Voices of Youth: Teens explain what’s hot now and predict the next big thing
From fashion to music to social media, what's popular constantly changes. In this month's Voices of Youth installment, local teens explain what's trending now.
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“Help Wanted” Employers are taking different approaches to fill jobs
A large corporation and a pizza shop franchise owner in the Great Lakes Bay Region are making several efforts to attract job candidates.
Alden B. Dow Home and Studio Tours Open to Public
Alden B. Dow Home and Studio public tours are now available for reservations. The historic architectural standout opens its doors for 1.5-hour long tours through colorful and naturally-lit space.
Chippewa Nature Center hosts Maple Syrup Day, March 19
After a two-year absence, Maple Syrup Day returns to the Chippewa Nature Center on Sat, March 19. The sweet treat is a food that originated in our region.
Youth survey highlights concerns about teens
Midland County youth reported overall declines in traits that reduce risk-taking behavior, according to the latest Midland County Youth Study. Organizers of the study celebrated teens as having a better understanding of diversity and inclusion. The report suggests young people focus on service projects to others as an important way to increase self-worth and purpose.
Northwood offers LAB summer camp to future entrepreneurs
A camp designed to inspire an entrepreneurial spirit is being offered this summer by Northwood University for 6th through 11th graders
MyMichigan Health CEO & husband die in plane crash
MyMichigan Health President and CEO Diane Postler-Slattery, Ph.D., FACHE, 62, and her husband Don died following a plane crash in northwest Florida on Tuesday evening.
Spring is the season of sunshine, flowers, and grant applications
If your agency runs a program to help people in Bay or Arenac counties, the United Way of Bay County and Bay Area Community Foundation want to hear about it.
Profile Q & A: Chris Mundhenk, Great Lakes Loons
In our Profile Q & A, we focus on Chris Mundhenk, in his second year as the president and general manager of the Great Lakes Loons, Midland’s minor league baseball team. Opening Day is on Friday, April 8 at Dow Diamond.
Northwood University “Human Library”
Northwood University invites community storytellers for its human library event on Tuesday, April 5. The free event aims to break down barriers and challenge stereotypes via ‘human book’ storytellers.
“Help Wanted” Employers are taking different approaches to fill jobs
A large corporation and a pizza shop franchise owner in the Great Lakes Bay Region are making several efforts to attract job candidates.
Alden B. Dow Home and Studio Tours Open to Public
Alden B. Dow Home and Studio public tours are now available for reservations. The historic architectural standout opens its doors for 1.5-hour long tours through colorful and naturally-lit space.
Chippewa Nature Center hosts Maple Syrup Day, March 19
After a two-year absence, Maple Syrup Day returns to the Chippewa Nature Center on Sat, March 19. The sweet treat is a food that originated in our region.
Youth survey highlights concerns about teens
Midland County youth reported overall declines in traits that reduce risk-taking behavior, according to the latest Midland County Youth Study. Organizers of the study celebrated teens as having a better understanding of diversity and inclusion. The report suggests young people focus on service projects to others as an important way to increase self-worth and purpose.
Northwood offers LAB summer camp to future entrepreneurs
A camp designed to inspire an entrepreneurial spirit is being offered this summer by Northwood University for 6th through 11th graders
MyMichigan Health CEO & husband die in plane crash
MyMichigan Health President and CEO Diane Postler-Slattery, Ph.D., FACHE, 62, and her husband Don died following a plane crash in northwest Florida on Tuesday evening.
Spring is the season of sunshine, flowers, and grant applications
If your agency runs a program to help people in Bay or Arenac counties, the United Way of Bay County and Bay Area Community Foundation want to hear about it.
Profile Q & A: Chris Mundhenk, Great Lakes Loons
In our Profile Q & A, we focus on Chris Mundhenk, in his second year as the president and general manager of the Great Lakes Loons, Midland’s minor league baseball team. Opening Day is on Friday, April 8 at Dow Diamond.
Northwood University “Human Library”
Northwood University invites community storytellers for its human library event on Tuesday, April 5. The free event aims to break down barriers and challenge stereotypes via ‘human book’ storytellers.
