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Bay City
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Good Samaritan Rescue Mission is nearly ready to open its new drop-in shelter; final inspections are underway at 713 9th St. and staff are training, with an opening expected before Monday, Jan. 12 (pending approval). MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Glenn Maleyko, Michigan's 43rd state superintendent, outlined his 'students first' plan in his first month to boost literacy and math skills, urging quick state budgets and enhanced teacher training across Michigan (including measures to reduce summer learning loss and secure free lunches). WNEM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bay City Mayor Chris Girard launched a monthly photo contest using a life-size cutout of him to promote local shops. Residents enter by taking a selfie with the cutout at Nick Fletcher State Farm and posting it on social media using tag FoundMayorGirard to win gift certificates. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Michigan doctors and public health leaders held a roundtable yesterday urging parents to update flu vaccinations as hospitalizations climbed and vaccine rates remain low statewide. They warned that the season has not peaked yet and urged families to protect their loved ones. WNEM
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Preschool Storytime at Auburn Library
10:15-10:45 a.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Free entry — Engage young minds with fun stories and activities during this delightful winter storytime session.
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Baby Storytime at Auburn Library
10:15-10:45 a.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Free entry — Engage your little ones in stories and songs in a cozy environment.
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Bookmobile Stop at Montessori Children's House
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City — Free access — Explore a mobile library and sign up for a library card while discovering books for all ages.
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Todd Michael x Johnny Guest Concert
8 PM — Stables — Enjoy great food and drink specials — Rock out to a night of country music with Todd Michael and Johnny Guest.
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9th Annual Band Roulette Show
5-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience spontaneous musical performances by talented artists from the Great Lakes Bay Region for a good cause.
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Needle Crafters Club
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Free entry — Bring your knitting and crochet projects and enjoy crafting with fellow enthusiasts.
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