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BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Sept. 29, 2022. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. Maison won the 200 freestyle and 100 breastroke while Kurchak claimed the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle. Vallad won the 200 IM and joined Fegan, Paisley Vallad, Aliyah Schalk and Kalysta Kraska to win the 200 freestyle relay. Eli Maciejewski of the Bay City Central volleyball team for 2022.

BAY CITY, MI - An incumbent Bay County Road Commissioner is facing a challenger at the polls this fall. The Bay County Board of Road Commissioners consists of three commissioners who are elected by a majority of the voting public. The board is the policy-making body of the Bay County Road Commission and is responsible for establishing budget, holding public meetings and public hearings. Hilliker: I serve on the boards of United Way of Bay County, the Henry Marsh Public Policy Institute, and Bay City Morning Rotary. This is another state issue, but the state will also listen to a Bay County Road Commissioner more than an average citizen.

BAY CITY, MI -- Statistical leaders through Week 5 of the 2022 high school football season at the Bay County schools of Bay City Central, Bay City Western, John Glenn, Essexville Garber, Pinconning and Bay City All Saints. Cade Coquillard of the Essexville Garber football team for 2022. Yards TD Cade Coquillard, Garber 37 74 714 8 *Jack Wetters, All Saints 41 70 686 6 A.J. Schmidt, Glenn 14 117 8.4 0 Joey Decuf, Western 8 111 13.9 2 Lucas Julian, Western 12 103 8.6 3 Cade Sowinski, Central 12 101 8.4 1Max Fellows of the Essexville Garber football team for 2022. McCullough, Central 18 Ben Sporman, Central 18 *Bo Williams, All Saints 18 Braylin Olgac, Western 14 *Charles Warren, All Saints 14 Xavier Wilson, Central 13 Ethan Burrows, Garber 12 Jackson Clark, Western 12 Darrius Cooper, Pinconning 12 Owen Halstead, Garber 12 Garrett Hayes, Garber 12 A.J.

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Sept. 28, 2022. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. The Bay City Central senior made Senior Day a memorable one, winning a three-set thriller to give the Wolves a 5-3 victory over Frankenmuth in the homecourt finale of his career. VOLLEYBALL: DUKES EDGED IN 5-SET THRILLERIt was one of the monster matches circled on the Tri-Valley Conference 8 calendar. 20 Tri-Valley Conference Girls Golf Meet 2022GOLF: GLENN DUO EARNS ALL-TVC HONORJohn Glenn closed out the league campaign at the Tri-Valley Conference Jamboree at Twin Oaks.

Bay County’s townships have numerous different proposals on the ballot that deal with issues ranging from recreational marijuana to roads and public safety millages. The third proposal amends the district’s charter to allow for a cost of living increase for district commission members. Three millage proposals are on the ballot for the township’s fire department. In addition, there are five countywide proposals that will be on the ballot in Bay County this November. GibsonRecreational MarijuanaShall Gibson Township, Bay County, Michigan, opt out of recreational commercial adult use marihuana?

BAY CITY, MI — A Bay County man accused of firing a gun in his home and pointing the firearm at a 12-year-old boy has accepted a plea deal, nearly three years after his crime. Around 6:30 a.m., Bay County Central Dispatch began received text messages regarding a man firing a pistol inside his residence in the 7500 block of Flajole Road in Gibson Township. When she told Brock they would leave, he told her “no” and then fired another round elsewhere in the house, she told police. The woman told police Brock has mental health issues, had been drinking heavily and had recently quit his job. Read more:Bay County man accused of firing gun in house, pointing it at 12-year-old boyUnions condemn suspended Bay City Public Safety director’s actions, ‘embarrassed by the shadow it casts’Saginaw gas station clerk locks alleged robber in store, who then drew gun, police say

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Sept. 26-27, 2022. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. VOLLEYBALL: GLENN WON’T BACK DOWNThe first two games couldn’t have been any more painful for the John Glenn volleyball team. Alliyah Morse of the Bay City Central volleyball team for 2022. Shelby Rajewski of the Bay City Western volleyball team for 2022.

