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Business wins Match on Main Grant, crematorium dispute nears end and more Bay County news

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – A Bay City business has big plans for the money it received through the Match on Main grant program. Meanwhile, in Kawkawlin Township, a lengthy dispute over one man’s plans to operate a crematorium may be nearing an end. Those stories and more are below in this week’s roundup of Bay County news you may have missed. Bay City’s Lumberman’s Mercantile has big plans for Match on Main grant funding The $25,000 Match on Main grant awarded to Lumberman’s Mercantile, 701 E.
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5 ballot proposals Bay County voters need to know about before Aug. 4

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – Voters across parts of Bay County will determine the outcome of several millage and bond proposals on Aug. 4. Public safety proposals will be on the ballot in the city of Pinconning, as well as Frankenlust and Garfield townships. A road millage renewal will appear on the ballot in Merritt Township. And voters in the Essexville-Hampton Schools district will decide on a bond proposal for building improvements. Below is a breakdown of each proposal.
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AnnMarie Horseman and Gary VanBlaricum compete for 95th District seat

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
MIDLAND, MI – Two Democrats are running for the opportunity to oppose Republican incumbent Bill G. Schuette in the race for the 95th District representative in November’s general election. AnnMarie Horseman, a special education teacher in Midland County, is running against Gary VanBlaricum, a master mechanic, to represent the 95th District in the state House. The district includes all of Midland County as well as Beaverton, Billings and Tobacco townships in Gladwin County.
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No charges following Saginaw diocese abuse probe, AG’s office says

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
SAGINAW, MI – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a report this week identifying 37 priests and one deacon accused of misconduct in the Diocese of Saginaw spanning 75 years, though the investigation produced no criminal charges and no priests currently serving in active ministry face allegations. The 258-page report examined how the diocese handled abuse cases from 1950 to the present, covering priests ordained for the diocese and religious order priests who served during that time.
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Bay City’s Lumberman’s Mercantile has big plans for Match on Main grant funding

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – The $25,000 Match on Main grant awarded to Lumberman’s Mercantile, 701 E. Midland St., will go toward the continued restoration of the historic building the shop is in while also expanding operations to include a café. Co-owner Stephen Stoddard told MLive late Tuesday, June 23, that he and husband/co-owner Justin Vanderpoel are excited to have been selected for the grant that will help them move toward the next phase of their business plans.
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Kawkawlin Township crematorium dispute nears end

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
KAWKAWLIN TWP, MI – A lengthy dispute between a Kawkawlin Township property owner and local officials over a proposed crematorium took another turn when the Zoning Board of Appeals rejected a use variance request and a related lawsuit faces potential dismissal. The ZBA on Thursday, June 18, denied township resident Steve Dennis’s request to operate a crematorium at his property, 170 S. Huron Road. The decision came after multiple public hearings on the matter.
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Your guide to the 2026 Bay City Fireworks Festival

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – The multi-day Bay City Fireworks Festival will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with the largest fireworks display in the festival’s history, surpassing the 50,000 shells launched 14 years ago, according to organizers. The event will feature fireworks starting at 10:12 p.m. each night, building to a grand finale on the third evening. Organizers are bringing back elements from past festivals, including shooting fireworks from the east side of the river.
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MyMichigan Health to build medical office facility in Standish

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
STANDISH, MI – MyMichigan Health plans to break ground next month on a 20,000-square-foot medical office building adjacent to MyMichigan Medical Center Standish. Construction on the Cedar Ridge Building is scheduled to begin in July 2026 and be completed by July 2027. The facility will house several outpatient services, including a rural health clinic, specialty clinic, Senior Living Solutions and physical therapy services. It will also provide access to a geriatric psychiatry program.
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Community pool ahead of schedule, new nature preserve approved and more Bay County news

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – Construction of the new Bay County community pool is ahead of schedule. Meanwhile, the county will be getting a new nature preserve at the site of a former driving range. Those stories and more are included below in this week’s roundup of Bay County headlines you may have missed.
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Here’s what to know about Bay City appointing a new city manager

