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Bay City steakhouse closing at end of August, owners say
BAY CITY, MI – An Uptown Bay City restaurant is closing its doors at the end of the month, according to an announcement posted on social media Thursday, Aug. 22. Officials with Costela Brazilian Steak House, 110 Uptown Dr., said in a Facebook post the restaurant will be closing Aug. 29.
Bob’s (Guest) Bites: A Bay City restaurant where the view is almost as good as the food
BAY CITY, MI – “Would you be willing to do a Bob’s (Guest) Bites this week?”. The question posed to me didn’t need to sit there without a response for long. My mind, sensing the opportunity to eat food – and get paid for it – had already summoned a response as if it was already in the on-deck circle.
Bay City mural festival brings together artists from across country
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - The second City of Mural Community Festival is underway in Bay City, celebrating art, diversity, and community engagement. United We Go, a nonprofit focused on DEI, is behind the festival. Artists from out of state and mid-Michigan are collaborating on three murals, combining their diverse...
5 great places to get cider and doughnuts in mid-Michigan this fall
TITTABAWASSEE, MI — Temperatures are dropping like leaves and almost all the kids are back in school. That means it’s practically the fall, which means it’s cider-and-donut season for enthusiasts of chilled-weather products. Here are five top mid-Michigan establishments offering fall-season cider and donuts already. Bayne’s Apple...
Former Michigan Man Charged In Death Of Actor Matthew Perry
A former Midland, Michigan man has been charged in the death of actor Matthew Perry. Kenneth Iwamasa, 59, graduated from Herbert Henry Dow High School in Midland in 1982. He is one of five people who were recently charged on Thursday, August 15, 2024. According to the Detroit Free Press,...
Berger’s Family Restaurant Closing After 96 Years In Michigan
Berger's Family Restaurant in Bay City, Michigan will soon close its doors after nearly 100 years in business. The Bay County family-owned business recently announced closing details via social media and revealed an exact closing date, Saturday, August 31st, 2024. Owners Bruce and Michelle Berger are choosing to go out...
Bavarian Inn Lodge is looking to hire about 80 people
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (WJRT) - Ahead of the grand opening of the expanded waterpark at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth this fall, there will be two hiring open houses to expand the workforce. The resort said that with the addition of the new and upcoming water park, they are looking...
Jedi Mind Trip to headline revived Auburn Cornfest
AUBURN, MI — The resurrected Auburn Cornfest has announced its headliner for the summer of 2025. Jedi Mind Trip is to take the stage the night of Saturday, June 21, the third evening of the four-day 52nd annual festival. The Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce has also partnered with Jedi Mind Trip Productions to handle sound and production.
Saginaw bar, grill under new ownership
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) – Saginaw’s landmark Savoy Bar and Grill has new owners. Saginaw attorney Chris Webber announced the purchase on his Facebook page on Thursday, Aug. 22. Webber said it is walking distance from the Dow Event Center, Temple Theatre, and the SVRC Marketplace. He said he...
Garden Talk: How to make your trees and shrubs skyrocket
We are approaching the most important period of time for getting big growth on our trees and shrubs. The growth won’t come this year. It will come next year. Don’t wait until next spring to think about our landscape backbone. Trees and shrubs need to be fed very soon to get off to rocketing growth coming out of winter.
What About Waffles!? It’s time to see if you know what proper waffles taste like
MIDLAND, MI – Desiree Achorn never liked waffles. However, she had only tasted waffles made with pancake batter. Then came the day when her mother made her a proper Brussels waffle, or better known in America as a Belgian waffle, and she loved them. If you purchase a product...
Frankenmuth Dog Bowl raises $40K in donations
FRANKENMUTH, Mich (WNEM) – The Frankenmuth Dog Bowl raised a record amount of donations for police K-9′s, rescues, and more. The Dog Bowl raised $40,000 in donations this year. Local K-9 units will be receiving $19,000, $16,000 will be donated to local dog rescue organizations, and $5,000 will be donated to the friends of Frankenmuth Police.
Despite playground closure, Dow Gardens has countless ways for kids to enjoy nature
On Monday, Aug, 19, Dow Gardens permanently closed its playground. The decision was made to restore the area to a more natural state. Although they did not want to remove the playground, it was necessary due to safety concerns. The playground was located in a lowland area with a high water table, which led to ongoing maintenance challenges and structural issues.
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