Good morning, Bay City.

Bay City mourns the loss of former officer Richard Davis, who died on June 5 after nearly 10 years with the police department — officials extend condolences to his family and friends.

Two one-day giving campaigns raised nearly $1 million for local nonprofits, with Give Local Midland collecting over $760,000 from 900+ donors and Give Local Bay raising more than $219,000 for 70 organizations.

A powerful storm tore through a Freeland neighborhood near Sarle Road — Prairie View Court on Tuesday, June 9, causing roof damage to 30-40 homes, uprooted trees, and overturned campers as neighbors start cleaning up and assessing the damage.

On June 4, construction workers uncovered a decades-old skull while digging near the former Our Lady of the Visitation Church at the northwest corner of Smith and State streets; police and an MSU anthropologist confirmed it is not modern and further research will study its origin from a long-forgotten graveyard.

Bay City Western’s Addy Zanotti and Bay City Central’s Lauren Klawon competed at the state finals on Thursday, June 4 at Greater Midland Tennis Center.

Zanotti was the first qualifier from Western since 1985 and Klawon marked Central’s first state finals appearance since 1991.

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.

Bookmobile Visit at Montessori Children's House

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City, MI — Free entry — Explore the Bookmobile's diverse library for all ages and sign up for a library card.