Good morning, Bay City.

The Willew Lounge in Bangor Township partially closed its back room on June 27 after a ceiling collapse, and owners Bellenger and Jill have asked the community for help to raise $40K—benefit events on August 24 and September 21 will fund the necessary repairs to restore full seating.

The 160th Bay County Fair kicked off on July 29 at the Bay County Fairgrounds and will run until Aug.

2, offering carnival rides, animal exhibits, games and fair foods with free admission and parking. Daily events include family rides, car shows and contests—giving local visitors a variety of activities throughout the fair.

Lee's Garden in Shields caught fire Tuesday, July 29 at 11:20 p.m. and fire crews from several departments saved the restaurant after a passerby called 911 (damaging the roof, attic, and nearby businesses) with no injuries while officials investigated the cause.

Rondarius Jones, 25, was arrested today at a casino—charged with tampering with evidence after deleting surveillance video from the night of Demetrious Robinson’s murder—and he now faces accessory after the fact and two gun charges.

Community Choice Credit Union is offering scholarships to local students who want to learn trades like welding, plumbing, construction, and electrical work — a move to help fill the thousands of unfilled skilled trades jobs in Michigan.

The scholarship program aims to build a future workforce to support ongoing local projects.

The final round of the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour will take place on Saginaw Bay from Aug.

7 to 10, as 66 top fishing pros compete for a $150,000 prize and a share of the season purse. The event, hosted by Go Great Lakes Bay and the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, will also offer a Fan Experience + Watch Party with free food and activities at Wenonah Park on Aug. 9 and 10.

2025 Summer Music Fest

Various times — Summer Music Fest — Admission fee applies — Experience a delightful mix of traditional polka and diverse musical acts at Frankenmuth's premier festival.

Podcasting for Beginners Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Bay County Library System — Free entry — Learn to record and edit podcasts with expert guidance in a hands-on environment.

Great Lakes Beer Festival

2-7 p.m. — Dow Diamond — VIP ticket includes buffet — Sample Michigan's finest craft beers and enjoy live music in a vibrant ballpark setting.

Knitting and Crocheting Meetup

10 AM – 12 PM — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Bring your own supplies — Drop in to knit and crochet with expert assistance available.

Monthly Zine Meet Up

2-4 p.m. — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Materials provided — Create mini-books filled with your creative expressions at this interactive zine workshop.

Westside Putt & Pub Crawl

12-4 p.m. — H2O's Waterside Grill — Registration required — Enjoy a fun day traversing 9 bars with 9 unique putting holes in Bay City.