Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of June.
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🏘️ Community
Bay Area Farmers Market launched its 2026 season on Thursday, June 4 at the Pere Marquette Depot Parking Plaza downtown with live music and a ceremonial flower throwing.
It will operate every Thursday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. offering locally grown produce and artisan goods.
Bay County is hosting a busy weekend with family-friendly events — a guided Saginaw River tour starting Friday from Wenonah Park, a planetarium show at Delta College and a live violin performance at State Theatre on Saturday, plus a Trombley House visit on Sunday.
Bay City Cooperative Market will host its fourth annual golf outing on Saturday, June 13 at Sandy Ridge Golf Course (2750 Lauria Road in Midland) to raise funds for opening a community-owned market.
The event will feature hole games, a raffle, breakfast snacks, coffee and hot dogs.
🚧 Accidents
A second fire involving a digital billboard truck occurred on North Water Street near the Delta College Planetarium and was quickly put out with no injuries reported, while a petition (with 105 signatures) calls for a ban on mobile advertising vehicles.
🌲 Environment
Bay County will treat about 905 public ash trees for invasive pests from June 8 through June 30.
County crews will inject insecticide into trees in areas such as Auburn and Bay City to protect them from the Emerald Ash Borer.
🎉 Bay City Events
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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.
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