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Bay City
Thursday, July 24th, 2025
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Actor Paul Walter Hauser — who got his start in the local zombie film Locked Away at The State Theatre in Bay City — is set for supporting roles in two summer blockbusters; Fantastic Four: First Steps opens today and The Naked Gun will hit theaters on July 31. His early boost in the local film scene paved the way for his rise in big-budget movies. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Multiple beaches are closed or under bacterial contamination advisories due to high E.coli levels, state officials said. The Bay City State Recreation Area was closed on July 21—while advisories have been in place for Arenac County beaches since July 22 and a Roscommon County park since July 8. WNEM
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy awarded nearly $400,000 to remove contaminated soil and groundwater at the future Water Street Lofts complex near the Saginaw River riverwalk. The $23.4 million project will build an 86,368 square foot three-story building with 88 affordable housing units and commercial space, with construction set to finish by 2027. Mid Michigan NOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bay City commissioners asked city manager Dana Muscott to invite Bay City Bridge Partners officials to update on the completed work and future maintenance schedule for the Independence and Liberty bridges — the officials have not attended a commission meeting in several months amid local protests over tolls. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tom Keller will take over as president and CEO of McLaren Bay Region on Aug. 11. Chairman Gary Bosco said his appointment will guide major projects to improve care for local patients. ABC12
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy awarded a $400,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to support a project that will build 89 new affordable housing units in Bay City plus Bay City provided a $500,000 loan and is seeking additional financing through Tax Increment Financing for the Water Street Lofts project. Construction is expected to finish by 2027. WNEM
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Blue Oyster Cult Live Concert
3-6 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Park — VIP tickets available — Experience a legendary band with exclusive VIP offers and premium seating options.
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Permanent Jewelry and Charm Bar Pop-Up at Fran & Dot Boutique
6-8 p.m. — Fran & Dot Boutique — No appointment necessary — Explore permanent and ready-to-wear handmade jewelry in Downtown Bay City.
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50th Annual Used Book Sale
8 a.m.-8 p.m. — Bay County Civic Arena — Hardcovers $2, Paperbacks $1 — Dive into thousands of used books while supporting community library programs.
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2025 Summer Music Fest
Various times — Summer Music Fest — Admission fee applies — Experience a delightful mix of traditional polka and diverse musical acts at Frankenmuth's premier festival.
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Podcasting for Beginners Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Bay County Library System — Free entry — Learn to record and edit podcasts with expert guidance in a hands-on environment.
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Great Lakes Beer Festival
2-7 p.m. — Dow Diamond — VIP ticket includes buffet — Sample Michigan's finest craft beers and enjoy live music in a vibrant ballpark setting.
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Knitting and Crocheting Meetup
10 AM – 12 PM — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Bring your own supplies — Drop in to knit and crochet with expert assistance available.
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Monthly Zine Meet Up
2-4 p.m. — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Materials provided — Create mini-books filled with your creative expressions at this interactive zine workshop.
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Westside Putt & Pub Crawl
12-4 p.m. — H2O's Waterside Grill — Registration required — Enjoy a fun day traversing 9 bars with 9 unique putting holes in Bay City.
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