Good morning, Bay City.

On May 12, 2025, 38-year-old Shane W.

Gillette, a paroled bank robber, allegedly smashed his way into the Bay County Law Enforcement Center—where he attacked an inmate and a corrections officer—before police arrested him.

Mid-Michigan residents have a busy weekend of free events from today through Aug.

17—Montrose hosts its 54th Blueberry Festival with a parade, crafts and a pie contest, Midland offers a County Fair and an 80s concert series, Saginaw wraps up Friday Night Live with a Motown-themed concert, and Bay City State Park stages Music from the Marsh on Aug. 16 with String Thing performing.

Attorney General Dana Nessel urged 279 Michigan municipalities to join the national agreement for the $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement before Sept.

30 + the measure was meant to secure funds for addiction prevention and treatment.

Bay City Commissioner Andrea Burney-Obershaw announced her resignation today ahead of a planned censure vote following documented charter violations and four recall attempts—she said she looks forward to a new chapter and plans to launch a YouTube channel as Bay City Hall has not yet named her replacement.

Local groups — with the Bay county Health Department and Molina Healthcare — hosted the 24th Annual Breastfeeding Walk on August 14th at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center Playground to celebrate National Breastfeeding Month and offer door prizes, food, and resources to families.

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.

Knitting Solutions Workshop

10 AM – 12 PM — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Bring your own supplies — Enjoy a community knitting and crochet session with expert assistance.

Colorectal Cancer Screening Event

4-7 p.m. — Bay County Library System — Free kits available — Get screened for colorectal cancer with a private test from McLaren Bay Region healthcare professionals.

Wirt Nonfiction Book Club

2-3 p.m. — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Free entry — Engage in stimulating discussions about various nonfiction works led by knowledgeable hosts.

Makers Market at Uptown Bay City

4-7 p.m. — Live Oak Coffeehouse — Free entry — Explore unique creations from over 70 talented artists in the vibrant atmosphere of Uptown Bay City.