Volunteers lend a hand for “Be My Neighbor Day” and beyond
With the inspiration of lending a hand and spreading a little cheer, an organic, citizen-led effort to plant flowers among the Midland community takes shape.
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Auburn Farmers Market preps for mid-June opening
The Auburn Farmers Market pushed its opening day back to June 16, giving farmers more time to grow produce for sale.
Bay City’s first distillery is open, but is focusing on hand sanitizer instead of craft spirits
The Lange family hopes to produce its first craft whiskey this summer. For now, though, the distillery is focused on helping essential workers.
A new website offers help to Bay County businesses making plans to re-open
Government and business leaders collaborated on a new website that gives Bay County businesses much of the information they need as they make plans to re-open.
Local organizations set their sights on long-term COVID-19 needs
United Way of Midland County and 211 of Northeast Michigan are two of the organizations helping tackle the long-term needs of people impacted by COVID-19.
Artists thrive at Delta College
Delta College art professors find inspiration in their students and their surroundings.
Midland gives: Community efforts to help come in all shapes and sizes
Whether it has been small or large, single acts or hundreds of t-shirts, the collective efforts of the community have been significant.
Diary of a small business owner: John Levy of Computers To Go
A small business owner's thoughts in the time of a pandemic, and his hopes for the future.
Give Local Bay 2020 sets a new record for donations
Donors gave $116,000 to Bay and Arenac county non-profits during the annual Give Local Bay fundraiser. A year ago, the Bay Area Community Foundation raised $50,000 during the event.
Public invited to weigh in on the Hampton Township development plan with a community survey
Hampton Township wants public input as it develops an Economic Development and Resiliency Plan for the community. The online survey is open until May 25.
Auburn Farmers Market preps for mid-June opening
The Auburn Farmers Market pushed its opening day back to June 16, giving farmers more time to grow produce for sale.
Bay City’s first distillery is open, but is focusing on hand sanitizer instead of craft spirits
The Lange family hopes to produce its first craft whiskey this summer. For now, though, the distillery is focused on helping essential workers.
A new website offers help to Bay County businesses making plans to re-open
Government and business leaders collaborated on a new website that gives Bay County businesses much of the information they need as they make plans to re-open.
Local organizations set their sights on long-term COVID-19 needs
United Way of Midland County and 211 of Northeast Michigan are two of the organizations helping tackle the long-term needs of people impacted by COVID-19.
Artists thrive at Delta College
Delta College art professors find inspiration in their students and their surroundings.
Midland gives: Community efforts to help come in all shapes and sizes
Whether it has been small or large, single acts or hundreds of t-shirts, the collective efforts of the community have been significant.
Diary of a small business owner: John Levy of Computers To Go
A small business owner's thoughts in the time of a pandemic, and his hopes for the future.
Give Local Bay 2020 sets a new record for donations
Donors gave $116,000 to Bay and Arenac county non-profits during the annual Give Local Bay fundraiser. A year ago, the Bay Area Community Foundation raised $50,000 during the event.
Public invited to weigh in on the Hampton Township development plan with a community survey
Hampton Township wants public input as it develops an Economic Development and Resiliency Plan for the community. The online survey is open until May 25.
