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Friday, February 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Tri City Brake and Muffler, a longstanding auto repair shop, transitions to new ownership and rebrands as Hampton Auto Repair, maintaining a community-focused approach and aiming to enhance the trustworthiness of auto repair work.  Mid Michigan NOW

CRIME NEWS

  • Two Bay City teens were caught on middle school cameras joyriding in stolen vehicles and discharging a firearm before attending class.  MLive

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Bay City Public Schools Board of Education shortlisted Grant Hegenauer, Rainey Briggs, and Rachel Kowalski as superintendent finalists after initial interviews.  MLive

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Bay City officials are considering legal actions against Bay City Bridge Partners for doubling toll rates on the Liberty and Independence bridges without prior notice, affecting outside residents and businesses.  ABC12

HEALTH NEWS

  • Bay County Health Department warns of peak norovirus season, emphasizing its high contagion and common misattribution to other illnesses.  ABC12

SPORTS NEWS

  • Arnell Somlar, a junior from Bay City Academy, is on track to win his third consecutive scoring title in Bay County boys basketball, a record not achieved since 2004.  MLive
  • Bay City All Saints achieved a 55-44 victory over MLS in a high school boys basketball game on February 5, 2025.  MLive
  • A high school boys basketball update for the Bay City area includes power rankings, playoff ratings, league standings, and the upcoming schedule as of February 6, 2025.  MLive
  • Bay City Western's girls' basketball team defeated Swan Valley 49-44, highlighting the competitive high school girls sports scene in Bay City area on February 5, 2025.  MLive

EVENTS

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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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  • 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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  • Grand Horizons Performance

    Grand Horizons is a performing arts event taking place at the Bay City Players in Bay City, featuring a variety of ticket options with real-time availability.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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  • Breathe Hope Again: A Benefit Concert for Scott McMath

    This benefit concert features local musicians to support Scott McMath during his recovery from a double lung transplant surgery.

    Sun, 2/23/25

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