Good morning, Bay City.

Downtown Bay City is hosting several Halloween-themed events through the end of October.

Family activities include treat collections, art projects, and free movie showings on Oct. 28 and Oct. 31 while an adults-only block party on Oct. 30 offers costume contests and themed food and drink.

This weekend, Oct. 22 to 25, mid-Michigan hosts a variety of spooky events that include ghost tours, costume contests and museum exhibits.

Residents in Bay City and nearby towns can enjoy seasonal music shows, art sessions and community gatherings — check local details for times and venues.

Drivers in Bay City are urged to slow down and stay alert for deer on local roads from now until year's end + recent state data showed over 58,000 deer-related crashes in 2025, with most occurring at dawn and dusk.

MyMichigan Health was named the 2026 winner of the Jerome L.

Yantz Partner in Education Award for linking students with healthcare work opportunities and community health programs. It will be honored at the State of Education Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City — Riverfront.

MDOT (the Michigan Department of Transportation) will close the left two northbound lanes of I-75 between M-84 and Salzburg Road southwest of Bay City from Sunday, Oct.

25 until Thursday, Oct. 29 for concrete repairs. Drivers should plan for delays when passing through the work zone.

Bay City Area high school football rankings are out with Ogemaw Heights leading the 11-player division (and All Saints topping the eight-player bracket).

Games are set for Friday, Oct. 23 at local venues.