🌱 What federal agents say they found in a Bay City drug raid
What's up Bay City! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What federal agents say they found in a Bay City drug raid
- How Bay City students turned hot cocoa sales into 125 nurse gifts
- Which Bay City teams came up big in this week’s action?
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Not as cold, becoming breezy, with a high of 34 and low of 30 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy, temps: high: 36, low: 27.
- Thursday: Winds becoming strong; rain, with a high of 43 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Three Arrested in Federal Drug Bust In Bay City (wsgw.com) — Federal agents carried out a pre-dawn raid at a Michigan Avenue home in Bay City, seizing suspected narcotics, firearms, and materials tied to drug distribution. Three residents were arrested, and the Bay County Prosecutor will review possible charges. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Bay City Public Safety, Bay County Central Dispatch, or Crime Stoppers. 
• Bay City Academy students deliver 125 care packages to McLaren nurses in annual holiday tradition (mlive.com) — Bay City Academy middle schoolers just delivered 125 handmade care packages to nurses at McLaren Bay Region Hospital, continuing a heartfelt holiday tradition that began after their superintendent’s serious COVID-19 illness. Funded through student-run treat sales, the gifts and personal notes have become something local nurses eagerly anticipate each year, strengthening ties between the school and hospital community.
• Bay City area sports roundup: Old rivals wage spirited battle in reunion (mlive.com) — Bay City sports fans get a full rundown of how local high school teams fared over the weekend, from Bay City Central’s defensive stand to Bay City Western’s big bowling title at Monitor Lanes. The roundup also highlights Essexville Garber, John Glenn, Pinconning, and other nearby programs, plus this week’s Bay County basketball schedule so you can catch upcoming games.
📸 Around Bay City
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Midland/Salzburg Citizens District Council (CDC)
Bay City, MI Calendar , 800 John F Kennedy Drive , Bay City
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7th, 8th and Middle School Jazz Band Winter Concert
Christa Mcaulliffe Middle School Bay City, MI 48706
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City Hall History Tour
Bay County Historical Society , 321 Washington Ave , Bay City
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Holiday Family Night
North Preschool Bay City, MI 48706
6:00 pm -
Southend Citizens District Council (CDC) - Holiday Potluck
Bay City, MI Calendar , 1001 Marsac , Bay City
6:00 pm -
Movie of the Day: SAWDUST & SHANTY BOYS: LOGGING THE SAGINAW VALLEY WHITE PINE (2006)
Bay County Historical Museum , 321 Washington Ave , Bay City
10:00 am -
No School Day Event
Bay County Historical Society , 321 Washington Ave , Bay City
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Northeast Citizens District Council (CDC)
Bay City, MI Calendar , 301 Washington Ave , Bay City
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Saginaw Christmas Lunch
Young Supply Company - Saginaw , 125 Davenport Ave , Saginaw
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SU Boys 9th Basketball
Saginaw Public Schools , 1741 N Niagara St , Saginaw
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Make Your Own Elf On The Shelf
Auburn Area Branch Library , 235 W Midland Rd , Auburn
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SU JV Girls Basketball
Saginaw Public Schools , 12500 Holly Rd , Grand Blanc
5:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Are you an 'Intiminator' driver?
Just because you have a big truck, does it make sense to 'ride the bumper ' of a smaller vehicle in front of you? Do you know the 'Basic Speed Law'?… (Nextdoor Wheeler-State Street) - Web cams show road conditions for your journeys (drive accordingly, please)
https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/12/road-conditions-preview-your-travel-with-mdots-live-webcams.html (Nextdoor Wheeler-State Street)
- Thank you to our volunteer team at Boys and Girls Club of the Great Lakes Bay Region - Bay City Unit! #GivesBackDay (X: SaginawISD)
- Bay City Academy students deliver 125 care packages to McLaren nurses in annual holiday tradition... (X: saginawnews)
- Meijer posted a job opening for Produce Food Clerk in Bay City. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Custodian in Bay City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bay City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Saginaw
- Trump Must Appoint Republicans To USPS Board Run By Activist (thefederalist.com)
Freeland
- Saginaw ISD bus assistant accused of sexually assaulting woman (abc12.com)
- While staying cold Monday, some milder weather moves in this week (wnem.com)
- Snowy find lands piggy in police HQ for a day, and other Saginaw-area news this week (mlive.com)
Midland
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-- The Patch AM Team
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