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.
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.
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.
Hampton Township wants public input as it develops an Economic Development and Resiliency Plan for the community. The online survey is open until May 25.
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.
Businesses and schools are working together to help families find affordable, high-quality child care in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
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.
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.
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 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.
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