Piece of Bay City history torn down in construction mishap at Uptown Bay City site

History of Bay City bridges on display at Historical Museum of Bay County

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The McCormick family played a pivotal role in shaping Bay City into what it is today. Led by father James McCormick and his sons, William and James, they were known as the "white brothers" among the local Indigenous tribes. As one of the first families in the area, they recognized the immense potential of what is now the south end of Bay City. Young William grew up alongside local Indigenous boys, mastering their language and customs, eventually becoming an interpreter in 1837. The family transf

On the morning of July 7, 1897, an ordinary day turned tragic for seven individuals who boarded the Inter-Urban Trolley in Bay City, unaware of the calamity that awaited them. As the trolley, carrying eight passengers and three railroad employees, made its way toward Saginaw, it plunged into an open drawbridge, resulting in the loss of precious lives. Eyewitnesses speculated that the conductor, possibly distracted by racing a nearby train, failed to notice the bridge was open, leaving little tim

Federal judge from Bay City charged with drunken driving after crash

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