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The United Way of Bay County is more than a fundraising agency. It also sponsors community-wide events, such as the Day of Caring and Wenonah Park Cleanup. (Photo courtesy of the United Way of Bay County)

Federal money is available for agencies providing emergency food and shelter in Bay County

Bay County agencies that help people find emergency food and shelter have until March 1 to apply for federal funding.

Owners Josh Sharrow and Rachelle Ranville say they've tried to create a welcoming, energized atmosphere inside the Excited Goat Coffee Co.
Location, atmosphere, and a good cup of coffee draw customers to Essexville

Veteran business owners open the Excited Goat Coffee Co. in a strip mall near M-25  

From brainstorming ideas for the project to distributing the kits to families, the MLK Day of Service relied on a diverse group of organizations and volunteers.
MLK Day of Service Project grows to help everyone from toddlers to seniors in Bay and Arenac

A coalition of agencies, educators, senior citizens, and service clubs came together in January to pull off a service project for more than 200 families.  

Since 1986, volunteers for the Literacy Council of Bay County have helped as many as 2,000 children and adults improve their reading skills.
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 City is home to unique, natural amenities. Now, local leaders are using the American Rescue Plan money to build on what we have.
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.  

The Bay City Morning Rotary Club spearheaded an effort to create libraries inside kindergarten classrooms. One of the first schools to get the books was MacGregor Elementary.
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  

The Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center emphasizes career and technical education through a combination of academics and work experience. Students also are encouraged to join clubs that teach professional skills.
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.

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.

For the 17th consecutive year, the RUBY Award seeks to honor young professionals making a difference in Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties.
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.

Consumers Energy has proposed a sweeping plan calling for cleaner, renewable energy, with Bay County’s coal-fired Karn Plant set to be retired by 2023.
Bay County moves to cleaner energy with the proposed decommissioning of Karn Plant in 2023

Consumers Energy has proposed a sweeping plan calling for cleaner, renewable energy, with Bay County’s coal-fired Karn Plant set to be retired by 2023.  

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