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Bay City
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Great Lakes Bay Animal Society will hold its 13th Fast and Furriest 5K Run/Walk on May 2 at Midland City Forest. The event features two chip-timed races — one at 9 a.m. for runners without dogs and another at 9:15 a.m. for those with dogs — and registration opens at 7:30 a.m. at 2840 E. Monroe Road. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bay County library officials presented strong usage data to county commissioners Tuesday, April 14 as they sought a six-year millage renewal at a reduced rate to fund services for over 100,000 residents, noting a surge in digital circulation and community engagement. MLive
- ➤ Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance will dissolve after a board vote in March due to financial challenges amid high competition for nonprofit funding. The organization, which supported economic development for Bay, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw counties, has not yet announced its closing date. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit forward Nikita Klepov won the OHL Rookie of Year award Tuesday when the league announced the Emms Family Award. He set new Spirit records with 97 points in 67 games and became the first rookie to lead scoring in his first two eligible seasons. ABC12
- ➤ Bay City Central earned a rare five to four baseball win on April 13 when darkness ended their contest with Mount Pleasant and MHSAA rules kept the score at the last complete inning; coach Brady Neitzel said the win marked their first big Valley victory in years. MLive
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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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Open Art Hangout for Teens
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Sage Branch Library — Registration required — Unleash your creativity with various art supplies in a relaxed space for young artists.
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Food for Thought: AI Exploration
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Sage Branch Library — Registration required — Engage with AI concepts while enjoying light refreshments.
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Elvis Tribute Concert
7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket prices TBA — Experience the captivating performances of award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist Jake Slater across all eras of Elvis's music.
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