Bay County

Local real estate agent shines a spotlight on Bay County in an Emmy-nominated TV series

Ali Smith, local real estate agent, is part of The American Dream, an Emmy-nominated national television show highlighting lifestyle and real estate

Jimmy Greene is leading the special event sales operations for the Saginaw Spirit and The Memorial Cup.
One of hockey’s biggest events faces off in the Great Lakes Bay Region in 2024

A 10-day hockey tournament set to take place in Saginaw will affect the entire Great Lakes Bay Region. Read more about The Memorial Cup in this Q & A with Jimmy Greene.

The Breaking Bread Village is meant to be the first step to opening the lines of communication. The hope is the conversations continue.
The Breaking Bread Village starts a conversation in Bay City

In January, The Breaking Bread Village opened difficult conversations about societal expectations. The conversation continues in March and throughout 2024 in a series of live shows hosted in Downtown Bay City.

Inside Crazy Quarters Arcade, decades-old pinball classics sit next to games created just a few years ago. (Photo Credit: Adam Salgat)
Winter is the time to celebrate with comfort foods, natural beauty, and local entertainment venues

Whether you celebrate winter's beauty while walking on a trail near the Saginaw River or sipping a hot chocolate inside a warm, cozy restaurant, the Great Lakes Bay Region offers a variety of winter wonderland experiences.

What’s in your bin? Bay City kicks off project to teach people what belongs in recycling bins

A state grant is funding a program to examine what people toss into curbside recycling bins. The city hopes educating the public about recycling will lead to reduced waste collection costs.  

Moira Branigan has served as the Executive Director of the YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region since 2019. (Photo courtesy of the YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region)
YWCA leader earns award for fighting racism in the region

Moira Branigan, Executive Director of the YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region, receives the Drum Major Award during the Regional Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration later this month.  

The Bay Heritage Quilters Guild mounts a quilt exhibit. In 2011, it took volunteers two days to set up this exhibit.
Teachers are invited to Educators Summits at the Historical Museum of Bay County

The Educators Summits are designed to show teachers the museum resources available to students of all ages

John Ratajczak and Keagan Wardynski, 2023 BAISD Career Center graduates, say what they learned in high school helped them land good-paying jobs in Southeast Michigan. (Photo courtesy of the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center)
Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center links recent graduates to jobs

High school students are earning real-world experience in the skilled trades even before they graduate from the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center  

Aaron and Marilee Faist pose with their son, 7-year-old Ian, and daughter, 3-year-old Morgan. The family hopes that sharing the challenges they face for Ian will encourage people to build a more inclusive world. (Photo courtesy of the Faist family)
Faist family is fighting for inclusion

Aaron and Marilee Faist hope that sharing the challenges they face for their son, Ian, helps people see why a more inclusive world is better for all

State Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Bay City, speaks at the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce 2023 State Legislative Luncheon. (Photo courtesy of Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet)
Long-time advocate for children, Sen. McDonald Rivet plans to focus on child care in 2024

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 Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Bay City.

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