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Bay County’s libraries are connecting people with books, computers, and the internet

The Bay County Library System is taking responsibility for making sure computers and internet are available to everyone in the community.

Tristan Dean was once a patient at Game Changer Pediatric Therapy Services. Today, the 19-year-old is an employee, working as the assistant to the property manager. One of his first duties was to build a wooden frame so this puzzle could be displayed
Overcoming the Odds: A 19-year-old man grows from a therapy client into an employee

A few years ago, Tristan Dean was a client of Game Changer Pediatric Therapy Services. Today, he’s an employee of the therapy clinic.

Famous “Edmund Fitzgerald” sinking provides inspiration for Bay City thespians

The tragic 1975 sinking of the “SS Edmund Fitzgerald” takes the spotlight in The Bay City Players’ upcoming play, “Ten November,” which explores questions still left unanswered today.  

The Third Street Waterfall Park is the site of photo opportunities, summer concerts, and now a memorial to Annie Edson Taylor, a Bay City teacher who was the first person to survive going over Niagara Falls in a barrel.
More than a century ago, a Bay City teacher chased her dreams over the edge of Niagara Falls

A mural and a plaque now recognize Anne Edson Taylor, the Bay City teacher who became the first person to successfully plummet over Niagara Falls in a barrel.  

After four years of working to build a new video game, Starmancer, Tyler Millershaski celebrates that independent game developer and publisher Chucklefish plans to release it to the public later this year.
A space station simulation video game is about to launch from the City Office basement

An independent game developer and publisher with connections to Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft is about to release a video game created by a Kawkawlin man. 

Restoration work on the Frank N. Anderson Nature Trail removed tree branches that had pushed bumps into the paved pathway.
Ten ways to enjoy the fall in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Dramatic foliage provides the perfect backdrop as your family enjoys pumpkins, hikes, and more this fall. 

Blog: The life of a school band director in the COVID-19 pandemic

Studying music during a global crisis builds confidence, perseverance, and an appreciation for the value of art.

Trio of economic development agencies sharing space in Downtown Bay City to better collaborate

The Bay County Growth Alliance, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, and Bay Future are sharing ideas and office space.

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.
Local students vie for $25K grant that can bring therapy dogs to Essexville-Hampton Public Schools

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.  

Kaden, who graduated from John Glenn High School in Bangor Township, starts his freshman year at Saginaw Valley State University in a few weeks. (Photo courtesy of Kaden Furtaw)
Dancers tap their way to funding a performing arts scholarship

Dancers filled Wenonah Park with music and tapping while raising money for a scholarship to help teens realize their dreams.

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