Plus: Big plans for Bay Valley Resort were given a boost this week as Bay County approved brownfield redevelopment plans.

ESSEXVILLE, MI – The first vessel to use the Saginaw River for the 2025 shipping season is a well-known, frequent sight along the waterway. The tug Samuel de Champlain entered the river around 3:30 ...

At certain times of the year — when the winds howl just right or when drought saps the strength of the Saginaw River — the water level in Bay City drops, and something eerie happens. From beneath the ...