Good morning, Saginaw.

New U.S. Census estimates show Saginaw County added 1,648 young adults between 2020 and 2025, ranking it No. 5 statewide with a total of 24,205 residents (a 7.3% increase) even as the overall population declined by 1.3%.

Kakes the Great Popcorn Co. is moving from an incubator space to a new storefront in Old Town.

The grand opening will include a ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. today at 418 Court St.—the business will serve homemade pound cakes, loaded popcorn bowls, crafted lemonade, and hibiscus tea.

The original members of ? and the Mysterians will perform a free concert at Wenonah Park on Sunday, July 12 — marking 60 years since 96 Tears hit No. 1.

Larry McCray and The Prospect Brass Band will join the event from 3 to 6 p.m.

Humorist David Sedaris will perform ‘An Evening With David Sedaris’ at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct.

15 at the Midland Center for the Arts. Tickets range from $41 & $77 and remain available online for his only Michigan stop this fall.

The Swartz Creek Community Schools board rejected a $40 million purchase offer linked to the Mundy Township megasite on Jul.

7. The decision leaves future options for Morrish Elementary uncertain.

Superintendent Don Killingbeck said the early state aid approval gave school administrators more certainty in planning for the upcoming school year.

The decision from Tuesday, Jul. 7 is expected to boost preparations in our local schools.

Spaulding Township has received over $350K from the Community Development Block Grant program to help income-qualified homeowners with repairs, energy upgrades, and accessibility improvements for their homes.

The funding aims to improve housing stock in Saginaw County.

The Elms Road bridge over the Flint River is closed through the end of October for rehabilitation, forcing some residents to drive nearly five extra miles on their daily commutes.

The Home Builders Association of Great Lakes Bay Region now includes Bay County — making a four-county alliance across Saginaw, Midland, Bay and Gladwin counties.

It is building a Resource and Skilled Trades Training Center in Auburn to support local construction training and workforce development.

Midland High star L.J.

Gallihugh draws college interest due to his speed and versatility on the football field+ Offered by Miami (Ohio) and other schools, he rushed 715 yards and scored seven touchdowns as a junior.

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Class

4-8 p.m. — YMCA of Saginaw — Contact for pricing — Equip yourself with the skills to respond to emergencies and save lives.