Good morning, Bay City.

Tractor Supply's Monitor Township store will host a free craft event on June 20 where children design farm-themed picture frames and join a Pet Care 101 workshop with 4H on site (supplies last).

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan received a $10,380 grant from the Bay Area Community Foundation to expand local programming in Bay County; the grant supports leadership and life skills (as well as STEAM, financial literacy, entrepreneurship and outdoor skills) for more girls.

James Wallington (a former Amazing Race winner) competes in FOX's 'The Floor' semifinals today at 9 p.m. where he is one of 12 unbeaten contestants vying for a $250K prize; the game show filmed in Dublin gives him a chance to shine with his travel themed category.

Consumers Energy has filed a 2027 Reliability Action Plan with regulators to reduce outages across Michigan.

The plan calls for tree trimming, burying 50 miles of power lines underground and adding tech upgrades — it is set for a 10-month review and may lead to higher rates.

On Tuesday, June 2, in Mount Pleasant, officers safely removed a bear from a residential tree by tranquilizing it and using high school pole-vault mats—provided by Mount Pleasant High—to cushion its fall; DNR officials will relocate the animal soon.

The Bay County Health Department will move its main office from Washington Ave to Wilder Road beginning Tuesday, June 9.

Some services including the WIC Program may be paused until full operations resume on June 15 (residents can call 989-894-4009 for updates).

Bay City Athlete of the Week named standout performers for June 1 after local high school athletes delivered record setting spring sports performances; voting remains open until 8 p.m. on June 5 for your pick in baseball, golf & track.

Bookmobile Visit at Montessori Children's House

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City — Free entry — Discover a collection of books for all ages and sign up for a library card at the Bookmobile stop.

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up

12-12:45 p.m. — Sage Branch Library — Free entry — Enjoy lunch while engaging in storytime for families outdoors at the library's lawn.

Bay City Fireworks Festival

12:00 – 11:59 PM — Bay City Firework Festival — Ticket prices vary — Experience the largest fireworks display in festival history alongside concerts and family fun.

Bay City Fireworks Festival Featuring Hairmania

5-10 p.m. — Wenonah Park at World Friendship Shell — Free entry — Experience epic tunes and wild vibes with Hairmania and special guests Hipakritz at this lively festival.