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Bay Future announced it has raised $1.3 million toward its $2.5 million goal for a campaign to bring jobs to Bay County.

Bay Future sets ambitious five-year goal for economic growth across Bay County

Bay Future announced plans to raise money for a five-year plan to bring new jobs to Bay County. The plan draws on support from the public and private sector.  

Since 2010, local business owner Avram Golden has been raising money to line Bay City's streets with American flags in tribute to those who served in the military.
Grand old flags flying high in Bay City

Since 2010, local business owner Avram Golden has been raising money to line Bay City's streets with American flags in tribute to those who served in the military.

The 2019 Tall Ship Celebration yarn is based on this photo from the inside of a ship. She says the 2019 yarn will feature shades of black, blue, brown, and cream.
Tall ships and . . . yarn? It’s a hit in Bay City

A Piece of Ewe is awaiting the arrival of an exclusive yarn created in honor of the 2019 Tall Ship Celebration. The yarn the shop had created for the 2016 Celebration remains popular at the Bay City store.  

Going big by being small, restaurant celebrates 10 years of pizza

Owner David Barankowski says success due to a gaining regular customers in a community that wants to support local businesses.  

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.

5 of the top events to ring in the New Year

You don't have to fly to NYC to celebrate the coming of 2019. 

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