Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw County residents celebrated and will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with events. A line dancing event took place Friday at Old Town Distillery, and Hamilton St. Pub hosted a St. Paddy’s contest on Saturday; a dance fundraiser, Irish concert and store celebration are planned through Tuesday (venue details vary). MLive
- ➤ Shipwreck historian Ric Mixter will share dive footage and shipbuilding stories on Saturday, March 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bay City Town Center; this free event reveals underwater secrets of vessels built along the Saginaw River + celebrates the area’s rich maritime legacy. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bangor Township Schools is searching for a new superintendent after Matthew Schmidt's retirement; applications are due May 5 with interviews on June 1-2 and June 8-12, and the replacement will start July 1 on a multi-year contract with a salary range of ($150,000 to $190,000). MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Whitmer declared Michigan Weather Awareness Week with a statewide tornado drill planned for 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 (to help residents prepare for severe weather). Community members are encouraged to join the voluntary drill. WNEM
- ➤ Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division will host a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 18 at 1 p.m. as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week; residents may hear alerts on TV, radio or local sirens to practice safety. Mid Michigan NOW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The St. Patrick’s Day Races remain scheduled for this weekend if weather stays safe; Bay City will clear roads and send alerts—canceling only when conditions become dangerous for participants. WNEM
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Bay City St. Patrick's Day Races
8:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Bay City St Patrick's Day Parade — Registration required — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with competitive and non-competitive races in a festive atmosphere.
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Easter Magic Show
3-5 p.m. — State Theatre — Tickets may be required — Experience jaw-dropping magic and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny with Joel Tacey, America's Family Funnyman.
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Living Library in Focus: Women in Industry
6-7 PM — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Registration recommended — Hear inspiring stories from leading women in business and entrepreneurship.
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Bookmobile Stop at Montessori Children's House
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City — Free entry — Explore a treasure trove of books for all ages at the Bookmobile stop.
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Free Easter Movie: Hop
6-8 p.m. — State Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly screening of 'Hop' this Easter season.
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Pure AM Gold Concert
6 PM – 12 AM — State Theatre — Prices vary — Relive the golden age of 60s and 70s AM Radio with an 8-piece horn band performing classic hits.
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Legendary Lit: A Fantasy Book Club
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Registration required — Dive into the mystical world of fantasy literature with a fresh book every six weeks.
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