Another Duggar has been arrested for sexually abusing a child Joseph Duggar was arrested for what he did to a nine-year-old girl in 2020, when he was 26

31-year-old #JosephGarrettDuggar was arrested for what the #BayCounty Sheriff’s Office described as “Lewd and #LasciviousBehavior, +unlawful #sexualactivity with a minor.”

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Bay County commissioners approve routine contracts, travel and funding items; set hearing on library trustee removal At its March 10 Committee of the Whole, the Bay County Board approved a batch of routine items — from service agreements and travel to vendor contracts and funding — and scheduled a public hearing to consider removing a library trustee under state statute.

Bay County commissioners just approved a slew of crucial contracts and set the stage for a heated public hearing on a library trustee's fate!

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I'm so grateful to the DWC of #BayCounty for welcoming me. It was meaningful during #WomensHistoryMonth to have conversations with these women who are doing the work on the ground to usher in a Blue Wave in a very red county. We talked about how we can bring change to this community and our country.

Panama City ComicCon is tomorrow! 9am-5pm at the fairgrounds. A pile of fun stuff to do will be there. Admission is free!
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Region 7 agency tells Bay County commissioners it distributes roughly $700,000 annually and urges greater visibility Region 7 Area Agency on Aging CEO Dana Alton told the Bay County Board on Feb. 17 that the agency distributes about $700,000 a year in county-directed funding and supports roughly $1 million in services accessed by about 300 older adults via the My Choice waiver. Alton asked the county to publicize Region 7 as a resource and keep county seats on the Region 7 board filled.

Region 7’s CEO reveals that they’re channeling $700,000 annually to support seniors in Bay County, emphasizing the urgent need for greater awareness of their vital services as the aging population grows.

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Map of crash area.

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Alignment Bay County: Synergy Needed To Help Children
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Here's Your Sign Bay County
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Bay County commissioners approve routine contracts, grants and proclamations At a Nov. 4 Committee of the Whole meeting, Bay County commissioners approved a slate of contracts, grant awards and proclamations — including a Veterans Month proclamation — and received multiple staff reports; a staff discussion clarified that the medical examiner RFQ lists $52,000 as contract compensation but excludes ancillary autopsy and body-

Bay County commissioners just declared November 2025 as Veterans Month and approved a series of important contracts and grants to support local services!

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Bay County approves up to $2.2M for voluntary overtime to reduce fire-station outages, directs rotating closures and quarterly reports After an extended discussion about staffing shortfalls and station outages, the Bay County Commission approved a budget amendment to make about $2.2 million available for voluntary overtime to reduce the frequency of taking two stations out of service. The board directed staff to develop a rotating closure schedule, provide quarterly status updates

Bay County is stepping up to tackle fire station outages with a bold $2.2 million plan for emergency personnel overtime, aiming to keep our communities safe!

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Overnight northbound I-75 lane closures, rolling closures Oct. 27 for sign work in #BayCounty www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...

Votes at a glance: Bay County commission approves consent agenda items, Tefra bond, park code revisions and port lease At its Oct. 21 meeting the Bay County commission approved routine consent items, adopted a county parks code revision allowing alcohol at permitted special events, authorized a Tefra hearing resolution on tax‑exempt bonds for Ascension/Sacred Heart, promoted a utilities director and approved a lease/grant package for a port‑related manufacturer.

Bay County commissioners just greenlit a series of impactful decisions, from approving a key parks code revision to facilitating a major port lease that promises job growth and investment!

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Bay County commissioners decline to pursue national estuary designation for St. Andrew–St. Joseph program After more than two hours of public comment and debate, Bay County commissioners voted to withhold support for seeking National Estuary Program designation for the St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bay Estuary Program, citing uncertainty about federal oversight and long-term obligations.

Bay County commissioners have decided against pursuing national designation for the St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bay Estuary Program, sparking a heated debate over federal involvement in local water management.

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Bay County adopts 'high impact period' rules to mirror Panama City Beach after spring‑break problems Bay County commissioners approved an ordinance allowing the county to declare "high impact periods" and activate a set of crowd‑control and enforcement measures during anticipated visitor surges. Law enforcement urged adoption to curb unaccompanied‑minor gatherings and violent incidents seen this year.

