Portsmouth Township

Q & A with Chloe Updegraff, Census Hub Coordinator for the Great Lakes Bay Region

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.

Over/Under: Homes above and below $100K in Bay City

Housing options in Bay County continue to expand, and Route takes a look at four options to fit varying budgets. 

The purchased building at 1009 N Madison Avenue in Bay City.
Bay Veterans Foundation creating a center for veteran-centered activity, education

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.

The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency is currently soliciting residents, including those of Bay County, to fill out their 2019 Community Needs Assessment survey.
Identify community strengths and weaknesses with new survey

The NEMCSA is asking residents to identify strengths and weaknesses in their community.

The film features 31 local residents reflecting on their own experiences in the Vietnam War era, 21 of whom are Vietnam veterans.
Delta College’s Vietnam doc wins top documentary award in Lansing

Q-TV, the Delta College Public Broadcasting station, has been recognized for its production of Vietnam Voices: Mid-Michigan Remembers the Vietnam War, winning a 2018 Broadcast Excellence Award from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. 

Bay County's connection to the water connects it to winter recreation such as ice-fishing and ice skating.
Bay County embraces the cold with winter outdoor recreation

The area's connection to the water connects it to many winter recreation opportunities such as ice-fishing and ice skating. 

Birdwatchers flock to trails along the Saginaw River in every season.
Conservancy builds connections to nature through education and conservation

The Saginaw Bay Land Conservancy is using urban restoration projects and land preserves to reconnect people with Bay County's natural resources.

A tutor helping a student at the Writing Center's location inside the Alice and Jack Wirt Library
Writers receive education and support through local center

The Center supports area writers through workshops, tutoring, and other literary-focused events. 

Route writer Kathy Petersen Roberts
Meet the Route Bay City writers: Kathy Petersen Roberts

A Q&A with Route writer Kathy Petersen Roberts, and the first of a series where we get to know the people behind Route.  

Delta College to host world-renowned author and speaker on autism

The college will host the world-renowned author, professor, and presenter Dr. Temple Grandin as part of its President’s Speaker Series.

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