Good morning, Bay City.

Firefighters responded to a structure fire at Jack’s Fruit & Meat Market in Essexville early Sunday at 2 a.m. and extinguished the flames with no injuries reported; the store remains closed until further notice.

Early Wednesday morning, Hampton Township Police Department and local firefighters responded to a fire at Jacks Fruit Market and quickly extinguished the flames; no injuries were reported and the store remains closed while the Fire Marshal investigates.

Noon Year's Eve Countdown Party

11:30 a.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Registration required — Celebrate the New Year with cake, dancing, and a cozy countdown to noon while in your pajamas.

NYE Comedy Show at The State Theatre

8:00 – 9:30 PM — State Theatre — $25 to $35 — Enjoy a night of laughter with nationally touring headliner Mike Ball and support local causes.

Winter Preschool Storytime

10:15-10:45 a.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Registration required — Enjoy engaging stories tailored for preschoolers during this lively session.

Baby Storytime

10:15-10:45 a.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Free — Engage your little ones with delightful stories during this interactive baby storytime session.

Preschool Storytime at Auburn Library

10:15-10:45 a.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Free entry — Engage young minds with fun stories and activities during this delightful winter storytime session.

Baby Storytime at Auburn Library

10:15-10:45 a.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Free entry — Engage your little ones in stories and songs in a cozy environment.

Bookmobile Stop at Montessori Children's House

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City — Free access — Explore a mobile library and sign up for a library card while discovering books for all ages.