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – The Bay City Commission has officially appointed Richard Hayman to lead its municipal operations, contingent upon final employment negotiations and human resources requirements. The appointment concludes a competitive selection process aimed at filling the vacancy that will soon be created by retiring city manager Dana Muscott. Below are a few takeaways from Hayman’s appointment.
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Bay City commissioners choose Richard Hayman as pick for next city manager

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – The Bay City commission has selected Richard Hayman to serve as the city’s next city manager following a special meeting Thursday, June 18. Commissioners voted 5-4 to appoint Hayman, who most recently was the senior public relations manager at Güd Marketing in Lansing, contingent upon final employment negotiations and human resources requirements. He was chosen over Brian Chapman, who most recently served as city manager in Sault Ste. Marie.
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Bay County library board appoints 2 new trustees

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – Two new people have been appointed to the Bay County Library System Board of Trustees. Susan Rowell and Tim Eckstein were appointed Tuesday, June 16, by the Bay County Board of Commissioners to a partial term concluding in June 2028 and a full, five-year term, respectively. The two candidates were chosen from a pool of 15 people. Rowell will take over the vacancy created by the resignation earlier this year of Douglas Stone.
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Bay City housing development among projects receiving low-income tax credits

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Wolverine Confidential
BAY CITY, MI – An affordable housing development in Bay City has received more than $3.2 million in tax credits, the governor’s office announced Thursday, June 18. Newmarket Commons, an affordable housing development planned at the former YMCA site and Bay Market, received two credit awards each for $1.65 million, according to the governor’s office. The development will create 60 affordable units for households earning up to 60% AMI, or area median income.
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Bay County pool construction ahead of schedule, other projects nearing completion

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI — Construction of a new county pool facility is progressing faster than planned, with work running two to three weeks ahead of schedule as Bay County pushes forward on multiple infrastructure projects. The Bay County Board of Commissioners received updates on the pool, a new animal shelter and a Health Services building during their Tuesday, June 16, meeting. The Health Services building is also approaching completion, with a grand opening announcement expected soon.
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Bay County nature preserve planned at former driving range site

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI — An old driving range northwest of Beaver Road and North Euclid Avenue will be preserved as a public nature area after Bay County commissioners approved a conservation agreement Tuesday, June 16. The Bay County Board of Commissioners authorized a conservation easement with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to transform the Beaver Road property into a wetland ecosystem with community recreation features.
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Bay City expands property tax exemption for low-income residents

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – An underutilized program could provide some Bay City residents who meet federal poverty guidelines set by the Department of Health and Human Services a reduction in or exemption from property taxes. The Bay City Commission on Monday unanimously approved an expanded property tax exemption program for low-income residents, creating a new tiered system that offers greater relief to the city’s poorest homeowners.
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Bay City mayor’s veto upheld in nonprofit funding dispute

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – The Bay City Commission Monday, June 15, unanimously supported Mayor Chris Girard’s veto of a measure that would have allocated city funds to a local nonprofit, as the mayor expressed confidence the organization will receive payment for its work. The commission voted 9-0 to uphold Girard’s veto of a resolution that sought to direct $9,162.50 in city funds to The Breaking Bread Village.
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2 finalists return for Bay City manager interviews

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – The second round of interviews with finalists for the Bay City manager position will take place this week. Interviews of Richard Hayman, senior public relations manager at Gud Marketing, and Brian Chapman, city manager of Sault Ste. Marie, will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at City Hall. The meeting will be streamed online on the City of Bay City YouTube channel.
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This Bay City pizza is so good I ate it in my car like a giant rat

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – The pizza at Eudici’s Pizza in Bay City is so good. How good, you ask? Let me tell you. I went to the Bay City location on the early afternoon of Monday, April 20, hungry. So much so, in fact, that it was hard to hold off on stopping somewhere else when I made the trip from Saginaw on my way to 404 E. Midland St. But I’m glad I waited. When I walked in, I immediately noticed something lacking. Chairs.
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‘Havoc in his wake’: The story of a $750K fraud scheme and the Bay City man behind it

