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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.
New youth transitional housing opening in Bay City
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan is celebrating the newly constructed the Doud House, a transitional home for youth ages 16 to 17. The five-bed transitional housing facility is located on the campus of Good Samaritan Rescue Mission in Bay City. According to Rescue Ministries, the Doud House...
Bay City OK’s parking ban on West Side road citing safety concerns
BAY CITY, MI – Parking is no longer allowed on John F Kennedy Drive between the Veterans Memorial Bridge and the north side of the boat ramp access road. The Bay City Commission on Monday, July 15, approved a traffic control order prohibiting parking in the designated area, citing safety concerns.
New bike lanes completed in Bay City
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - New bike lanes on Johnson and Midland streets in Bay City have been completed. The Bay City Department of Public Works made the announcement on Wednesday, July 17. The project has been in the works since last year after city leaders passed a resolution to improve...
Bay City residents shocked by news of fire station closing
BAY CITY, MI – Residents were concerned and surprised by the news that one of four city fire stations was closing Monday during a regularly scheduled city commission meeting. The Monday, July 15, closure of Fire Station 5, 1209 E. Smith St., leaves the city with two fire stations...
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...
Saginaw gears up for its second annual block party with fun, food, and unity
SAGINAW, Mich.— Saginaw residents, get ready for a day of fun, entertainment, and community connection!. The Saginaw Community Alliance for the People— also known as CAP— is hosting its second annual Block Party. From face-painting and games to community resources, this family-friendly event is fun for all...
Monday, July 15, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - It’s a brand new morning and week, we are hoping it’s full of positivity and productivity! If you’re up early with us, check out these five stories to know. 1. The Bay City Department of Public Safety closing Fire Station 5 for good today....
Memorial Cup makes appearance at SVRC Marketplace
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The iconic Memorial Cup made an appearance at the SVRC Marketplace Wednesday afternoon, July 17. Between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., those visiting or just grabbing lunch were able to snap a photo with the trophy, recently won by the Saginaw Spirit. “The SVRC Marketplace is...
Phone outage in Bay City affecting Verizon customers
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) – The city of Bay City said it is currently experiencing an outage impacting incoming calls from Verizon customers. The city said staff is working with providers to fix the issue, but a time of restoration is currently unknown. If you need to pay a...
Two Republicans battle for shot at Saginaw County commission chair’s seat
SAGINAW, MI — Two Republican candidates will face off in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election for a chance to unseat the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners chair this fall. GOP contenders Jane Collins and Andrea Paschall will seek the District 9 seat, which represents parts of northwest Saginaw...
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...
Spend your July in Downtown Midland
Every summer, Downtown Midland comes to life with various events for all ages and interests. The rest of this month is packed full of shopping, fitness, music, and dance. If you’re looking for something to do on a Thursday evening or planning a nice staycation in the area, here’s a list of a few exciting things to consider to end July here at home.
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