Good Day
Bay City
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2026 Dow Championship #TeamUp grant program is accepting applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the Great Lakes Bay Region until 5 p.m. on March 13 (each selected organization will receive a $4,500 grant and be paired with an event team). WNEM
- ➤ The Bay County Community Center announced a new pool design with a zero-entry, ADA-accessible layout and play areas, sports zones, climbing walls, and an aquatic ninja course (swim lessons and community programs will also be offered). Construction begins this spring and the pool will open in June 2027. Mid Michigan NOW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jack's Fruit and Meat Market in Hampton Township will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 10 on Center Avenue — the backup after a December fire forced the store to discard all its products during Serv-Pro's damage assessment. WNEM
- ➤ Tummy Ache Candy Store opened its new Sound of Silence room at 1116 N Johnson St, a sensory experience built (three years of work) to let visitors enjoy musical sounds from sensors on living plants. It opened Wednesday and is available for visitors. Mid Michigan NOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Award-winning photographer Mike Mishler will present maritime and railroad photos, including his winning U.S. Army Corps of Engineers calendar image, on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Bay City. Light refreshments will be served during the event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials say drivers should use caution on Center Ave between Washington & North Jefferson as crews work near 501 Center Ave to fix a water main break; water pressure is expected to return soon. WNEM
-
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.
-
Bookmobile Stop at Montessori Children's House
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City — Free entry — Discover a diverse range of books for all ages at the traveling Bookmobile library.
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
If you want to remember something, write it down. If you want to understand something, explain it to someone else.
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