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.
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Q&A with Bay City Public Safety Director Caleb Rowell
Bay City Department of Public Safety Director Caleb Rowell says one of the top challenges he expects his department to face in 2026 is aging infrastructure.
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.
‘Combined energy turned into a good tornado’: The Bay Area Women’s Center’s 50-year evolution
A dozen founding mothers created the Bay Area Women’s Center in 1975. Today, the nonprofit organization serves women, children, men, transgender, and non-binary individuals facing domestic and sexual violence.
Business by the Bay accepting applications through Aug. 13
Applications are open now for the annual Business by the Bay Pitch Competition.
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.
The Helen M. Nickless Volunteer Clinic offers more than medicine
For more than 20 years, volunteers and community donations keep the Nickless Clinic open for people without insurance.
Bay City powers ahead, exceeding state goals for green energy
Bay City Electric Light & Power offers free energy check-ups to customers who want to reduce their utility bills.
From Bay City’s South End, the Broadway Family Grill serves up hope
Restaurant owner Hank Ryan isn’t just serving food, he’s serving the community. The Broadway Family Grill offers meals to those who can’t afford them, cold-weather clothing for those who need it, and jobs for people who want to build new skills.
