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Bay City
Friday, April 25th, 2025
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bay Area Community Foundation is preparing Bay County’s 11th annual 24-hour Give Local Bay event on Tuesday, May 6—an effort to support over 60 nonprofits in Bay and Arenac counties through activities like a scavenger hunt and dunk tank challenge with in-person donation options at Pere Marquette Depot until 5:00 p.m. Additional highlights include a cornhole bonus challenge, ice cream sales with matching incentives, and a closing celebration at Tri-City Brewing Company. Mid Michigan NOW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Halla Mechatronics announced plans to expand by purchasing two 140,000-square-foot facilities in Williams Township as part of an $8.5 million investment that will house engineering offices and research testing labs. The expansion is expected to create up to 43 jobs with an average wage of $56.40 an hour and includes a $473,000 performance-based state grant. ABC12
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monarch butterflies that spent the winter in Mexico are making their way north and volunteers with Journey North have spotted them as far as Illinois and Virginia. Experts say the butterflies depend on milkweed— the only plant they use to lay eggs— while conservation efforts work to help reverse a 90% population decline. MLive
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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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An Evening with Acclaimed Author Monica Wood
7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Free entry — Experience captivating insights from award-winning author Monica Wood and get your favorite books signed.
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Elvis Tribute Concert
7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the magic of Elvis with award-winning tribute artist Jake Slater performing timeless classics.
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Frank Sinatra Tribute Concert
7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the enchanting sounds of Sinatra with renowned tribute artist Jeff Grainger.
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The Classic Women of Country
7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Tickets available — Celebrate the legendary women of country music with live performances honoring icons like Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn.
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BARC Memorial Day Runs
6:00 – 11:59 PM — Veterans Memorial Park — Entry fee required — Run for a cause with Blue Star Service Dogs and Bay Veterans Foundation.
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Andy Beningo Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket information varies — Enjoy a night of laughs with acclaimed comedian Andy Beningo and rising star Des Mulrooney.
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