Good morning, Bay City.

DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City Riverfront has a new owner in Bay City Hospitality Group.

The group said it will invest in the hotel to maintain its legacy for business travel, conferences, celebrations and leisure stays in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools' revised $17.9M bond proposal — built from community feedback — will appear on the August 4 ballot to fund 80 projects improving safety and updated learning spaces.

Voters will decide on spending that supports aging school facilities and modern education needs.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced that WIC families can now use their benefits for online grocery orders at all 122 Meijer locations for curbside pickup or free home delivery, and the program will expand to additional retailers soon+ serving more than 187,000 participants.

The American Red Cross declared a national blood crisis — citing a shortage of roughly 3,500 donations each week — and urged Mid-Michigan donors to help local hospitals manage critical needs.

Donors will receive a $20 e-gift card for donations made by July 31.

Grand Rapids Western edged past Negaunee in a tense semifinal match, booking their spot in today's state championship against Greater Bay in Tecumseh at 11 a.m. Greater Bay won its semifinal with a 5+0 win over Midland Northeast, setting up a threepeat bid.