Q&A with Bay-Arenac ISD Superintendent Shelly DuCharme
Bay-Arenac ISD Superintendent Shelly DuCharme explains how the district supports to regional schools, teaches career skills to students, and provided her with the opportunity to return home.
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Community coalition to continue its work, even after the federal shutdown ends
Even after the federal government shutdown ends, it's unclear when food benefits will reach families. A local coalition plans to continue its work to ease food insecurity.
Bay County coalition is bridging the gap for families during the SNAP and WIC pause
In Bay County, a coalition formed to help families fill their dinner plates. The coalition is tackling the problem in several different ways.The Bay Area Community Foundation established a Food Insecurity Emergency Fund for both Bay and Arenac counties. At the same time, the United Way of Bay County is collecting food to divide between food banks and recruiting volunteers to meet increased demand.
‘Combined energy turned into a good tornado’: The Bay Area Women’s Center’s 50-year evolution
A dozen founding mothers created the Bay Area Women’s Center in 1975. Today, the nonprofit organization serves women, children, men, transgender, and non-binary individuals facing domestic and sexual violence.
School may be on the horizon, but summer fun will linger a few more weeks
The days are getting shorter, but summer is far from over. There's still plenty of time to shop at a farmers market, enjoy an outdoor concert, take a hike in a new park, or walk around a summer festival.
Hikers and bikers applaud the volunteers who repaired the Frank N. Andersen Nature Trail
Users are praising restoration work on the Frank N. Andersen Nature Trail. Over a half mile of the popular trail – focused on the stretch between Lauria Road and Mussell Beach Drive-In – underwent extensive repairs.
Princess Wenonah sails through Bay City’s history
Visitors to the Princess Wenonah learn about local history while viewing freighters close up, observing local wildlife and activities on the Saginaw River, and gaining a unique perspective on the city's bridges.
Business by the Bay accepting applications through Aug. 13
Applications are open now for the annual Business by the Bay Pitch Competition.
Voices of Youth: Five ideas for kids and teens to unlock summer adventures
Right now, the 2025-26 school year feels far away, but it will arrive faster than you think. Make a plan now to make the most of this summer.
‘Family Fun Racing’ program sets sail to boost Saginaw Bay’s race scene
A new training initiative aims to teach sailors how to race on sailboats. The program hopes to get more people involved in races on the Saginaw Bay.
