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Bay City
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw County sheriff deputies responded at about 5:30 p.m. on March 30 to a traffic crash on South Meridian Road near Swan Creek Road in Lakefield Township when Nicholas Hughes, a 35-year-old from Hemlock, lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree; authorities pronounced him dead at the scene. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ MLive captured the local high school football rivalry in the documentary Rivalry: Battle of the Bay, which will be shown at the Central Michigan International Film Festival on Saturday, April 12 at 12:00 p.m. ET and at the Milford Independent Cinema on Friday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. ET—both screenings include a Q&A session with the film crew. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warned residents after last weekend’s severe weather that fraudsters are using scams following storms to take advantage of repair and cleanup work—she advised residents to verify contractor credentials, get written estimates, and use trusted charity websites before making payments. WNEM
- ➤ On April 1, Bay City installed a new four-way stop at the busy intersection of Marquette Avenue — State Street and the Department of Public Works added temporary flags to help drivers adjust to the change in traffic flow. WNEM
- ➤ Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—to contest the March 24 termination of nearly $11 billion in public health grants, including $379.3 million owed to Michigan. The lawsuit claims the grants were ended without valid explanation and seeks a temporary restraining order to block further terminations. WNEM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bay City Comfort Care settled a wrongful death lawsuit for nearly $1.8 million after staff failed to check on resident Barbara K. Baranowski when she choked in April 2022+ her family filed the suit in May. On Feb. 18, Judge Joseph K. Sheeran approved the payment plan that distributes funds to her estate, children, and 12 grandchildren+ legal fees as well. MLive
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Empty Canvas Concert
7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — $25/person — Enjoy an artistic evening with music, wine, and the chance to participate in a grand painting raffle.
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Bob Ross Run/Walk for the Trees, Happy Little 5k
9 a.m. — Bay City State Park — Registration fee applies — Celebrate the joy of nature with a whimsical 5k run/walk inspired by Bob Ross.
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