Bay County

The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency is currently soliciting residents, including those of Bay County, to fill out their 2019 Community Needs Assessment survey.

Identify community strengths and weaknesses with new survey

The NEMCSA is asking residents to identify strengths and weaknesses in their community.

The film features 31 local residents reflecting on their own experiences in the Vietnam War era, 21 of whom are Vietnam veterans.
Delta College’s Vietnam doc wins top documentary award in Lansing

Q-TV, the Delta College Public Broadcasting station, has been recognized for its production of Vietnam Voices: Mid-Michigan Remembers the Vietnam War, winning a 2018 Broadcast Excellence Award from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. 

The cook-off happens this Saturday, February 21st.
Annual chili competition showcases local restaurants

The Downtown Chili Cook-Off is designed to maximize foot traffic and new customers for area restaurants. 

Bay County's connection to the water connects it to winter recreation such as ice-fishing and ice skating.
Bay County embraces the cold with winter outdoor recreation

The area's connection to the water connects it to many winter recreation opportunities such as ice-fishing and ice skating. 

Route Bay City writer, Marjo Morden
Meet Route Bay City: Marjo Morden

Q&A with Route writer Morden Marjo, and the second article of a series where we get to know the people behind Route.

New coworking space to open in downtown Bay City

City Office is slated to open in February and plans to offer resources and a sense of community for entrepreneurs. 

Offering both made-to-order and specialty wraps, diners can customize their wraps or can order from Grischke’s unique take on the wrap genre.
Specialty wraps restaurant settles in to new home at City Market

A food truck concept serving made-to-order wraps opens in City Market. 

Coyer Candle Co. is located at 112 3rd St. in downtown Bay City.
Q&A: Candle makers celebrate first year in business in downtown Bay City

Writer MJ Galbraith talks with owner Lisa Coyer about their first year in Bay City, and what's in store for the future of Coyer Candles. 

Birdwatchers flock to trails along the Saginaw River in every season.
Conservancy builds connections to nature through education and conservation

The Saginaw Bay Land Conservancy is using urban restoration projects and land preserves to reconnect people with Bay County's natural resources.

A tutor helping a student at the Writing Center's location inside the Alice and Jack Wirt Library
Writers receive education and support through local center

The Center supports area writers through workshops, tutoring, and other literary-focused events. 

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