Good morning, Traverse City.

A Benzie Bus caught fire on M-22 Saturday afternoon, and a quick-thinking driver evacuated passengers (no injuries were reported) while the blaze sparked a small wildland fire nearby.

Northern Michigan skywatchers can view a partial solar eclipse tomorrow (starting around 12:50 p.m. with a peak near 1:27 p.m.) and the Perseid meteor shower at night; a partial lunar eclipse will begin on Aug.

27 with observatory viewings planned.

The Northwestern Michigan Fair is underway until Aug.

15 + local visitors can cast their vote on the attractions they look forward to most.

Anne Stanton is retiring after 17 years leading the National Writers Series, which brought 300 authors to Traverse City and offered creative writing classes in local schools.

She will step down in September while the series continues with new staff and tickets remain available for the Aug. 20 event.

The Grand Traverse Community Foundation awarded 267 scholarships ($546,720) to 211 students across five counties and provided $100,000 in grants to nine school districts to support post-secondary education.

Gina Thornbury said community donors helped expand opportunities for students.

Michigan’s Invasive Species Program and USDA’s APHIS want residents to check trees for signs of the Asian longhorned beetle during Tree Check Month in August + they advise calling 866-702-9938 if you notice damage.

Michigan health officials reported 15 measles cases amid low immunization rates that have pushed the state below herd immunity; doctors urge families to vaccinate children before school starts (the rise marks the highest level in 35 years).

ABBA The Concert - ABBA Tribute

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Kresge Auditorium — Starting at $32 — Experience the electric performance of ABBA's greatest hits with joy and nostalgia.

Joe Bonamassa and Gov’t Mule Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Interlochen Center for the Arts — Sold Out — Experience an electrifying night of blues rock with two legendary acts taking the stage.