Essexville

The Bay County Soil Conservation Districted used a $39,000 grant to buy a compact drill. The new drill allows property owners to seed small plots of land, creating fields of wildflowers and habitats for pollinators.

New equipment helps plant wildflowers in order to draw in pollinators

The Bay County Soil Conservation District was awarded a $39,000 grant through EGLE to purchase a new No-Till Drill. The compact drill allows property owners to seed small plots of land, creating habitats for pollinators and filling otherwise unusable land with wildflowers.

In 2013, the Oscar P. & Louise H. Osthelder Advisory Fund granted New Dimensions $3,000 to build a new shed to store lawn care equipment. (Photo courtesy of New Dimensions)
New Dimensions launches an annual talent show. Auditions open soon.

Auditions for the Sat., April 26 talent show take place later this month. The deadline to apply to audition is Mon., March 10.  

Flyers help patients help with a wide range of concerns.
The Helen M. Nickless Volunteer Clinic offers more than medicine

For more than 20 years, volunteers and community donations keep the Nickless Clinic open for people without insurance.  

Welding is an in-demand career, prompting the Bay-Arenac ISD to offer training programs for adults and high school students.
Voices of Youth: Exercise and diet pump health into your heart

During February, we celebrate heartfelt love and health. The American Heart Association encourages everyone to focus on simple exercise and diet tips for a healthier heart.  

Local partnerships help Bay-Arenac Community High School students earn art and physical education credits.
United Way grant opens doors for students to study at Studio 23 and the Family Y

Local partnerships help Bay-Arenac Community High School students earn art and physical education credits.  

Justin Ralston, Essexville-Hampton Public Schools Superintendent
Essexville-Hampton Schools Superintendent shares the district’s vision for the future

As 2024 winds down, Route Bay City asked leaders from local schools to answer questions about recent progress and what's next. This week, we feature Justin Ralston, Superintendent of Essexville-Hampton Public Schools.

Jim Reha, at left, and Keith Markstrom, at right, explain how the Veterans Workshop and Learning Center is trying to meet the needs of veterans.
Veterans finding community and help at a Downtown Bay City workshop and learning center

The Veterans Workshop & Learning Center in Downtown Bay City is making an impact on the lives of those who served our country. The center offers classes, speakers, mental wellness support, and social opportunities.

Before- and after-school care programs give parents peace of mind while providing kids with nutritious snacks, homework help, and time for play. The United Way of Bay County helps fund two Bay County programs.
Before- and after-school programs nurture mental and physical development

Before- and after-school care programs provide kids with a safe environment alongside homework help and fun activities. 

Social media can improve our connection to people from far away, but it also can lead to unrealistic expectations.
13 social media accounts that love Bay County

Discover the beauty of Bay County on these 13 social media accounts that uplift our community.

Fresh paint and new lighting makes it easier to use all parts of the Boys & Girls Clubs facility on the Middlegrounds Island.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Great Lakes Bay Region gets a fresh look

The Boys & Girls Clubs Great Lakes Bay Region has served young people in the Bay City area for 67 years. Recently, the club made improvements to its Bay City facility on Lafayette Avenue.

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