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI — The surname Bacigalupo, loosely translated, means “wolf hunter.” Over time, the meaning came to imply, in Italian slang, foolishness. In Bay City, the name once meant something different: trust. A fixture of local civic life, Michael Bacigalupo was a leader of the nonprofits Bay City State Theatre and Bay City Historical Society, as well as the former director of the Bay City Downtown Development Authority. People viewed him as a community leader.
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Here is who will appear on the ballot for Bay City Commission races this year

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – Bay City voters will see five commission seats on their November ballots, with three contested races set to determine representation for Wards 3, 5 and 7, while two incumbents run unopposed. The seats for First Ward Commissioner Laura Kubit, Third Ward Commissioner Katie Doyle, Fifth Ward Commissioner Mark Zanotti, Seventh Ward Commissioner Chris Runberg and Ninth Ward Commissioner Cordal Morris are all up for reelection. Doyle and Morris are not seeking another term.
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Timmy Beson faces Chris Girard in race for Michigan House

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
LANSING, MI – Two candidates with contrasting records on Bay County’s controversial drawbridges will compete in November for Michigan’s 96th House District seat. Bay City Mayor Chris Girard, a Democrat, and Republican incumbent Timmy Beson filed as the only candidates by the 4 p.m. deadline Tuesday, April 21, according to the Bay County Clerk’s office, setting up a contest between current local and state leadership.
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Over 50 apply for Bay City manager job as Muscott stays on temporarily

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – Bay City Commission voted Monday to extend the temporary employment agreement for retired City Manager Dana Muscott through June 30 as the city continues its search for a permanent replacement. The April 20 vote extends Muscott’s arrangement by two months beyond the original April 30 expiration date. The commission approved the extension as part of its consent agenda without discussion.
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Woman convicted of embezzling, board members face recalls and more Bay County news

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – A jury this week convicted a woman of embezzling more than $20,000 from Bay Animal Hospital. Meanwhile, four of the five members of a Bay County community’s board are facing possible recalls. Those stories and more are included below in this week’s roundup of Bay County headlines you may have missed.
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Mike Bacigalupo’s attorney seeks supervised release, restitution in fraud case

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – The attorney for former State Theatre Executive Director Mike Bacigalupo is recommending the court impose a sentence of supervised release and enter concurrent orders of restitution and forfeiture in the amount of more than $196,000, according to a sentencing memorandum filed late Thursday, April 16. The filing comes a week before Bacigalupo, 65, is scheduled to be sentenced before U.S. District Court Judge David M.
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Sanford Lake refill begins 6 years after dam failure

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
SANFORD, MI – The refill of Sanford Lake officially began at 12:01 a.m. on April 15, nearly six years after a rain event caused the Sanford and Edenville dams to fail. Rain gave the refill process a head start, with the lake level already up about 9 feet when the process started. The lake still needs to rise 7 more feet to reach its normal legal level, which is expected by Memorial Day at a rate of 1 foot per day.
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Teen arrested in Bay City party store armed robbery

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – Bay City Department of Public Safety officers arrested a 16-year-old resident Thursday in connection with the armed robbery of Ideal Party Store that occurred nearly a month earlier. Officers took the Bay City teen into custody without incident on Thursday, April 16. The armed robbery at Ideal Party Store occurred on March 19. The police report will be forwarded to the Bay County Prosecutor’s Office requesting charges against the juvenile suspect.
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Town hall to address Bangor Township’s $9.3M fire station plan

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BANGOR TWP., MI – Bangor Township officials will host a 6 p.m. town hall Saturday, April 18, at the Bangor Township Hall, 3921 Wheeler Road, to discuss a proposed new fire station that would cost an estimated $9.28 million. The proposal, contingent on the passing of a bond that will appear on the May ballot, would replace Station 6 at 1000 W. North Union, which has been in operation since 1963 in a building originally constructed as a plumbing business in the 1940s.
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Bay City Commission to vote on extending retired city manager once again

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – The Bay City Commission will vote next week on extending a temporary employment agreement with retired City Manager Dana Muscott through June 30. Muscott retired March 12 but agreed to continue working on a temporary basis until the city hires a new manager. The agreement requires her to work a minimum of 25 hours per week and perform all duties and obligations of the city manager position. The measure is listed among items on the Monday, April 20, city commission meeting.
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Seeking millage renewal, Bay County library officials report strong community usage

