Good morning, Saginaw.

Saving Tails Animal Rescue and Outreach in Frankenmuth is caring for 21 puppies from two litters that will be ready for adoption after a week of care.

The rescue will host puppy yoga and bingo sessions soon to help match these pups with foster and forever homes.

City officials announced ARPA-funded construction at Fairgrounds Community Park on East Genesee Avenue; the project includes a new accessible parking lot, concrete walkways, and decorative fencing — while restoration of the historic gatehouse is scheduled for 2027.

Today, the Spaulding Township Commission on Aging opened its new senior center at the township hall on Cole Road.

It offers a space for older residents to socialize & join wellness programs that keep them active in the community.

Consumers Energy will close its Flint and Saginaw direct payment offices; operations end on Nov.

30 and the offices close on Dec. 1 due to reduced customer traffic. Customers are advised to use alternative payment methods such as phone, online, or mail.

Midland Center for the Arts will stage two Dolly Parton musicals — '9 to 5' will run Sept.

18–27 with multiple showings and 'Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol' will play Dec. 19–20. Tickets range from $22 to $101 online.

Beecher High School is set to reopen after being vacant for more than 20 years (following a multi-million dollar renovation) and will welcome local students soon.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning parents about child identity theft and urging them to review credit reports and act if unfamiliar bills appear (placing a credit freeze on a child’s credit is advised).

Hugh Bernreuter — known as The Mad Bavarian — released his Week 2 football predictions for Saginaw area games, including Heritage at Midland Dow at 7 p.m. Thursday and Bridgeport at Carrollton Friday, with forecasts favoring Mount Pleasant, Frankenmuth, Hemlock, and others ahead of the matchups.

The Firebirds will host Firebirds Fan Fest next Thursday, Sept.

10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Dort Financial Center.