BAY CITY, MI - Voters will be deciding whether or not to approve 5 separate countywide millage proposals when they head to the polls this November in Bay County. The 5 proposals aim to fund different services throughout the county such as the 911 Central Dispatch, services for senior citizens, and the county’s animal shelter. The proposal asks for an increase of no more than 1.05 mills, or $1.05 per $1,000 of taxable value) from 2022 through 2027. Another proposal that will appear in November in Bay County is one for the Animal Services and Adoption Center. Bay County also has a millage on the ballot that seeks to funnel funding into the county’s suppression program for gypsy moths, which are also known as spongy moths.

KAWKAWLIN, MI - Voters will soon get to decide whether or not another Bay County township will open its doors to the recreational marijuana industry. A proposal is on the Nov. 8 ballot that asks voters to consider whether or not Kawkawlin Township will allow recreational marijuana establishments. Medical marijuana facilities are currently allowed in Kawkawlin Township. The proposal, if approved, would allow current medical marijuana permit holders to add equivalent adult use permits on for a $5,000 fee. Michigan lawmakers eye lowering recreational marijuana working age to 18

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Sept. 24, 2022. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. But the Dukes rode a wave of emotion to a big win on Senior Night. 60 High school swimmers compete in Tri-Cities preliminariesIf you would like your local high school sports news delivered free to your inbox daily, click here and sign up for one of our local high school sports newsletters. RELATED READINGDow earns spotlight by eight teams shine at Tri-Cities Swimming ChampionshipBay County roundup: Rivals go at it full force, then fire up the grillBay County roundup: There’s a new record-holder on the local running sceneGlenn satisfies its hunger with first Bay County Championship since 1998Glenn is three-set tough in capturing historic Bay County Tennis Championship

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Sept. 22, 2022. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. TENNIS: CENTRAL-WESTERN AS CLOSE AS IT GETSThe Bay City Western at Bay City Central tennis match is always a doozie, from start to finish. The Bobcats (215) outdueled Bay City Central (242) at Bay County Golf Course as their top four all shot between 49-56. RELATED READINGBay County roundup: There’s a new record-holder on the local running sceneBay County roundup: Willing to go the distance, be it long or shortBay County roundup: Garber continues championship waysGlenn satisfies its hunger with first Bay County Championship since 1998Glenn is three-set tough in capturing historic Bay County Tennis Championship

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Sept. 21, 2022. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. CROSS COUNTRY: RECORD-SETTING DAY FOR JACQUES

BAY CITY, MI -- Statistical leaders through Week 4 of the 2022 high school football season at the Bay County schools of Bay City Central, Bay City Western, John Glenn, Essexville Garber, Pinconning and Bay City All Saints. Jack Wetters of the All Saints football team for 2022. McCullough of the Bay City Central football team for 2022. Kaczanowski, Central 12 Ben Kochany, Western 12 L.J. Our favorite football helmets in the Bay City areaOur favorite football stadiums in the Bay City areaGolden Helmet winners pack some wow-factor in Week 4Bay City area Player of the Week poll for Week 4AP high school football state rankings

BAY COUNTY, MI—Both Justin Ralston, superintendent of Essexville-Hampton public schools, and Andy Kowalczyk, superintendent of the Pinconning Area School District, have been in their roles for about a month. Both have seen recent third-grade reading scores released by the state of Michigan on last year’s M-STEP tests, and neither are immediately pulling the alarm. That number in Pinconning still means that less than half of the district’s students are at a proficient-or-higher level as of third-grade. “Now we can reflect on how we got to where we are and what adjustments we need to make going forward.”RELATED: See where third-grade reading scores are highest, lowest in MichiganOf the four Bay County districts, Essexville-Hampton scored the lowest, 32.3%, but only by a percent. Third-grade reading scores are important because of Michigan’s new Read By Grade Three law, which says third-graders with an M-STEP reading score below 1252 – more than a grade level behind – are eligible to be held back.

