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In today's newsletter:
- Bridgeport Township man sentenced after winter roadside puppy abandonment case.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
š° News we're reading
⢠Michigan man gets probation for abandoning litter of puppies on wintry roadside (mlive.com) ā A Bridgeport Township man has been sentenced to 18 months of probation for abandoning a litter of puppies along a roadside in winter. Bridgeport Township police and an Amazon driver helped rescue seven puppies, which were later adopted through Saginaw County Animal Care & Control. The sentence includes mental health treatment and payment of fines and costs.
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š Events Nearby
Thursday August 6
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Baby Storytime - Auburn ā
Auburn Area Branch Library, 235 W Midland Rd, Auburn
10:15 am
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The Enchanted Reef Planetarium Show
Delta College Planetarium
Downtown Bay City Campus 130-Theater
12:30 pm
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Spark: The Universe in Us Planetarium Show
Delta College Planetarium
Downtown Bay City Campus 130-Theater
2:00 pm
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Saginaw Valley Chapter Annual Steak Fry and Fun Shoot 2026 ā
Freeland Conservation Club, 9693 Laduke Rd, Freeland
3:00 pm
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4th Back to the Bricks Tune-Up Party 2026 FLUSHING ā
Flushing A, 200 S Cherry St, Flushing
4:00 pm
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Johnny Guest & Todd Michael duo @ The Otherside ā
The Otherside Bar & Grill, 8301 Midland Rd, Freeland
7:00 pm
Friday August 7
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The Great Solar System Adventure Planetarium Show
Delta College Planetarium
Downtown Bay City Campus 130-Theater
12:30 pm
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Mysteries of the Great Lakes Planetarium Show
Delta College Planetarium
Downtown Bay City Campus 130-Theater
2:00 pm
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Cosmic Dreamscapes Planetarium Show
Delta College Planetarium
Downtown Bay City Campus 130-Theater
3:30 pm
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Scott Baker Music: Scott Baker Live @ Evernorth Spirits, Freeland, MI ā
EverNorth Spirits Co., 1100 Rockwell Dr, Freeland
4:00 pm
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Band Camp Performance
Bangor Township School District
3201 Kiesel Rd, Bay City, MI 48706, USA
5:00 pm
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Summer Dance Revival | Apple Mountain ā
Apple Mountain, 4519 N River Rd, Freeland
7:00 pm
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just found another program to watch on a night when I can't sleep.
"Survivor Man" with Les Stroud. Still getting use to all the different channels. just type Survivorman with Les Stroud in your search bar. This guy⦠(Nextdoor Bridgeport)
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Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member Part Time in Bridgeport. Apply here.
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Kroger posted a job opening for Cashier in Bridgeport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgeport here.
š Nearby News
Saginaw
- Three Saginaw County millage renewals approved in primary (abc12.com)
- Dow Event Center Names New F&B Operations Director ā Food & Beverage Magazine (fb101.com)
- Mortgage retreat, still near one-year high (midmichigannow.com)
Frankenmuth
- Voters back Saginaw County parks, museum and sheriff millage renewals in August primary (midmichigannow.com)
- Greater Flint United Phoenix holds Summer Interest Skates to grow girls hockey (wnem.com)
- Greta Van Fleet Release New Single "Saw You Stand" Today; Announce New Album "Palace For The People" Set For Release October 9, 2026 (top40-charts.com)
Ok Bridgeport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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