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Bay City
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A former A&W drive-thru at 301 Lafayette Ave.—a 65-year-old community spot that closed in August 2024—is set to become a Detroit Lemon Squeeze and Eat’ori location that will operate year round while keeping its drive-up ordering system. MLive
- ➤ Governor Whitmer announced that 63 small businesses in Michigan, including one in Bay City that will receive a $13,070.75 grant, will get $1.49 million from the MEDC’s Match on Main program to help revitalize downtown areas. The funding will give each business up to $25,000 for starting or growing their operations. WNEM
- ➤ Detroit Lemon Squeeze purchased the old A&W building in Bay City in early July and will soon move in; the new location will serve fresh-squeezed lemonade + smash burgers + specialty fries and aims to open by late August or early September while keeping the drive-up ordering system. WNEM
- ➤ Ada Valley Meat Company recalled 1,065 pounds of cooked frozen ground beef after a consumer complaint reported potential metal contamination, with products bearing pack dates of May 28th (lot code 35156) and May 30th (lot code 35157). The recalled product was distributed in Michigan and other states including California, Delaware, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. Mid Michigan NOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Hyacinth Church in Bay City closed its doors on Monday after 118 years of service when Bishop Robert Gruss issued an immediate decree following delays in reviewing parishioner concerns. Parishioners are advised to attend services at St. Stanislaus Church or one of the four other local parishes. ABC12
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership received a $10,000 grant from Huntington Bank to expand its Adult Mental Health First Aid certification training for small businesses and nonprofits. The partnership will hold training sessions in the third and fourth quarters of 2025—beginning Sept. 8 in Bay City and Sept. 22 in Midland—to support low- to moderate-income workers. WNEM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bay County secured a spot in the PONY League World Series after winning the North Zone Qualifier by scoring 63 runs over four games with wins of 16–1, 11–1, 19–1, and 17–2. The team will battle South Zone Champions on Saturday, August 9 at 2:30 p.m. and will get support from past players to prepare for their trip to Washington. WNEM
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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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