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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff today to honor those who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks—residents are urged to observe silence at 8:46 a.m. and to raise the flags again tomorrow. WNEM
- ➤ Bay City is accepting applications for the 3rd Ward City Commissioner seat—applicants must live in the ward and submit an application, affidavit, and resume by 4 p.m. on Oct. 27 to City Manager Dana Muscott at 301 Washington Avenue, Room 309. The selected appointee will serve the remainder of the term until Dec. 31. WNEM
- ➤ Bay City issued more trash fines in one day than in the past three years and then waived the penalties after residents complained about $200 fines for leaving trash carts at the curb — City Manager Dana Muscott said the commission will review and update the ordinance in October. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hope Network, a nonprofit, is leading its Zero Suicide initiative during Suicide Prevention Month to help people talk about mental health and learn skills—like QPR—to spot warning signs. The group will host free virtual training for community members and professionals while urging anyone in crisis to use the 988 lifeline. WNEM
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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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Conflict De-Escalation Techniques Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Duncan's Outdoor Shop — Registration required — Learn valuable skills to calm conflicts before they escalate.
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Bay City State Park Fall Harvest Festival
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Bay City State Park — Cost varies — Celebrate autumn with camping, decorations, and a family-friendly Trick-or-Treating event.
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