Good Day
Bay City
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bay City veteran Bob Hayhurst recounted his fierce escape from captivity in Vietnam before departing with Mid-Michigan Honor Flight to visit Washington, D.C. war memorials today – he described his capture during the Tet Offensive and a risky river escape that saved his life. ABC12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Beth Thieme stepped down as president of Amigo Mobility after 50 years so her son, Jordan Thieme, took over daily operations at their Bridgeport Township headquarters on Sept. 1—Beth will remain as part-time CEO. MLive
- ➤ This Friday, Bay City Boat Rental at 1201 Evergreen Drive will offer a self-serve kayak rental service for residents and visitors. Customers will reserve online — sign a waiver, get a lock-code, and unlock a kayak for full or multi-day rentals. Mid Michigan NOW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Treasury warned residents today about a new text scam that asks for payment information for tax refunds—officials say not to reply or click any links and to call the Treasury with any questions. WNEM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Retired merchant mariner Jeff Letzkus, who finished a 28-year career in April, will share his maritime stories on September 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church—hosted by the Saginaw River Marine Historical Society, the free event will feature light refreshments. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development released a report showing that federal tariffs have raised food prices and lowered agricultural exports, hurting local farming that supports over 800,000 jobs. The report said that tariffs have also increased costs for food packaging—this may lead to higher prices for consumers. WNEM
- ➤ Unleaded gas prices have risen to about $3.20 today after a week of prices below $3 — petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy said this cycle will soon bring lower prices as stations adjust over the coming days. He noted that filling up when prices hit the two seventies to eighties is the best choice as the cycle continues. WNEM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Kids Count report shows Michigan children have better health outcomes—like fewer teen births and lower infant deaths—but face dropped school skills and rising child care costs, with a 9.7% decline in third-grade reading and an 18.6% drop in eighth-grade math. Lawmakers are warned that new federal rules and reduced educational funding may worsen these challenges, and the report calls for policy changes to protect children’s well-being. Mid Michigan NOW
-
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.
-
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.
-
Conflict De-Escalation Techniques Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Duncan's Outdoor Shop — Registration required — Learn valuable skills to calm conflicts before they escalate.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Bay City
Welcome to the Good Day Bay City, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Bay City, Michigan community. If you like the Good Day Bay City, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Bay City.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Bay City and across Michigan. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Bay City
A free Bay City community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaybaycity.com/sitemap