Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bray Road Diner has been owned and run by Nancy Swoffer for 30 years, making it a long-time local favorite (a community staple). The feature highlights her lasting commitment to supporting Bay City dining. ABC12
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials report a new COVID variant nicknamed Cicada, also called BA 3.2, has been detected in Michigan as local emergency room visits for COVID were just 0.5% in early March + experts say the variant has not increased hospitalizations. WNEM
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet joined Genesee County senior Linda Hamacher in a virtual event today to mark the ACA anniversary and highlight rising health care costs — noting that steep premium increases have already hit local families, including a Bay City couple facing an $11,000 jump in costs. WNEM
- ➤ Kidneys for Kids, a Bay City-based non-profit, is working on a documentary to promote kidney donation. The project aims to raise local awareness and help families learn about life-saving donation options. ABC12
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Da Spot now welcomes families to a neurodivergent-friendly restaurant inside Bay City Town Center that serves unique waffles and trendy dishes from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Creators Simbahon and Sisk opened the spot to offer a safe dining space where kids can play & families can enjoy quality meals. 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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