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Great Lakes Bay Health Centers recently announced plans for a new one-stop facility in Uptown Bay City.

Health center adds psychiatric and substance abuse treatment to its offerings in Bay County

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers expands its services available in Bay County, bringing psychiatric and substance abuse treatment to patients here. 

Bay Future announced it has raised $1.3 million toward its $2.5 million goal for a campaign to bring jobs to Bay County.
Bay Future sets ambitious five-year goal for economic growth across Bay County

Bay Future announced plans to raise money for a five-year plan to bring new jobs to Bay County. The plan draws on support from the public and private sector.  

Real estate agent Ali Smith is heavily involved in multiple efforts to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society.
Q&A with Bay City community activist Ali Smith

Ali Smith, a Bay County real estate agent, donates much of his time to a wide range of community organizations including the American Cancer Society and a program to help youth in foster care.

Bay County Growth Alliance to offer grants to encourage economic development

The Bay County Growth Alliance celebrates its 40th birthday by creating a grant fund to help attract entrepreneurs and visitors.  

Simmons Jewelers closed years ago, but while it was open, employees and customers reported close encounters with the ghost of a former employee.
Bay City’s ghosts originate from home and afar

Spend a moonlit October night seeking ghosts and the paranormal in Bay City. Scary legends await you on guided tours.

Built in the style of an Italian Villa, this home features a number of extravagant amenities, including a 13-seat private theater, a wine cellar and tasting room, and a party veranda.
From duplexes to historic homes, starters to estates: Checking in on Bay City real estate

Whether you want a fixer-upper or a move-in-ready villa, Bay County real estate options offers something for everyone.

Live music is planned for Bay City's historic Midland Street Business District on weekends over the next few months.
Celebrate Halloween on Midland Street with craft beers, hard ciders, and sliders

The Ciders, Sliders, Suds, and Spiders Crawl takes place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 24, at 13 participating businesses on Midland Street.

Teen sailors are needed for a summer program aboard the Appledore.
Mother Nature inspires business district

Business owners and others in the Salzburg Avenue area on the city’s west side hope to make their neighborhood a destination without building new restaurants and opening trendy bars. Instead, they want to take advantage of the great outdoors.

The Bay Area Community Foundation’s Community Impact Committee recently helped award $300,000 in grants to three Bay County projects.
Grants enhancing waterfront access in Bay County

This week, the Bay Area Community Foundation announced $300,000 in grants for three Bay County projects near the Saginaw River, Kawkawlin River, and Saginaw Bay waterfronts.

Bay Future announced it has raised $1.3 million toward its $2.5 million goal for a campaign to bring jobs to Bay County.
State grant helps to make 192-acre Monitor Township industrial tech park shovel ready

Bay Future, Inc. has been awarded a $100,000 Michigan Site Readiness grant to enhance a 192-acre site on Fisher Road in Monitor Township,

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