Good morning, Saginaw.

Saginaw Public Services has announced that the city splash park (located in Frank N.

Andersen Celebration Park) will stay open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Labor Day before closing for the season while other park areas remain available for fall events.

FACT 989READS is partnering with Saginaw Public Libraries to bring Mobile Monday—an evening of free books, pizza for up to 50 children, fresh produce, and more—to the George Olson Recreation Complex at 3120 N.

Center Road on Sept. 14 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Good Morning Mid-Michigan marked 5 years on Sep.

1 by thanking viewers and highlighting its role as a local broadcast staple + the celebration underscored its ongoing dedication to keeping the community informed.

The Sunday Funday unity concert will take place Sunday, Sept.

6 at Buena Vista Lions Park in Saginaw — drawing local families to enjoy music and a spirit of unity.

Hampton Township has banned electric bikes — along with scooters and other motorized devices — from its parks due to safety concerns, with the ordinance effective immediately at Pondside Park and other township parks.

Violators may face up to 90 days in jail and fines up to $500.

Michigan residents have until Sept.

30 to apply for the Home Heating Credit program that helps families offset heating costs, offered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (free tax help is available).

Local high school football teams got Golden Helmet Week-1 awards with Larry Bowes of Bay City Western, Charlie Hempton of Cass City, M.J.

McDonald of Gladwin and Anthony Solinski of Essexville recognized for standout plays. The awards are sponsored by Bay City Times and Coca-Cola to honor top performers.

Frankenmuth’s boys soccer team beat Freeland 3-0 on Monday in the TVC match at their school, with Carter Stapleton scoring two goals while Landon Jacobs added one and freshman Michael Lewis earning a shutout.

Michigan high school football saw upsets in Week 1 that rearranged MLive’s Top 25 rankings.

Notable games include Chelsea beating Harper Woods and Grandville stunning Muskegon, as teams adjust for Week 2 matchups + emerging college prospects drawing local attention.