Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United We Go has launched the Everliving Friendship Wall mural project during the City of Mural Community Festival at legacy coffee house and Wenonah park—inviting artists from all backgrounds to add their work to a permanent canvas that celebrates artistic freedom and community connection. Festivities include live music, youth painting workshops, and a vendor market that will run through Sunday. Mid Michigan NOW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former Bay City hotel manager filed a federal lawsuit on August 13 alleging that Amerilodge CEO Asad Malik sexually harassed her during a Justin Timberlake concert in Detroit on February 20 with unwanted touching and advances, and that she faced retaliation after reporting the incident while Malik’s office has yet to comment. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan rooftop solar panel contractors are working hard to finish installations before a 30% federal tax credit ends later this year — experts warn that the pace may slow next year when the savings vanish. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney Phil Ellison—a native of Hemlock who once received a speeding ticket while bagging groceries—now uses his local law practice to fight unfair rules by challenging tolls on the Bay City bridge and urging Gov. Whitmer to call a special election for a vacant state senate seat. He insists the court process lets ordinary residents have a fair say when they face government overreach. MLive
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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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Downtown Bay City Wine Walk
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Downtown Bay City — Cost not specified — Enjoy fine wine, appetizers, and live music at the annual Wine Walk celebration.
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