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Friday, March 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Hispanic Leadership Initiative held a town hall meeting today at the SVRC Marketplace to focus on neighborhood safety — residents and local leaders worked to strengthen community security. Andrew Wendt said the organization plans to hold another town hall next month.  Mid Michigan NOW

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Bavarian Blast Waterpark, Michigan’s largest indoor waterpark, is softly opening today at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth—offering hotel guests and select day pass holders a first look at the $80 million expansion that features 16 waterslides, a giant wave pool, and Michigan’s first swim-up bar. The project is expected to create 80 new jobs—boosting tourism—with a full grand opening planned later this year.  MLive
  • On March 20th, a local tourism company hosted a lunch and learn event in Frankenmuth at the Bavarian Inn Lodge—co-hosted with the Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation—to discuss ways to make the region more welcoming for neurodivergent travelers. Jill Shorkey of Go Great Lakes Bay said local groups are working together to improve accessibility for families who face travel challenges.  WNEM

CRIME NEWS

  • Former Auburn Public Works director Ashlie K. House was charged on March 14 with one count of embezzlement by agent for allegedly taking between $1,000 and $20,000 from city funds—she faces up to five years in prison and a fine.  MLive

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering tips to avoid problems as black bears leave their dens for food this spring—more than 10,000 live in the Upper Peninsula and about 2,000 live in the northern Lower Peninsula. Residents are advised to secure garbage, pet food, and bird feeders, clean grills, and use electric fencing for beehives to lessen bear conflicts.  WNEM

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Bay City's Independence Bridge will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, March 24 through Saturday, March 29 for maintenance and high-speed testing with no reason given by the city or Bay City Bridge Partners — the bridge has been closed most nights over the past two months.  MLive

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Pure AM Gold Classic Radio Concert

    Experience the nostalgia of the 60s and 70s with the Pure AM Gold band as they perform iconic hits from that era.

    Sat, 3/29/25

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  • Bay City Scavenger Hunt Adventure

    12-9 p.m. | Downtown Bay City | Ticket purchase required | Explore hidden gems and compete with friends in a thrilling scavenger hunt filled with engaging challenges.

    Tue, 4/1/25

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  • Free Easter Movie: Hop

    1-3 p.m. — State Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful Easter movie with family at the historic State Theatre.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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  • Easter Magic Show with Joel Tacey

    3-5 p.m. — State Theatre — Probable ticket cost — Enjoy incredible magic and audience participation with America's Family Funnyman just in time for Easter.

    Sun, 4/13/25

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  • Awesome Scavenger Hunt! - Bay City Buccaneer Bonanza

    12-9 p.m. — 1000 Adams St, Bay City, MI — Ticket required — Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt through historic Bay City and uncover its hidden gems.

    Tue, 4/15/25

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  • Free Easter Movie: Peter Rabbit

    6:30-8:30 p.m. — State Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy a free screening of the family-friendly film Peter Rabbit this Easter.

    Wed, 4/16/25

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  • Midnight Monster Movies: THEY LIVE Screening

    Midnight — 700 N Madison Ave, Bay City, MI — $5 tickets — Experience John Carpenter's cult classic and uncover the hidden truth with the ultimate sci-fi horror film.

    Sun, 4/20/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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