Good morning, Bay City.

Bishop Robert Gruss suspended the planned May 28 closure of St. Hyacinth Church after a valid appeal & began a canonical review to allow more input from parishioners.

Registered parishioners will meet at 7 p.m. on May 27 & both Saturday 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 6 p.m. Masses will continue as scheduled.

Bishop Robert Gruss suspended the planned closure of St. Hyacinth Church after a valid appeal — allowing parishioners to continue weekend masses at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 6 p.m. on Sunday while the diocese reviews the canonical process.

MDOT warned Bay City residents about text scams that claim unpaid tolls as travelers head out for Memorial Day weekend—scam messages may threaten vehicle suspension and legal action and try to steal personal information.

The department said there are no toll roads and urged everyone to verify any such messages directly with MDOT.

Bay City’s Fire Station 5 closed in July and now city commissioners passed a vote asking the city manager to get bids to fix the building—residents hope the work will soon improve slow emergency response times.

On Tuesday, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet announced new federal funding requests to improve health care for mid-Michigan veterans and families by proposing that Central Michigan University acquire a Mobile Medical Simulation Vehicle to train VA facilities in rural areas.

The proposal also includes a Ten16 Recovery Network request to expand treatment facilities for people with substance use disorders—helping reach more communities.

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.

Permanent Jewelry and Charm Bar Pop-Up Event

3-6 p.m. — Fran & Dot Boutique — No appointment needed — Explore permanent jewelry and browse handmade pieces at this local pop-up event.