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Friday, June 13th, 2025
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bay City Boat Lines and local sponsors will bring free narrated history boat tours in July that share Bay City’s shipbuilding and maritime lore on a two-hour cruise from Wenonah Park. Each household may reserve one tour date in July: July 7-10, July 14-17, July 21-24, and July 28-31, and guests should arrive by 9:30 a.m.—the tour departs at 10 a.m. WNEM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bay City police charged ex-con Jack A. Biskner with armed robbery and larceny after he allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint in his home on Sept. 27, and he is set for a preliminary examination on June 18—nearly two years after the incident occurred. MLive
- ➤ A Saginaw woman was charged with crashing into a pedestrian in Bay City's South End on June 1 at about 10 p.m. after telling police she was under the influence. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Michael Bacigalupo — the former director of the historic State Theatre — denied that he misused $950,000 in loans meant for the venue and said his actions did not cause its bankruptcy. His legal team filed a response on June 11 while a federal lawsuit alleges he and two others diverted the funds for a public park project. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ EGLE gave $600,000 in Watershed Council grants to three local groups—Bay County Soil Conservation District in Bay City got $40,000, Flint’s Water Pollution Control got $39,970, and Gladwin Conservation District got nearly $40,000—to support water conservation and education. The projects must be finished within one year and were chosen from 42 applications that asked for about $1.5 million. WNEM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State transportation officials said the southbound lanes of I-75 on the Zilwaukee Bridge reopened early after nearly two months of work—while the northbound lanes will close for repair on Aug. 1. They said the project cost $2.9 million and detour plans will be shared closer to the start date. MLive
- ➤ A settlement was reached through mediation in a bankruptcy lawsuit filed by a State Theatre trustee in December 2024 against Bay City and two local businesses — Clements Electric and Serenus Johnson and Son Construction — over disputed loans for Wenonah Park improvements. City commissioners will vote on the settlement terms on Monday, June 16. WNEM
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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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Storytime at the Trombley House
9:30-10:00 a.m. — Trombley House — Free entry — Enjoy an engaging morning of stories, songs, and an eye spy tour at the historical museum.
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Bay City Fireworks Festival
Festival — Jul 3-5 — Wenonah Park at World Friendship Shell — Free entry — Enjoy three days of spectacular fireworks and community festivities in Bay City.
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The Lion King Jr. Production
7 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the vibrant youth performance of Disney’s The Lion King Jr. in a community theater setting.
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Cool City Car Show & Cruze
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Midland Street Business District — Donations benefit American Cancer Society — Celebrate cars and community at this annual charity cruise and block party.
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3rd Annual USS Edson 5K Run
10 AM – 2 PM — U.S.S. Edson - Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum — Registration fee applies — Celebrate history and support veterans in this fun 5K run honoring the legacy of DESRON 13.
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