Good morning, Bay City.

Jeff Dehaven from Bay City is nominated for the 'Super Dad' competition—local residents can vote online to support him.

His nomination was reported on Sept. 30, and the community is looking forward to seeing strong participation.

Bay City will host its annual Midland Street Trick or Treat on Oct.

10 with pumpkins, treats, and prizes from 27 local businesses + local high schools competing in a window decorating contest through October.

SVSU opens season with Heidi Schreck’s play What the Constitution Means to Me at Malcolm Field Theatre from Sept.

30 to Oct. 4. Performances run at 7:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. The play transforms a teenager’s debates into discussions on democracy — partnering with Cardinals Vote for voter registration.

SVSU Board approved a new three-year contract with the Faculty Association that raises salaries and health contributions — faculty ratified the deal on Sept.

24. The contract gives 4% raises in the first two years, 3.25% in the third, plus a $300 boost in year one, running July 1 through June 30.

Anonymous Essexville-Hampton alumni donated $29,000 for a new robotics field and promised another $21,000 if locals match the amount by Dec.

15 (the challenge aims to further support the robotics program). Construction on the Center for Innovation and Civic Engagement will begin soon and finish by spring 2027.

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools announced that an anonymous alumni donation of $29,000 will fund a new competition-ready robotics field inside its upcoming Center for Innovation and Civic Engagement.

An additional $21,000 matching challenge runs through Dec. 15 and construction will begin in the coming weeks.

Bay County high school sports showed action this week—Pinconning advanced to the volleyball semifinals with strong plays, All Saints won its first meeting with Bay City Academy, and Bay City Central posted season-best runs at the cross country jamboree; Standish-Sterling clinched a 1-0 soccer win with Levi Cameron’s key goal.

Bay City high school football rankings, playoff ratings and scoring stats have been updated ahead of games on Friday, Oct.

2. Harrison leads in offensive points while Ogemaw Heights tops defensive ratings + season records will decide playoff seedings.

MLive’s Fall Sports Stars project invites Bay City voters to select top senior athletes in five fall sports (football, volleyball, boys soccer, and cross country for both boys and girls) until 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

4; polls for juniors and underclassmen will follow soon.