Production agriculture is a big part of the Great Lakes Bay Region’s economy. Terry Henne, head of Farm Service Radio for WSGW in Saginaw, shares his thoughts on the role agriculture plays in our economy, the trends he’s seen, and his concerns going forward. He’s celebrating 50 years in radio at WSGW.
A unique, new sustainability store, FILL is now open in Midland. The business offers refillable containers and glass bottles in an effort to curb plastics used for household cleaning and personal care products.
Wednesday nights are rolling at Midland City Forest. That’s when a group of kids, parents and coaches — known as the Midland Mountain Biking Crew — meet to mountain bike.
Improvements to the Michigan Sugar Trails help dry the dirt paths after heavy rains while offering walkers and bikers interesting paths to travel.
Fishing tournaments are a great way to introduce visitors to the region – and bring in tourism dollars.
The Great Lakes Bay Invitational returns to Midland Country Club for an in-person weeklong event. The world’s best women golfers will be playing to support 36 local community organizations.
Northwood University is reimagining its central pathway through campus, known as the Mall Walk, and adding flood mitigation security measures underground. The University hopes to use the location to host events and welcome the community once construction is complete.
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting a video around the state in a bid to showcase the community and entice visitors to come here.
Birdwatching is an inexpensive hobby that adds enjoyment to time spent hiking and biking in the area’s nature preserves and parks. In Bay County, you can even spot raptors hunting in downtown.
In place of its annual festival, Great Lakes Bay Pride is offering a ‘Pride at Home’ LGBTQ celebration this year. Free pride yard signs will be distributed June 4 at Dow Diamond.
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