Hot cocoa is the bomb for a 10-year-old Cramer Junior High student
Kinsley Navarro, 10, started making hot cocoa bombs for fun in November. Now, she has a business and will be selling her chocolatey concoctions downtown.
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Literacy Council of Bay County opens books to open doors
Kathy Rayner, Executive Director of the Literacy Council of Bay County, has spent the last 24 years bolstering literacy skills in the area, with the help of a dedicated team of tutors.
Bay County overcame challenges in 2021, laying the groundwork for growth in 2022
Route Bay City asked people from different sectors of the community to re-visit the highlights of 2021 and give us a glimpse of what they expect in the coming year. Today, Bay County Executive James A. Barcia talks about the future of county government.
Libraries are becoming standard in Bay County’s kindergarten classrooms
The Bay City Morning Rotary Club is partnering with other community institutions to build kindergarten libraries throughout the county
Two Bay-Arenac Career Center teachers earn statewide recognition
Lisa Forrest and Elizabeth Wise, instructors at the Career Center, say the statewide recognition offers much-needed encouragement during a difficult time in education.
Two men plus 21 rapid-fire costume changes equal much-needed comedic relief in Bay City this month
Bay City actors Kurt Miller and Larry Jacobs will take on 21 big, Texas personalities in the upcoming fundraiser show, “A Tuna Christmas,” at the Bay City Players this holiday season.
Buy Local Buy BC Gift Card Stimulus Program returns for the 2021 holiday season
Bay Future, the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, and Consumers Energy are bringing back a popular gift card stimulus program beginning Dec. 7.
Youth Advisory Committee assesses and addresses the needs of teens in Bay County
A survey of middle and high school students in Bay County revealed that college and career preparedness are a top concern.
First State Bank wants to hear about the young professionals shaping the future of the region
If you know a young professional making a difference in the community, submit their name to 1st State Bank for the 17th annual RUBY Awards. Nominations are due Oct. 29.
A passion for history leads to a local group’s quest to preserve Bay County’s heritage
The Wenona chapter of the national Questers group studies history, raises money to preserve local sites, and is about to bring a statewide convention to Bay City.
