Education

U.S. Supreme Court Decision confirms rights of people with disabilities including those living with autism.

Autism Alliance of Michigan celebrates Supreme Court decision

U.S. Supreme Court Decision confirms rights of people with disabilities including those living with autism  

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Pinconning teens are leveraging sweet treats and handcrafted bowls to fight hunger

Pinconning teens say their involvement with the United Way of Bay County gives them a way to provide hands-on help for their community.

On Tues., May 9, Self Love Beauty asks everyone to practice using affirming statements for internal and external dialogue. (Photo courtesy of Self Love Beauty)
Positive vibes only on May 9

Self Love Beauty encourages the Great Lakes Bay Region to celebrate Affirmation Day by spreading positive messages on Tues., May 9  

One of the displays at Bookmarks features books with Michigan themes.
A new Midland bookstore starts first chapter downtown

You can browse the shelves or sit and read at Bookmarks, now open on Townsend Street in Midland.

Samara Nenadov says she has trouble finding child-care options for her 3-year-old daughter, Marlia, who has special needs. 
Bay County families find limited child-care options for children with special needs

Lack of training, staff turnover, and licensing concerns all contribute to the shortage of child-care for Bay County families of children with special needs, according to local parents and early-childhood experts.  

Tim Marciniak, center, retires from Bay City Central at the end of this school year. He'll be back next year, though, as the parent of a high school freshman.
Tim Marciniak retires after 31 years of making memories with Bay City schools students and staff

During his 31-year career with Bay City Public Schools, Timothy Marciniak has worked as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. He's been at the helm of Bay City Central for 18 years.

Blue and silver pinwheels at area businesses serve as a reminder that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. (Photo courtesy of the CAN Council)
CAN Council recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month and its volunteers for making a difference

The CAN Council is trying to raise awareness and recruit volunteers during April's Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Tawny Ryan Nelb is the owner of Nelb Archival Consulting, Inc.
Profile Q&A w/Tawny Ryan Nelb-Part 2

In this Profile Q&A, during Women’s History Month, we connect again with Tawny Ryan Nelb, an award winning archivist, who lives in Midland.  She offers some advice on preserving your organization or family’s history.

The series of STEM-based adventures provides educational, engaging entertainment for kids and families during seasonal and holiday breaks.
STEM Staycations encourage families to explore locally this spring break

Spring break means travel for many families, but a regional campaign, STEM Staycation Promotions, is tailored to those who are looking to explore locally.   

Inside the Bay-Arenac Career Center you'll find Blooming Chefs, a restaurant staffed, from kitchen to the hostess stand, by high school students.
It’s not too hot in the kitchen for Bay and Arenac high school students running Blooming Chefs

Three days a week, a restaurant inside the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center open its doors to serve lunch to the public. High school juniors and seniors staff the entire operation, from the kitchen to the wait staff.  

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