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Bay City
Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On May 12, 2025, 38-year-old Shane W. Gillette, a paroled bank robber, allegedly smashed his way into the Bay County Law Enforcement Center—where he attacked an inmate and a corrections officer—before police arrested him. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mid-Michigan residents have a busy weekend of free events from today through Aug. 17—Montrose hosts its 54th Blueberry Festival with a parade, crafts and a pie contest, Midland offers a County Fair and an 80s concert series, Saginaw wraps up Friday Night Live with a Motown-themed concert, and Bay City State Park stages Music from the Marsh on Aug. 16 with String Thing performing. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Dana Nessel urged 279 Michigan municipalities to join the national agreement for the $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement before Sept. 30 + the measure was meant to secure funds for addiction prevention and treatment. MLive
- ➤ Bay City Commissioner Andrea Burney-Obershaw announced her resignation today ahead of a planned censure vote following documented charter violations and four recall attempts—she said she looks forward to a new chapter and plans to launch a YouTube channel as Bay City Hall has not yet named her replacement. ABC12
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local groups — with the Bay county Health Department and Molina Healthcare — hosted the 24th Annual Breastfeeding Walk on August 14th at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center Playground to celebrate National Breastfeeding Month and offer door prizes, food, and resources to families. Mid Michigan NOW
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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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