General

Category description goes here…

Students and teachers work together to come up with the best plan for gathering information about concerns at the Auburn high school.

Western High School educating about diversity

In April 2018, a clash between two Western High School students exploded into public protests with racial overtones. The protests attracted state and national media. One year later, students and teachers are working together to turn the incident into a lesson.

Latest in General
Audrey Smith with a webcam used to connect child psychiatrists to students.
How technology is bridging gaps between healthcare and underserved populations

Technology is not the solution in and of itself for the many systemic factors that create health disparities in Michigan. But it does have wide-ranging potential to provide support for those who suffer from those disparities.

O’s Pub and Grill in Auburn expands to entice beer lovers

Soon, beer lovers will be able to enjoy a frosty pint surrounded by fragrant blooms on tall hops plants growing around a patio outside O’s Pub & Grill in Auburn.  

A little bit of everything: Variety store celebrates downtown grand opening

Baysics Variety Store is ready to celebrate its launch with a grand opening party this Friday, April 19.

Celebrating 100 years of building Bay City, company looks to continue legacy

Company president says having a family-owned mentality is critical to company's success. 

From conveyor belts to classrooms, Studio 23’s renovation expands art education in Bay County

The art studio in downtown Bay City gets a fresh set of renovations in time for its 60th-anniversary open house. 

The Urban Land Institute hosted its second Women's Leadership Initiative's BUILD UP Breakfast on March 15th at City Office in Bay City.
National organization picks Bay City to lead grassroots group for women

One of seven locations across the state, the group aims to further professional development and create support through networking. 

The stages of the Legacy's redevelopment
Ribbon-cutting at historic redevelopment connects past and future, preservation and growth

The building, originally built in 1891 and on track for demolition, now houses apartments and a soon-to-open restaurant. 

Redefining senior care, facility offers new hope

New Hope Partners have invested over $45 million in the Great Lakes Bay Region and offer an independent and family-focused approach to assisted living. 

BaySail has launched a crowdfunding campaign for renovations of the Appledore V, a 65 foot-tall top sail schooner that has called the shores of Bay City home since 2003.
Local non-profit seeks help in renovating Bay City tall ship

BaySail has launched a crowdfunding campaign for renovations of the Appledore V, a 65 foot-tall top sail schooner that has called the shores of Bay City home since 2003.

Our Partners

Midland County

Common Ground Is Brewing

Support local stories and receive our signature roast straight to your door when you join at the Standard level (or above).

Drink Better, Read Local

Close the CTA

Don't miss out!

Everything Great Lakes Bay region, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.