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Artist needs your photos to create an exhibit at Studio 23 capturing the essence of community life

Studio 23 wants your photos of Bay County to consider for an exhibit in March. You can submit photos through an online portal between now and Nov. 1.  

A love of the outdoors brought Jason King back to Bay City

Jason King runs a statewide network of private campgrounds from the company's headquarters in Downtown Bay City.  

The Bay City Central Marching Wolves – including junior Bailey Krause – is at in-person band camp this week.
The sound of marching band music rings out from Bay City Central High School again

After a year with few live musical performances, one high school junior is relishing the heat and humidity of in-person band camp.

The United Way board credits current CEO Marybeth Laisure with leading the organization through difficult times, mergers, and other changes.
Q&A with Nicole Luczak, the United Way of Bay County’s new CEO and Executive Director

Nicole Luczak brings more than a decade of community service experience to her new role as the leader of the United Way of Bay County.  

Cars line up to begin the day's challenges during the 2018 Rally North America event.
Teams competing in a national auto rally will start their engines during a stop in Downtown Bay City

Rally North America 2021 begins in Wisconsin and ends in Michigan, with a stop in Bay City. While in Bay City, the 75 participating teams will complete a downtown scavenger hunt.  

Volunteers worked this spring and summer to clear brush and make improvements to  re-open two different walking and biking loops of the Michigan Sugar Trails on the Middlegrounds Island.
Sweet trails open up on Bay City’s Middlegrounds Island

Improvements to the Michigan Sugar Trails help dry the dirt paths after heavy rains while offering walkers and bikers interesting paths to travel.

Emily Olsen plays a disciple in 'Godspell,' a Bay City Players' production going on in Wenonah Park July 15-18.
Bay City Players’ production, “Godspell,” lights up the lives of actors in a post-COVID-19 world

Joining a live theater production helps an amateur actor rebuild her community and rediscover joy after weathering losses from a devastating flood and global pandemic.  

Outdoor summer entertainment and recreation opportunities make Bay City feel like home

Drew Loomis, a property manager for MDL Companies, loves Bay City's outdoor dining, golf courses, and options for boating. He also loves that his job lets him help people find places here to call home.

Uptown Bay City is a high-profile example of a brownfield redevelopment project. ​​​​​​​
Bay County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority hopes to spur cooperation and economic growth

Decaying buildings could hold the key to the community's future. A coalition of governments created a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to attract private developers to Bay County.

Ready for a road trip? M-25 between Bay City and Port Huron is calling

Traveling along M-25 gives you 150 scenic miles of Lake Huron coastline. You’ll see everything from quiet sand dunes and beaches to bustling downtowns and exuberant festivals.  

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