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Sept. 20, 2022. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. Aubrey Lang came through with first-place finishes in the 200 freestyle (2:20.45) and 100 freestyle (1:01.85). Emma Weitzel hits a shot for the Bay City Western golf team earlier this season. RELATED READINGBay County roundup: Garber continues championship waysGlenn satisfies its hunger with first Bay County Championship since 1998Glenn is three-set tough in capturing historic Bay County Tennis ChampionshipBay City Western soccer finds a captain -- times three -- to lead the chargeBay County roundup: These spikes were made for dancing

BAY CITY, MI - A line of severe thunderstorms swept through Bay County and the surrounding area during the morning hours causing power outages to pop up. Severe warned storms crossed the Bay City area shortly after 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The power outage is currently effecting the Bay County Court Facility at 1230 Washington Avenue in downtown Bay City. Updates will be posted on the Bay City Electric Light and Power Facebook as they become available, according to the department. Read more from MLiveWorst winters for Flint, Saginaw, Bay City ranked, and whyMore lake sturgeon to call Saginaw Bay watershed home after upcoming release eventsBay City welcomes German sister city visitors for unveiling of sculptureDinner table to span entire city block in downtown Bay City during special charity event

GIBSON TWP, MI — After a purportedly armed man made homicidal threats against his family, he allegedly ran into a patch of woods in northern Bay County. Eventually, a Michigan State Police helicopter spotted the man and helped flush him from hiding, all while the MSP’s Emergency Services Team was preparing to enter the woods to nab him. The incident began about 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, when Bay County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a well-being check at residence in the 2100 block of Davis Street in Gibson Township. While Brissette was in the woods, he repeatedly shouted for deputies to come and get him, their reports state. While being driven to the Bay County Jail, Brissette made repeated statements about killing anyone with a badge, deputies wrote in their reports.

BAY CITY, MI — Already serving more than 40 years in a federal facility for sexually assaulting a child, a Bay County man has pleaded guilty to similar charges in state court. In exchange for his pleas, the prosecution agreed to dismiss two more counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and single counts of possessing child sexually abusive material and child sexually abusive activity. Police also recovered photos and videos of Smalley sexually assaulting the girl in question, the police affidavit states. Bay County authorities issued a warrant for Smalley’s arrest on June 19, 2020. Read more:Sex offender faces 9 federal charges of sexually assaulting girl, taking illicit photosConvicted sex offender accused of assaulting girl in Bay County

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Sept. 16-18, 2022. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. Hunter Seifferly of the Bay City Central cross country team for 2022. SOCCER: GARBER BATTLES CENTRAL TO DRAWThe action was furious and fast as neighboring rivals Essexville Garber and Bay City Central pounded the goal, battling to a 4-4 standoff in a boys soccer showdown. RELATED READINGGlenn satisfies its hunger with first Bay County Championship since 1998Glenn is three-set tough in capturing historic Bay County Tennis ChampionshipBay City Western soccer finds a captain -- times three -- to lead the chargeBay County roundup: These spikes were made for dancingBay County roundup: New tradition has a nice ring to it

BAY COUNTY, MI - A car crash caused the partial road closure Saturday of busy Euclid Avenue. Bay County Central Dispatch sent out an advisory at approximately 2:15 p.m. on the BAY Alert system regarding the Saturday, Sept. 17 crash at the intersection of Euclid and Salzburg avenues. Complicating the traffic situation was an ongoing construction project on S. Euclid Avenue along the stretch between Hotchkiss and M-84/Salzburg. The Bay County Road Commission previously stated that traffic would be allowed through the construction zone throughout the project but be restricted to northbound traffic only. All southbound traffic is prohibited through the work zone.

The John Glenn girls golf team knew it was a special day when they saw the doughnuts. “Even if we didn’t win, we were going to celebrate.”But the doughnuts would only be part of the celebration, as the Bobcats came through with top honors in the Bay County Girls Golf Championship – their first since 1998. Inda led the way, firing a round of 93 to fulfill her quest to be crowned Bay County medalist. Inda’s 93 also set a school record in the Bay County tourney as the Bobcats had plenty of cause for celebration. Bay City Western placed third with Emma Weitzel at 107, Megan Pilarski 116, Samantha Powless 117 and Natalie List 118.

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Sept. 15, 2022. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. GOLF: CENTRAL BRINGS OUT ITS BESTPlaying on its home track at Bay County Golf Course, the Bay City Central girls golf team came through with its best score of the season. Central, Western, Glenn and Garber converge at Green Hills Golf Course on Friday for the Bay County Championship. Bay City Western's Holly Scherzer lines up a putt at Bay County Golf Course.

BAY CITY, MI - A special tour will allow visitors the chance to take one last look at Consumer Energy’s coal-powered operations in Bay County before it is shut down as the company transitions away from coal as a fuel source. Consumers announced that it is inviting the community to tour its two coal-fired units at the Dan E. Karn Generating Complex in Essexville. The tour will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24.

