Good morning, Bay City.

Michigan Cream & Sugar Ice Cream Company is hosting Stuff Your Stanley on Friday, July 31 at its Uptown Bay City and Old Town Saginaw shops, where guests can fill a clean cup with up to four scoops for $10 — a tradition since 2024.

A Washington Elementary School staff member is raising funds for seven year old Cortez Hickman (and his 11 year old brother injured in a Center Avenue vehicle-pedestrian crash on July 14) as donations will cover travel, lodging and medical expenses for their family.

Hampton Township announced that a current McDonald’s on Center Road is being rebuilt with demolition starting this week + plans show a new Culver’s will soon open at 2711 Center Ave.

Cech Corporation, a Saginaw Township industrial weighing company founded in 1936 (its 90th anniversary), offers website discounts today to mark decades of trusted service to manufacturers, farmers, food processors and chemical users.

The family-run firm has been led by three generations since its founding.

Economists report that Canadian wildfire smoke cost Michigan over $4 billion — affecting agriculture, tourism, manufacturing and retail while delaying local events.

They warn further economic loss may occur without improved wildfire management.

Drivers are cutting through parking lots near Fashion Square Boulevard to bypass the Tittabawassee Road closure, according to the Saginaw County Road Commission.

The first phase of construction is nearly complete, and the closed segment is expected to reopen by the end of next week.

After 26 years serving Bay City, retired city manager Dana Muscott reflected on her many achievements — community development and infrastructure improvements — as she prepares to enjoy golfing, traveling with her husband and attending local events.

Muscott stressed she will stay connected to Bay City.

Dr. Sussan Bays of Covenant HealthCare performed Michigan’s first endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy today, using a minimally invasive technique that removes tissue while preserving the nipple, areola, and skin in the Great Lakes Bay Region (with reconstruction by Dr. George Malliaras).

Coach Chris Lazary resigned from the Saginaw Spirit to become the University of Michigan's associate head coach (filling a vacancy after Rob Rassey's departure) and the team has begun its search for a new head coach.

Labadie Rib Fest

5-8 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of rock music by Night Ranger in Bay City.

Bookmobile Stop at Montessori Children's House

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City, MI — Free entry — Explore a treasure of books for all ages at the community's traveling library.

Baffling Bill the Magician

12:30-1:15 p.m. — Sage Branch Library — Free admission — Experience a delightful magic show for families featuring audience participation and enchanting tricks.