Good morning, Bay City.

The Mid Michigan Community Action Agency upgraded 150 homes at Baytown Family Neighborhood with a $2.6 million weatherization project—installing new furnaces, on-demand hot water heaters, sealed windows, extra insulation, updated light fixtures, and essential safety devices for 324 residents including seniors, children and people with disabilities.

Michigan State Police said a 28-year-old man was injured in a shooting on Friday when a pickup truck fired multiple rounds at his southbound car on I-75 near Hess Avenue — he drove to TA Travel Center in Bridgeport for help.

Consumers Energy is pledging $2 million to help customers with unpaid summer energy bills and will distribute funds through THAW and the Salvation Army—customers must meet income and billing requirements to qualify.

The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of Education luncheon on November 5 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City-Riverfront where new school district leaders from Bay City Public Schools, Essexville-Hampton Public Schools, and Bay-Arenac ISD will share their plans for workforce readiness and business partnerships.

SVSU completed a 29 million dollar renovation of Brown Hall last week—adding 3,000 square feet and modern labs, classrooms, and an updated walkway that now connects it to Wickes Hall for its College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences.

Bay City Public Schools has updated its cellphone guidelines for students.

Elementary and middle students must keep devices on silent mode and in lockers during school hours—high school students can use phones during passing time and lunch but must keep them silent in class.

Bay City Commissioner Andrea Burney-Obershaw resigned on Aug.

18 before a vote on censure amid recall attempts and a domestic violence conviction—she announced her decision at City Hall. Her departure leaves the commission with seven members and a special meeting will be held on Aug. 23 to fill her seat.

MDOT said northbound I-75 bridge work in Bay County is delayed because of wet conditions + the Labor Day holiday; work is expected to begin on Sept.

8 and will add epoxy overlays on several bridges with up to two lane closures in each direction for a $400,000 project.

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.

Downtown Bay City Wine Walk

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Downtown Bay City — Cost not specified — Enjoy fine wine, appetizers, and live music at the annual Wine Walk celebration.