Good morning, Bay City.

Bentley Middle School warned its football team to improve behavior or risk losing the season as some players disrupted classes and defied staff.

Some misbehaving athletes agreed to 25 hours of community service starting Saturday to meet the school’s expectations.

Bay City will repair the fence at the toxic former Surath scrapyard on the West Side near Liberty Bridge this week to secure the site from hazardous exposure — officials reported fixing half a dozen holes while urging voluntary relocation for unhoused residents.

The Four Lakes Task Force said that Smallwood Lake is at 701.3 ft—below the legal level of 704.3 ft—after refilling began on Aug.

4, with crews finishing in 8-10 weeks. A project webinar is scheduled for Oct. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Lee T has shared his latest Bay City high school football predictions after hosting a Labor Day party and donating blood; he holds a record (7 to 3 in Spotlight Games and 27 to 15 overall) and invites local readers to send in their picks for Week 3 via Facebook.

Bay County fall sports featured intense local matchups from Sept.

4–9, with Essexville Garber rallying in volleyball and Bay City Central runners setting personal records in cross country. Local teams also scored key wins in soccer, swimming, and golf, with coaches praising their hard work and teamwork.