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TV journalist and local historian Eric Jylha died Sunday, Oct.4 at 76; he worked at WNEM TV-5 from 1986, retired in 2014, and earned Bay Area Chamber awards for his community service.

Becca’s Closet provided free prom tickets and formal attire for juniors and seniors at Bay City Central as well as students at Midland High and Dow High earlier this week.

The initiative, enhanced with Macy’s help to honor Rebecca Kirtman’s legacy, supported young students ahead of prom.

Delta College enrollment now at approximately 8,400 students has grown since Michigan Reconnect began covering tuition for adults 21 and older — a program that helps residents without degrees return to college — and is expected to boost winter applications.

Leon Giffel, a longtime teacher and state championship coach at All Saints, died Saturday at age 92; he led the team to a 25-7 record and mandated quirky traditions like left-handed batting + hosted students at his home, leaving a cherished legacy in our community.

Bay City commissioners approved a $150,000 funding agreement with Good Samaritan Rescue Mission Bay City for operational expenses at its overnight drop-in center using funds from the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act; the center opened Jan.

14 and served 340 individuals in nine months, and officials plan to expand the program to Saginaw.

MLive launched its Fall Sports Stars poll to name the top Bay City area volleyball juniors, asking readers to vote until 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

11; candidates include Pinconning’s Kailee Rugenstein and others.

Bay City high school football got exciting last week with All Saints winning 57 to 0 over Bay City Academy and Unionville-Sebewaing upsetting Ubly under coach Josh Hahn.

Week 7 will feature several key matchups, including Caseville at Bay City Academy (start at 6 p.m.).

The Bay City Times and Coca-Cola honored local high school football stars with the Week 6 Golden Helmet Award, as Aiden Bell led Whittemore-Prescott to a 28+24 comeback win while Atreyu Burden, Navir Cleveland and D.J.

Harrison posted key plays for wins that strengthen their programs.

MLive honored top seniors in Bay City fall sports based on regionwide polls for football+volleyball+boys soccer, boys cross country and girls cross country.

Winners include football standout Jeffrey Hartman, whose dynamic play led his team to a 6-0 record, and setter Kylie Soper, noted for her leadership on the court.

MLive launched a Fall Sports Stars poll to name the top junior football players—local fans may vote until 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

11.

Bay City Western broke its four-year cycle by winning back-to-back Bay County Boys Tennis Championships at Jopke Courts on Monday, Oct.

5 — outscoring John Glenn, Essexville Garber, and Bay City Central with 18 points.