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Bay Area Community Foundation opens Bay County Opioid Remediation Grant Program
Bay City, MI – The Bay Area Community Foundation (BACF) is now accepting applications for the Bay County Opioid Remediation Grant Program. BACF appreciates the partnership with the County of Bay to steward the Opioid Settlement Funds to impactful programs for Bay County residents. This is the inaugural grant application cycle for this new partnership.…
Community
Wildlife Expo Saturday in Houghton Lake
Meet your wildlife neighbors Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 2026 A.R.K. Wildlife Expo. The Association to Rescue Kritters will host this free family-friendly event on the open grounds next to Houghton Lake Public Library. The Expo will feature live, non-releasable wildlife ambassadors who help teach the public about their…
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Sports
Boaters, anglers urged to help protect lakes and rivers during Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week
Volunteers across the Great Lakes will be helping boaters prevent the spread of invasive species during AIS Awareness Week. Photo courtesy of Washington Sea Grant As thousands of Michiganders head to lakes and rivers for the Independence Day holiday, state and local partners are reminding boaters and anglers that a few simple steps can help…