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Sept. 14, 2022. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. Greer Anderson of the Bay City Central girls golf team for 2022. Alli Caldwell tees it up for the John Glenn golf team. RELATED READINGMeet your Bay City fall sports Athlete of the Week candidatesBay City Western soccer finds a captain -- times three -- to lead the chargeBay County roundup: New tradition has a nice ring to itBay County roundup: Garber maintains upper hand in Mitten BayBay County roundup: Epic recovery rescues dramatic victory

BAY CITY, MI -- Statistical leaders through Week 3 of the 2022 high school football season at the Bay County schools of Bay City Central, Bay City Western, John Glenn, Essexville Garber, Pinconning and Bay City All Saints. A look at top performers for passing, rushing, receiving and scoring heading into Week 4. Kaczanowski of the Bay City Central football team for 2022. RELATED READINGBay City area trends, area power rankings, league standings and moreWho gets your vote for Bay City area football Player of the Week? Meet your Bay City fall sports Athlete of the Week candidatesGolden Helmet winners deliver game-changing performancesAssociated Press high school football state rankings

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Sept. 12-13, 2022. TENNIS: CHIME IS RIGHT FOR CENTRALIt was Chime Time for the Bay City Central tennis team. Addy Kochany of the Bay City Central volleyball team for 2022. CROSS COUNTRY: BCC PUSHES TO THE LIMITThe Bay City Central cross country team is doing its best to bring out its best. RELATED READINGMeet your Bay City fall sports Athlete of the Week candidatesBay City Western soccer finds a captain -- times three -- to lead the chargeCast your vote for MLive Bay City Football Player of the WeekBay County roundup: Garber maintains upper hand in Mitten BayBay County roundup: Epic recovery rescues dramatic victory

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Sept. 9-10, 2022. The Bay City Western volleyball team rolled to the final four at the Mitten Bay Classic. VOLLEYBALL: WESTERN MAKES FINAL FOUR RUNBay City Western rolled all the way to the final four, emerging as one of the top teams at the Mitten Bay Classic at Bay City Central. VOLLEYBALL: PINCONNING COMES UP EMPTYPinconning waged some good battles but couldn’t come out on the plus side, posting an 0-4 record at the Mitten Bay Classic at Bay City Central. The Panthers also added a fifth in the 200 freestyle relay and sixth in the 200 medley relay.

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Sept. 8, 2022. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. But in a remarkable show of fortitude, the Bay City Central senior went from worst to first. “This is going to be a fun season.”Kaylee Williams of the Bay City Central volleyball team for 2022. RELATED READINGShowcasing fall sports standouts with Athlete of the Week projectBay County roundup: Everything is better with a bit of bounce in your stepBay County roundup: Pinconning is Game 5 strong for thrilling victoryBay County roundup: Coach shifts into ‘stealth mode’ to oversee actionBay County roundup: Making it a great season right from Step 1Bay County roundup: Team shows coach what they’re made of with late sparkBay County roundup: First victory is cause for celebrationBay County roundup: It’s tough to top the Prestwick experienceBay County roundup: State champ sweeps every event at Glenn Pentathlon

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Sept. 7, 2022. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. “His feet looked like he had springs in his shoes,” Bay City Central coach Russ Gorski said. Isabelle Tribfelner of the Bay City Central swimming team for 2022. RELATED READINGShowcasing fall sports standouts with Athlete of the Week projectBay County roundup: Pinconning is Game 5 strong for thrilling victoryBay County roundup: Coach shifts into ‘stealth mode’ to oversee actionBay County roundup: Making it a great season right from Step 1Bay County roundup: Team shows coach what they’re made of with late sparkBay County roundup: First victory is cause for celebrationBay County roundup: It’s tough to top the Prestwick experienceBay County roundup: State champ sweeps every event at Glenn Pentathlon

