Good morning, Saginaw.

Yesterday, community members gathered at Hoyt Library to learn how Potter Street Station, a nearly 145-year railroad landmark, moved from survival toward a bright future as plans emerge for converting the building into a transportation hub.

Caleb Metcalf, a Flushing High School graduate and multi-sport athlete, died after being ejected from a car that crashed into a Grand Blanc home on Sunday (Aug.

2) and a candlelight vigil is planned today at 8:30 p.m. at the school’s football stadium.

Kakes the Great Popcorn Co. in Old Town received national attention after MS NOW’s coverage showed Rachel Maddow eating its Myrtle Turtle popcorn on Aug.

4 — 5; online orders surged while the shop continues to welcome customers despite parking challenges amid Old Town construction.

The Great Lakes Bay Vet Center relocated to 6387 Westside Saginaw Road in Bay City, and an open house will be held on Aug.

20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a program at Noon to offer free mental health counseling and resources to veterans & their families.

Hamilton Community Health Network hosted its Healthy Futures Backpack Giveaway yesterday at its Burton campus (G-3375 S.

Saginaw St.) as part of National Health Center Week to provide free backpacks to community members in need.

The American Red Cross and Gardner White are holding a two-day blood drive; donors can give blood Tuesday, Aug.

11 at the East Pickard Road store in Mount Pleasant — and Thursday, Aug. 13 at the Tittabawassee Road store in Saginaw.

A local coach retired Caleb Metcalf’s number to honor the late Flushing graduate on the basketball team, preserving his legacy + linking his impact to future players.

The Firebirds named Matt Merrifield as their new director of communications and play-by-play announcer; he has worked with the team for two seasons and will call games this season.

His debut is on Sept. 19 against the Spirit in Saginaw, and single-game tickets go on sale Aug. 25.