Good morning, Saginaw.

Consumers Energy had restored power to over 115,000 customers (after Wednesday’s storm) and has staged 700 crews statewide to assess damage and restore power ahead of heavy winds and rain expected tonight.

The 67th annual Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival kicked off tonight in Frankenmuth with a maypole raising and will continue with a street party tomorrow from 4 p.m. until midnight & a parade on Sunday.

Frankenmuth Wickson District Library will host author John Counts on Saturday, June 20 at 1 p.m. for a free book signing and talk as part of its 'Unearth a Story' Summer Reading 2026 initiative — the event, held at 359 S.

Franklin, offers light refreshments and requires registration.

Michigan’s new wholesale marijuana tax effective Jan.

1 produced roughly $34 million by April for road repairs but fell $70 million short of projections. Dispensaries reported a 10 percent drop in customer spending as state officials and industry groups watch for shifts toward unregulated sales.

More than 120 school professionals met this week at Bay-Arenac Career Center in Bay City to develop new student attendance strategies.

The meeting focused on building attendance teams and family support (via the 35i MiFamily Engagement Centers Grant and the Strive for Fewer Than Five campaign) to boost school attendance.

Saginaw Township Community Schools launched an online survey to learn what it takes to win support for a bond proposal after three previous defeats.

The survey, available on the district website, already has 1,000 responses from parents, staff & taxpayers and will guide future school improvements.

Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. in the STARS Board Room at 615 Johnson Street to gather feedback on proposed route changes (free rides home are provided) and invite comments via survey.

City officials said Ojibway Island will reopen to limited vehicle traffic after the Fourth festivities, ending a vehicle ban from 2021.

City Manager Morales noted the park improvements (including road reconstruction and security camera installations) will help assess usage before expanding access on selected days.

The 2026 Tri-Valley Conference Red baseball all-league teams have been announced after a season in which Swan Valley and Freeland tied for the division title.

Frankenmuth’s Caden Sommerfield earned Player of the Year honors as coaches selected three players from each school.

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.

Jazz in the Garden

6-8 p.m. — Andersen Enrichment Center — Free entry — Enjoy enchanting jazz music in a beautiful garden setting on four consecutive Wednesdays in July.