Good Day
Bay City
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jordan Hill—accused of using fake documents to submit PPP loan applications in 2020 by claiming false payroll amounts and another person’s identity—was indicted on charges of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and attempted wire fraud and released on a $10,000 unsecured bond, with his next court date pending. MLive
- ➤ Two teens were charged with carrying a concealed pistol while driving in a red Ford Explorer between Bay City Eastern High School and Handy Middle School after a call just before 7 a.m. on May 15 reported a handgun being waved near the school—one teen faces adult charges and the other is processed as a juvenile. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Michigan have risen by 12 cents a gallon ahead of Memorial Day with drivers paying an average of $3.18 while a Speedway in Lansing charges $3.29—nearby counties show prices from $3.20 to $3.30. WNEM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Commissioners voted on May 19 to approve a timeline for repairing the defunct Fire Station 5—closed since July—on the west side, with proposals to be requested by November 7 and bidding set to finish by January 2026. City Manager Dana Muscott will secure the bids and funding needed to fix problems with the roof, water leaks, and other issues so the station can reopen. MLive
- ➤ State Rep. Mike Hoadley proposed a bill to sell the abandoned 604-bed Standish Maximum Correctional Facility 27 miles north of Bay City, a property closed in 2009 that he hopes will be repurposed to ease the local shortage of psychiatric beds—he held a hearing on May 15 and expects the bill will pass this session. MLive
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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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Michigan Antique Festivals - Summer
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Michigan Antique Festivals — $10 admission — Discover treasures from over 1,000 dealers and enjoy a classic car show all weekend long.
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4th Annual Cornhole for a Cause
12-5 a.m. — Tri-City Brewing Company — $65/team preregistered, $75 at the door — Enjoy a cornhole tournament supporting the Children's Dyslexia Center with craft beer and food trucks.
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Virtual Tour of Bayfield Assisted Living
9 AM - 7 PM — Bayfield Assisted Living & Memory Care — Free entry — Explore our award-winning senior living community and discover exceptional care and dining options.
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Genesis ReTouched Concert
8-10 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket info not listed — Experience the nostalgic hits of Genesis with cutting-edge sound and lighting production.
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Wenona Beach Estates Rummage Sales
1-2 p.m. — Bay City Central High School — Free entry — Discover hidden treasures at the Wenona Beach estates yard sales this June weekend.
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Belle, Book and Candle
8-11:30 p.m. — Historic Masonic Temple — Presale only — Experience a magical evening of enchantment and spellbinding performances.
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Permanent Jewelry and Charm Bar Pop-Up Event
3-6 p.m. — Fran & Dot Boutique — No appointment needed — Explore permanent jewelry and browse handmade pieces at this local pop-up event.
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~ Edmund Hillary
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