The return of Sanford Lake is no longer a distant milestone. With water already rising and a rebuilt dam in place, the long-awaited refill process is officially underway, setting the stage for a summer many residents have spent years hoping to see again.
With just days remaining, visitors still have a chance to walk among thousands of butterflies at the Dow Gardens Conservatory before the annual “Butterflies in Bloom” exhibit closes April 19.
In the “Bot Cave,” the Freeland Fabricators are building more than a robot. They are building confidence, leadership, friendships and a sense of purpose. While the team has earned international recognition in FIRST Robotics, students say the real impact goes far beyond competition, shaping who they are and how they show up for their community.
Since 2008, the Bay Area Community Foundation has offered the Bay Commitment Scholarship to first-generation college students in Bay County pursuing a degree at either Saginaw Valley State University or Delta College.
The Associated Builders & Contractors Greater Michigan chapter invites the community to be a part of the grant-wishing opportunity at the 39th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser on Friday, April 17.
When the United Way of Bay County invests in local childcare centers, it strengthens the safety net supporting working families.
Midland’s first-ever mounted patrol unit is bringing a quieter, more approachable form of policing to community events, creating new opportunities for connection.
The sound of drills and laughter filled the Great Hall as students from across the Great Lakes Bay region got hands-on with the trades. What started with just eight girls has grown into a sold-out event helping build the area’s future workforce.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Middle Michigan kicked off its free Family-to-Family education series this month. The eight-week-long course helps caregivers and family members of those living with a mental illness.
Families across the Great Lakes Bay region are invited to step away from screens and spend time playing together at a free “Unplug and Play” Winterfest.
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