Good morning, Saginaw.

CMU unveiled architectural renderings for its new 90,000 sqft medical education building in Saginaw’s medical diamond district, designed by HDR Inc. The five-floor facility adjacent to MyMichigan Health hospital is set to host classes in fall 2028 and will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 22 (featuring flexible learning spaces).

The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is accepting nominations for the Jerome L.

Yantz Partner in Education Award, which recognizes K-12 education commitment + local business support. Nominations are due Sept. 15 and the award will be presented on Oct. 28 at a Chamber event in Bay City.

Crews begin concrete repairs on Tittabawassee Road in Saginaw Township today, opening one westbound lane while eastbound drivers detour via Towne Centre, Schust and Fashion Square — some left turns will allow access to southside businesses.

The work is expected to last about three weeks.

The 24th annual Walk for Hope took place yesterday in Saginaw — engaging families, friends and advocates in a drive to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention — and showed a strong community spirit.

Elysium Heritage Farm in Pinconning is ranked among the nation's top camping sites, offering a 120-acre property with campsites, a cabin without utilities, and a guesthouse along nature trails for kayaking and wildlife watching.

Craig Neal, a conservation officer and former high school soccer star, won the Fourth Flight title at the 102nd Bay County Golf Championship in Hampton Township, finishing with a score of 167.

His win came by a one-stroke margin after back-to-back pars on the final holes.

Kevin Slimmen won the Second Flight title at the Bay County Golf Championship in Hampton Township with rounds of 75 and 78, two strokes clear of Jared Martlock.

The UPS worker (a Bay City Country Club member) overcame last year's near win by guarding his lead on the final hole.

Brent Goik won his fifth Bay County Golf Championship crown in Hampton Township as he rallied after a costly shot on the 15th hole; he became the eighth champion (in 102 events) to claim five crowns while playing alongside his son Drew.

Birch Run's football team will kick off a new season looking to build on a core of returning players and newcomers despite losing key players to graduation.

Coach Maksimchuk said the Panthers will begin play on Aug. 27 at Grosse Ile — aiming to improve on last season's 4-5 record.