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Stealing from her job lands Bay City woman in prison

   GALVESTON - A 47-year-old Bay City woman has been ordered to federal prison after admitting defrauding a company of nearly half a million dollars, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.    Kimberly Knebel Janise pleaded guilty April 5.    Last week, U.S. District Judge Jeffery V.
File photo People from all over Texas are expected for the Hotel Blessing Fundraiser Car Show Saturday to see 25 different classes, like those from previous years’ events.

File photo People from all over Texas are expected for the Hotel Blessing Fundraiser Car Show Saturday to see 25 different classes, like those from previous years’ events.

"Car show, new pickle contest all part of Hotel Blessing event" by: Mike Reddell

   The Blessing Hotel Annual Fundraiser will feature a diverse range of contests including the new pickle contest and its well-known car show with 27 classes Saturday, July 16.    The events get underway at 10 a.m. Saturday with registration for the car show. Awards presentation will be at 3 p.m.
Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard "Too Much Scents" business owners Derrick and Claudia Johnson are excited to be serving Bay City and Matagorda residents at their storefront and online.

Sentinel photo/Jessica Shepard "Too Much Scents" business owners Derrick and Claudia Johnson are excited to be serving Bay City and Matagorda residents at their storefront and online.

"New Business Spotlight: ‘Too Much Scents’ features over 200 scents" by: Jessica Shepard

   If you’re looking for a locally owned candle store to check out look no further than “Too Much Scents” in downtown Bay City.    Located next door to Beauty Bliss at 1830 7th Street Suite A-B, with summer hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday until August.