Pinconning

Baltimore Oriole on Saginaw Bay Birding Trail

Birdwatching is a hobby taking flight along the Saginaw Bay Birding Trail, which includes Bay County

Birdwatching is an inexpensive hobby that adds enjoyment to time spent hiking and biking in the area’s nature preserves and parks. In Bay County, you can even spot raptors hunting in downtown.  

Making the impossible possible: Camp Fish Tales in Pinconning makes dreams a reality

Campers are packing their bags for Camp Fish Tales as it kicks off its 28th adventure-filled summer.  

A coalition of agencies and individuals have big plans for a Linwood park, which is the only free, public access point to the Saginaw Bay in Bay County.
Improvements for the Linwood Scenic Access Site include sidewalks, a dock, and a kayak launch

A coalition of agencies and individuals have big plans for a Linwood park, which is the only free, public access point to the Saginaw Bay in Bay County.  

Fields, water, and wooded areas all line the RailTrail system. (Photo courtesy of Shelley Gotschling)
These trails were made for walking

The Issue Media Group editors in the Great Lakes Bay Region walk you through our 10 favorite hiking and biking trails in the Great Lakes Bay Region. These paths take you through natural areas, small towns, cityscapes, and more.  

In 2019, the Friends of the Pinconning Community Center formed and began raising thousands of dollars to renovate the building, which turns 84 this year. To date, the group has raised about half what it needs.
Historic Pinconning Community Center is getting an upgrade

A volunteer group has raised about half the money needed to make improvements to the Pinconning Community Center. Upgrades to the bathrooms, kitchen, and sound system all are planned at the center, which was built more than 80 years ago.

Family-owned Troll Smokehouse exports specialty products throughout the Great Lakes states.
Meat and cheese maker undergoes $2.2M expansion in Kawkawlin

Family-owned Troll Smokehouse is expanding its Kawkawlin facility to add equipment, expand its product lines, and create new jobs.

Region celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by awarding scholarships to Bay County students

The region celebrated Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy this week by honoring local students and community leaders.

Mr. Chips Inc., a subsidiary of Bay View Foods, was founded in 2000. An October fire forced the Pinconning facility to close and pushed production to a plant in Georgia, but leaders say they hope to open again in Michigan.
A catastrophic fire didn’t extinguish hope as Mr. Chips Inc. plans to rebuild

After a catastrophic fire claimed the production facility at Mr. Chips Inc. in October, the third-generation family business looks forward as it plans to revitalize and rebuild the business. 

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)
Q&A: United Way of Bay County Interim President & CEO Michael Bacigalupo

As the interim president & CEO of the United Way of Bay County, Michael Bacigalupo plans to focus on serving community members who most need help.

The Literacy Council provides the training and tools needed to work with children or adults.
Focusing on early childhood education is the secret to success in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Bay-Arenac and Midland Great Start Collaborative agencies offer a wealth of resources for parents, caregivers, and business owners. To learn more, you’re invited to a free, virtual screening and panel discussion of “Starting at Zero,” a film highlighting the importance of early childhood education.

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