Good morning, Bay City.

Bay Plastics is set to open a new training and manufacturing center on Oct.

21 from 3 to 7 p.m. at (3515 N. Euclid Ave.) in Bay City, where the open house and ribbon cutting will highlight enhanced production, customer training, and programs introducing youth to manufacturing careers.

Bay City unveiled a refreshed mural at the corner of Center Avenue and Water Street, outside Wenonah Park today.

Art Club Studio owner Johnnie Martinez said the community turnout has made the event a hopeful boost for local artists.

Bay City native Lt. John King began as an enlisted sailor and now serves as an officer with Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One at Naval Base San Diego + his 18-year Navy career includes humanitarian work following Japan’s earthquake and tsunami.

MLive launched Fall Sports Stars to name Bay City area top juniors in football, volleyball, boys soccer, boys cross country & girls cross country.

Polls close at 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 so cast your vote for your favorite local athlete.

Bay City high school football rankings and playoff ratings are updated ahead of Week 7 with games starting today, including Caseville at Bay City Academy at 6 p.m. (divisional stats offer a clear view of team performance).

This weekend, Bay County high school sports saw Bay City Western’s Kayla Montcalm earn a state golf bid with an 86 at El Dorado Golf Course and Standish-Sterling achieve its first state finals berth in girls golf while clinching the JPC soccer title—showcasing strong local talent.