Good morning, Saginaw.

Union Township turned off water along Bluegrass Road and Encore Boulevard from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. yesterday to repair a main leak, affecting service as crews worked to fix the issue.

UAW and Nexteer reached a fourth tentative deal for 1,700 workers who will vote on it soon.

Meanwhile, American Axle workers continue striking in Three Rivers & concerns grow that this dispute could affect GM's Flint Truck Assembly if no contract is agreed upon in a few weeks.

Positive Results Downtown Saginaw will host the 28th Annual Friday Night Live Concert Series at Morley Plaza from July 17 through August 21.

The free outdoor events will feature a range of shows from America’s 250th Anniversary celebration to Motown night on Friday evenings from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.

UAW Local 699 and Nexteer Automotive reached a fourth tentative agreement on June 1 after union members rejected the previous deal.

Leaders uploaded the agreement on June 2 + are preparing voting details for members.

Seventh grader Inaara Amin from Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy received the Superintendent’s Choice Purchase Award for her tempera painting Me, Inside Out at the annual art exhibit on May 19; the artwork is now part of the Saginaw ISD permanent collection on Barnard Road.

McLaren Bay Region will demolish six homes along Midland Road near its Bangor Township campus to expand a parking lot and create green space.

The project is expected to finish before the end of the year after the hospital donated usable materials to Habitat for Humanity.

Nine Saginaw-area softball teams will compete in Saturday regional tournaments with semifinal games starting at 10 a.m. at various sites, and teams need two wins to advance to quarterfinals on Tuesday, June 9.

Northwood University Esports wrapped up its spring postseason with 10 national championships with wins in Valorant, Overwatch and Rocket League at events in San Antonio.

The team will compete in Smash Bros in Raleigh from June 19 to 21, lifting its record past 30 national titles (its best run yet).

Former CMU and Mount Pleasant star Brittney Horan has taken over as head coach of Northwood University softball, replacing Gregg Sauve — who retired after 10 seasons with a record of 263-190-1.

Horan brings seven years of experience coaching the Timberwolves and nine seasons with CMU.

Bay City area high school softball tournaments are set for Saturday, June 6, with Division 2, 3 and 4 pairings featuring teams such as Unionville-Sebewaing, Ogemaw Heights, Laker, Standish-Sterling and Mio + winners advancing to state quarterfinals + match times detailed in the schedule.

Summer Spectacular Community Gathering

4 PM — Fordney Park, Saginaw, MI — Free entry — A festive celebration where Saginaw residents unite to enjoy local activities and attractions.

The Lion King Screening

2-5 p.m. — Temple Theatre — Cost info unavailable — Experience the beloved 1994 classic film brought to life on the big screen!

Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival

12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. — Frankenmuth Scout Building and Zehnder Park — $15 — Celebrate German heritage with music, parades, and delicious food and drinks.

Rio Da Yung Og & FWC Big Key Live

9 p.m.-2 a.m. — Platinum Creation — Paid entry — Experience the electrifying first live performance in Saginaw by Rio Da Yung Og and FWC Big Key.