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Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chick-fil-A announced it will open its third Mid-Michigan restaurant near the former Kmart at Euclid Avenue and Wilder Road in Bangor Township in early 2026 — construction will begin soon and the site is expected to create 80 to 120 jobs once it opens. ABC12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former director of Bay City State Theatre, Mike Bacigalupo, was charged with wire fraud—he is accused of using false promises to try to get money from the theatre, the Historical Museum of Bay County, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation after an FBI investigation filed a complaint on Aug. 25. WNEM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Transportation is spending $3.9 million to rebuild the Bay City Rest Area on southbound I-75 and will close the facility from Sept 2 until May for utility work, ramp grades, and site work—this project aims to provide safer travel along the corridor. WNEM
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Transportation will remove lane restrictions for 100 of 164 road projects statewide to ease travel delays for holiday drivers starting at 3 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Some work zones will still have temporary traffic setups—like equipment and shoulder closures—so motorists should plan their routes carefully. Mid Michigan NOW
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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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Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival
Various times — State Theatre — Tickets vary — Celebrate independent films and live music in Bay City's vibrant downtown.
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