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Sarah Sexton

Sarah Sexton moved to Bay City from Dallas, TX in 2005. After graduating from John Glenn High School in 2007, Sarah earned her BA from Michigan State          University in Social Science with a focus on the Black American Freedom Struggle. Sarah traveled extensively throughout her early 20s and eventually made her way back to Bay City in 2018 to be closer to family. Sarah began pursuing her passion for writing in 2020 and has worked with local magazines and online media sources as well as other freelancers. When Sarah is not writing or brushing up on her photography skills, she can be found bopping around Downtown Bay City, enjoying the nightlife and activities the city offers. 

Sarah Sexton's Latest Articles

Child-care expenses often are out of reach for families earning less than $76,000 in Bay County.
Volunteering in high school helps teens learn how individuals positively impact the community

Nine 2023 high school graduates in Bay County earned accolades from the State of Michigan and United Way of Bay County for dedicating hundreds of volunteer hours to the community.  

Graphic courtesy of Kids Rule Now! Inc.
Teen and tween entrepreneurs are invited to a July 29 business expo in Wenonah Park

Registration is open now for a July 29 Youth Entrepreneurship Expo in Downtown Bay City. Kids under 18 are invited to display their wares, but people of all ages are invited to browse and buy products.  

Cory Christopher opened Bayside Buggies this spring, offering downtown shoppers and diners open-air rides around the district.
New business, Bayside Buggies, is rolling through Downtown Bay City

Four pedicabs are carrying visitors through Downtown Bay City. Bayside Buggies offers both basic transportation and scenic tours of the community.   

Volunteers are working together to improve Maplewood Park, adding tennis courts, soccer mini-pitches, basketball courts, and a small plaza.
Volunteers score grants to bring soccer fields to kids on Bay City’s East Side

Volunteers are working together to improve Maplewood Park, adding tennis courts, soccer mini-pitches, basketball courts, and a small plaza.

Photo courtesy of the Bay City State Park
Bay City State Park celebrates a century of memories

As Bay City State Park nears its 100-year anniversary, the local DNR team prepares for exciting renovations and family events. Park Manager Rich Fenner and Lead Ranger Mike Barker share some park history and future plans.  

For decades, Bay Chorale borrowed space for rehearsals and concerts. Now, the choir is permanently based at the State Theatre in Downtown Bay City. It performs two shows a year, one at Christmas and one in the spring. (Photo courtesy of Bay Chorale)
Music is the language of building community for Bay Chorale

Bay Chorale celebrates its 56th year with a tribute to American composers in its Spring Concert, set for 7 p.m. Fri., April 21. New members are welcome to join the group.

The United Way of Bay County is more than a fundraising agency. It also sponsors community-wide events, such as the Day of Caring and Wenonah Park Cleanup. (Photo courtesy of the United Way of Bay County)
Spring cleaning comes to Bay City’s parks and business districts during the United Way Day of Caring

An army of volunteers will spend Fri., April 21 sprucing up Wenonah Park, Carroll Park, Downtown Bay City, the Midland Street Business District and other areas during the annual United Way Day of Caring.

Trio of economic development agencies sharing space in Downtown Bay City to better collaborate

The Bay County Growth Alliance, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, and Bay Future are sharing ideas and office space.

Local family is organizing volunteers to build beds for kids in need

Brian Rueger started an Auburn chapter of a national organization that builds bunk beds for kids without a place to sleep. The first community build day is September 12 in Midland.

A core group of experienced volunteers and staff from Lowe’s Home Improvement help guide people through building their first bed.
Local family is organizing volunteers to build beds for kids who don’t have them

Brian Rueger started an Auburn chapter of a national organization that builds bunk beds for kids without a place to sleep. The first community build day is Sept. 12.

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