Good morning, Bay City.

Local heroes were honored on Tuesday, May 13, when new names were added to the Honor Roll Wall that recognizes employees for their military service.

Shelley Kozuch and Public Safety Director Caleb Rowell led the update (using community input since 2022) to include names such as Kozuch’s great uncle, Walter 'Buddy' Wozniak (a veteran of World War II and the Korean War).

Bay City Western High School held its Garden Gala prom on May 10 at the Great Hall and Banquet Center in Midland.

More than 300 students attended the event—prom royalty crowned senior Kendall Cornelius as queen and senior Andrew Beardsley as king.

Bay Future launched a study to fill Bay County’s empty storefronts using over $100,000 in grant money — the study will analyze market trends and demographic shifts on key corridors.

Jim Reaume said the findings, expected by year end, will guide efforts to bring high-wage industries and revive local business capacity.

Parts of Bay City’s demolished Lafayette Bridge have begun arriving at Purdue University’s Bridge Component Gallery to help train engineering students on real steel inspection and maintenance techniques.

The pieces were set aside during a $112 million project that will finish by summer 2027 (joining contributions from over 20 states).

Illinois officials have resumed work to keep invasive carp out of Lake Michigan as the administration promised not to claw back federal funds—covering 90% of the $1.2 billion carp barrier project—if Illinois finalizes a property deal by July 1; construction began in January and the project will finish by 2032 with Michigan and Illinois sharing remaining costs.

Bay County Land Bank Authority is accepting proposals for the former Wenona School at 313 Wenona Ave on the West Side until June 11—bids will be selected based on price and neighborhood compatibility rather than the highest bid.

The Classic Women of Country

7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Tickets available — Celebrate the legendary women of country music with live performances honoring icons like Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn.

BARC Memorial Day Runs

6:00 – 11:59 PM — Veterans Memorial Park — Entry fee required — Run for a cause with Blue Star Service Dogs and Bay Veterans Foundation.

Andy Beningo Comedy Show

7:30-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket information varies — Enjoy a night of laughs with acclaimed comedian Andy Beningo and rising star Des Mulrooney.

Michigan Antique Festivals - Summer

8 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Michigan Antique Festivals — $10 admission — Discover treasures from over 1,000 dealers and enjoy a classic car show all weekend long.

4th Annual Cornhole for a Cause

12-5 a.m. — Tri-City Brewing Company — $65/team preregistered, $75 at the door — Enjoy a cornhole tournament supporting the Children's Dyslexia Center with craft beer and food trucks.

Virtual Tour of Bayfield Assisted Living

9 AM - 7 PM — Bayfield Assisted Living & Memory Care — Free entry — Explore our award-winning senior living community and discover exceptional care and dining options.

Genesis ReTouched Concert

8-10 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket info not listed — Experience the nostalgic hits of Genesis with cutting-edge sound and lighting production.

Wenona Beach Estates Rummage Sales

1-2 p.m. — Bay City Central High School — Free entry — Discover hidden treasures at the Wenona Beach estates yard sales this June weekend.

Belle, Book and Candle

8-11:30 p.m. — Historic Masonic Temple — Presale only — Experience a magical evening of enchantment and spellbinding performances.