via MLive.com
Work crews are updating a railway bridge that spans the Saginaw River north of Liberty Bridge in Bay City. The swinging bridge is typically kept in the open position when there is no locomotive traffic. On Monday, it was closed as railroad crews were busy working on the span.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Bay City man, 31, who described himself as a retired gambler, pleads guilty to attempted auto theft
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Jeffery L. Fick says he was in “desperation mode” July 30 when he took advantage of a set of keys left in a car door. “I was in a really bad spot and I saw the keys in the driver’s side door and that compelled me to do it,” said Fick, 31, who pleaded guilty today to one count of attempted unlawful driving away an automobile. Fick, a self-professed retired gambler and son of a lottery winner, was charged with unlawfully driving away an automobile, breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny and driving with open intoxicants.
Jeffery L. Fick says he was in “desperation mode” July 30 when he took advantage of a set of keys left in a car door. “I was in a really bad spot and I saw the keys in the driver’s side door and that compelled me to do it,” said Fick, 31, who pleaded guilty today to one count of attempted unlawful driving away an automobile. Fick, a self-professed retired gambler and son of a lottery winner, was charged with unlawfully driving away an automobile, breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny and driving with open intoxicants.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Great Lakes Bay Chapter of Red Cross to be headquartered in Bay City
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The offices at the former East Shoreline Chapter of the American Red Cross look empty right now, but that likely will change soon. Following the organization’s recent consolidation into a larger Great Lakes Bay Chapter, the path to interim Director Ken Vavra’s office in Bay City is a walk past empty cubicles, vacant offices and bare work spaces.
The offices at the former East Shoreline Chapter of the American Red Cross look empty right now, but that likely will change soon. Following the organization’s recent consolidation into a larger Great Lakes Bay Chapter, the path to interim Director Ken Vavra’s office in Bay City is a walk past empty cubicles, vacant offices and bare work spaces.
Bay City, Saginaw mayors visit Midland, discuss regionalism
via Midland Daily News
The mayors of Bay City and Saginaw addressed challenges their cities face and opportunities they have to work together during a stop at Wake Up! Midland Friday morning. The Midland Area Chamber of Commerce event brought together Chris Shannon of Bay City and Greg Branch of Saginaw, but the two already have been collaborating with Midland Mayor Maureen Donker to address issues in each community. “They love their cities, they see the value of regionalism and they understand to be a successful region, you have to have strong cities,” Donker said. “They’re working hard with others to make that happen.”
Read the full story here!
The mayors of Bay City and Saginaw addressed challenges their cities face and opportunities they have to work together during a stop at Wake Up! Midland Friday morning. The Midland Area Chamber of Commerce event brought together Chris Shannon of Bay City and Greg Branch of Saginaw, but the two already have been collaborating with Midland Mayor Maureen Donker to address issues in each community. “They love their cities, they see the value of regionalism and they understand to be a successful region, you have to have strong cities,” Donker said. “They’re working hard with others to make that happen.”
Read the full story here!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
One of four Bay County men charged with having sex with 14-year-old girl pleads guilty
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One-fourth of a quartet charged with having sex with an underage girl has accepted a plea offer. Ethan A. Williams, 27, appeared before Bay County Circuit Judge Kenneth W. Schmidt on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Prosecutors agreed to dismiss a count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a victim between 13 and 15.
One-fourth of a quartet charged with having sex with an underage girl has accepted a plea offer. Ethan A. Williams, 27, appeared before Bay County Circuit Judge Kenneth W. Schmidt on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Prosecutors agreed to dismiss a count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a victim between 13 and 15.
Bay City DEQ wind turbine might have a gear box failure
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Why isn't that wind turbine at the state Department of Environmental Quality office in Bay City spinning? It's been months since the turbine has generated any electricity, and officials are unsure when it could start up again. According to Kevin King, chief of field operations and facilities section for all DEQ offices across the state, the turbine may have a gear box failure. The DEQ hired the turbine's original manufacturer to climb the tower and take a peek to see what was wrong, but that proved to be unsuccessful.
Why isn't that wind turbine at the state Department of Environmental Quality office in Bay City spinning? It's been months since the turbine has generated any electricity, and officials are unsure when it could start up again. According to Kevin King, chief of field operations and facilities section for all DEQ offices across the state, the turbine may have a gear box failure. The DEQ hired the turbine's original manufacturer to climb the tower and take a peek to see what was wrong, but that proved to be unsuccessful.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Bay City schools academically 'moving in the right direction'
via Midland Daily News
No sports programs have been cut. In fact, the district lowered its pay-to-play fees for athletes from $75 to $25 to help struggling families. Facilities are in great shape and curriculum offerings and personnel remain largely intact despite significant financial challenges facing K-12 school systems locally and ones across the state. Douglas Newcombe, superintendent of Bay City Public Schools, cites these and other reasons for educators to feel optimistic as the 2011-2012 school year kicks off.
No sports programs have been cut. In fact, the district lowered its pay-to-play fees for athletes from $75 to $25 to help struggling families. Facilities are in great shape and curriculum offerings and personnel remain largely intact despite significant financial challenges facing K-12 school systems locally and ones across the state. Douglas Newcombe, superintendent of Bay City Public Schools, cites these and other reasons for educators to feel optimistic as the 2011-2012 school year kicks off.
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