Michigan Blood to reward donors in Great Lakes Bay Region

Michigan Blood, a blood collection and distribution organization, is offering a free four-attraction wristband for anyone who donates or attempts to donate blood between noon and 6 p.m. tomorrow at Kokomo's Family Fun Center, 5200 Kokomo Drive.
http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2012/05/michigan_blood_to_reward_donor.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 09:50:38 -0700

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette not getting involved on Bay County stun gun case in Court of Appeals

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has opted not to get involved in the appeal case of a Bay City man who formerly faced a criminal charge for possessing a stun gun.
http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2012/05/michigan_attorney_general_bill_1.html

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 11:16:08 -0700

Family and friends gather to celebrate the life of Bay City's Jack Wirt

The 95-year-old Bay City businessman and philanthropist died on Friday and a memorial service was held Tuesday at Temple Beth Israel, 2300 Center.
http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2012/05/family_and_friends_gather_to_c.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 13:46:08 -0700

Michigan's Best BBQ: Pick Bay City's best barbecue joints in online poll

Readers were asked on Monday to sound off on some of their favorite barbecue eateries in Bay County.
http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/bay-city/index.ssf/2012/05/michigans_best_bbq_pick_bay_ci.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 11:01:51 -0700

Miss Bay County plans to make history by ice skating in Miss Michigan pageant

With clearance from representatives of the Miss Michigan Scholarship Program, McInerney will perform a figure skating routine on synthetic ice when she competes for the Miss Michigan title.
http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2012/05/miss_bay_county_plans_to_make.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 07:32:13 -0700

New details on the 2012 Bay City Fireworks Festival emerge

Bay City Fireworks Festival organizers said new vantage points and tributes in this year's 50th anniversary fireworks show will add an extra kick to the 2012 Fourth of July weekend.
http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2012/05/new_details_on_the_2012_bay_ci.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 08:31:08 -0700

Michigan's April unemployment rates by region

Ann Arbor, 5%, compared with 5.5%. Battle Creek, 6.8%, compared with 7.5%. Bay City, 8%, compared with 9.2%.
http://www.wlns.com/story/18617923/michigans-april-unemployment-rates-by-region

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 13:17:30 -0700

Bay City official declares Independence Bridge 'fully operational'

After being shut down for nearly three weeks because of electrical problems, Bay City's Independence Bridge is open to vehicle traffic again.
http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2012/05/bay_city_official_declares_ind.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 11:16:50 -0700

Day 21: Bay City's Independence Bridge still closed to vehicle traffic

Bay City's Independence Bridge still is closed to vehicle traffic, annoying motorists and causing delays as the 25,000 or so vehicles that ordinarily cross the bridge daily must take another route.
http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2012/05/day_21_bay_citys_independence.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 06:02:00 -0700

Five Bay County police officers named 'Officer of the Year' by Crimestoppers

For their efforts in saving lives and enforcing the law, five local police officers have received the Police Officer of the Year Award by Crimestoppers of Bay County.
http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2012/05/five_bay_county_police_officer.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 09:47:17 -0700