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July 18, 2025

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Online vigilante’s predator sting leads to charges against Bay City health care worker

Michael M. Leppek, 34, faces years in prison after an online vigilante posed as a 14-year-old girl and reported their alleged conversations to police.

By Cole Waterman | Cole_Waterman@mlive.com

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Good Samaritan Rescue Mission may receive final nod for homeless center in Bay City

The city commission will vote Monday on a substantial amendment to utilize CDBG funds for a drop-in shelter at the rescue mission.

By Joey Oliver | joliver@mlive.com

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Essexville-Hampton schools to pursue new bond proposal for November 2025

The school board voted to move forward with a revised plan after a previous $13.5 million bond failed by just 51 votes in the May 2025 election.

By Joey Oliver | joliver@mlive.com

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Hello, Bay City: How a 24-hour manhunt near Bay City ended at a local motel

After allegedly robbing Independent Bank of $6,600 at gunpoint, Brenden Mulligan was captured by police at a nearby motel following an intense multi-agency manhunt.

By Joey Oliver | joliver@mlive.com

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What to know as Amazon prepares to shut down popular streaming service

An exact end date has not yet been announced, but the app is expected to stop working in August.

By Matt Durr | mattdurr@mlive.com

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Grand Rapids man accused of beating girlfriend to death ordered to stand trial

Randy Lewis-Leon Buckner, 47, has been ordered to stand trial for open murder.

By John Tunison | jtunison@mlive.com

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Grand Rapids zoo, hospital create custom leg brace to heal flamingo’s injury

John Ball Zoo partnered with Mary Free Bed specialists to create a waterproof leg brace for Andes the 14-year-old flamingo, helping the bird regain mobility after an injury.

By Skyla Jewell-Hammie | SJewell-Hammie@mlive.com

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‘What Hides in Silence’ premieres July 18 on LMN, how to watch

By Mallory Dwortz | mdwortz@mlive.com

Mac Race: Nearly 300 sleek sailboats prep to leave Chicago, set course for Mackinac Island

By Tanda Gmiter | tgmiter@mlive.com

12 Michigan beaches closed, under contamination advisories

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