Good morning, Bay City.

Bay City is moving forward with inclusive park projects that expand accessible recreation for children and families.

The city installed new playground features at Wenonah Park, revised plans for a Miracle Field at Defoe Park, and will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at Carroll Park at 4 p.m. Aug. 17.

Pit and Balcony Community Theatre launched an online fundraiser on Aug.

3 after a suspicious fire on July 20 destroyed its costumes on Hamilton St. It has raised $8,660 of a $10,000 goal and will start its 95th season on Sept. 11 with a new show.

SVSU has secured $845,000 in grants from four local foundations to build its first university-operated research station on Lake Huron.

The project + set to support student and citizen research will break ground after legislative approval along the Saginaw River where it meets Saginaw Bay.

Lockwood STEM Center in Hemlock received a $10K HSC CARES grant from Hemlock Semiconductor to expand robotics and computer science education in the region.

Elementary teachers will train with Sphero robots and share class sets with their schools, benefiting nearly 500 students.

Bay City officials planned no-mow zones along a 30-foot riverfront strip to fight erosion impacting sidewalks and park areas; the plan, discussed Monday, July 27, includes planting native deep-rooted grass and wildflower butterfly gardens — a move to reduce geese and educate residents on erosion prevention.

Former Bay City Central star Michael White (9 sacks and 21 tackles) earned second-team all-AF1 honors after a standout season with the Michigan Arsenal at The Dow Event Center.

He helped lead his team to the semifinals with strong defensive play.