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November 29, 2023

Bay City 3@3

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Bay City’s Santa House is open for the 2023 Christmas season. Here’s when you can see Saint Nick

Bay City’s Nate & Mary Ida Doan Santa House opened for the season the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and kids can see Saint Nick there through Dec. 22.

By Heather Jordan | heather_jordan@mlive.com

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Bay City News

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‘I have loved this journey,’ says retiring Saginaw County Animal Control director

"I will soon leave having an added blessing of lifelong friends I’ve met through my work here," said Bonnie Kanicki.

By Cole Waterman | Cole_Waterman@mlive.com

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Saginaw And Bay City News

Crowd gathers as Midland’s Santa House reopens for the 2023 Christmas season

Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Midland to welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus to the Midland Area Santa House Tuesday night, Nov. 28.

By Kaytie Boomer | kboomer@mlive.com

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Bay County man pleads to sexually assaulting, impregnating underage girl

The girl had an abortion, and DNA from the fetal issue indicated Charles A. Young was the father.

By Cole Waterman | Cole_Waterman@mlive.com

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Statewide News

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Free hospitality training is ‘no brainer’ for West Michigan employers

Hospitality Training Institute of Michigan saw high demand in Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo and Muskegon.

By Lindsay Moore | lmoore@mlive.com

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Kalamazoo

BBQ & Beer Bash event announced for Kalamazoo

The new event will feature samples of barbecue and alcoholic beverages from local vendors.

By Audrey Whitaker | awhitaker@mlive.com

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Grand Rapids

What name is top dog in Ottawa County? See the most pup-ular 2023 names

Did you dog's name make this year's list of most popular pooch names?

By Audra Gamble | agamble@mlive.com

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Life & Culture

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Property featured in Grand Rapids ‘Parade of Homes’ goes on market for $699,900

By Cory Morse | cmorse1@mlive.com

Up North ‘boatel’ taking reservations for 2024 stays aboard historic ship

By Justine Lofton | jlofton@mlive.com

Kick off the holiday shopping season with 3 late-night events in Ann Arbor

By Makayla Coffee | mcoffee@mlive.com

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