Good morning, Bay City.

Lumberman’s Mercantile opened in a historic 1881 bank building on Midland Street to offer Michigan-made home goods and gifts—featuring both vintage and new items—and the owners plan to restore more original features.

The store operates midweek and on weekends, supporting Bay City’s rich history.

Mike Bacigalupo, the former State Theatre director and special events coordinator, faces a federal wire fraud charge after an FBI investigation that began in 2024 found he used false pretenses to obtain funds from local groups such as the State Theatre, Bay City Historical Society and Michigan Economic Development Corporation – a scheme that led to the theatre’s bankruptcy while Mayor Chris Girard said he expects a legal resolution.

Bay City will waive the $200 fee for leaving trash carts by the curb too long following a review of its policy—residents who have already paid will receive a credit on their utility bill.

Five Labor Day weekend events are set across mid-Michigan, including a Monarch Festival at For-Mar Nature Preserve held tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., an adults-only date night in Flint from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., a rib festival in Saginaw from noon to 6 p.m., a guided river tour in Bay City near Wenonah Park from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and a vinyl record show in Flint from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.—each offering a different way to celebrate the holiday.

Bay City will transform three blighted properties into more than 100 new housing units after a $1 million grant cleans up contaminated soil and removes asbestos—Phase I includes a four story apartment building with 39 units and 17 townhomes—and construction will finish by 2027.

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.

Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival

Various times — State Theatre — Tickets vary — Celebrate independent films and live music in Bay City's vibrant downtown.