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Sept. 1-6, 2022. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. VOLLEYBALL: PINCONNING STANDS TALL IN FIVEIt was a dramatic finale and Pinconning had what it takes for a dramatic victory. “Our Lady Spartans came back strong and played with a purpose, maintaining their lead until the end,” first-year Pinconning coach Kayla Shoultes said. RELATED READINGShowcasing fall sports standouts with Athlete of the Week projectBay County roundup: Coach shifts into ‘stealth mode’ to oversee actionBay County roundup: Making it a great season right from Step 1Bay County roundup: Team shows coach what they’re made of with late sparkBay County roundup: First victory is cause for celebrationBay County roundup: It’s tough to top the Prestwick experienceBay County roundup: State champ sweeps every event at Glenn Pentathlon

After two weeks of games before school started for some teams, everybody gets involved in Saginaw and Bay County for Week 3 of the 2022 Michigan high school football season. MLive photographers will be headed out to high school football games Friday. Voters can pick one of the five games below with the winning game resulting in a special perk for subscribers -- free downloads of high-resolution photos from the game and half-off photo-related merchandise. See the games readers can choose between below. If you would like your local high school sports news delivered free to your inbox daily, click here and sign up for one of our local high school sports newsletters.

BAY CITY, MI - A South Korean-based semiconductor manufacturer recently celebrated a massive investment and expansion in Bay County with a ribbon cutting earlier this week. On the heels of that celebration, the company also launched a new public art project in Bay City this week to further connect with its new community. Semiconductor manufacturer SK Siltron CSS recently installed a public art display at Bay City’s Wenonah Park that showcases active members of the community as well as locally-based SK Siltron employees. The displays were done in partnership with the City of Bay City. SK Siltron CSS celebrated that historic investment this week with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 1.

BANGOR TWP, MI — Police have released the names of a Bangor Township mother killed in her apartment and her alleged killer, who was in turn shot to death by a Bay County Sheriff’s deputy. The Michigan State Police confirmed 27-year-old Bethany K. Taylor was killed inside her apartment at 23 Orford Court, within Bangor Downs Townhouses, 3325 Alarie Court in Bangor Township. Bay County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported shooting within the apartment at about 3:25 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28. The man suspected of killing her, 18-year-old Midland resident Lamar A. Davis, threatened deputies with a handgun, prompting one deputy to shoot him, police confirmed. Read more:Police release additional details of Bay County homicide, killing of suspectDeputies kill suspect while investigating homicide in Bay County

However, a massive investment in rural Bay County aims to bolster the semiconductor supply chain, especially for electric vehicles. SK Siltron CSS is a U.S. subsidiary of South Korea’s SK Group that produces semiconductor wafers that can be used to make semiconductor chips for components in electric vehicles. “SK Siltron is one of the world’s leading semiconductor wafer manufacturers,” Whitmer said. “The products that SK Siltron manufactures are truly the building blocks of countless other products and industries – electric vehicles, solar panels, smartphones and so much more,” Whitmer said. Read more from MLiveSemiconductor wafer manufacturer SK Siltron to invest over $300M in Bay County facility$52B semiconductor package is a ‘big freakin’ deal for Michigan’EV sales are hitting record highs.

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Aug. 31, 2022. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. “I’m very proud of all the work she is putting into her game,” Central coach Kurt Legner said. And for the second straight dual, the Bay City Central sophomores came through. RELATED READINGPrincipal-turned-athletic director brings ‘We’ mentality to GlennBay County roundup: Making it a great season right from Step 1Bay County roundup: Team shows coach what they’re made of with late sparkBay County roundup: First victory is cause for celebrationBay County roundup: It’s tough to top the Prestwick experienceBay County roundup: State champ sweeps every event at Glenn Pentathlon

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Aug. 27-30, 2022. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. But at least one Bay City Central runner began the year at the top of his game. TENNIS: CENTRAL FIT TO BE TIEDTo say that Bay City Central and Clio played on equal terms is no overstatement. RELATED READINGPrincipal-turned-athletic director brings ‘We’ mentality to GlennBay County roundup: Team shows coach what they’re made of with late sparkBay County roundup: First victory is cause for celebrationBay County roundup: It’s tough to top the Prestwick experienceBay County roundup: State champ sweeps every event at Glenn Pentathlon

BAY CITY, MI — Earlier this year, a Kanas-based architectural firm conducted a study on how Bay County Animal Services & Adoption Center could benefit from a new building. Now, those floorplans and renderings are ready for the public to view ahead of a proposed millage increase on the fall ballot. “Due to the population and animal intake here in Bay County, several recommendations were made,” said Craig A. Goulet, director of Bay County Administrative Services and supervisor of Animal Control. Before the proposal can see fruition, voters would have to approve a 0.7 millage increase over six years for construction and staffing. The proposed millage will be on the Nov. 8 general election ballot.

