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Saturday, January 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Bay City officials plan to apply for a state grant to revamp Carroll Park with new playground equipment and enhance accessibility.  MLive
  • Bay County is now recognizing Deputy John Heppner, killed in the line of duty in 1928, whose sacrifice went unacknowledged for nearly a century.  MLive

CRIME NEWS

  • Former Bay City State Theatre officials, including Mike Bacigalupo, face a federal lawsuit for allegedly taking out loans under false pretenses, leading to the theater's bankruptcy.  MLive

ECONOMY NEWS

  • ELGA Credit Union and COPOCO Community Credit Union in Michigan plan to merge, aiming to provide enhanced financial services statewide with over 107,000 members and $1.7 billion in assets.  ABC12

SPORTS NEWS

  • Bay City's Crazy Quarters Arcade is hosting the North American Championship Series Pinball Tournament this weekend, featuring top players from the state.  ABC12
  • John Glenn High School's boys basketball team emerged victorious against Frankenmuth with a 60-48 win, maintaining their momentum towards their first league title in 11 years amidst other notable high school sports outcomes in the Bay City area.  MLive
  • Kayleigh Gransden's leadership and intangible qualities significantly contribute to the Bay City Western girls basketball team's success.  MLive

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Free Kids Movie Screening: Lilo & Stitch

    The Bay City Noon Optimist Club is hosting a free screening of Lilo & Stitch, with a suggested donation for local charities.

    Sun, 1/26/25

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  • 8th Annual Band Roulette Show

    The Band Roulette Show features live improvisational performances drawn randomly, showcasing local musical talents while raising funds for music education programs.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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  • Polymer Clay Hearts Workshop with Allise Noble

    This workshop teaches participants the basics of sculpting with polymer clay by creating a heart pendant suitable for various uses.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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  • Career Center Open House

    Want to help your child shape their future? Join the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center for their Open House on Thursday, February 13th, from four to seven P.M. and explore programs with hands-on training and speak with local labor organizations about apprenticeship opportunities for high school students.

    Thu, 2/13/25

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  • Free Kids Movie Screening: Zootopia

    The Bay City Noon Optimist Club is hosting a free screening of the animated film Zootopia for children at the State Theatre, with optional donations collected for local charities.

    Sun, 2/16/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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