Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of June.
Good morning, Saginaw.
On Friday, Jun. 5, Barney’s BakeHouse Bakery in Freeland and Bay City baked over 7,000 doughnuts in 60+ flavors for National Donut Day—featuring treats like a mudslide filled with chocolate pudding and gummy worms.
Mooney’s Ice Cream & Cakes owner Heather Gorney will open a second shop later this summer in Bridgeport Township at the former Lamplighter Flower Shop — 4428 Williamson — to serve the same selection of flavors and treats available at her Saginaw Township location, with scooping beginning late July or early August.
Applied Partners LLC was fined $500K on Friday, June 5 for failing to properly remove asbestos at the old TRW Integrated Chassis Systems site located at 2328 E.
Genesee Ave and must complete a two-year probation period.
A Tony-nominated comedy that examines 19th-century medical practices will play at Pit and Balcony Theatre (805 N.
Hamilton) from June 25 to 27 at 8:30 p.m. each night for mature audiences.
Eastern Alternative High School in Bay City will launch its new AI-powered learning platform this fall to redesign its education model with personalized learning and flexible in-person support for students.
YMCA Bay City will offer Splashapooloza Camps this summer to teach kids water safety through swim instruction, play, and crafts at local camp sites.
The three-day sessions serve two age groups, with programs for children aged 4 to 6 and 6 to 12.
Quarterfinal baseball games are set for Saturday at Port Huron, Millington, and Gladstone with Division 2 and 3 winners advancing to semifinals at Michigan State on Thursday, June 11 as matchups scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. determine who moves on in the regional tournament.
Luke Purves, a senior with Frankenmuth’s baseball team, drove in both runs to win the district title and earned Athlete of Week honors.
The Eagles are 19-14 and compete today in the regional championship game at Port Huron against Richmond.
NASCAR drivers will compete for a historic win at Michigan International Speedway tomorrow at the FireKeepers Casino 400, and Michigan natives Brad Keselowski, Carson Hocevar and Erik Jones aim to become the first locals to win a Cup race at the track—honoring the memory of late Kyle Busch.
During the 2026 track season, local high school athletes secured six state titles and set two Saginaw County records, and Heritage's Willow Mason broke records in the 100 meter and 200 meter events with times of 11.72 and 23.77 seconds.
The achievements boosted the area's track performance.
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.
Frankenmuth Magic Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Fischer Hall — $15-$20 — Experience stunning illusions and laughter at this family-friendly magic extravaganza.
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