BANGOR TWP, MI — Police are investigating the deaths of two people at a Bay County apartment complex, one of whom was killed by sheriff’s deputies. The Bay County sheriff told MLive/The Bay City Times that a deputy shot and fatally wounded a person Sunday morning. About 3:25 a.m., deputies responded to a gunshots complaint within a unit at Bangor Downs Townhouses, 3325 Alarie Drive in Bangor Township, according to Sheriff Troy R. Cunningham. They were then confronted by the suspect and “faced with a deadly force situation,” the sheriff said. Read more:Police investigating woman’s fatal hit-and-run near Mount PleasantGoFundMe started for Bay County family who lost father, home in recent fireMan pleads to murder in 2021 killing of outdoorsman in Clare County tent

BAY CITY, MI - Anglers and boaters looking to head out on the Saginaw Bay this fall will need to make alternative plans due to an improvement project that will temporarily close a popular boat launch in Bay County. Quanicassee River Boating Access Site, located on Barney Drive off M-25 in Fairgrove. The Au Gres River Mouth Boating Access Site closed on Aug. 8 for a similar improvement project. Anyone planning to visit the Saginaw River Mouth Boating Access Site should first visit Michigan.gov/DNRClosures to view any changes to the anticipated reopening date. Additional information on closures and trail detours in DNR facilities, including state trails, boat access sites, state parks and campgrounds, also is listed on this page.

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Aug. 25, 2022. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. VOLLEYBALL: ALL SAINTS FINISHES WITH A FLURRYBay City All Saints was on the verge of going quietly at the Carrollton Quad. If you would like your local high school sports news delivered free to your inbox daily, click here and sign up for one of our local high school sports newsletters. RELATED READINGStat girl suits up to help Garber seniors stay perfect in Bay County ChampionshipRainbow goal is a beautiful sight for Glenn in Bay County ChampionshipBay County roundup: First goal of season is worth celebrationBay County roundup: It’s tough to top the Prestwick experienceBay County roundup: State champ sweeps every event at Glenn Pentathlon

BAY COUNTY, MI — Friends of a Bay County family who lost a father and husband and their home in a recent fire have started a GoFundMe campaign to help them rebuild. The mother, Naomi Klumpp, grabbed a 3-year-old child and ran outside with her teen son, Bay County Sheriff Troy R. Cunningham previously said. Somehow, Zachary Klumpp failed to make it outside with the rest of his family. Family friend Brodi Lynch has started a GoFundMe page to help the Klumpps. Funeral arrangements for Zachary Klumpp have not yet been publicly announced.

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Aug. 23-24, 2022. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. Bay City Central shook off a tough start to the season, coming together for a 6-3 victory over Hemlock for its first win of the year. “After a couple tough losses in the (Bay County Championship), we finally pulled out a great and much-needed win,” Central coach Dave Pace said. RELATED READINGStat girl suits up to help Garber seniors stay perfect in Bay County ChampionshipRainbow goal is a beautiful sight for Glenn in Bay County ChampionshipBay County roundup: It’s tough to top the Prestwick experienceBay County roundup: State champ sweeps every event at Glenn Pentathlon

The Dukes powered to their third consecutive title in the Bay County Volleyball Championship behind a program-changing senior class – and a newcomer who upgraded from her front-row seat. Garber completed its Bay County threepeat in dominating fashion, downing Bay City Western 25-14, 25-15 in the title match. Garber has won 121 games during that stretch, including a program-record 53 victories a year ago, while claiming two district and now three Bay County crowns. Garber and Western have squared off in six straight Bay County championship matches, with each winning three titles. RELATED READINGWith backyard football insight, Lee T makes Week 1 predictionsRainbow goal is beautiful sight to Glenn in Bay County ChampionshipBay County roundup: It’s tough to top the Prestwick experience

GIBSON TWP, MI — A man is dead and his surviving family displaced after a house fire in rural Bay County. At 9:58 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, sheriff’s deputies and firefighters responded to the reported fire of a two-story house at 1650 Brown Road in Gibson Township, said Sheriff Troy R. Cunningham. After firefighters extinguished the blaze, they found the man’s body in a first-floor laundry room, Cunningham said. His body was taken via ambulance to McLaren Bay Region hospital where an autopsy is planned for later this week. Crews from Gibson Township, Mount Forest Township, Pinconning, and Standish Area Authority responded to the fire, as did Northern Bay Ambulance and Patriot EMS.

