Friday, January 30th, 2026
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
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To find yourself, think for yourself.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Bay City
Welcome to the Good Day Bay City, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Bay City, Michigan community. If you like the Good Day Bay City, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Bay City.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Bay City and across Michigan. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Bay City
A free Bay City community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaybaycity.com/sitemap