Good morning, Saginaw.

After a suspected arson burned its costume shop on July 20, Pit and Balcony Theatre — with deep local roots — is moving ahead with its 95th season.

Locals raised $10K in three days — showing support — and will host a fundraiser cabaret on Sept. 8 at the Saginaw Art Museum and Gardens.

Michigan Lottery allows winning tickets up to $999.99 to be cashed at retailers, replacing the old $600 cap, and kiosks now give cash credit up to $500 instead of $100.

Winners over $1,000 must schedule an appointment at a lottery office with calls needed for prizes over $100,000.

The fourth annual Saginaw pickleball tournament raised $83,000 for local heart health programs, supporting a two-day event at CMU’s Garber Courts that featured a mixed doubles tournament on Sunday.

The funds will benefit cardiovascular wellness and education initiatives (organizers plan to add an adaptive bracket next year).

McLaren is counting down to the Ally Challenge as it spotlights its Proton Therapy Center while a local golfer, who underwent cancer treatment, shares his experience.

The event highlights innovative cancer care in the community.

Former Freeland star Becca McCann will be inducted into the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame on Nov.

1 at Horizon Conference Center — an honor recognizing her achievements in basketball and track during her time at Freeland and Iowa.

Pinconning Spartans prepare a new high-flying strategy with first-year coach Mike LeGrow, who shifts focus from a ground game to passing.

The team will open on Thursday against Detroit Voyageur — building momentum with new players and senior drive.

Saginaw-area high school sports fans can vote for the top Week 1 football game (voting ends at 9 p.m. Wednesday) as season openers are scheduled for Thursday through Saturday with matchups featuring first meetings and long-standing rivalries.

Frankenmuth runners Nick Parker and Lucy Conzelmann clinched cross country titles at the Bay City Western Night Light Invitational Tuesday — Parker finished in 16:05 and Conzelmann in 19:44 — while local volleyball, tennis and soccer contests also showed strong school performances.