Bay County

From left, Trevor Keyes of Bay Future, Glenn Rowley of Bangor Township, and Steven Black of RiversEdge, answer questions about the building's history and potential in the future.

Bay City Water Works building inspires dreams. Now, it needs to inspire developers.

Dreamers can see a bright future for the former Bay City Water Works Building. Now, the team marketing the empty building need to find the right developer to bring dreams to life.

Frank Hidalgo expects to open an outdoor venue perfect for weddings this summer.
Hidalgo Entertainment turns a worship hall into an event venue, and is ready to grow again

Local entertainment veteran Frank Hidalgo has expanded his business to include a hall, a state-of-the-art LED dance floor, and a soon-to-be-available outdoor venue.  

Teens and tweens can choose from a wide range of summer camps without leaving Bay County.
Bay County camps offer the cure for the summertime blues

From paintbrushes to props, and bridles to beakers, summer camps in Bay County keep kids engaged and growing throughout the summer.  

Studio 308 is home to two photographers, but they rent studio space out to other professional photographers.
Sharing space gives local photographers a new studio option for lifestyle and family photos

Studio 308 opened early in 2022, offering space for not only its owners, but also professional photographers in the area.  

At one point, Eileen Harrigan saw about 80 music students a week in her Bay City home.
Music in her blood: Long-time music teacher shares her natural talents with generations of students

Beloved music teacher Eileen Harrigan shares her insight on the importance of music and the arts, as well as some of the impressive, and comical, stories from childhood that helped shape her musically.  

Barbecue, bands, and the Bay City riverside await you at the Labadie Rib Fest this summer

One little piggy went to market, one little piggy stayed home, and the rest all hightailed it to the Labadie Rib Fest, coming this July to Bay City.  

Justin Stilson's hand painted this safe from the 1870s, restoring its beauty.
Sign painter brings lost art of hand painting and lettering back to Essexville

Justin Stilson is breathing new life into the lost art of creating the hand-lettered signs and custom pinstriping for classic cars.  

For five years, inside the gym just off Midland Street, Melissa Freeman works with men, women, and teens to build their physical fitness,
Iron Gorilla gym focuses on building both fitness and family

Melissa Freeman opened the gym in the Midland Street business district five years ago in response to a growing demand for personal fitness services

Before opening her boutique, Melissa Correa renovated the interior of the downtown building.
Downtown boutique carries fashion for women of all ages and sizes

The owner of Kenz & Rose hopes women walk out of her boutique feeling beautiful. For now, she carries women's clothing, but hopes to add a menswear line.  

Local high school have seen an uptick in students seeking counseling services since the pandemic began.
Voices of Youth: Addressing mental health concerns in Bay City schools

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic affects every aspect of life. Ky Tacey, a Bay City Central High School student, talks to counselors and students about how the school is addressing some of those issues.  

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