In the last five years alone, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe has given over $21 million to Isabella County agencies through 2% grants – a revenue sharing program that provides grants to local units of government and public schools. Take a look at some of the programs supported through those grants and the impact they have on the community.
An important deadline for Mid-Michigan scholarship seekers is coming up early March. Learn more about the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation’s scholarships and how local students can access them.
Organizations in the Great Lakes Bay Region are expanding outreach efforts and programs. The purpose is to attract and support diverse business owners throughout the communities.
For the majority of 2020, a significant portion of the workforce worked from home. Discover how the pandemic has impacted job-seekers, employees, and employers by presenting a variety of challenges, as well as chances for growth.
This week, the COVID-19 vaccine was delivered to MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland. Shortly after the vaccine was delivered Wednesday morning, the first dose was given to AJ Schafer, R.N., a medical ICU nurse, of Weidman, Michigan.
A wide variety of stakeholders have come together to collaborate on a strategic plan to develop the Chippewa River Water Trail – a project that many hope will promote regional and statewide awareness of the opportunities the river has to offer, as well as inspire enhanced sustainability efforts along the river corridor.
Santa Claus’s helpers this year include several Bay City businesses and donors. Right after Thanksgiving, his helpers in Bay City built light displays throughout the downtown business district.
With distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine possible before Christmas, MidMichigan Health is preparing to receive the vaccine and Dr. Lydia Watson addresses common concerns about the vaccine – from its production and approval process to its side effects.
Musician Fred Reif is working on his third book about the history of music and bands in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
A century ago, West Bay City was a bustling business district. Today, it’s a thriving entertainment district. Sam Fitzpatrick takes you on a walking tour of five of the historic buildings in the district.
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