Good morning, Bay City.

Bay City pastor Phillip N.

Johnson was consecrated as bishop on Friday at the International Summer Convention in Indianapolis and will lead the newly formed Pakistan District Council, expanding his ministry internationally (he continues local outreach through chaplain roles and community programs).

ReLeaf Michigan launched its free Big Tree Hunt on Aug.

3 inviting residents statewide to nominate Michigan’s biggest trees online + entries accepted until Aug. 11, 2028 will be measured + a fall celebration is planned to honor champion trees.

Local shipping data shows five major Great Lakes cargo vessels tracked on Monday morning; the James R.

Barker moved through Muskegon Channel while the Mesabi Miner headed toward Duluth and others appeared near Windsor, Chicago, Detroit and Kingston. Winds and waves varied across lakes as AIS data recorded live positions.

The state health department confirmed two deaths and over 11,200 cases linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak that began in late June.

Doctors advise people with weak immunity (including children and the elderly) to avoid salads as officials probe the recalled lettuce.

Mitch Malleck won Third Flight honors at the 102nd Bay County Golf Championship+ he clinched his win with a clutch 3-foot putt in a sudden death playoff against Nolan Munger at Bay County Golf Course.