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.
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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.
Bay City and Bay County officials are working on plans to help businesses re-open
Sidewalk cafes could sprout in Bay City’s business districts as the city relaxes ordinances in order to help bars and restaurants succeed.
Diary of a service-industry employee during a pandemic with Scott Baker
Scott Baker, who is normally a head cook by day, on how he and his family have taken the time to reevaluate what’s important.
MidMichigan Health nurse designs a face mask that allows the hearing-impaired to read lips
Like many others, Sarah Bloomfield, a hospice nurse for MidMichigan Home Care at the Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant, has been making face masks to protect herself during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, her masks aren't like others you may see since they are designed so the hearing-impaired can still lip-read.
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New Shelterhouse state-of-the-art facility expands services and provides best practice assistance
Two years in the making, the new Shelterhouse facility is now complete, expanding services and more to those in need in Midland and Gladwin counties.
What to do when your senior year in college gets canceled
COVID-19 canceled many end-of-college traditions for Kaitlyn Farley, a senior at Saginaw Valley State University. Through the crisis, Farley has continued to do her job as a newspaper reporter and editor to keep her readers informed about the changing situation on campus.
Technology for fighting addiction when social distancing is the norm
Mental health experts who work with recovering addicts are offering virtual meetings and phone call appointments to help addicts fight temptation during isolation.
Delta College nursing students can now join the workforce after switch to online courses
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer changed state regulations, allowing about 70 students in the Delta College nursing program to join the workforce immediately after graduation.
Artisanal ice maker pivots to medical face mask production in Bay City
Bay City-based Michigan Clear Ice has shifted from making ice for craft cocktails to making protective face shields for health care workers around the state.
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.
Bay City and Bay County officials are working on plans to help businesses re-open
Sidewalk cafes could sprout in Bay City’s business districts as the city relaxes ordinances in order to help bars and restaurants succeed.
Diary of a service-industry employee during a pandemic with Scott Baker
Scott Baker, who is normally a head cook by day, on how he and his family have taken the time to reevaluate what’s important.
MidMichigan Health nurse designs a face mask that allows the hearing-impaired to read lips
Like many others, Sarah Bloomfield, a hospice nurse for MidMichigan Home Care at the Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant, has been making face masks to protect herself during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, her masks aren't like others you may see since they are designed so the hearing-impaired can still lip-read.
Partner Partner Content New Shelterhouse state-of-the-art facility expands services and provides best practice assistance
Two years in the making, the new Shelterhouse facility is now complete, expanding services and more to those in need in Midland and Gladwin counties.
What to do when your senior year in college gets canceled
COVID-19 canceled many end-of-college traditions for Kaitlyn Farley, a senior at Saginaw Valley State University. Through the crisis, Farley has continued to do her job as a newspaper reporter and editor to keep her readers informed about the changing situation on campus.
Technology for fighting addiction when social distancing is the norm
Mental health experts who work with recovering addicts are offering virtual meetings and phone call appointments to help addicts fight temptation during isolation.
Delta College nursing students can now join the workforce after switch to online courses
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer changed state regulations, allowing about 70 students in the Delta College nursing program to join the workforce immediately after graduation.
Artisanal ice maker pivots to medical face mask production in Bay City
Bay City-based Michigan Clear Ice has shifted from making ice for craft cocktails to making protective face shields for health care workers around the state.
