Essexville

Local entrepreneurs purchase Essexville shopping center, look to revitalize area

An Akron couple opened a boutique in the old Medical Mall 2 on Center Road with an eye toward reviving the Essexville business district.

From pregnancy to kindergarten, Bay-Arenac coalition promotes school readiness

A wide range of programs – including home visits, free books, free math materials, and more – exist to help young families in Bay and Arenac counties.  

Q & A with Chloe Updegraff, Census Hub Coordinator for the Great Lakes Bay Region

The 2020 Census has big implications for state and local funding. We talk to the Great Lakes Bay Region Census Hub Coordinator Chloe Updegraff on the importance of the process.

The goal of Bay-Arenac Community High School's Cross-Curricular Week is to Increase Great Lakes literacy of students, staff, and community.
Local high school students learning real-life effects of Great Lakes water quality

Bay-Arenac Community High School students are learning about the importance of water and fisheries in the region.

Robotics competition teaches technology and provides a path towards future careers

Students use their FIRST Robotics experiences as a gateway into future careers.

The purchased building at 1009 N Madison Avenue in Bay City.
Bay Veterans Foundation creating a center for veteran-centered activity, education

The Bay Veterans Foundation is creating a space for veterans to congregate, learn about the skilled trades, do hands-on makers activities, or receive education on veterans' benefits.

The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency is currently soliciting residents, including those of Bay County, to fill out their 2019 Community Needs Assessment survey.
Identify community strengths and weaknesses with new survey

The NEMCSA is asking residents to identify strengths and weaknesses in their community.

The film features 31 local residents reflecting on their own experiences in the Vietnam War era, 21 of whom are Vietnam veterans.
Delta College’s Vietnam doc wins top documentary award in Lansing

Q-TV, the Delta College Public Broadcasting station, has been recognized for its production of Vietnam Voices: Mid-Michigan Remembers the Vietnam War, winning a 2018 Broadcast Excellence Award from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. 

Auburn PT has three locations across Bay County, along with plans for expansion.
Keeping Bay County moving on the cutting edge, physical therapist goes beyond the traditional

With locations in Auburn, Bay City, and Essexville, Auburn PT goes beyond traditional methods of physical therapy. 

Bay County's connection to the water connects it to winter recreation such as ice-fishing and ice skating.
Bay County embraces the cold with winter outdoor recreation

The area's connection to the water connects it to many winter recreation opportunities such as ice-fishing and ice skating. 

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