COVID-19 vaccines arrive at McLaren Bay Region
McLaren Bay Region has begun vaccinating its employees against COVID-19.
East Side
Tours of light displays and cross-country skiing trips add socially-distant fun to the holidays
Outdoor light displays and sing-alongs help make the holidays festive while still following health departments guidelines for slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Consignment store owner finds opportunity in Bay City in the midst of a global pandemic
A former dental assistant turned business owner says enjoying outdoor dining and walking through parks in Downtown Bay City inspired her to open her store in the area.
Music history played out in Bay City bars and clubs during the early days of rock and roll
Musician Fred Reif is working on his third book about the history of music and bands in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
The weather outside is frightful, but the Bay City holiday lights are so delightful
Santa Claus’s helpers this year include several Bay City businesses and donors. Right after Thanksgiving, his helpers in Bay City built light displays throughout the downtown business district.
Blog: The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA steps up when the community needs it most
When the pandemic forced the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA to shut down its building, the staff stepped up its efforts to feed the community, provide childcare, and offer virtual fitness classes.
Local restaurants will pause indoor dining, but step up delivery and pickup services
The owners of Brooklyn Boyz, VNOs, Uptown Grill and Vinnie's Stockpot in Bay City discuss their plans during the three-week pause on indoor dining at Michigan's restaurants.
Blog: Bay City is buckling down and doing the creative work to rise after the COVID-19 pandemic ends
Mike Loomis, CEO of MDL Companies, says the real estate sales and investment markets in Bay City are growing even as the pandemic changes the way people live and work.
Ukuleles and drums keep the music playing at Bay City Central High School
The Central High School band director raised more than $3,000 to buy ukuleles so the students can make music without removing their masks.
Land Conservancy brings blight prevention pilot program to three vacant lots in Bay City
The Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy partnered with the Bay County Treasurer to plant flower seeds on vacant lots in the city, discouraging blight and encouraging developers.
