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Saturday, November 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • This week, GM gave $120K to nonprofits that support STEAM education at Bay City and Saginaw plants and the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA pool area will close for six weeks starting early December for a water slide installation. Bay City schools have begun a bond application for needed upgrades while Bridge Partners said its Facebook page is fixed and toll rates for the bridges will not change in 2026—other local updates include upcoming fundraisers and planned projects.  MLive

CRIME NEWS

  • Federal prosecutors charged the West Virginia-based Applied Partners LLC with a felony for allegedly mishandling asbestos during the demolition of a former TRW plant at 2328 E. Genesee Ave between Sept. 17 and Oct. 24, 2019 — court dates are pending.  MLive

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Covenant and Delta College students hosted a safety event for Francis Reh Academy students this morning. The Delta students set up six safety stations (pedestrian, bike, internet, healthy lifestyles, 911 calling, and fire protocols) and gave students backpacks (with safety information).  WNEM

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Four Lakes Task Force will use a $2.25 million grant to install new architectural—mechanical—electrical—plumbing equipment at the Edenville dam to upgrade gate controls and de-icing systems. The project will lower overall costs and benefit local property owners, following support from Congressman John Moolenaar.  WNEM

HEALTH NEWS

  • A three-year-old boy from Saginaw County was diagnosed with LCH on November 4 and will begin a year of chemo treatments next week—community friend Sarah Theile is running a cookie fundraiser by selling $18 boxes with orders open until December 8 to help with travel costs for hospital trips.  WNEM

SPORTS NEWS

  • Lee Thompson is a longtime sportswriter at MLive and The Bay City Times who has covered local high school sports since 1996 and earned many awards from the Michigan Press Association and the Associated Press (he won first-place awards three times and received the President's Award in 2013). He worked at Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, The Saginaw News, Midland Daily News, and the Ogemaw County Herald and is a Bay City native who graduated from T.L. Handy High School and Central Michigan University.  MLive

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Mon, 11/17/25

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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.

    Sat, 11/22/25

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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.

    Tue, 11/25/25

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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.

    Thu, 11/27/25

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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.

    Sat, 11/29/25

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  • Needle Crafters Club

    6-7:30 p.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Free entry — Unite with fellow crafters and share the joy of knitting and crocheting.

    Wed, 12/3/25

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  • Miss Danielle's School of Dance Holiday Showcase

    5:30-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday season with dazzling performances from local dancers at their inaugural showcase.

    Fri, 12/5/25

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  • Free Christmas Movie: The Polar Express

    1-3 p.m. — State Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy a festive screening of The Polar Express as part of a Christmas movie series for the community.

    Sat, 12/13/25

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