Bay City’s new city manager, Rik Hayman, is more than roads, budgets and city government. He’s a lifelong reader, devoted grandfather, Packers fan, coffee enthusiast and self-described poor golfer. Get to know the man behind Bay City’s newest leadership role.
As summer gives way to fall, farmers markets across the Great Lakes Bay Region are still going strong, offering fresh produce and local goods before the season winds down.
High school students across Bay, Midland, Saginaw and Tuscola counties can now register for the 14th annual A.H. Nickless Innovation Award, competing for a share of up to $77,500 in scholarships and STEM education grants.
Disability Network Mid-Michigan is pushing back against a federal policy shift it says could threaten access to home- and community-based services for older adults and people with disabilities.
United We Go will bring Bay City's public art scene to life Aug. 11-16 during the fourth annual City of Mural Community Festival. The weeklong event will feature four new murals, community painting opportunities, live entertainment and the Paint the Park fundraiser at Wenonah Park.
The Bay Area Community Foundation will honor Ellen Charlebois and Michael Hanisko with its highest recognition, the Peggy Rowley Community Enrichment Award, during the 2026 Faces of Philanthropy Celebration.
From Bay City's Fireworks Festival to Midland's America 250 celebration, communities across the Great Lakes Bay region are hosting a variety of Independence Day events this holiday weekend.
More than 120 educators, administrators, counselors, family engagement staff, and community partners gathered at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center to strengthen regional efforts focused on improving student attendance and supporting families
From health fairs and concerts to parades, festivals and community gatherings, Juneteenth celebrations across Bay, Saginaw and Midland counties will offer residents multiple opportunities to honor Black history, celebrate freedom and connect with their communities.
Since launching in 2015, Give Local Bay has generated more than $1.77 million in total community impact through donations, matching funds, and incentive prizes.
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