Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
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💼 Business
Crews began preparing a vacant lot in Kochville Township for a new Dairy Queen Grill & Chill site expected to open this August (adjacent to a Meijer store on Tittabawassee near Bay Road).
The 2,747 sqft facility will be the second Dairy Queen in Saginaw County.
🎭 Culture
A free walking tour of Oakwood Mausoleum is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20 at 2 p.m. at 5950 Gratiot Road.
The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History leads the tour (registration is required) as visitors explore the century-old monument.
Bay City broke ground on the Jefferson Project Sculpture Garden (part of an art district with outdoor exhibits, a garden, market area and amphitheater) Friday morning.
The project will support local artists and create a vibrant creative space.
🎓 Education
Bay County Community Center has opened registration for its Summer Recreation Program for kids 5 to 14, running June 8-July 30, Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Campers pay $140, must be 5 by June 10, and will enjoy sports, field trips and arts and crafts with meals.
🏛️ Government
Bangor Township officials will consider a pilot tax break on Monday, May 18 at township hall (3921 Wheeler Road) for the proposed 50-unit Great Lakes Recovery Apartments behind Bay City Mall.
The development will offer drug- and alcohol-free recovery housing funded by tax credits, state appropriations, and opioid settlement funds.
🏈 Sports
Bay County high school sports showcased Pinconning’s 10 home runs in softball and Bay City Central’s Lauren Klawon reaching state finals in tennis—other teams also posted record-setting performances in baseball, soccer and softball as games continue Friday through Monday.
🎉 Bay City Events
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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 vibrant Bookmobile library filled with books for all ages and sign up for a library card.
Andy Beningo Comedy Night
7:30-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Check event page for ticket info — Enjoy a night of laughs with the acclaimed comedian Andy Beningo at the State Theatre.
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