West Bay City

In March, about 40 people attended a Mental Health First Aid training, learning how to listen to teens as they discuss difficulties. (Photo courtesy of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance)

Mental Health First Aid turns adults into allies for teens facing tough times

About 40 people participated in the first Mental Health First Aid training in March. Organizers are looking for funding to offer additional trainings, both for adults and teens.  

Blue and silver pinwheels at area businesses serve as a reminder that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. (Photo courtesy of the CAN Council)
CAN Council recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month and its volunteers for making a difference

The CAN Council is trying to raise awareness and recruit volunteers during April's Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Edward Sanchez brings decades of experience in research and development of silicon carbide wafers to the SK Siltron CSS plant that opened recently in Bay County. (Photo courtesy of SK Siltron CSS)
Research scientist devotes career to silicon carbide industry and creating sustainable energy

Edward Sanchez has spent more than a quarter-century in the research and development of silicon carbide wafers used to power electric vehicles and other technology. He now serves as Vice President of Operations and Technology at Bay County’s SK Siltron CSS, a silicon carbide wafer manufacturer.  

Eric Moore, center, is one of hundreds of people working at SK Siltron CSS facilities in Bay County. From left are employees Victoria DeRuiter, Brandon Bedtelyon, Moore, Steve Sherlock and Tanner DuFresne. (Photo courtesy of SK SIltron CSS)
For Eric Moore, working at SK Siltron CSS is all about professional growth

Eric Moore's job is to grow the crystals that go into the silicon chips at SK Siltron CSS. The lifelong Bay County residents is excited about the manufacturer's ability to grow more jobs for the community.

Photo courtesy of the Bay City State Park
Bay City State Park celebrates a century of memories

As Bay City State Park nears its 100-year anniversary, the local DNR team prepares for exciting renovations and family events. Park Manager Rich Fenner and Lead Ranger Mike Barker share some park history and future plans.  

Dr. Danny E. Grieg and other providers at MyMichigan’s Emergency Department in Bay City have reduced wait times through the building's design, staff experience, and technology such as online check-in. (Photo courtesy of My Michigan Health)
With short wait times and quality care, MyMichigan Emergency Department marks 1 year in Bay County

With high-quality, efficient care the new Emergency Department in Bay City surpassed its five-year projected volume in the first five months of being open, showing that it is filling a longstanding need in the community. Now in its second year, the Emergency Department is looking forward to continuing to serve area residents.  

Science and spring break go together, thanks to the Great Lakes Bay Region STEM Pipeline

Fun activities await the families that choose to spend Spring Break 2023 in Bay County. Theater, STEM activities, and Touch-a-Truck storytime are a few of the options.

SK Siltron CSS employees Rose Dugan, left, and Kevin Moeggenborg hold 6-inch wide silicon carbide wafers the company manufactures in Bay County. The wafers are used to make semiconductor chips for electric vehicles.
Bridgeport mom sees a bright future at SK Siltron CSS in Bay County

For Rose Dugan, SK Siltron CSS is personal. She’s proud that her job helps meet the growing demand for chips to power electronic devices. And she’s touched that the CEO of the international firm greets her by name.  

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)
Spring cleaning comes to Bay City’s parks and business districts during the United Way Day of Caring

An army of volunteers will spend Fri., April 21 sprucing up Wenonah Park, Carroll Park, Downtown Bay City, the Midland Street Business District and other areas during the annual United Way Day of Caring.

Inside the Bay-Arenac Career Center you'll find Blooming Chefs, a restaurant staffed, from kitchen to the hostess stand, by high school students.
It’s not too hot in the kitchen for Bay and Arenac high school students running Blooming Chefs

Three days a week, a restaurant inside the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center open its doors to serve lunch to the public. High school juniors and seniors staff the entire operation, from the kitchen to the wait staff.  

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