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Scholarship money at stake in annual STEM-based competition

High school students from Bay, Midland, Saginaw, and Tuscola counties have until the end of the month to apply for an annual competition that could net them thousands of dollars in scholarships.

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Local couple uses fresh and organic ingredients for fresh artisan ice pops

These travel-inspired ice pops are taking the Midland Area Farmers Market by storm. Meet the couple behind Popsable.

At Do-Art in downtown Bay City, participants learn about famous painters and other artists. They practice techniques to polish their work. Some students take visual adventures in weaving or paper art. Others focus on chalk and acrylics.
Bay City artists find gateway to friendships, new experiences

The goal of Do-Art is to help people with disabilities prepare for the next step in their lives, including employment. Recently, many of the artists earned a paycheck for their art.

Great Lakes Bay musical magic: The making of Mamma Mia!

A behind-the-scenes look into what it took to pull off the three-theatre production of Mamma Mia!

Local artists find gateway to friendships, new experiences

The goal of Do-Art is to help people with disabilities prepare for the next step in their lives, including employment. Recently, many of the artists earned a paycheck for their art.

Q&A with Richard Verdoni, Black Creek Kitchen’s owner and chef

Richard Verdoni, chef and owner behind Black Creek Kitchen in Sanford has an extensive past from travels to business endeavors, all of which have helped him build the perfect taco.

Birding Festival leads Whiting Forest into the fall season

This weekend, Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens welcomes birding and nature fans of all types for the Fall 2019 Birding Festival offering classes and more than 30 class sessions. 

Building up: Local developer sets her sights on making a big impact

Local developer Jamie Broderick is building up – Midtown's dining options, her community and other women through the launch of a podcast and adding to the Bricks Real Estate Team. Here's what's coming to Midtown and how she handles it all.

The Delta College Planetarium will reignite your curiosity about space.
Local college recognized for cybersecurity program

The next generation of cybersecurity experts could start their education at Delta College. The college was recently designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

Pinconning City Manager Dawn Hoder and Police Capt. Terry Spencer, take their furry friend Blaze to a field that will become a dog park.
Pinconning park upgrading for kids and dogs

A dog park and a natural playscape are each coming to the Doc Letchfield Park in Pinconning.

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