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Mike Hayes is Vice-President & Secretary of the Michigan Baseball Foundation.

Q&A with Mike Hayes, interim president and general manager of the Great Lakes Loons

Mike Hayes, a longtime community leader, is now at the helm of Midland’s minor league baseball team. He looks at what’s ahead for the Loons in the era of COVID-19 and he looks back at how the team has been a catalyst in the region 15 years after it was first announced that baseball was coming to Midland.

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Mr. Chips Inc., a subsidiary of Bay View Foods, was founded in 2000. An October fire forced the Pinconning facility to close and pushed production to a plant in Georgia, but leaders say they hope to open again in Michigan.
A catastrophic fire didn’t extinguish hope as Mr. Chips Inc. plans to rebuild

After a catastrophic fire claimed the production facility at Mr. Chips Inc. in October, the third-generation family business looks forward as it plans to revitalize and rebuild the business. 

The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational and Eat Great Food Festival head to the web with virtual events

The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational and Eat Great Food Festival are moving online for 2020 with a series of events planned for the coming weeks.

With limits on social gatherings, the Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival is now being celebrated at home

The 2020 Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival is changing its format to accommodate social distancing guidelines while still celebrating the region's LGBTQ+ community.

ONe Eighteen opens in Downtown Midland complete with midcentury vibe

After a good few months of renovations, ONe Eighteen opened it's doors in January 2020 for a taste of classic American cuisine with a midcentury feel.

A winter guide for all: 18 things to do in Midland to make the most of the season

From snowshoeing, to curling, to photography and more, here is a long list to keep you active and engaged this winter.

Local 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.

Wave goodbye to summer and say hello to the delights of fall

From spooky costume parties to family fun, the Great Lakes Bay Region shines in the fall. Here are some places you can celebrate the season. 

Love at first ride: An inside look at ballooning with the Midland Balloon Festival

What does it take to be a hot air balloon pilot? We talk to some of Midland Balloon Festival's team to understand what goes into getting the event - and the balloons - off the ground each year.

Tall Ship Celebration sails into Bay City this July

People filled Bay City July 18-21 when the city was a host port for the Tall Ships Challenge, a series of races and rallies organized by Tall Ships America.  

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