Good morning, Bay City.

Bay City mourns the loss of former Fire Chief Jerome (Jerry) Marchlewicz, who began service in 1962, led the department as Chief from 1980 to his retirement in 1991, and died on June 8 at age 91 with the Department of Public Safety extending condolences to his family and friends.

Courtney Prout of For-Mar Nature Preserve advises wearing long clothing and tucking socks to avoid tick bites, while Dr. Elizabeth Pionk at McLaren Bay Region warns ticks, which spread Lyme, should be removed promptly using tweezers + rash and fatigue may require medical care.

The Saginaw Spirit selected 16-year-old forward Drew Bate with the sixth overall pick in the OHL Draft held Friday in Kingston.

He led the London Jr. Knights to championships by scoring 34 goals and 38 assists over 25 games and is expected to drive the team forward.

Bay County’s boys lacrosse season has broken long-standing records — players from John Glenn, Bay City Central, and Bay City Western achieved high marks in goals, assists and points.

John Glenn’s Landon Lanczak led with 72 goals while Central’s Max Miller reached 106 points, setting new records for the season.

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.

Question Mark & The Mysterians - 60 Years of 96 Tears

3-6 p.m. — Wenonah Park at World Friendship Shell — Free entry — Celebrate six decades of iconic music with a legendary band in the heart of Bay City.