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"Crisis Center fundraiser returns Jan. 17" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 9, 2025
   This year’s “17th Annual Chicken Fried Steak Dinner” Crisis Center fundraiser returns to the Bay City Civic Center.  The fundraiser will start with drive-through serving at 4 p.m. and lasts until sold out on Friday, Jan. 17, at the Bay City Civic Center, 201 7th St.  Doors open at 5 p.m.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard

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"Commissioners OK 13 bonds, oaths" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 9, 2025
   Commissioners unanimously approved 13 bonds and oaths for newly elected officials Jan. 1.  Those present included Bubba Cook, Bubba Frick, and Troy Shimek, while Mike Estlinbaum was absent.  The approval followed a nearly 30-minute swearing-in ceremony for state, county, and precinct officials.

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"County’s last ’24 meet on Zoom" by: Jessica Shepard

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Thursday, January 9, 2025
   County Commissioners unanimously approved extending several disaster declaration deadlines during their Dec. 30 Zoom meeting.Those present included Bubba Cook, Mike Estlinbaum, and Troy Shimek, while Bubba Frick was absent.
Sentinel Photos/Jessica Shepard This year's "Polar Plunge" featured three brave souls jumping into 64-degree waters at Hilliard Pool, Saturday, Jan. 4. Interim Parks & Recreation Director Kelly Penewitt said it was the warmest water temperature they have had for the event.

Sentinel Photos/Jessica Shepard This year's "Polar Plunge" featured three brave souls jumping into 64-degree waters at Hilliard Pool, Saturday, Jan. 4. Interim Parks & Recreation Director Kelly Penewitt said it was the warmest water temperature they have had for the event.

Braving the cold

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Thursday, January 9, 2025

Thief steals auto and wrecks it

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Thursday, January 2, 2025
    Bay City police officers were sent to the Spec's parking lot, at 3100 7th Street, about a black 2024 Kia, that was stolen around 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23.

City’s Polar Plunge slated for Saturday

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Thursday, January 2, 2025
   The 8th Annual Polar Plunge at Hilliard Pool will start the new year this Saturday.  This year’s event will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4.    Fees are $10 for adults and $5 for children 17 and under.
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