Bay County

Cyber security experts, colleges work together to encourage next generation of analysts

With technological advances and the cyber threats that accompany them, it’s predicted that there will be a faster-than-average growth rate in the employment of information security analysts. To meet that demand, local cyber security experts and colleges are working together to encourage students explore a career in the field.

Live music is planned for Bay City's historic Midland Street Business District on weekends over the next few months.
Celebrate Halloween on Midland Street with craft beers, hard ciders, and sliders

The Ciders, Sliders, Suds, and Spiders Crawl takes place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 24, at 13 participating businesses on Midland Street.

Teen sailors are needed for a summer program aboard the Appledore.
Mother Nature inspires business district

Business owners and others in the Salzburg Avenue area on the city’s west side hope to make their neighborhood a destination without building new restaurants and opening trendy bars. Instead, they want to take advantage of the great outdoors.

Bay City officials are exploring ways to help businesses safely re-open when the stay-at-home order ends.
Uptown Bay City development wins top honors at Michigan Municipal League Conference

The Michigan Municipal League awarded Bay City and the Uptown Bay City the organization’s most prestigious honor, the Community Excellence Award.

In his 50-year career as a referee, Don Rose has sought to enforce the rules of the game without detracting from the action on the field or court. It’s often said the best officials are those who go unnoticed.
Football referee brings 50 years experience to the field

At 85 years old, Don Rose still serves as a football referee for a few games every year. The Bay City Central High School graduate is one of the oldest and longest-serving referees in Michigan.  

Striped Canopy is a furniture and home décor consignment store, featuring a furniture painting workshop in the back.
Shop owner celebrates one-year business anniversary with purchase of the Goddeyne building

Striped Canopy Consignments & Home Décor store and the Traveling Light Yoga studio will celebrate their one-year anniversaries with an open house and cheese-and-wine anniversary reception on Nov. 9.  

At Do-Art in downtown Bay City, participants learn about famous painters and other artists. They practice techniques to polish their work. Some students take visual adventures in weaving or paper art. Others focus on chalk and acrylics.
Bay City artists find gateway to friendships, new experiences

The goal of Do-Art is to help people with disabilities prepare for the next step in their lives, including employment. Recently, many of the artists earned a paycheck for their art.

The Bay Area Community Foundation’s Community Impact Committee recently helped award $300,000 in grants to three Bay County projects.
Grants enhancing waterfront access in Bay County

This week, the Bay Area Community Foundation announced $300,000 in grants for three Bay County projects near the Saginaw River, Kawkawlin River, and Saginaw Bay waterfronts.

Michigan-made products ranging from clothing to home decor will be for sale during a street fair in downtown Bay City on Sat., Sept. 28.
Michigan makers are at the forefront of this Bay City festival

Vendors and food trucks featuring Michigan-made items will line Washington Avenue during the MI Made Marketplace on Sat., Sept. 28.  

During Fall Family Harvest Days, the City Market will give away apples and pumpkins while supplies last.
Celebrate fall with horse-drawn carriages and more at City Market

The City Market in downtown Bay City celebrates its third annual Fall Family Harvest Day with giveaways, carriage rides, and more on Sat., Sept. 28.  

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