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Friday, January 30th, 2026

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Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • A new Chick-fil-A at 3540 E Wilder Rd will open early February, serving its signature menu to Bay City residents. The restaurant will offer fast-casual meals that cater to local tastes.  Mid Michigan NOW

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Bridgeport Fire Department received an $866K federal grant from U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet on Jan. 27 to upgrade its 54-year-old station at 6204 Dixie Highway. The funding will help expand facilities and improve safety + repair apparatus floors before construction begins later this year.  MLive

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Michigan Cream and Sugar Ice Cream Company will mark National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day on Saturday, Feb. 7 at its Saginaw and Bay City shops from 9 a.m. to noon. Customers wearing pajamas get $1 off and may add a breakfast upgrade for $2.  WNEM

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sun, 2/1/26

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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.

    Wed, 2/4/26

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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.

    Tue, 2/10/26

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  • Hell's Half Mile Film Series: It's Not Too Cold For Shorts

    7-8:30 p.m. — State Theatre — Cost info not provided — An exciting collection of short films ranging from comedy to drama, sure to delight local film enthusiasts.

    Thu, 2/19/26

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  • Monthly Mug Meals for Teens

    2:30-4:00 p.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Registration required — Learn to make microwave meals with a fun pasta dish this month.

    Wed, 2/25/26

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  • Seed Sorting for the Seed Library

    10 AM – 4 PM — Bay County Library System — Free entry — Help prepare for the 9th Season of the Seed Library with provided supplies.

    Sat, 2/28/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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