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Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Caring Closet is holding a food giveaway today at 10 a.m. on 6045 Mackinaw Road—volunteers expect to serve hundreds of families facing food shortages due to SNAP delays—ensuring many receive essential groceries. WNEM
- ➤ Mid-Michigan groups are expanding food pantries and meal programs as food assistance benefits are paused, with centers in Genesee, Saginaw, and Bay counties helping over 100,000 users. Local agencies—by coordinating free meal efforts and new food council plans—are preparing resources to meet rising demand in the coming weeks. MLive
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire heavily damaged the firefighter station at Garfield Township at 1242 Erickson Road on Oct. 30 in rural Bay County. Fire crews pulled trucks out as the roof collapsed — no injuries were reported and a sheriff's investigator is looking for the cause. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ An article from November 1 in The Bay City Daily Times is recognized as the first American publication to use a variation of trick-or-treating—confirmed by etymologist Barry Popik. This report shows that Bay City has a historic link to Halloween traditions. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Saginaw Township will soon vote on a bond proposal that seeks over $169M for school updates — the funds will be used to modernize classrooms, improve safety, upgrade athletic fields, and add a 2.85 mill tax if approved. Mid Michigan NOW
- ➤ Nearly 360 students at SVSU participate in the Thompson Working Families Scholarship program, which provides $11,000 a year with funds matched by the Thompson Foundation & helps high-achieving students overcome financial obstacles. About half of the scholars are first-generation college students who benefit from the program, which SVSU joined in 2016. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, about 40 essential airport employees—28 TSA workers and 20 air traffic controllers—have missed a half paycheck and a full paycheck. Local business leaders and the East Side Soup Kitchen donated 24 meals to support these workers during the shutdown. ABC12
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Renue Physical Therapy is expanding its clinic at Dow Bay Area Family YMCA at 225 Washington Ave. in Bay City—construction will finish in November to nearly double the treatment area for more physical therapy services. The expanded space will serve patients without requiring a YMCA membership. MLive
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is inviting residents in Saginaw, Bay and Tuscola counties to join the MiChEM program to test blood and urine for chemicals such as lead and PFAs. Random households that receive an invitation can register soon to get a free test — along with a $75 gift card. WNEM
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Ghost Tours at the Historic Masonic Temple
11:00 p.m. — Historic Masonic Temple — Tickets $1.88 service fee — Explore the haunted history and conduct your own ghost hunt in this iconic building.
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Mediterranean Dream Travelogue
7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a captivating journey through the Mediterranean with filmmaker Marlin Darrah sharing stories of art and culture.
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Warren Miller's Sno-Ciety Film Presentation
7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the thrilling premiere of Warren Miller's latest snow-themed film capturing community and adventure in winter culture.
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Film Crew Club for Teens
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Sage Branch Library — Registration required — Explore filmmaking and video media with provided equipment from the Michigan Learning Channel.
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17th Annual Gobbler Gallop Trail Run/Walk
2:00-3:30 p.m. — 3495 Midland Rd, Saginaw, MI — Registration Fee — A fun Thanksgiving morning race that has become a family tradition for families in the Saginaw Valley Area.
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Celebrate the Season Concert
7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy holiday tunes performed by local musicians to support hospice care.
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