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Aug. 20-22, 2022. Bay County coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. GOLF: GLENN TACKLES PRESTIGIOUS COURSE

BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in Bay County for Aug. 18-20, 2022. SWIMMING: GLENN DELIVERS FLOOD OF EXCITEMENTA promising season for the John Glenn girls swimming team got off to a stellar start as the Bobcats landed six of the top-10 scorers in the 20th annual John Glenn Pentathlon. Standish-Sterling's Scarlet Maison and Sareena Kurchak led the way at the John Glenn Pentathlon. SWIMMING: MAISON REACHES PENTATHLON PERFECTIONReturning state champion Scarlett Maison showed no signs of slowing down, sweeping first place in every event at the season-opening John Glenn Pentathlon. John Glenn (243) and Bay City Western (244) dueled on near-equal terms at Sandy Ridge, with Glenn coming away with a one-stroke victory.

BAY CITY, MI — One of two women accused of publicly whipping a child with a belt in a downtown Bay City park has accepted a plea deal. Tiffany M. Kuhn, 42, on Aug. 12 appeared before Bay County District Judge Mark E. Janer and pleaded guilty to fourth-degree child abuse and domestic violence. In exchange, the prosecution agreed to dismiss a count of third-degree child abuse, punishable by up to two years’ imprisonment or five years’ probation. Before police arrived, Kuhn, Croom, and the child had left the park and were walking down Center Avenue. Read more:Bay City women charged with child abuse, accused of whipping boy with belt in Wenonah Park4 men arrested in Saginaw County human trafficking GHOST sting face combined 16 feloniesGirl’s ‘birthday spanking’ at Saginaw Township school leads to sexual assault lawsuit

BAY CITY, MI - A special event will be held this weekend to give veterans and their families a chance to enjoy spending some time outdoors in Bay County. The sixth annual Veterans And First Responders Recreation Day event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 at Bay City State Park. At the event, veterans and first responders can join their families in participating in free outdoor activities such as biking, kayaking, fly fishing and spin casting. Resources for veterans and first responders will be available, including veteran service officers and caseworkers. The event is an opportunity to thank veterans and first responders for their service while also benefiting their mental health.

BAY COUNTY, MI – Thirteen candidates are running for school board seats in four districts in Bay County in the Nov. 8 election. At Bay City Public Schools, with board President Gene Rademacher retiring later this year, two board seats will be on the ballot. One of Pinconning’s vacancies was announced as a result of board Vice President Paul Pomaville running for a township trustee position. One of the vacancies for Essexville-Hampton stems from the announcement that board President Amber Davis-Johnson would not be running. The Bangor Township school board has three seats on the ballot, with each incumbent trying to return for another term.

And it turned out to be an international experience for the Bay County all-stars at the Pony League World Series. Taking on New Taipei City – a team that traveled 7,700 miles from Chinese Taipei to Washington, Pennsylvania – the Bay County all-stars had a rough go in a 12-0 loss that ended their run at the World Series. “The experience was amazing for all of these boys, coaches and parents,” Bay County coach Craig Revette said. Bay County needed a win to earn a final four trip for the fourth time in program history. Jaxon Jenkins fronted Bay County with a pair of hits while Aiden Revette, Andrew Shufelt, Jackson Andreski and Brady Vrable tallied one apiece.

A Bay County man who purchased a Fantasy 5 ticket on a whim won the game’s $157,721 jackpot.

Health officials have identified Michigan’s first mosquito-borne virus of 2022: the Jamestown Canyon virus.

Residents in 600 homes in the Florida Panhandle have been evacuated as a wildfire destroyed two houses and damaged 12 others, in an area that has spent the past three years recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Michael.

Residents complaining about foul odors from a sugar beet processor in Bay City have a lost a key decision at the Michigan Court of Appeals.

Here are the races and issues that will appear on local ballots for the Aug. 3, 2021 Primary Election in Michigan.

A Michigan State Police trooper came into contact with fentanyl during a traffic stop Thursday and fell to the ground, officials said.

