Bay City Opinion

Tim Skubick: Woman lieutenant governor candidate might make a difference in a tight race

2013-05-19T10:57:53Z

Picking a woman running mate in this governor’s contest could provide a meaningful contrast.

Guest view of Phillip A. Ludos: Saginaw remains proactive regarding public safety

2013-05-18T17:00:52Z

Saginaw has been, and still is, proactive and seeking solutions that are best suited to our circumstances. The fact is that in this case the most sustainable option was not viable since the County chose not to enter into an agreement to provide police services to the City of Saginaw.

Man shoots intruder in Saginaw County: Do you feel safer with a gun in your house?

2013-05-18T12:45:00Z

When a 98-year-old Buena Vista woman's house was burglarized on Saturday, May 11, the grandson of the resident decided to stay the night at the home and told police he armed himself with a gun for protection.

Dow Diamond drops Bay City made Loons ale, Fabiano to some MLive readers dismay

2013-05-17T15:00:00Z

Great Lakes Loons fans will have to go somewhere other than Dow Diamond, a Minor League Baseball stadium in Midland, to get Bay City made Loons Summer Ale.

Andrew Heller: This isn't the president I thought I knew

2013-05-17T14:00:00Z

If I had the chance to say one thing to President Obama about his leadership and the actions of his administration in recent days, it would be "You're better than this."

Saganing Eagles Landing Casino expansion to draw more existing customers than new, MLive poll

2013-05-17T13:30:00Z

The Saganing Eagles Landing Casino near Standish has plans for a big expansion that will include the addition of a six-story hotel, restaurant and table games. An MLive poll asked readers whether the expansion, to nearly quadruple the size of the casino, would draw them in.

Letter to the editor: You don't need more than one bullet to down a deer

2013-05-17T12:33:09Z

How are you going to answer to those who lose their loved ones, children, mothers, fathers and basically lives due to your vote?

Tim Skubick: Re-do of fireworks law should solve those 3 a.m. explosions

2013-05-17T10:38:28Z

Some local officials were inundated with citizen complaints because revelers set off legal fireworks at all hours of the day and night.

Letter to the editor: We need to teach children based on individual skill levels

2013-05-17T00:47:15Z

Grouped by skills mastered, we address development on the basis of the needs of the individual.

Should Saginaw County prosecute bottle rocket case as a prank or 20-year felony?

2013-05-16T21:08:45Z

Two 17-year-old Merrill High School students' alleged action of lighting a bottle rocket and throwing it into the school's gym "seems to fit perfectly" with the 20-year felony they now face, Saginaw County John McColgan Jr. says.

Should Bangor Township restrict residential car collections?

2013-05-16T16:42:10Z

Board members plan to discuss today a proposed township rule where every licensed driver in a Bangor Township home could have up to three properly registered vehicles on their property.

Readers stumped again by May 14, 2013 'Images from Saginaw, Bay City and more: We show it, can you identify it?'

2013-05-16T14:15:26Z

Readers stumped again by May 14, 2013 'Images from Saginaw, Bay City and more: We show it, can you identify it?'

Tim Skubick: Gov. Engler's 'nickel' argument may help kill auto insurance reform

2013-05-16T10:38:42Z

It was one of the more unique attempts to derail the GOP attempt to change the state’s no fault car insurance system. It came from Dan Pero and John Truscott. Dan and John who? They were two stalwarts in...

Poll: Do you agree with Rep. Dave Camp that Obama should apologize for IRS scandal?

2013-05-15T20:14:00Z

U.S. Rep. Dave Camp, R-Midland, called for a public apology from President Barack Obama on Monday, regarding an Internal Revenue Service scandal.

Come Heller high water: Where were the lawsuits while Flint, Detroit were dying?

2013-05-15T15:30:00Z

The question, I guess, comes down to this: Is the right to “self-determine” your city into the ground absolute? I say it’s not.

Counterpoints: Readers say crimefighting and firefighting will suffer under merged police, fire

2013-05-15T12:58:41Z

Commenters disagreed with a recent MLive editorial. Here are their counterpoints regarding public safety in Bay City and Saginaw.

Ken Braun: An 'Obama Boom' could lead to an unexpected energy legacy, deserved or not

2013-05-15T11:15:00Z

Soon, North America will produce more oil than it consumes and be functionally independent of overseas imports. Republicans and environmentalists will claim the president gets no credit. Even if right, few will listen.

Tim Skubick: Michigan Common Core school standards face political headwinds in GOP

2013-05-15T10:30:00Z

The business community and other stakeholders are all in on Common Core, but lots of Republican lawmakers are caught in the crosshairs.

YWCA: Friends, family can help domestic violence victims after trauma (Guest column)

2013-05-14T17:31:34Z

"You can’t make a victim choose to end a relationship, but you can let them know what their choices are."

May 14, 2013 'Images from Saginaw, Bay City and more: We show it, can you identify it?'

2013-05-14T12:00:42Z

May 14, 2013 'Images from Saginaw, Bay City and more: We show it, can you identify it?'