Garber High students win $25K grant to purchase therapy dogs for school district
The Garber High School Robotics team raised the money to provide therapy dogs in Essexville elementary schools.
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Local students vie for $25K grant that can bring therapy dogs to Essexville-Hampton Public Schools
The award-winning robotics team at Garber High School needs your votes to win a grant to bring therapy dogs to four schools in the Essexville-Hampton district.
Our aging population gets by during the pandemic with a little help from their friends
Bay County has a higher percentage of people over 62 than any other county in the state. The County Department of Aging is rising to the challenge of meeting the social and nutritional needs of those seniors during the pandemic.
Blog: Skorupski Funeral Home finds new ways to offer time-honored rituals to grieving families
During the pandemic, the Skorupski Funeral Home added outdoor services and live streaming to help families come together to celebrate the lives of their loved ones.
Volunteers make a difference for children in foster care
An eight-week training session begins in July for people interested in advocating for children in the foster care system.
A new website offers help to Bay County businesses making plans to re-open
Government and business leaders collaborated on a new website that gives Bay County businesses much of the information they need as they make plans to re-open.
Conservation efforts from the past are creating a booming fishing economy in the Saginaw Bay
A decade ago, walleye were nearly extinct in the Saginaw Bay. Today, the state estimates that recreational fishing in the bay is a $30 million business.
Essexville teacher serves her community inside and outside the classroom
During February's Black History Month celebration, the achievements of African Americans are celebrated. The NAACP Bay City Branch recently honored local teacher Miah Cooper for her commitment to academics and community service.
Bay Future sets ambitious five-year goal for economic growth across Bay County
Bay Future announced plans to raise money for a five-year plan to bring new jobs to Bay County. The plan draws on support from the public and private sector.
The next generation of cyber crimefighters is training in Bay City
Students at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center are preparing for careers fighting cyber crime. The students earn certifications that translate into jobs and college credits.
