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Warrant issued in drunken crash, no charges against Essexville teacher and more Bay County news
BAY COUNTY, MI – Officials issued a warrant for a Bay County woman they allege killed two men in a drunken crash after leaving her bartending shift. In other news, prosecutors declined to charge a former Essexville teacher who allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a student. If you...
2 Republicans vying for Bay County executive seat in August 2024 primary
BAY COUNTY, MI – Three people are running for Bay County executive, a position that carries a four-year term. Democratic incumbent Jim Barcia is running unopposed, while Republican challengers Charles A. Juers and Kevin Shark are running against each other in the Aug. 6 primary election. Whoever wins the Republican primary will face Barcia in the November general election.
Bay County court ruling goes in favor of 'old' Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce
BAY CITY, Mich. (WJRT) - The Auburn Cornfest controversy moves into a courtroom, as arguments are heard on one of three lawsuits in the saga. This year's Cornfest was held recently in Midland, not in Auburn. That came as the result of the dispute regarding ownership of land where the...
Bay County prosecutor race: 2 Republicans face off in August 2024 primary
BAY COUNTY, MI – Bay County Prosecutor Nancy Borushko is unopposed in the August primary, but two Republicans are running for the opportunity to challenge her in the November general election. Local attorney Brian H. Jean will face off against criminal defense attorney and former Saginaw County Assistant Prosecutor...
Warrant issued for Bay County bartender police say killed 2 men in drunken crash
BAY CITY, MI — Officials have issued a warrant for a Bay County woman accused of killing two men after leaving her bartending shift. Prosecutors allege she wasn’t just drunk when she drove the wrong-way down Interstate 75 and caused the fatal crash — she was “super drunk.”
Woman facing super drunk charges for wrong-way crash on I-75
BAY COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A Bay County woman faces super drunk charges in connection with a deadly wrong-way crash that claimed the lives of two men from Genesee County. The crash happened back in March, when investigators say a 41-year-old woman from Pinconning was driving southbound in the northbound lanes of I-75 near Salzburg Road in Monitor Township.
10 most expensive homes sold in Bay County, July 8-14
A house in Bay City that sold for $399,900 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bay County in the past week. In total, 38 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $166,198, or $116 per square foot.
Bay County Commissioners choose Jayme Johnson to fill 7th District seat
BAY CITY, MI – It took two votes, but the Bay County Board of Commissioners appointed Jayme Johnson as the new 7th District Commissioner during a county meeting Tuesday, July 16. Commissioners voted 4-2 in favor of Johnson, a Bay City Public Schools employee and Essexville resident. He was...
Here are Bay County’s contested races, proposals in August 2024 primary
BAY COUNTY, MI – Bay County voters on Aug. 6 will determine a slew of contested primary elections while also voting on 13 proposals. A list of each race and ballot proposal can be found on the Bay County Clerk’s website here. The Michigan Department of State website...
Eastbound US-10 will be closed tonight. Here’s why – and what route to take instead.
BAY COUNTY, MI – Eastbound US-10 will be closed overnight for a Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) road project, agency officials announced. MDOT is implementing the overnight closure – which will begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, and end at 5 a.m. Thursday, July 18 – at the Mackinaw Road overpass for beam setting in Bay County, according to a news release.
Bay County native named commander of Michigan State Police Tri-City Post
WILLIAMS TWP, MI — The Michigan State Police Tri-City Post has a new commander, one with a familiar face in Bay County. 1st Lt. Dan Nease assumed the role on July 7 for the post located at 2402 Salzburg Road in Bay County’s Williams Township. Nease grew up in Bangor Township and graduated from John Glenn High School in 2006.
8 people apply for vacant Bay County commissioner seat
BAY CITY, MI – Eight people have applied to fill the 7th District commissioner seat vacated by Dennis Poirier earlier this year. Poirier, 75, died at his home on June 16 after a battle with cancer. Whoever is appointed to fill his position will hold the seat until Dec. 31, when it is set to expire.
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