Good morning, Saginaw.

Saginaw Area Fireworks is asking for volunteers to help raise a large American flag on Friday, July 4 on the Court Street Bridge.

Volunteers must arrive between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.—they will receive a special Raise The Flag t-shirt and free Kona Ice treats while an 80' by 50' flag is raised at 10:00 a.m. with Diane Makl singing the National Anthem and state representative Tim Kelly leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

The One Week One Street committee hosted a block party on Maplewood Avenue—between Hess and Webber—to celebrate a community cleanup that included porch repairs, tree and flower planting, and graffiti removal.

Revitalization efforts will continue daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Maplewood Avenue until Friday.

45-year-old Saginaw man Michael Lee Johnson was convicted of strangling his girlfriend and committing other domestic violence crimes on the Isabella Reservation — he will serve a 30-year prison sentence.

Saginaw City Councilwoman Monique Lamar-Silvia faces felony and misdemeanor charges for allegedly forging signatures on a nominating petition while a jury will begin deliberating today at 8:30 a.m.—co-defendant Eric Eggleston faces related charges.

A AAA study shows that Americans are buying fewer electric vehicles than gas-powered cars while Michigan recorded over 16,000 electric and hybrid vehicles purchased in the first quarter—double last year’s sales.

Electrification Coalition’s Ben Prochazka said that seeing neighbors buy EVs boosts local interest amid high costs and a shortage of charging stations—factors that continue to limit adoption.

11th Annual Megan Mae Foundation Memorial Golf Tournament

1-8 p.m. — Beech Hollow Golf Course — Registration fee required — Participate in a golf scramble benefiting brain cancer patients and enjoy a mac-n-cheese cookoff.

Michigan Rocks and Fossils Workshop

10-11 a.m. — Castle Museum of Saginaw County History — Free — Discover the fascinating world of Michigan's rocks and fossils in this engaging workshop.

Tai Chi for Better Sleep

11:30 a.m. — Butman-Fish Branch Library — Registration required — Experience the benefits of Tai Chi to enhance strength, balance, and relaxation for improved sleep.

Ryan Upchurch Concert

7-11 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets required — Experience a night of high-energy music with the talented Ryan Upchurch.