Rylee Nemode, a graduate of John Glenn High School and the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center, is one of a growing number of people taking advantage of apprenticeship opportunities. This fall, she'll begin a precision machining apprenticeship at Dow Chemical and Delta College.
Social media and isolation led to a rise in mental health issues among Michigan youth, but local schools are stepping up to address the crisis.
While time spent on computers, tablets, and phones isn’t all bad, local educators encourage parents to limit how much time kids spend looking at screens. They also offer parents several tips for getting kids off the screens and into fun, low-cost activities.
Entrepreneurs are moving into the historic Midland Street Business District, expanding what's available in the area. The five-block district is home to retail stores, salons, and professional offices as well as restaurants and bars.
Local teens make sure all kids have what they need to feel confident on the first day of school. The Helen Wirt Lee Back 2 School Clothing/Backpack Program is accepting applications now for the 2024-25 academic year.
Grace Wrzesinski, a 2024 John Glenn High School graduate, says she'll use the Bay Commitment Scholarship to become a school counselor and help other kids find success.
Keeping the kids engaged in learning over the summer is important. It's also not as difficult to do as you might think.
Old Thyme Herb Society of Bay County and the Bay Heritage Quilters Guild keep historic skills alive and celebrate our past.
The Cool City Car Show and Cruz, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, returns to Bay City's West Side this year.
Jared Greshow and Jonah Joppich, friends for nearly 30 years, founded Bay City Boat Rental together. The business currently has two pontoons available, but hopes to expand.
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