Bay County has just adopted a powerful new ordinance to tackle unruly crowds and enhance public safety during peak visitor seasons—will it be enough to restore peace?

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Westbound US-10 lane closures Oct. 26 - 29 for maintenance in #BayCounty www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...

Chamber, Realtors and builders warn property-tax overhaul and rising impact fees could strain local services and housing affordability Bay County business groups and builders urged legislators to protect local revenue streams and fund affordable housing; they warned proposals to eliminate property taxes or sharply change impact fees and special-assessments could reduce funds for police, fire and infrastructure.

Bay County leaders are sounding the alarm as proposed property-tax changes and rising impact fees threaten to strain local services and housing affordability.

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Bay District Schools touts record graduation rate; local educators, nonprofits seek sustained funding and flexibility Bay County education leaders and nonprofit partners told the delegation Bay District Schools reached a 91.4% graduation rate and urged state support for school facilities, unrestricted education funding, teacher contracts and expanded student services.

Bay District Schools just celebrated a historic graduation rate of 91.4%, but local educators and nonprofits are calling for continued support to sustain this success!

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Local proponents urge bill to screen donated blood for COVID-era spike antibodies; speakers ask Legislature to amend donor-screening statute Members of the Republican Liberty Caucus and allied speakers asked the delegation to consider amending a donor-screening statute to detect spike-protein antibodies and to require testing of donated blood; speakers framed the measure as protecting unvaccinated recipients and cited a specific statute to amend.

Calls for a new bill to screen donated blood for COVID-era spike antibodies are igniting controversy in Bay County, as local leaders push for unvaccinated donor protections.

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NAACP and voting-rights groups press delegation on disaster-voter access, fair maps and restoration-of-rights database Local civil-rights and voting-advocacy groups urged the delegation to oppose a proposed road-renaming honoring Charlie Kirk, back bills easing voting access for disaster-affected residents, and create a central restoration-of-rights database for returning citizens.

Dr. Rufus Woods of the Bay County NAACP is rallying against a controversial bill to rename campus roads after Charlie Kirk, calling for a more just approach to voter access and rights restoration in the wake of Hurricane Michael.

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Heart Throb Vending – Building A Legacy In Bay County
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Bay County presents proposed 2026 budget; general fund to increase by $3.2 million County staff presented the executive proposed 2026 budget to the Board of Commissioners, opened a public hearing with no citizens commenting, and recommended using $4.1 million of unassigned fund balance to balance the general fund.

Bay County's proposed 2026 budget reveals a $2 million cut overall, yet a surprising $3.2 million boost to the General Fund—what's driving these changes?

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Bay County commissioners approve routine resolutions, appoint two canvassers At a special meeting Oct. 7, the Bay County Board of Commissioners approved a slate of routine resolutions and appointed two members to the Bay County Board of Canvassers by paper ballot: Pedro Santos and Lori Daughtry (terms expiring Oct. 31, 2029).

The Bay County Board of Commissioners has made key appointments and passed several significant resolutions that will shape the future of the county.

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Bay County approves Michigan Transportation Fund bond to fund Road Commission equipment storage and truck wash The Bay County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing Michigan Transportation Fund Bonds series 2025 to fund a roughly 42,000-square-foot storage building and a truck wash for the Bay County Road Commission, following a presentation by the Road Commission engineer-manager.

Bay County is set to revolutionize its road maintenance with a new 42,000-square-foot storage building and a game-changing truck wash, slashing cleaning time from 90 minutes to just 2!

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County Board Approves Public Health Contracts and Infrastructure Agreements Board authorizes multiple contracts and agreements for public services and development projects.

Bay County's Board of County Commissioners just approved major contracts and funding initiatives aimed at enhancing public health and infrastructure, marking a significant step forward for the community.

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City Officials Address Sidewalk Repairs and Financial Updates at Council Meeting Council discusses ongoing sidewalk projects, financial reports, and FEMA funding issues.

Bay County's Oversight Committee is tackling critical infrastructure upgrades and financial strategies, ensuring safer sidewalks and stable revenues—what's next for the community?

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National Night Out Community Event At Gulf Coast State College On October 7th
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Gulf Coast Women’s Club Celebrations Charter Members
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