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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Hyacinth Church on Cass Avenue in Bay City closed on July 27 after 118 years of service, announced by the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw. The red-brick church echoed its final hymn—marking the quiet end of a long-standing local landmark. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Holly's House, a discount store in Bay City with thousands of discounted items, has moved next door from 108 3rd St. to 110-112 3rd St. to offer a larger space plus owner Holly Lubkowski said business is booming. MLive
- ➤ Bonejacked Vintage Apparel at 512 Columbus Ave in Bay City received a $13,000 grant through the Match on Main program to fix its overheating shop. The owners plan to use the funds to repair the AC, install new flooring, upgrade electronic software + improve advertising. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men from St. Helen were convicted in a 2022 murder after separate juries found Troy Bilkovsky and Brian Colden, both 54, guilty of fatally shooting 22-year-old Jesse Loomis during a home break-in in Thetford Township on February 15th + they will face life in prison when sentencing takes place on August 22nd. Mid Michigan NOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Frankenmuth’s Flower Festival is taking place at Grandpa Tiny’s Farm from Aug. 1 to Aug. 3 and draws thousands of visitors from Bay City and nearby areas — the event features a 25-acre sunflower field with 375 million seeds planted and lets each guest pick one free sunflower. The festival has a new theme called 'Chasing the Sun' and offers activities like yoga, a 5K color run and flower crown making — fun events continue until Aug. 3. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bay City will consider a plan to renew its body camera deal with Axon Enterprise at the Commission meeting on Aug. 4. The five-year deal costs $299,773.80 and will start at $55,346.36 in fiscal 2026—rising to $64,747.43 by fiscal 2030 while next year’s funding is approved. MLive
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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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