department of Veteran Affairs each are planning special events in conjunction with Veterans Day on Nov. 11.

The Dow Bay Area Family Y invites you to help pick the next recreation facility for the region

The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA is gathering public input about what amateur sports and recreation facilities the region needs. The survey is live through October 14.

The Bay Area Community Foundation’s Community Impact Committee recently helped award $300,000 in grants to three Bay County projects.
Grants enhancing waterfront access in Bay County

This week, the Bay Area Community Foundation announced $300,000 in grants for three Bay County projects near the Saginaw River, Kawkawlin River, and Saginaw Bay waterfronts.

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