Q&A with Bay-Arenac ISD Superintendent Shelly DuCharme
Bay-Arenac ISD Superintendent Shelly DuCharme explains how the district supports to regional schools, teaches career skills to students, and provided her with the opportunity to return home.
Pinconning
Community coalition to continue its work, even after the federal shutdown ends
Even after the federal government shutdown ends, it's unclear when food benefits will reach families. A local coalition plans to continue its work to ease food insecurity.
Bay County coalition is bridging the gap for families during the SNAP and WIC pause
In Bay County, a coalition formed to help families fill their dinner plates. The coalition is tackling the problem in several different ways.The Bay Area Community Foundation established a Food Insecurity Emergency Fund for both Bay and Arenac counties. At the same time, the United Way of Bay County is collecting food to divide between food banks and recruiting volunteers to meet increased demand.
Business by the Bay accepting applications through Aug. 13
Applications are open now for the annual Business by the Bay Pitch Competition.
Four charter boat captains from Bay County earn national awards
The 2025 Angler's Choice Award honors charter boat captains for high customer satisfaction and reliability scores.
Annual book sale is a page-turning opportunity to support your community
Your next great read (or ten great reads) await at the 2025 Friends of the Bay County Library System Book Sale, set for July 31-Aug. 2.
New equipment helps plant wildflowers in order to draw in pollinators
The Bay County Soil Conservation District was awarded a $39,000 grant through EGLE to purchase a new No-Till Drill. The compact drill allows property owners to seed small plots of land, creating habitats for pollinators and filling otherwise unusable land with wildflowers.
United Way’s Day of Caring rallies Bay County volunteers for a community-wide cleanup
United Way of Bay County’s Day of Caring brings volunteers together on Fri., April 25 to make a difference. More than 500 volunteers will step up to tackle community beautification and clean-up projects during the annual event.
Bay County agencies are weaving a safety net for families facing food insecurity
Nearly half of us in Bay County struggle to afford food. In response, a network of local agencies provide crucial support for families facing financial insecurity.
United Way and LiUNA volunteers weather the cold to feed hungry families in Bay and Arenac counties
Volunteers from LiUNA 1098 and the United Way of Bay County faced the cold to distribute food in Pinconning. Long lines outside the distribution point highlighted the growing need for community support.
