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Denyse Shannon

As a feature writer and freelance journalist, Denyse Shannon has written professionally for over two and a half decades. She has worked as a contractor for daily and weekly newspapers, national and local magazines, and taught introductory media writing at her alma mater – Central Michigan University. She also holds a Master of Arts in journalism from Michigan State University. She and her husband live in Bangor Township and enjoy sailing on the Bay, and are avid cyclists.

Denyse Shannon's Latest Articles

New man-made reef in the Saginaw Bay helps restore fish, culture, and a decimated habitat

A reef constructed near the mouth of the Saginaw River in September and October may already be helping to correct decades of damage from humans, invasive species, the wind, and tides.

Return of the Sturgeon: Adopt a fish, view the documentary film, and be part of a 20-year comeback story

For a donation less than the price of a fast-food meal, you can adopt a Great Lakes Sturgeon, an ancient, threatened fish species that's the focus of a major 20-year environmental restoration project in the Saginaw River system.

‘Combined energy turned into a good tornado’: The Bay Area Women’s Center’s 50-year evolution

A dozen founding mothers created the Bay Area Women’s Center in 1975. Today, the nonprofit organization serves women, children, men, transgender, and non-binary individuals facing domestic and sexual violence.

Why talking about suicide is the best way to prevent it

Mental health agencies encourage conversation and sharing stories as a key method of preventing suicides.

Food program nourishes a sense of empowerment for survivors of domestic violence

A food program at the Bay Area Women’s Center seeks to give power back to domestic violence survivors of all ages and genders.

United Way and Bay County work together to remove transportation barriers for seniors

The United Way of Bay County and the Bay County Department on Aging launched a pilot program called "Ride Forward," to provide non-emergency transportation.

Diners of all backgrounds will join together for a meal during the United Way of Bay County's Longest Table event in September. The 2025 event takes place in Uptown Bay City. (Photo courtesy of the United Way of Bay County)
You – and 200 or so of your newest friends – are invited to join the United Way for dinner

Since 2022, the United Way of Bay County has hosted The Longest Table. The annual event brings people together from all walks of life, inviting them to sit down together and talk over a meal.

Hikers and bikers applaud the volunteers who repaired the Frank N. Andersen Nature Trail

Users are praising restoration work on the Frank N. Andersen Nature Trail. Over a half mile of the popular trail – focused on the stretch between Lauria Road and Mussell Beach Drive-In – underwent extensive repairs.

Encore Golf Supply takes a swing at providing the region with affordable, pre-owned golf equipment

Encore Golf Supply opened its Monitor Township location in 2023. Since then, the business that focuses on selling pre-owned golf equipment, has steadily grown.

‘Family Fun Racing’ program sets sail to boost Saginaw Bay’s race scene

A new training initiative aims to teach sailors how to race on sailboats. The program hopes to get more people involved in races on the Saginaw Bay.

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