Bay City

More than 20 years ago, Drs. Brian Purchase and Rosarita Rullan stumbled upon this century-old Bay City home. They renovated it extensively while raising their sons, Jordan and Logan.

A chance encounter helped a couple find their way home to one of Bay City’s historic districts

Dr. Brian Purchase and his wife, Dr. Rosarita Rullan, raised their two sons in what was once the carriage house for William Clements, a banker and rare book collector in Bay City. The carriage house was converted to a home in the 1950s.  

Whether you celebrate Halloween with spooky scares or pumpkin-shaped candy, the Great Lakes Bay Region has something for you.
From family-friendly trick-or-treating to scary haunted spaces, the region celebrates Halloween

Looking for something seasonal to do this weekend? You've got choices ranging from an award-winning haunted ship to kid-friendly trunk-or-treats.

Students sold paper footballs before the UM-MSU face-off earlier this month. The sales showed the University of Michigan to be the favorite while raising over $100 for MDA.
Bay-Arenac Career Center turns the rivalry between U-M and MSU into a fundraiser

The football game between the University of Michigan and Michigan State University turned into a fundraiser for students at the Bay-Arenac Career Center

Marjo Jaroch, the new Executive Director for the DDA and DMB, says she wants to build connections between downtown and the other business districts.
Downtown Bay City is growing, but leaders promise one thing will never change

As 2023 winds down, Route Bay City asked leaders from different segments of the community to answer questions about recent progress and what's next. This week, we feature Downtown Bay City.

Taylor A. Gradowski films Jacob Lounsbury and Justine Brooks while Sammy and Lisa Coleman standby for the scene.(Photo courtesy of Good Harbor Blue)
‘Red’s Shadow,’ filmed in the Great Lakes Bay Region in 2022, is now streaming on Amazon Prime

The 2022 film – directed by Bay City native Taylor Gradowski ­– imagines what happens to Little Red Riding Hood after she outsmarts the big bad wolf, grows up, and graduates from college  

Isabella Bank opens its first branch in Downtown Bay City

Isabella Bank now operates 31 offices throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.  

Graphic courtesy of Breaking Bread Village
Breaking Bread Village brings diverse Bay County people together at a common table

The Bay Area Community Foundation invites you to join The Breaking Bread Village in 2024 and 2025. The program features diverse panels who lead the audience in conversation around important issues such as bias and societal expectations.  

The United We Go murals are in an alley near the intersection of Washington and Center avenues in the heart of Downtown Bay City.
New nonprofit organization hopes to build diversity and inclusion through public art

Murals brightening up a Downtown Bay City alley are the work United We Go, a new nonprofit organization in the community. 

Everyone’s worst fears and phobias come to life during the Edson Incident this month

The 2023 USS Edson Incident puts people face to face with their phobias and fears

Rivard has adopted a painter’s name of 'Emiliah,' with which she signs her art work and goes by on Instagram (Photo Credit: Sarah Sexton)
Auburn artist is creating thought-provoking, slightly unnerving paintings that evoke strong emotion

Studio 23 and the Bay City Players highlighted Emily Rivard’s work. Soon, she hopes to open an Auburn restaurant and bakery where she also can display and sell her paintings.  

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