Downtown Bay City

Bay County received $9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds and another $2 million in federal dollars from a congressional appropriation to turn what was once an iconic furniture store into a community health center.

Bay County investing millions to create a one-stop health center on Wilder Road

Bay County received $9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds and another $2 million in federal dollars from a congressional appropriation to turn what was once an iconic furniture store into a community health center.

Michigan Sugar Company President and CEO Neil Juhnke addresses grower-owners from the cooperative's East District during a Tool Shed meeting held in April 2023 at Maple Grove Acres in Ruth. (Photo courtesy of Michigan Sugar)
Bay Future and MSBDC offer programs to help start-up and established businesses

Bay Future and the Michigan Small Business Development Center offer several different programs to help entrepreneurs start up and grow businesses in Bay County.

Paul Gomez of Evermore Tattoo Gallery was one of the featured exhibitors in Studio 23's recent Beyond Skin Deep show.
Beyond Skin Deep: Studio 23 highlights the artistry of tattoos

Studio 23 showcased the creativity and skill of area tattoo artists in an unique exhibit earlier this year.

Natural playscapes give kids the chance to have fun, nature-based experiences.
Educators offer parents tips for helping kids unplug, unwind, and keep learning this summer

While time spent on computers, tablets, and phones isn’t all bad, local educators encourage parents to limit how much time kids spend looking at screens. They also offer parents several tips for getting kids off the screens and into fun, low-cost activities.

The Annual Bay City Fireworks Festival fills the sky with lights and the parks with music and carnival rides on July 4, 5, and 6..
Stephen Pearcy is ready to rattle Bay City during the Fireworks Festival

Stephen Pearcy, lead singer of Ratt, celebrates his birthday as the headliner at the Bay City Fireworks Festival. 

The form of a Greek cross is visible in the Stone Chapel, which was built in 1881 and 1882. 
Historic churches offer tours and a glimpse of Bay City’s past

Two historic churches – Trinity Episcopal Church at 815 N. Grant St. and First Presbyterian Church at 805 Center Ave. – open their doors on July 4 and 5 for tours of their century-old sanctuaries.  

After years of working from home and designing furniture for family and friends, Josh Hescott opened Hescott Design Co. on Third Street.
Woodworker and craftsman carries on family legacy at Hescott Design Co. in Downtown Bay City

After years of working from home and designing furniture for family and friends, Josh Hescott opened Hescott Design Co. on Third Street.  

Construction crews are still working to remodel Lux Off Washington, but tenants could move in later this summer.
An old motel near Downtown Bay City is getting new life as studio apartments

LRC Commercial Real Estate bought a two-story motel in Downtown Bay City in 2023. The company is turning the space into studio apartments for college students or young professionals.  

During Thelen Free Art Fridays this summer, visitors can use materials inside Studio 23's art lab to create their own artwork.
You’re invited inside Studio 23 to create art during Thelen Free Art Fridays

Studio 23/The Arts Center and Thelen Auto Group teamed up to offer Free Art Fridays inside the Downtown Bay City studio.

The 2024 program is called "Adventure Begins at Your Library," provides materials for parents to keep kids engaged in learning over the summer. Worksheets and other materials also are available at the Literacy Council of Bay County and online.
Keeping the kids entertained this summer can be educational

Keeping the kids engaged in learning over the summer is important. It's also not as difficult to do as you might think.

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