Good morning, Bay City.

Michigan Sugar Co. worked with Bay City officials to set up new routes for its sugarbeet trucks during the harvest season as Lafayette Bridge is closed — trucks will use Liberty Bridge and Midland Street from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Veterans Memorial Bridge after 7 p.m. while growers prepare to harvest beets from 140,000 acres starting in late August.

A Bay County father, 22-year-old Zachary M.

Touchtone, is charged with first-degree child abuse after an autopsy found his 5-month-old son died from a hard hit nearly two years ago—he appeared in court on Aug. 18 with a bond set at $250,000.

The Bay City Commission approved a five-year renewal deal with Axon Enterprise for body-worn cameras, costing about $300,000—set to start after the current contract ends on Sept.

30. Annual payments will rise from $55,346 in fiscal 2026 to $64,747 by fiscal 2030, ensuring ongoing public safety documentation.

Bay City commissioners voted 7 to 1 on Monday to direct City Manager Dana Muscott to craft a policy that bans police from serving no-knock search warrants—officials noted that the department already avoids such warrants out of safety concerns.

Residents who meet income guidelines can apply for the Home Heating Credit until September 30 to help offset heating bills this winter — the program averaged $180 in assistance last year and offers free tax preparation through local nonprofits.

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.