Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of August.
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🏘️ Community
The planning commission approved a site plan for Miracle Field Park at DeFoe Park, a year-round adaptive sports complex for people with disabilities and their families.
The project will proceed in three phases: field improvements, parking expansion + playground features, which will support upcoming grant applications.
🎓 Education
Tricia Cripe from Freeland Elementary School received SVSU’s Harold W.
Peterson Award in Kochville Township, earning $500 plus a plaque while the school also got $500; the honor recognizes excellence among teachers in Bay, Midland, Saginaw and Tuscola counties.
🌲 Environment
A very strong El Niño will likely bring warmer-than-normal temperatures and near-normal precipitation to Michigan this winter, though residents may still expect snow as patterns mirror past events (data from meteorologist Jeff Boyne of the NWS supports this forecast).
🏛️ Government
Bay City residents raised concerns over a draft ordinance for data centers at Bay City Hall on Wednesday, Aug.
19—leading the planning commission to form a subcommittee that will review the issues further in October.
Bay City Public Schools board member Mason Pressler posted on social media on Aug.
16 that Mike Rogers’ campaign video resembled a 1960s white flight suburb (with imagery tied to KKK symbolism); he clarified that his views do not represent the board.
🏈 Sports
The Mio Thunderbolts are gearing up for the 2026 eight-player season under coach Calvin Fox—key returners and new players boost team hopes for a strong run.
Their schedule starts with a game against Atlanta on Aug. 28.
Bay City Central Wolves are set for a fresh start under new coach Marc Jarstfer as they prepare for the 2026 season.
The team (with key returners and newcomers) will kick off on Aug. 27 versus Flint Carman-Ainsworth in the Saginaw Valley League North.
The Beaverton football team is gearing up for the 2026 season in Jack Pine Conference-2 with returning players and new signees, and they will open at Evart on Aug.
28 — coach Aaron Seiser expects the team to build on last season’s lessons.
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