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – The Bay County Library System presented its case for a millage renewal to county commissioners Tuesday, April 14, showcasing growing community engagement and financial stewardship while requesting voter approval for continued funding later this year.
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Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance dissolving after board vote

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – The Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance is dissolving following a vote by the organization’s board of directors in March, officials said. “After nearly two decades of advancing regional collaboration across Bay, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw counties, it has become increasingly challenging to financially sustain the Alliance – particularly in a region with more than 2,500 nonprofit organizations competing for limited funding,” a statement from the GLBRA board reads.
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4 of 5 board members in this Michigan township are now facing possible recall

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – The Bay County Election Commission on Monday, April 13, approved recall language against a fourth member of the five-person board of trustees of northern Michigan’s Kawkawlin Township. Supervisor Brad Eddy joined trustees Brian Whalen and Charles Campbell, as well as treasurer Laurie DeShano, as members of the board who may be recalled if petitioners gather enough signatures within 180 days of the recall language being approved.
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State should pay toll fees when bridges fail, Bay City mayor says

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – Bay City Mayor Chris Girard wants the state to cover toll costs that commuters were forced to pay when mechanical issues shut down the city’s two free bridges, leaving drivers with no choice but to use a toll bridge.
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Woman admits to stabbing boyfriend, artist gets probation for sexual assault and more Bay County news

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – A Bay County woman has admitted to stabbing her ex-boyfriend in the chest. Meanwhile, a Bay City tattoo artist received probation this week for sexually assaulting a woman who came in to her for service. Those stories and more are included below in this week’s roundup of Bay County news you may have missed. Bay County woman pleads guilty to stabbing boyfriend in chest A Bay County woman has admitted in court to stabbing her ex-boyfriend in his chest during a domestic squabble.
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Brown City home vandalized with racist graffiti over Easter

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BROWN CITY, MI – A Brown City homeowner has asked police to stop investigating a break-in at his residence over Easter weekend, describing the incident as “silly little kids playing” despite police reports of racist graffiti and property damage. Russell Browning and his family have moved to Ohio and are selling their McMorran Street property in Brown City.
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Feds recommend prison for former Bay City nonprofit director

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – The feds are recommending that former executive director of the Bay City State Theatre Michael Bacigalupo be sentenced to 54 months imprisonment, followed by a three-year term of supervised release, for his wire fraud crimes involving two local nonprofits.
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Saginaw woman dies in crash involving Waste Management truck

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
SAGINAW, MI – Saginaw police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one person dead early Friday morning. The crash occurred shortly after 5 a.m. Friday, April 10, at the intersection of Clark and Hill streets, according to a Saginaw Police Department news release.
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Breaking Bread Village to host second community forum in Bay City

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – The Breaking Bread Village will hold its second community conversation on April 27 at Bay City Hall, continuing a series of five planned discussions about local issues. The dialogue will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will focus on bridges, roads, leadership and other topics relevant to Bay City residents. The nonprofit hosted its first roundtable on March 23, which centered on immigration and the recent controversy surrounding the booking of country music band Confederate Railroad.
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Bay City Mayor Chris Girard announces run for Michigan House

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – Bay City Mayor Chris Girard on Wednesday, April 8, submitted paperwork to the Bay County Clerk’s Office, officially filing to run for state representative in Michigan’s 96th House District. Girard, a Democrat who has served as mayor and spent nearly a decade as a city commissioner, is seeking to represent the district that encompasses part of Bay County.
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Bay City Bridge lawsuit enters discovery phase in federal court

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
DETROIT, MI – A federal lawsuit challenging toll collections on Bay City’s Independence Bridge is entering its discovery phase, with parties agreeing to exchange evidence over the next seven months, according to court documents filed this week. The parties in the class action case against Bay City Bridge Partners submitted a joint discovery plan Tuesday, April 7, in U.S. District Court of Eastern Michigan in Detroit.
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Popular discount store Five Below coming to Bay County

