Independent films and live music take center stage during the Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival
The Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival begins Thurs., Sept. 26 and ends Sun., Sept. 29.
Downtown Bay City
Bay Area Energize celebrates 15 years of helping young professionals launch careers
Bay Area Energize, a program of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrates its 15th anniversary. This networking organization fosters personal and professional growth, community engagement, and lifelong friendships among professionals under 40.
Bay Area Community Foundation to honor three people for their legacy of giving and leadership
In September, Bob and Joyce Hetzler and Cathy Washabaugh will be awarded the Peggy Rowley Community Enrichment Award. The honor recognizes their volunteer efforts to uplift Bay County.
Happy Birthday! This month the Bay County Library System celebrates 50 years
Fifty years ago, five separate libraries in Bay County united to form one county-wide system. This month, the Bay County Library System celebrates its 50th anniversary with a series of events.
Families face challenges in paying for basic necessities, even when wages rise
Nearly half of Bay County families are making less money than it costs to live here. Nicole Luczak from the United Way of Bay County recently explained how quickly working families can find themselves unable to make ends meet.
Youth Advisory Committee empowers teens to change their community for the better
Members of the Youth Advisory Committee – a program of the Bay Area Community Foundation – have identified adolescent mental health and first aid awareness as priority areas for funding. For 30 years, YAC has helped teens fund programs to help their peers.
Fishing tournaments reel in dollars, tourism, and community engagement for the region
Smallmouth and largemouth bass aren’t the only things national fishing tournaments are reeling into the Great Lakes Bay Region. Bay City, Midland, and Saginaw also saw hundreds of people and nearly a million dollars come into the area from direct spending of participants and tourists from these annual events.
Public Art Passport highlights hidden art in open spaces
Explore the region with a new perspective with the help of the Public Art Passport. The passport guides visitors and residents to where they can find local art. It also shares the stories behind the pieces.
United Way of Bay County announces its 2024-26 impact partners
After considering the needs of the community, the United Way of Bay County has announced its partners for its next funding cycle. The two-year cycle begins now and ends in 2026.
Under the stars: Experts offer help with FAFSA forms in a fun atmosphere at the Delta Planetarium
Graduates of Bay and Arenac high schools are invited to the FAFSA night at the Delta College Planetarium, 100 Center Ave., from 4 to 7 p.m. Wed., Aug. 7.
