Good morning, Bay City.

St. Hyacinth Church on Cass Avenue in Bay City closed on July 27 after 118 years of service, announced by the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw.

The red-brick church echoed its final hymn—marking the quiet end of a long-standing local landmark.

Holly's House, a discount store in Bay City with thousands of discounted items, has moved next door from 108 3rd St. to 110-112 3rd St. to offer a larger space plus owner Holly Lubkowski said business is booming.

Bonejacked Vintage Apparel at 512 Columbus Ave in Bay City received a $13,000 grant through the Match on Main program to fix its overheating shop.

The owners plan to use the funds to repair the AC, install new flooring, upgrade electronic software + improve advertising.

Two men from St. Helen were convicted in a 2022 murder after separate juries found Troy Bilkovsky and Brian Colden, both 54, guilty of fatally shooting 22-year-old Jesse Loomis during a home break-in in Thetford Township on February 15th + they will face life in prison when sentencing takes place on August 22nd.

Frankenmuth’s Flower Festival is taking place at Grandpa Tiny’s Farm from Aug.

1 to Aug. 3 and draws thousands of visitors from Bay City and nearby areas — the event features a 25-acre sunflower field with 375 million seeds planted and lets each guest pick one free sunflower. The festival has a new theme called 'Chasing the Sun' and offers activities like yoga, a 5K color run and flower crown making — fun events continue until Aug. 3.

Bay City will consider a plan to renew its body camera deal with Axon Enterprise at the Commission meeting on Aug.

4. The five-year deal costs $299,773.80 and will start at $55,346.36 in fiscal 2026—rising to $64,747.43 by fiscal 2030 while next year’s funding is approved.

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.