Bay County

Liberty Harbor is a municipal marina that includes 99 boat slips, a concession stand building, and parking lot. It is located near playgrounds and the Midland Street entertainment district.

Historic Midland Street retains its 19th century character

A century ago, West Bay City was a bustling business district. Today, it’s a thriving entertainment district. Sam Fitzpatrick takes you on a walking tour of five of the historic buildings in the district.

In the window of Little House, 924 N. Water St., Santa and his elves are donning masks to slow the spread of COVID-19 during the holidays.
The weather outside is frightful, but the Bay City holiday lights are so delightful

Santa Claus’s helpers this year include several Bay City businesses and donors. Right after Thanksgiving, his helpers in Bay City built light displays throughout the downtown business district.

Blog: The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA steps up when the community needs it most

When the pandemic forced the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA to shut down its building, the staff stepped up its efforts to feed the community, provide childcare, and offer virtual fitness classes.

Kevin Novellino, who owns Brooklyn Boyz, says he was expecting indoor dining to be banned, so he's ready to switch to takeout and delivery meals.
Local restaurants will pause indoor dining, but step up delivery and pickup services

The owners of Brooklyn Boyz, VNOs, Uptown Grill and Vinnie's Stockpot in Bay City discuss their plans during the three-week pause on indoor dining at Michigan's restaurants.  

Delta College finishes in top ten for sustainability efforts in U.S. and Canada

Delta College once again earned national kudos for its efforts to promote sustainability at its main campus as well as buildings in the downtowns of Bay City, Saginaw, and Midland.

Mike and Pam Loomis say they see great things in Bay City's future. His sons – from left, Jared, Justin, and Brandon – do too, so they're choosing to return to Bay City to begin their careers. 
Blog: Bay City is buckling down and doing the creative work to rise after the COVID-19 pandemic ends

Mike Loomis, CEO of MDL Companies, says the real estate sales and investment markets in Bay City are growing even as the pandemic changes the way people live and work.  

Playing the wind instruments common in most high school band programs requires removing masks. This winter, members of the Bay City Central High School band will instead learn to play ukuleles and bucket drums.
Ukuleles and drums keep the music playing at Bay City Central High School

The Central High School band director raised more than $3,000 to buy ukuleles so the students can make music without removing their masks.

The Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy is planting flowers on vacant lots to make maintenance easier and encourage developers to consider the properties.
Land Conservancy brings blight prevention pilot program to three vacant lots in Bay City

The Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy partnered with the Bay County Treasurer to plant flower seeds on vacant lots in the city, discouraging blight and encouraging developers.

The Perry House at 2230 Center Ave. may be the largest home in Bay City. This Tudor Revival style home features stucco-and-board faces, half-time framing, and steeply pitched roofs.
Take a self-guided, sidewalk tour of five historic homes in Bay City

Local historian Sam Fitzpatrick offers insight into the stories behind five striking homes in Bay City’s historic district.

The award-winning robotics team at Garber High School needs your votes to win a grant to bring therapy dogs to four schools in the Essexville-Hampton district.
Garber High students win $25K grant to purchase therapy dogs for school district

The Garber High School Robotics team raised the money to provide therapy dogs in Essexville elementary schools.

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