Good morning, Bay City.

Local business Amigo Mobility’s ValueShopper motorized shopping cart is a finalist in the Coolest Thing Made in Michigan contest and is built in Bridgeport to help shoppers with mobility challenges.

Voting begins Monday and runs through Oct. 7+ the winner will be announced at the 2026 Manufacturing Excellence Awards.

Gas prices dropped slightly this week in Michigan after a major refinery resumed operations + Bay City drivers paid an average of $4.64 per gallon on Monday, according to AAA data.

Pinconning Area Schools hosts forums ahead of the Nov.

3 ballot on a bond proposal to borrow up to $19.9 million for school improvements. Forums are today at Linwood Elementary (8 a.m.) and in the PHS Multipurpose Room (2 p.m.), with another on Sept. 30 at 8 a.m.

Michigan children's author Johnathan Rand will visit schools and centers in mid Michigan as part of a literacy series this school year.

The next event, Thrillers and Chillers (a Halloween event), is scheduled for Oct. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sunrise Community Resource Center in Arenac County.

Delta College celebrated its 65th anniversary with an open house at its Saginaw campus, where attendees met its new president and recognized the college as a key resource; it will host an open house at its downtown Bay City center on Oct.

15 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Dow Credit Union was recognized for offering the nation's highest-yielding 3-month certificate of deposit at 4.35% APY, as reported by DepositAccounts on Sep.

25. The credit union serves 84,000+ members with branches in Midland and Saginaw and welcomes anyone for membership.

Bay City high school sports shine as the Athlete of the Week campaign spotlights top performances from Sept.

28 — including Kam Bedell’s strong play for Bay City Western; votes are accepted until 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 as coaches nominate emerging talents.

On Friday, Sanford Meridian's Bridger Ouderkirk ran for a 6-yard touchdown with 32 seconds remaining to secure the win (36-29) over Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood.

He finished with 122 yards and three touchdowns, earning the region’s Friday Night Hero title.