Bay County

Live music is planned for Bay City's historic Midland Street Business District on weekends over the next few months.

When more businesses open in the Midland Street Business District, everyone benefits

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 Matt Nemode from the Midland Street Business District.

Volunteers from the United Way of Bay County as well as Michigan Sugar helped load sugar into each vehicle.
Michigan Sugar donates 43,000 pounds of sugar at the United Way Sugar Distribution Day

During the annual United Way Sugar Distribution Day, 43,000 pounds of sugar was donated to 74 nonprofit agencies in a five-county region.

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.  

Graphic courtesy of White Christmas Family Musical Experience
Slow down this holiday season and catch a classic film at the State while helping a local nonprofit

A movie, trivia, and prizes all are part of the White Christmas Family Musical Experience on Sat., Nov. 25 in Downtown Bay City. The event is a fundraiser for the Bay Area Women's Center.

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.

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.

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

Isabella Bank opens its first branch in Downtown Bay City

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

Craig Goulet, who grew up in Essexville, has served as City Manager for just about a year.
Homecoming: Craig Goulet reflects on his first year as City Manager of his hometown

After a year on the job as City Manager of Essexville, Craig Goulet says he's focused on economic development and public safety

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. 

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