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Bay City
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Aug 5, an air quality advisory was in effect as voters in Flint and nearby areas cast ballots in local races and MDOT began road work on I-75 in Bay County with lane closures set to finish next Thursday. County health officials offered free kids screenings at North Michigan Avenue and Bay City State Park hosted a back-to-school splash from 3-6 p.m.—residents also joined National Night Out at a local soccer complex to meet first responders. WNEM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan Cream & Sugar Ice Cream Co. will host its popular Stuff Your Stanley event on Aug. 11 by filling a (30-40 oz) tumbler with up to four scoops of small-batch ice cream for $10 at both its Bay City and Saginaw locations. The event offers a selection of signature and limited-edition flavors while supporting local Michigan farm families. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Appledore IV from Bay City will join two tall ships at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena for the Shipwreck Century festival from August 14-17 — the event will offer 90-minute sails for $55 a person along with free deck tours and family activities. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Canadian wildfire smoke and a high-pressure system kept Michigan under a haze that forced an Air Quality Alert Tuesday and led most monitors to show unhealthy readings. Models showed the high-pressure cell left Tuesday night — letting south winds clear the smoke on Wednesday even as heat and humidity increased. MLive
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ COPOCO Community Credit Union and ELGA Credit Union merged on Aug 1 after members approved the union on July 21— their union now serves over 108,000 members across 16 branches with a staff of over 300 and holds $1.7 billion in assets. Full system integration will be completed by spring 2026— members will receive regular updates as the process advances. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bay City commissioners returned a resolution to ban no-knock search warrants to Commissioner Ben Tenney—so he can fix technical issues and gather input from public safety officials after a close 5—4 vote. The measure is designed to formalize current practice and aims to balance officer safety with constitutional rights. MLive
- ➤ Five years after dam failures, the Four Lakes Task Force released a timeline for dam construction and lake refilling in Edenville and Sanford. Property owners will soon receive letters detailing Four Lakes Special Assessments for their winter 2025 tax bill — they are asked to mow bottomland vegetation and remove debris. Mid Michigan NOW
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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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Knitting Solutions Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Bring your own supplies — Enjoy a community knitting and crochet session with expert assistance.
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Event
4-7 p.m. — Bay County Library System — Free kits available — Get screened for colorectal cancer with a private test from McLaren Bay Region healthcare professionals.
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Wirt Nonfiction Book Club
2-3 p.m. — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Free entry — Engage in stimulating discussions about various nonfiction works led by knowledgeable hosts.
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Makers Market at Uptown Bay City
4-7 p.m. — Live Oak Coffeehouse — Free entry — Explore unique creations from over 70 talented artists in the vibrant atmosphere of Uptown Bay City.
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