Good morning, Bay City.

Mid-Michigan is hosting a busy weekend of community events as Applefest continues in Fenton, Disney on Ice runs in Saginaw, and the Delta College 5K Color Fun Run in Bay City begins Saturday at 9 a.m. SVSU’s 9/11 Heroes Run on Sept.

14 will honor first responders — many festivals and markets across the region offer chances for families to join in.

A Vassar Public Schools teacher was placed on leave on Thursday after posting a comment about activist Charlie Kirk’s death on social media — officials said the remark did not reflect school board views.

School leaders did not provide details or a timetable for a decision on the teacher’s future.

The fall foliage outlook shows trees starting to change color as cooler nights arrive—experts note that a heat wave and warm days could delay peak colors.

Forecasts say most trees will display their hues gradually over the next one to two weeks—guiding when to best view the season's display.

State regulators on Sept.

11 ordered major utilities to credit customers $42 automatically after outages lasting four days—up from the previous $40 credit. DTE and Consumers Energy will now apply the rule during extended or repeated outages.

Two new laws went into effect this year that require all schools to have an emergency plan with AEDs and CPR-trained coaches to save lives during a cardiac arrest.

A student collapsed during track tryouts at Allen Park and, although quick action helped save her life, some schools still face funding challenges while Bay County shows few HEARTSafe awards.

Frankenmuth opened its TVC volleyball season on Wednesday—beating Bay City John Glenn with set scores of 25-21, 25-16, 25-16.

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.

Conflict De-Escalation Techniques Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Duncan's Outdoor Shop — Registration required — Learn valuable skills to calm conflicts before they escalate.

Bay City State Park Fall Harvest Festival

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Bay City State Park — Cost varies — Celebrate autumn with camping, decorations, and a family-friendly Trick-or-Treating event.