https://www.wcmu.org/tags/bay-county Bay County en-US Copyright Mon, 04 May 2026 21:42:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-04/control-of-michigan-senate-teeters-on-35th-district-special-election The long-awaited race will determine if Democrats are able to maintain their slim one-seat majority in the chamber for the final months of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's tenure. Mon, 04 May 2026 21:42:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-04/control-of-michigan-senate-teeters-on-35th-district-special-election Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/tunney-and-greene-spar-over-gun-control-education-at-35th-district-forum The May 5 special election between Republican Jason Tunney and Democrat Chedrick Greene will determine if Senate Democrats will be able to hold a one-seat majority in Lansing. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/tunney-and-greene-spar-over-gun-control-education-at-35th-district-forum Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/2025-12-05/where-you-can-vote-in-bay-county-for-the-state-senate-special-election There are 13 communities in Bay County that are within the 35th state Senate district. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:59:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-12-05/where-you-can-vote-in-bay-county-for-the-state-senate-special-election Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-24/a-viable-third-choice-is-essential-michigan-libertarian-party-looking-to-secure-35th-senate-seat The Michigan Libertarian Party is looking to nominate their own candidate for an open state Senate seat. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:51:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-24/a-viable-third-choice-is-essential-michigan-libertarian-party-looking-to-secure-35th-senate-seat Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-23/light-on-heavy-hitters-6-candidates-so-far-have-filed-to-run-for-vacant-35th-senate-district A Republican win in the mid-Michigan district would end the Senate’s current Democratic majority. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 01:58:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-23/light-on-heavy-hitters-6-candidates-so-far-have-filed-to-run-for-vacant-35th-senate-district Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-22/more-energy-storage-coming-to-bay-and-iosco-counties With a new partnership between Energy Vault and Consumers Energy, more energy storage units will be coming to mid-Michigan communities at the end of 2026. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:30:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-22/more-energy-storage-coming-to-bay-and-iosco-counties Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-05/car-show-in-essexville-raises-funds-for-youth-mentoring-program Car enthusiasts raised more than $7,000 to support youth mentoring across the Great Lakes Bay Region. The Eastside Legacy Cruise and Car Show, hosted by Bay City Car Meet, benefited Big Brothers Big Sisters and drew a crowd of all ages. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 22:42:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-05/car-show-in-essexville-raises-funds-for-youth-mentoring-program Alexandrea Ladiski https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-16/bay-county-battles-mosquito-surge-following-june-rainfall Heavy rain in late June caused a spike in floodwater mosquitoes across Bay County, with activity peaking in Williams and Monitor townships. Crews worked to reduce mosquito counts, but officials said the season could last into early October. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:14:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-16/bay-county-battles-mosquito-surge-following-june-rainfall Alexandrea Ladiski https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-23/pinconning-awarded-funds-to-build-more-affordable-housing Some Michigan communities have been awarded state funds to help build affordable housing. A Pinconning official said they have the ability to grow, but don’t have room. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:54:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-23/pinconning-awarded-funds-to-build-more-affordable-housing Ben Jodway https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-01/gov-whitmer-welcomes-new-bay-county-microchip-manufacturing-facility-with-a-fire-up-chips The multi-national corporation, SK Siltron, has invested $300 million in the new Monitor Township facility and says 150 new jobs will come to the region over the next three years. Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:17:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-01/gov-whitmer-welcomes-new-bay-county-microchip-manufacturing-facility-with-a-fire-up-chips Rick Brewer