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Raising Cane's opened its first location in the Great Lakes Bay Region at 5015 Bay Road (corner of Bay Road and Tittabawassee Road), featuring themed décor, community giveaways, a live DJ, and donations to local organizations.

The new Raising Cane’s at 5015 Bay Road in Kochville Township held its grand opening on Tuesday, Sept.

8, 2026, featuring live music, free merchandise, and a raffle that awarded 20 winners free chicken for a year (a nod to community spirit) as nearly 200 guests gathered to celebrate.

At SVSU, experts and residents gathered Tuesday evening to discuss data centers, noting potential economic benefits plus concerns over energy use, water impact, and the limits of local regulation under state law.

Some attendees saw temporary job opportunities while others worried about long-term environmental effects.

Great Lakes Bay Healthcare Connect is hosting a free senior expo on Wednesday, Sept.

16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bay County Community Center — seniors and families can get health screenings, driver’s license renewals, food, door prizes and more.

Parlor Doughnuts introduced its Farm Stand Favorites fall menu featuring a pumpkin chai cheesecake doughnut; locals can try the new seasonal treat at the store.

The Bay City Times and Coca-Cola presented the 62nd Golden Helmet Award for Week 2, with John Glenn's Blake Francis key to the victory over Essexville Garber on Thursday, Sept.

3. Coaches nominated standout players from teams including Ogemaw Heights, Bay City Central and Pinconning.