Experience local charm when summer brings festivals and more to Bay County
Get out your calendars, summer fun is just around the corner. Highlights include the return of the Appledore IV, the Bay City Fireworks Festival, and Wednesdays in the Park.
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New owners at Tri City Motor Speedway vow to honor tradition while revving up the future
The brothers who now own Tri City Motor Speedway, Klint and Kalvin Lewis, say the 2025 season will focus on providing thrilling races while building the audience, attracting drivers, and securing sponsors.
The Helen M. Nickless Volunteer Clinic offers more than medicine
For more than 20 years, volunteers and community donations keep the Nickless Clinic open for people without insurance.
Local light shows and events keep December in Bay County merry and bright
From brilliant light shows and awe-inspiring music to sales and visits with Santa, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this month in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Sister City Project bridges cultures across the Atlantic Ocean
Students from both Bay City and Germany immersed themselves in a foreign culture and came away with new perspectives. Educators in each community hope the exchange program grows in the coming years.
13 social media accounts that love Bay County
Discover the beauty of Bay County on these 13 social media accounts that uplift our community.
Public Art Passport highlights hidden art in open spaces
Explore the region with a new perspective with the help of the Public Art Passport. The passport guides visitors and residents to where they can find local art. It also shares the stories behind the pieces.
Under the stars: Experts offer help with FAFSA forms in a fun atmosphere at the Delta Planetarium
Graduates of Bay and Arenac high schools are invited to the FAFSA night at the Delta College Planetarium, 100 Center Ave., from 4 to 7 p.m. Wed., Aug. 7.
Educators offer parents tips for helping kids unplug, unwind, and keep learning this summer
While time spent on computers, tablets, and phones isn’t all bad, local educators encourage parents to limit how much time kids spend looking at screens. They also offer parents several tips for getting kids off the screens and into fun, low-cost activities.
YAC members make sure students start the school year strong
Local teens make sure all kids have what they need to feel confident on the first day of school. The Helen Wirt Lee Back 2 School Clothing/Backpack Program is accepting applications now for the 2024-25 academic year.
