Bay City News

Bay City Commission could vote on 9 percent water, 4.5 percent sewer rate hikes next month

2013-05-23T01:12:34Z

Commissioners and City Hall staff met in the next in a series of reviews of the proposed $18.9 million budget that would begin in July.

Saginaw Township man gets time served for assaulting store clerk in theft of beer

2013-05-23T16:00:00Z

A Saginaw Township man who shoved a store clerk in stealing a bottle of Labatt Blue beer bottle has been given credit for time already served in the Bay County Jail.

Memorial Day poll: Will you stay in Midland, Bay, Saginaw counties, or travel this weekend?

2013-05-23T15:25:58Z

With gasoline prices hiking up to about $4 a gallon, will your travel plans change this weekend?

Breaking News: Bay City house catches fire at 407 S. Sheridan

2013-05-23T15:05:10Z

Fire officials received a call of a house fire in Bay City on May 23.

Boy Scout event kicks off Bay County's Memorial Day weekend honoring fallen soldiers

2013-05-23T15:00:00Z

Members of the Bay County Veterans Council will honor fallen soldiers throughout Bay County during the Memorial Day weekend.

Waterford couple says Bay City airport won't clear their wedding plan for takeoff

2013-05-23T14:15:00Z

The couple had paid a $100 clean-up fee and financed a $1 million liability insurance policy when they were socked with another bill. Bay City is demanding $2,471.48.

Vassar soldier Travis Mills speaking at Senate Memorial Service

2013-05-23T12:05:00Z

The 19th annual Michigan Senate Memorial Service is 10 a.m. Thursday, May 23 in the Senate chamber of the Capitol building in Lansing.

Top Grads: Pinconning Area High School

2013-05-23T12:00:57Z

Pinconning Area High School announces it's Top 10 students for the Class of 2013.

Answer to 'solvable' May 21, 2013 'Images from Saginaw, Bay City and more: We show it, can you identify it?'

2013-05-23T12:00:48Z

Answer to May 21, 2013 'Images from Saginaw, Bay City and more: We show it, can you identify it?'

Mayville teen with muscular dystrophy receives wheelchair donation, still hoping for all-terrain chair

2013-05-23T11:15:00Z

A 16-year-old Mayville boy who has muscular dystrophy has a new wheelchair thanks to the generosity of a Greenville family.

Bob Gonzales retires after 17 years as face of Bay County Community Center

2013-05-23T10:30:23Z

Bob Gonzales retired after 17 years as facility coordinator at the Bay County Community Center.Lee Thompson | The Bay City Times BAY CITY – Every time the door swung open, a new adventure strolled into the Bay County Community...

Do you think Diocese of Saginaw reorganization plan is on the right track?

2013-05-23T10:30:14Z

Start a discussion in the comment forums below and follow our coverage of the coming changes.

Back to the Bricks promo tour in demand throughout state

2013-05-23T10:00:02Z

FLINT, MI -- Back to the Bricks is becoming more than an annual car show -- it's a Flint export.

Firefighters return to Bay City wood-cutting company three days after blaze destroys building

2013-05-23T01:10:00Z

Three days after a building at a Bay City wood-cutting company was severely damaged by flames, firefighters returned to the property to find burning sawdust in a semi-trailer.

Guest view of state Sen. Mike Green: Honor sacrifice of our brave heroes on Memorial Day

2013-05-22T21:41:19Z

Whatever your tradition on this day may be, it is important to realize that so many of our fellow Americans will never again enjoy such time with loved ones. These patriotic and selfless individuals gave what Lincoln referred to as "the last full measure" for their country.

Oklahoma tornado: Saginaw diocese accepting relief donations

2013-05-22T21:08:55Z

The diocese plans to provide emergency assistance funds for food, shelter, clothing, financial assistance vouchers and counseling services, officials say.

Saginaw County's Nexteer Automotive gets state tax credit extension for new jobs

2013-05-22T20:45:29Z

Nexteer received a tax credit to create 325 additional jobs, but that credit was due to expire. The state announced Wednesday, May 22, that it would extend the credit to encompass the new jobs.

State police bomb squad called to Bay County pawn shop when woman brings in grenade

2013-05-22T19:15:44Z

A woman walking into a Monitor Township pawn shop spurred the Michigan State Police bomb squad into action, though the potential explosive turned out to be a dud.

Bay City man remains hospitalized, wife may lose foot after Harley-Davidson crash

2013-05-22T19:00:22Z

A Bay City couple is continuing to recuperate days after suffering multiple injuries when their Harley-Davidson motorcycle crashed into an SUV.

Witness sees SUV 'flip over and over' on I-675 in Saginaw Township (with photo gallery)

2013-05-22T18:20:00Z

A woman who was the passenger of a northbound car on Interstate 675 said she watched as a burgundy SUV crash into the median and rollover multiple times this morning, Wednesday, May 22, about 7:50 a.m.

Police: Saginaw County man stalked, sent pornographic images to Delta College student via Facebook

2013-05-22T17:00:29Z

Police are alleging a Saint Charles man used Facebook and email to send unwanted pornographic photos to a Delta College student.