The COVID-19 variant detected in Brazil has been identified in Bay County. That variant is known as the P1 strain and it is more contagious and more than 50% able to reinfect.

Michigan has identified its first case of the P.1 variant of COVID-19, which was first found in Brazil and is believed to be more contagious, like other variants of the virus.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized two changes to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine that can provide extra doses from each vial.

BAY CITY, Mich. – A man who was helping clean a chute at a sugar beet processing plant in Michigan’s Thumb region fell about 120 feet (37 meters) to his death, authorities said. Bay County Sheriff’s deputies who were called Tuesday night to the Michigan Sugar Co. plant near Bay City about a fatal accident found the 53-year-old plant worker dead, police said. Bay County’s chief medical examiner pronounced the man dead at the scene, said Sheriff’s Lt. James Chlebowski. The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been contacted about the worker's death, he said. Michigan Sugar Co. said in a statement that it is cooperating with authorities investigating the worker’s death, and added that “the thoughts and prayers of everyone at Michigan Sugar Company are with the family of this employee.”

The report provides an update on the ongoing investigation into the Edenville Dam, plans to restore the Tobacco River's flow and the lack of coordination with the dams' owner Boyce Hydro. But while awaiting the conclusion of the investigation, EGLE provided the first of a series of reports requested by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that will provide information about how the dam failures came to be and reviewing dam safety policies in Michigan. The report doesn’t address any parties at fault for the dam failures, but addresses what EGLE will do next to address the safety concerns left by the Edenville dam. Read more: Frustrated Michigan officials issue emergency order to Edenville Dam owners ignoring deadlines

Michigan will hold its annual land auction this fall, offering more than 200 parcels of surplus land across the state. The parcels available for auction range from lake frontage to small lots. There will be 225 properties available through an online auction in September and October. Counties include Allegan, Antrim, Bay, Crawford, Gladwin, Gogebic, Houghton, Lake, Lapeer, Missaukee, Newaygo, Oscoda, Otsego, Schoolcraft and Shiawassee. Ten online auctions will be offered, featuring available land parcels by county:Sept. 8 Shiawassee County.

WEST BRANCH, Mich. Several horses displaced by the pandemic and flooding across parts of central Michigan have found a new home at a rescue farm. WATCH: Aerial footage of Midland flood devastation on May 21Since then, D&R Acres Hobby and Rescue Farm has received several equines. The 20 acre farm and 13,000-square-foot barn and riding facility is now home to 38 horses, donkeys, mules, ponies and miniature horses. Were kind of the retirement home for horses, said Dolores 'Doris' Harris, chief financial officer and founder of D&R Acres, of West Branch. Although many animals stay at D&R Acres for the rest of their days, the farm does adopt out equines once the animal adjusts to the situation.

BAY CITY, Mich. Michigans largest 911 EMS and mobile healthcare provider, Medstar, will become the ambulance provider for McLaren Bay Region and the surrounding communities. McLaren Bay Region has provided emergency transportation services to Bay County more than 40 years. We recognize the commitment of McLaren Bay Region and the EMS employees over the last four decades, and look forward to building on that legacy with expanded services, additional vehicles, and new equipment, said Medstar CEO Kolby Miller. Medstar will also extend its EMT and nationally-recognized Paramedic education programs into Bay County as part of our training and workforce development initiatives. We look forward to welcoming the personnel from McLaren Bay Region into positions serving Bay County, as well as adding additional shifts and personnel.The transition will also extend Medstar LifeFlights air medical services to critically ill and injured patients in Bay County.

A Michigan man devised a plan to steal a helicopter from the Coast Guard in order to attack a police station and shooting up a hospital to disrupt the power and free the coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, authorities said.

BAY COUNTY, Mich. – A project to fix a stretch of I-75 in Bay County is kicking off this week. "You’re going to see lane shifts and lane reductions," Jocelyn Hall, the Bay Region Communication Representative with MDOT to NBC 25. In anticipation of the project, the Chip Road bridge and Mackinaw Road bridge are already closed. Part of these bridges, as well as the Wilder Road bridge, will be completely redone during the construction. "It’s best to just go ahead and remove that pavement and lay a new deck and it will greatly improve the driving surface and be a driving surface that will be in service for years to come.