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Photo courtesy of the Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum

Bay City’s oldest firehouse is coming back to life as a museum

The Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum is renovating the former Fire Station No. 3, located at the edge of Downtown Bay City. In the end, the building will house fire trucks and toys, classrooms for lessons in fire safety, and even offer space to two other local history organizations.  

Bay City powers ahead, exceeding state goals for green energy

Bay City Electric Light & Power offers free energy check-ups to customers who want to reduce their utility bills.  

A sculpture, made up of a split globe connected by a large metal arch, symbolizes the relationship between Bay City and its sister city Ansbach, Germany. The sculpture in Uptown Bay City was dedicated in 2022.
Sister City Project bridges cultures across the Atlantic Ocean

Students from both Bay City and Germany immersed themselves in a foreign culture and came away with new perspectives. Educators in each community hope the exchange program grows in the coming years.  

Pitch Perfect: Local entrepreneurs pitch their dreams and win cash for their businesses

Local entrepreneurs compete for more than $11,000 in cash prizes during the second annual Business by the Bay pitch competition.  

Pippa, a certified therapy dog, spends her days at Bay City Central High School alongside social worker Kati Loiselle. Pippa provides emotional support and other services for students and staff at the school.
Golden Girl: Pippa wags her tail and brightens spirits at Bay City Central High School

Pippa, a Golden Retriever certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, comes to Bay City Central High School alongside social worker Kati Loiselle. Together, they provide emotional support, assist with behavior intervention, promote social skills, and enhance the overall school climate.

Social media can improve our connection to people from far away, but it also can lead to unrealistic expectations.
13 social media accounts that love Bay County

Discover the beauty of Bay County on these 13 social media accounts that uplift our community.

Dr. Nicolas Mouawad, a vascular surgeon at McLaren Bay Region, was named one of the top vascular surgeons in the nation. He says the honor is not just a personal honor. It's also a nod to the quality of care available in the region.
Bay City physician named one of the top vascular surgeons in the nation

Newsweek named Dr. Nicolas J. Mouawad as one of the top 200 vascular surgeons in the nation. That’s good news for the community.

Dr. Mark C. Komorowski, Chief of Staff and Chief of Surgery at McLaren Bay Region, recently was elected President of the Michigan State Medical Society.
Q&A with Dr. Komorowski, a Bay City physician who serves as President of the State Medical Society

Dr. Mark C. Komorowski, a Bay City-based Plastic Surgeon, advocates across the state for physicians, patients, and communities in his new role as President of the Michigan State Medical Society.

YAC members make sure students start the school year strong

Local teens make sure all kids have what they need to feel confident on the first day of school. The Helen Wirt Lee Back 2 School Clothing/Backpack Program is accepting applications now for the 2024-25 academic year.

Zaid Jackson, a 16-year-old Bay City Central High School student, learns in April if she'll serve as a national spokesperson for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. (Photo courtesy of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Great Lakes Bay Region)
Q&A with the ‘Youth of the Year’ from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Great Lakes Bay Region

Zaid Jackson, a 16-year-old Bay City Central High School student, learns in April if she'll serve as a national spokesperson for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Even if that doesn't happen, Zaid says she's gained much from her involvement in the organization.

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