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"MCEDC: drainage study results soon" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
    Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) Executive Director Mike Ferdinand told board members that the regional drainage study is in its final review process.  “We’ve got two weeks to make any comments on it as needed,” he added during the March 22 meeting.

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"Camofest raises more than $87K" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
   January’s annual Bay City Camofest generated over $87,000 after expenses.  That number was revealed as part of Main Street Program Board President Tami Savage’s Camofest update presentation to board members last week.  “Every aspect of the event was wonderful,” Savage added.
Fire Marshal Dan Shook photo A fire at 4703 Hiram Brandon last week was ruled accidental after a man was frying fish and oil spilled over onto the county causing the kitchen to catch fire.

Fire Marshal Dan Shook photo A fire at 4703 Hiram Brandon last week was ruled accidental after a man was frying fish and oil spilled over onto the county causing the kitchen to catch fire.

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Man sent to hospital after cooking fire

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
   Fire did an estimated $250,000 in damage to a Hiram Brandon street residence March 25. Bay City Volunteer Fire Department, the Bay City Police Department, and the Bay City Fire Marshal were sent to the house fire at 4703 Hiram Brandon at about 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 25.

County fire calls

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
   Bay City Volunteer Fire Department:   On March 18, at 3:14 p.m., responded to a gas leak on Avenue D in Van Vleck.   On March 23, at 3:08 a.m., responded to set up a landing zoneat the 6600 block of 7th Street.   Van Vleck Volunteer Fire Department:   On March 18, at 4:46 p.m.
WCJC photo Wharton County Junior College Carpentry Instructor Bruce Holley displays some of the tools students will use in the General Carpentry Level I program. WCJC will launch construction trades training this spring at the Bay City campus.

WCJC photo Wharton County Junior College Carpentry Instructor Bruce Holley displays some of the tools students will use in the General Carpentry Level I program. WCJC will launch construction trades training this spring at the Bay City campus.

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WCJC offers training in carpentry at Bay City campus

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
   Wharton County Junior College will launch construction trades training this spring at the Bay City Campus. The first program offered will prepare students for employment in the fast-growing construction trade of carpentry.   An initial program – General Carpentry Level I – begins April 23.
Sentinel Photos/Jessica Shepard The 14th Annual Great Steak Cook-Off's “Best Steak” award was given to RWE Peyton Creek Wind Farm’s “Peyton Creek Cooking Company with team members Brandon Susuras, James Smith, Matthew Krenek, and Marco Flores Saturday, March 23.

Sentinel Photos/Jessica Shepard The 14th Annual Great Steak Cook-Off's “Best Steak” award was given to RWE Peyton Creek Wind Farm’s “Peyton Creek Cooking Company with team members Brandon Susuras, James Smith, Matthew Krenek, and Marco Flores Saturday, March 23.

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"Great Steak Cook-off set to rise above last year totals" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
   Bay City ISD Education Foundation President Elizabeth Hewitt is estimating that the 14th Annual Great Steak Cook-Off is set to raise more than last year’s event.
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