Good morning, Saginaw.

A new transportation program will soon offer rides to recovery meetings and treatment services in Huron, Tuscola and Saginaw counties — helping local residents access care in their area.

The Saginaw Children’s Zoo hatched a new African penguin chick and invites community votes on six name options until April 24 at 11:59 p.m. + Voting concludes on the zoo’s opening day, April 25.

Eddie Bauer will close its Birch Run Premium Outlets store by the end of June, making room for a Victoria's Secret (located between Kate Spade and Samsonite) that will open between July and September as part of a chain-wide shutdown.

A family-run pharmacy that served the community for 164 years closed this month while liquor sales fell to about $32 million in 2025.

A new dermatology clinic is under construction in Kochville and other business projects continue to reshape the local scene.

Imam Robert Shaheed will lead a discussion on Michigan Islamic history at Hoyt Library at 6:30 p.m. on May 7.

The free event is open to adults but space is limited and registration is required.

Arrowwood Elementary in Saginaw Township is set to reopen today after a brief closure due to flooding damage, and ServPro crews are working nonstop on deep cleaning and safety checks to ready the building for students and staff.

Freeland rallied in the 7th inning of both games Tuesday to sweep Essexville Garber 7-6 and 7-4 in a Tri-Valley Conference doubleheader and improved to 10-1 overall.

The team will face Bullock Creek Friday at 4:30 p.m. at Dow Diamond in Midland.

Former Swan Valley star Mitch Jebb was promoted Tuesday to Triple A by the Pittsburgh Pirates (ahead of an Indianapolis game) after a teammate went on the injured list while Jebb posted solid numbers in Double A Altoona.

MLive is asking local readers to vote for the top high school seniors in spring sports, with local polls open through the weekend.

Next week top juniors will be featured and later underclassmen will join the race.

Spencer Torkelson hit his first home run of the season to lift the Tigers to a 5-2 win over the Brewers on Wednesday at Comerica Park — Casey Mize struck out seven over six innings — and the team will face the Brewers again today in a rubber match.

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.

Zauel Friends of the Library Annual Spring Book Sale

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — R C Zauel Memorial Library — Free entry — Explore a treasure trove of used books, music, and puzzles while supporting library programs.

2026 Grit Your Grief 5K Run/Walk

12:00 AM – 12:30 PM — MBS International Airport — Registration Information Required — Participate in a meaningful 5K to honor and remember loved ones on the runway.

Canine Cruise at the Dog Bowl

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Frankenmuth River Place Shops — Free entry — Experience a festive dog festival with competitions, parades, and more for furry friends.