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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

Lights! Camera! Action! Outdoor movies coming to Midland Street in August

The Great Lakes State Film Festival plans to show independent films on an outdoor screen in Bay City's Midland Street entertainment district in August and September.

Bay City’s newest outdoor venue on track for completion this summer

The World Friendship Shell in Wenonah Park will debut a new look later this summer.

Deep roots connect Miss Michigan and a Congressional Chief of Staff to their Bay County home

Mitchell and Mallory Rivard found two different paths to grow from their Bay County childhood into statewide roles.

The Auburn Farmers Market is hoping for a growth spurt

The new manager of the Auburn Farmers Market is expanding the number of vendors, adding special events, and inviting people from all over the region to visit this summer.

Local church helps meet the grocery needs of its seniors

Grace Church volunteers are providing grocery shopping services for senior members who don’t have family who can help during COVID-19 restrictions.

Young Entrepreneurs: Baker cut his teeth in the cheesecake business inside City Market

Wayne Douglass said he had long dreamed of owning his own business, but he never imagined it would be as a baker of cheesecakes.

River of Lights flows through Downtown Bay City again

Local groups are looking for the holiday decorations that once made up the River of Lights, filling downtown Bay City with colorful, lighted displays during December.   

Young Entrepreneurs: Infinity Bridal says “I do” to Uptown Bay City

When Britney Reed moved to Bay City in 2012, she missed the nightlife of Chicago. In 7 years, the town changed enough to inspire her to put down roots and open a business here.  

Young Entrepreneurs: Bay City restaurant owner offers new cuisine in an old building

Amberlyn Hales hopes to cook up a strong community while she's offering healthy, nutritious food at MI Table in downtown Bay City.  

Sweet plan would put less salt on Michigan roads in the winter

State Rep. Brian Elder is advocating the state to study adding sugar beets to road salt. He believes the mix could reduce pollutants in the watershed and cause less damage to Michigan's roads.

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