Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
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🏘️ Community
United Way of Bay County is opening a daycare center at 909 Washington Ave. to help fill a critical shortage of care spots for young children in Bay City.
The Bay City Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance on Aug. 12 that lets the organization use Wenonah Park—located two and a half blocks away—for outdoor play.
🏛️ Government
Bay City Commission will review a resolution on Monday, Aug.
18 that requires police officers to knock on doors and announce themselves when serving warrants—aiming to address concerns over no-knock practices and protect Fourth Amendment rights. If approved, the city manager will work with law enforcement and unions to implement the policy once current contracts allow.
Bay City will renew its body camera program through 2030 with a $299,773 proposal from Axon Enterprise to equip officers with new hardware + software.
City Manager Dana Muscott recommended the five-year agreement at a Monday 6 p.m. City Hall meeting, and funds have been approved for fiscal year 2026.
🎉 Bay City Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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