Bay County

Chamber CEO Magen Samyn greets guests at the Eye Opener Breakfast. The Chamber is one of the agencies working to recruit and retain talented people to work in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Talent recruitment: Hey, Bay City! focuses on reversing the decline in population

Businesses, government, colleges, and economic development agencies are working together to attract and retain young people in the Great Lakes Bay Region

From ghost hunting kits to telescopes, the Bay County Library System loans out much more than books

The Bay County Library System debuted its Library of Things in February, making a range of sporting equipment, gaming systems, and technology available to library cardholders

Fishing tournaments look for communities with good fishing as well as family activities on shore. Bay County met both those requirements in 2023, resulting in four major tournaments planning to fish our waters in 2024. (Photo Credit: Scott Baker)
Bay City lands four fishing tournaments this summer

Hundreds of anglers will visit the Saginaw Bay and Saginaw River in June and August for four high-profile fishing tournaments. The tournaments should have a substantial impact on the local economy.

The Annual Bay City Fireworks Festival fills the sky with lights and the parks with music and carnival rides on July 4, 5, and 6..
Your guide to Bay County’s 2024 summer festival schedule

Summer festivals bring music, food, and fun to communities throughout Bay County, Here, we highlight some of your options for summer entertainment.

The Bay-Arenac Diaper Bank provides thousands of diapers every year to families who need a little help. 
Half of U.S. families struggle to pay for diapers; Bay-Arenac Diaper Bank can help

The Bay-Arenac Diaper Bank relies on donations, grants, and volunteers to provide thousands of diapers to families in two counties

Four Bay-Arenac Career Center students recently competed in an international career skills conference. (Photo courtesy of Olivia Maurer)
Four Bay-Arenac Career Center students qualified for an international competition held in April

Olivia Maurer, a Voices of Youth correspondent for Route Bay City, writes about four Bay-Arenac Career Center students who recently traveled to California to be part of an international competition

Welding is an in-demand career, prompting the Bay-Arenac ISD to offer training programs for adults and high school students.
Bay-Arenac ISD gives adults students an edge in redefining success

The Bay-Arenac ISD offers programs for adults who want to earn a GED, high school diploma, or take advantage of technical job training classes

A new Delta College Public Media documentary focuses on the cannabis industry in the region

Award-winning documentarian takes a look at the cannabis industry in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Graphic courtesy of the Bay Arts & Culture Commission
Bay City Family Fun Fair on Sat., April 27 promotes summer activities

The Spring 2024 Family Fun Fair highlights summer activities available through a range of local organizations

College-bound high school juniors recently completed the SAT.
SAT test is stressful for students

SAT testing is always stressful. When it was offered less than a week after Spring Break, the stress was amped up for students.

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