Labadie Rib Fest returns, bringing barbecue, music, and more, to Veterans Park this summer
The Labadie Rib Fest takes place in Veterans Memorial Park on Bay City’s West Side from July 24 through 27.
Local students earn college scholarships and grants for their school during STEM competition
Students from four local Great Lakes Bay Region schools – including Midland –participated in the 12th annual A.H. Nickless Innovation Award competition at SVSU. .
Behind the badge: A ride-along reveals the humanity in policing
A firsthand police ride-along with Officer Lance Beyerle unveils real compassion, everyday challenges, and community commitment in Midland’s law enforcement.
Quiet work with loud impact: Meet Cailey Brown
Cailey Brown reflects on her journey into child advocacy, the weight of forensic interviewing, and finding purpose through healing work.
Local literacy advocates say unplugging the phones and engaging with kids builds fundamental skills
The Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center and the Bay-Arenac Great Start Collaborative offer several different ways parents and kids can connect while building key literacy skills. We promise that many of them will be fun for both kids and adults.
Bay Commitment Scholarship opens doors for first-generation college students
The Bay Area Community Foundation's Bay Commitment Scholarship Program has been a vital resource for first-generation college students in the Bay and Arenac counties since 2008, providing both financial assistance and crucial mentoring and support.
Midland’s summer favorites set to return with art, music and family fun
Midland’s beloved summer traditions are gearing up for their return, with a full slate of outdoor events planned to bring art, music, and family fun back to the heart of downtown.
Midland Abilities Parade returns May 17 to celebrate inclusion and accessibility
The Abilities Parade returns May 17, celebrating inclusion, accessibility, and community through art, activities, resources, and family-friendly fun.
Medicaid cuts would destabilize mental health care: How Michigan is responding
Proposed Medicaid funding cuts would dismantle critical services, especially for residents facing poverty, mental illness, or substance use disorders — and reduce access to mental health services for all.
John Glenn students earn college scholarships and grants for their school during STEM competition
Students from four local Great Lakes Bay Region schools – including John Glenn –participated in the 12th annual A.H. Nickless Innovation Award competition at SVSU. They presented months of hard work, planning, research, and development for a chance at $77,500 in college scholarships and grants.
