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Kevin Novellino, who owns Brooklyn Boyz, says he was expecting indoor dining to be banned, so he's ready to switch to takeout and delivery meals.

Local restaurants will pause indoor dining, but step up delivery and pickup services

The owners of Brooklyn Boyz, VNOs, Uptown Grill and Vinnie's Stockpot in Bay City discuss their plans during the three-week pause on indoor dining at Michigan's restaurants.  

Bay County’s libraries are connecting people with books, computers, and the internet

The Bay County Library System is taking responsibility for making sure computers and internet are available to everyone in the community.

The Bay City Noon Optimist Club Travel & Adventure Cinema Series concludes its 32nd season on Mon., March 24
Lights! Camera! Action! Outdoor movies coming to Midland Street in August

The Great Lakes State Film Festival plans to show independent films on an outdoor screen in Bay City's Midland Street entertainment district in August and September.

The Buy BC gift card stimulus program offers $25 gift cards for $20. The goal is to boost the local economy as it re-opens.
Gift card stimulus program aims to boost Bay County’s economy

Gift cards are still available to more than 60 Bay County-area businesses through Buy BC.

Three different mask styles being made by the Costume Goddesses group at Midland Center for the Arts.
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.

Bay City officials are exploring ways to help businesses safely re-open when the stay-at-home order ends.
Bay City and Bay County officials are working on plans to help businesses re-open

Sidewalk cafes could sprout in Bay City’s business districts as the city relaxes ordinances in order to help bars and restaurants succeed.

Inside Crazy Quarters Arcade, decades-old pinball classics sit next to games created just a few years ago. (Photo Credit: Adam Salgat)
Five cool places to take your kids this winter in Bay County

Museums, donuts, and indoor pools keep kids (and adults) entertained on chilly winter days.

Bay Future announced it has raised $1.3 million toward its $2.5 million goal for a campaign to bring jobs to Bay County.
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.  

Real estate agent Ali Smith is heavily involved in multiple efforts to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society.
Q&A with Bay City community activist Ali Smith

Ali Smith, a Bay County real estate agent, donates much of his time to a wide range of community organizations including the American Cancer Society and a program to help youth in foster care.

Bay County Growth Alliance to offer grants to encourage economic development

The Bay County Growth Alliance celebrates its 40th birthday by creating a grant fund to help attract entrepreneurs and visitors.  

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