Good morning, Bay City.

St. Hyacinth Church in Bay City did not close as planned because Bishop Robert Gruss met with about 250 parishioners on May 27 to gather feedback, and officials have put the closure on hold.

No timetable has been set for a final decision—parish leaders said the meeting was closed to the public.

Residents in mid-Michigan will find many family-friendly events in June as the Antique Festival runs May 31—June 1 at the Midland County Fairgrounds, the Curwood Festival takes place June 5—8 in Owosso, and a classic car tour is set for Flint June 6—11.

Additional events include Auburn Cornfest from June 18—22, a Juneteenth celebration and a boating plus food truck event on June 21, and the Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival in Saginaw on June 28.

Don Carlyon, Delta College’s longest-serving president from 1964 until 1992, died Tuesday, May 27, at age 100—he helped fix a dangerous road and built a scholarship that benefits many students.

Colleagues remembered him as a trusted leader who mentored youth and was honored at local parades and festivals.

Three teachers from Elms Elementary School in Flushing spent the night on the school roof after students raised over $10,300 for the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge.

The funds will support heart health research and awareness programs—marking a successful student effort in the jump rope event.

Heavy traffic backups occurred over the Zilwaukee Bridge during Memorial Day as MDOT worked on patching expansion joints and re-sealing the deck; MDOT said the southbound lanes will reopen on June 27—after which work will shift to the northbound side following Independence Day.

Tuesday's pre-district results in Saginaw-area high school softball have set the stage for district games on May 30 and May 31 — updated brackets list matchups in Divisions 1 through 4 with winners advancing to regional competitions.

Bay City-area baseball teams played Tuesday, May 27 in pre-district contests that earned spots in district finals on Saturday, May 31.

Updated brackets show game times from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Divisions 1, 2, 3, and 4 had their own matchups.)

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.

Storytime at the Trombley House

9:30-10:00 a.m. — Trombley House — Free entry — Enjoy an engaging morning of stories, songs, and an eye spy tour at the historical museum.