Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Good Samaritan Rescue Mission will open an overnight center on Wednesday in Bay City to offer meals, showers, and laundry for 35 homeless individuals and connect them with housing and health services. Delayed from a Dec. 1 start, the center runs nightly from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. WNEM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rachelle Ovalle, who serves as the parade association secretary, has been named marshal for Bay City’s 71st St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade, known as Blarney by the Bay, will take place on March 15, which is also her birthday. MLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Bay City became Michigan’s fastest-growing home market in 2025 as sale prices rose 34 percent, according to a Century Communities report. Real estate agent Shelley Niedzwiecki said homes averaged a $15,000 price jump and spent 33 days on the market. WNEM
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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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Bookmobile Visit at Montessori Children's House
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City, MI — Free entry — Dive into a treasure trove of books for all ages at the Bookmobile stop.
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