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Bay City
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 39th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser for Make-A-Wish is set for Friday, Apr. 17 at Great Hall Banquet and Convention Center in Midland and will offer dinner, music, and auctions. Advance tickets cost $70 for adults and $25 for ages 6-18, free for kids under 6. MLive
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced $150,000 in animal welfare grants to help 24 shelters care for homeless pets statewide. Bay County Animal Control Shelter in our area received $3,500, and most funds will boost spay and neuter services — helping local animals find healthier lives. ABC12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ R1SE, a Freeland-based youth academic support firm, appeared on Shark Tank Wednesday night at Horizons Conference Center in Saginaw Township. CEO Trevor Szafranski kept the secret for nine months (under a non-disclosure agreement) while Barbara Corcoran agreed to invest, and the episode can be streamed today on Hulu or Disney Plus. ABC12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a Bay County Library System meeting on March 25, community members urged trustee Doug Stone to resign after controversial comments about local library use. Stone did not attend, and a public hearing on his potential removal is scheduled for April 7. MLive
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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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Bookmobile Stop at Montessori Children's House
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City — Free entry — Explore a mobile library packed with books for all ages and sign up for a library card.
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Pups & Pages at Wirt Library
2-3 p.m. — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Registration required — Children ages 4-12 can enjoy reading to certified therapy dogs in a warm, supportive environment.
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Heywood Banks Live Show
7:30 PM — State Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the comedic genius of Heywood Banks in a unique blend of music and humor.
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