Good morning, Bay City.

The Kinnamon family will hold a memorial celebration and toy drive on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richfield Township Police Department, asking visitors to donate new, unopened toys for Hurley Medical Center (Bella’s 47-day care highlighted local support).

211 Northeast Michigan received a $50,000 grant from the Midland Area Community Foundation to support its call center operations and expand access to local resources—as its staff fields over 50,000 calls, including nearly 5,000 from Midland County residents.

The Catholic Community Foundation of Mid Michigan approved over $330K in annual funds on Tuesday, June 9 to bolster parishes, schools and ministries in the Diocese of Saginaw – with more than $43K allocated for Catholic schools to enhance classroom resources, tuition assistance and teacher salaries.

Consumers Energy has deployed 500 crews across Michigan to restore power after severe storms hit on June 10 - more storms are forecast tonight, prompting safety reminders for customers to avoid downed wires and hazards.

Customers are advised to follow all recommended precautions.

LPGA and Dow announced the nominees for the second annual Dow Impact Award today; the list includes Brooke Henderson, Danielle Kang, Jeeno Thitikul, and Angel Yin who are recognized for their community contributions and global impact.

Standish-Sterling’s center fielder Landon Nixon, playing opposite-handed (using a teammate’s glove) after suffering a detached UCL on May 9, made three diving catches during a regional championship game.

Coaches praised his determination as he helped his team secure key defensive plays.

Bay City Western's Addy Zanotti set a school record with 26 wins and Bay City Central's Lauren Klawon reached 20 wins as both qualified for the state finals in the Bay County Girls Tennis Leaders — a notable highlight in local high school sports.

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.