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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Bay City's DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, a 20-year landmark, was sold at a sheriff's auction on March 28—Wenonah Park Properties defaulted on a $21.8 million mortgage. The hotel now belongs to BCM Hotel LLC for $20 million—its sale will become final in six months with operations remaining unchanged.  MLive

CRIME NEWS

  • A plea offer was extended to star witness Aaron M. Wyse, 47, who said a woman in his backseat shot a passenger on I-75—his testimony helped convict Britany Letourneau of first-degree murder and other charges for an August 2020 killing behind a former Bay County schoolhouse.  MLive

FINANCE NEWS

  • Dr. David L. Stockman was set to appear in court to explain nearly $150,000 in debts but did not show up—he filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy in South Carolina for one of his companies. He faces several default judgments in related lawsuits and is scheduled to appear again on April 7.  MLive

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • 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.

    Thu, 4/24/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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