Good morning, Saginaw.

Residents will join the annual Team Up to Clean Up event on May 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at 1435 S.

Washington — volunteer groups will clean designated areas and share a provided lunch afterward.

Faler Drugs, a 164-year-old family-run pharmacy (which began in 1862) at 1806 Court St., is closing today as siblings Michael, Sandra and Kevin Wenzel finish decades of service amid strict regulations and stress while customers share memorable goodbye hugs.

Landscaping companies in Saginaw warn that rising fuel costs could lead to higher job prices.

At Lou’s Cutting-Edge Tree Service, owner Lewis Hanft said high diesel prices—now about $5.60 nationwide—may prompt adding a fuel surcharge on future jobs.

The Dow Event Center’s Applied Innovation Theatre will host Riverdance 30: The New Generation Sunday, April 12 at 6 p.m.—a reimagined Irish dance show featuring a new soundtrack by Bill Whelan and updated stage, costume, lighting and projection designs for local audiences.

Saginaw Public Schools introduced a monthly Attendance Championship Belt to honor the elementary school with the best attendance record from March, with the winner to be announced next week + the belt, styled like a boxing prize, is designed to boost student engagement.

A $94 million school bond proposal, set for a May 5 vote, would fund safety and facility upgrades in local schools and raise residents’ taxes slightly.

The plan has divided local voters, with some supporting the improvements and others worried about the extra cost.

A bipartisan bill will extend refundable health care tax credits for Delphi retirees in Michigan whose pensions were taken over by the PBGC.

The Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act would renew the subsidy through Jan. 1, 2030.

MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw has opened a new lab draw station at its Family Medicine office on Shattuck Road in Saginaw Township to expand lab services; it accepts orders from any provider and welcomes both appointments and walk-ins (operating 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday).

The Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement Commission began its aerial treatment program Thursday in seasonally flooded woodlots to reduce mosquito larvae.

Eight yellow aircraft from Al’s Aerial Spraying treated about 50,000 acres and helped lower West Nile virus risks + further community treatments will follow based on weather.

Heritage baseball swept Saginaw United with shutouts of 15-0 and 18-0 as first-year coach Joe Tany earned two wins on Friday while local schools also saw wins in boys volleyball, golf and track.

This strong start sets a positive tone for the season.

Butman-Fish Library Book Sale - Friends Members Presale

4-7 p.m. — Butman-Fish Branch Library — Membership purchase available at the door — Discover a treasure trove of used books, music, and puzzles to support library services.

Cody Parks and The Dirty South with Slumlord Radio and Cleen

6:30-10 p.m. — 110 Florence St, Saginaw, MI — No cover charge — Experience high-energy action rock from local favorites and supporting acts.

2026 Region 3 Trauma Symposium

8 AM - 4:30 PM — Horizons Conference Center — N/A — A day of learning and networking focused on trauma care collaboration and best practices.

2026 Freeland Walleye Festival Race

8:45 AM - 7:30 PM — Freeland SportsZone — Registration required — Participate in a fun-filled day of running with 10k, 5k, and a Kid’s Fun Run.

World Ballet Company - Cinderella

7-10 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets required — Experience the beloved fairy tale ballet with dazzling performances and enchanting choreography.

All of Me - Author Fred Reif

6-7 p.m. — Thomas Township Library — Free entry — Explore the historical significance of Saginaw's contribution to the music industry with author Fred Reif.

Completely Unchained - A Van Halen Tribute

7-10 p.m. — The Vault - Saginaw — Ticketed event — Experience the electrifying sound of Van Halen with a tribute that brings their legendary hits to life.