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BANGOR TWP., MI – A discount retail chain known for its low prices will soon open a location in Bangor Township. Five Below will occupy space at the Bay City Town Center, 4101 E. Wilder Road, Bangor Township Supervisor Glenn Rowley confirmed Tuesday, April 7. A sign at the shopping center advertises the store is coming soon and currently hiring, though no specific opening date has been announced.
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Bay County commissioners accept controversial library board member’s resignation

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – Bay County library board trustee Doug Stone’s decision to submit his resignation last week prevented a public hearing scheduled for Tuesday that would have considered his removal from the position. Doug Stone resigned from the Bay County Library System Board of Trustees on April 1. “This was a scheduled time for the public hearing to consider the removal of Doug Stone from the Bay County Library Board of Trustees,” Bay County Board Chair Tim Banaszak said.
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Bay City immigration resolution approved by commissioners

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – Bay City commissioners voted April 6 to approve a resolution on immigration enforcement that reaffirms existing police policies while stopping short of declaring the city a sanctuary, potentially bringing closure to a debate that has consumed city hall for more than a year. The resolution, proposed by Mayor Chris Girard, affirms constitutional policing, community safety and legal compliance without language that could jeopardize government funding.
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Bay City resident demands Fire Station 5 reopen after delayed response

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – A Bay City resident urged commissioners to reopen Fire Station 5 after reports that first responders were delayed in getting to a house fire because a train was blocking their route to the Banks District. Jill Causley of Bay City addressed the Bay City Commission on Monday, April 6, pointing to an April 2 fire in the 900 block of State Street as evidence that the Banks District needs the closed station to be reopened.
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Bridge lawsuit, Confederate flag conflicts and more Bay County news

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – A class action lawsuit over Bay City’s Independence Bridge was allowed to move forward this week. Meanwhile, the city’s current battle with the Confederate flag is part of a history of similar conflicts. Those stories and more are included below in this week’s roundup of Bay County news you may have missed.
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Mike Bacigalupo sentencing scheduled in Bay City fraud case

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – Mike Bacigalupo, the former executive director of the Bay City State Theatre, will learn his fate later this month after pleading guilty to defrauding two local nonprofit organizations. U.S. District Court Judge David M. Lawson scheduled Bacigalupo’s sentencing for April 24 during a status conference held Friday, April 3. Prosecutors must submit their sentencing recommendations by April 10, with the defense filing one week later.
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Seafood chain closes mid-Michigan location, a local spot for New York style pizza and more Bay County business news

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – Red Lobster has closed its lone Bay County location. Meanwhile, a local pizza place on Midland Street gives people New York style pizza without having to take a trip to Brooklyn. Those business stories—and more—are included below in. Red Lobster closes Mid-Michigan location Bay County residents will have to go elsewhere to cure their hankering for Cheddar-bay biscuits and other seafood staples as the only Red Lobster restaurant in the county has closed.
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Vets Bridge closed in Bay City due to mechanical issues

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – The one toll-free and open bridge in Bay City is temporarily closed. Veterans Memorial Bridge is closed for an undetermined period of time due to mechanical issues, according to an alert issued Friday morning by the city. The alert was issued at 8:22 a.m. on April 3, a little less than an hour after the bridge opened to allow an outbound vessel through. A spokesperson with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Controversial Bay County Library board member Doug Stone resigns

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – A controversial member of the Bay County Library System Board of Trustees has resigned. Doug Stone, who has drawn criticism over the course of the past two years for comments he has made on unhoused people at the library and, more recently, encouraging against placing an operating millage renewal that funds more than 80% of the library system’s funding on the ballot for November, submitted his letter of resignation to the Bay County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, April 1.
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New sidewalk cafe with live music in the works for downtown Bay City’s former MI Table

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By Joey Oliver Verified
| Saginaw News Verified
BAY CITY, MI – The site of the former MI Table in downtown Bay City could soon be transformed into a sidewalk cafe with outdoor seating and live music. Bethanne and Kyle Bowles have applied for a major sidewalk cafe license for Beachy’s at 213 Center Ave., with city staff recommending approval of the request. The Bowles family owns and operates several restaurants and cafes across the region, primarily in and around Caseville.
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