Good morning, Saginaw.

Beecher High School reopened Thursday after a multi-million dollar renovation ended over two decades of vacancy + Bay County leaders sent a proposal to the state to extend M-15 to ease heavy traffic and protect historic neighborhoods in downtown Bay City.

On Wednesday, Saginaw County marked the opening of the new Spaulding Township Commission on Aging Senior Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Spaulding Township Hall on Cole Road.

The center will offer seniors local opportunities for activities and wellness programs.

Bubbles the Blind Beagle (a local favorite) is competing for the Hero Dog award as residents can vote on his honor until Sept.

18. The contest highlights his inspiring journey, and community support is key to his bid for the award.

MLive Media Group will end home-delivery editions of eight newspapers—including Saginaw News—with the final print edition on Sunday, Dec.

6; readers will switch to digital as over 99% already access the publications online.

The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History invites locals to join 989 Day at Morley Plaza on Tuesday, Sept.

8 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. — the event features free walking tours at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m., vendor tables, food trucks, and other activities.

A Tuscola County man won a $1 million Lotto 47 jackpot on Aug.

19 (he bought his ticket at Richville Gas on West Saginaw Road) after matching numbers. He claimed a $693K lump sum at Lottery headquarters and plans to pay off his mortgage, travel, and save.

A Tuscola County man won a $1 million Lotto 47 jackpot when his ticket from Richville Gas in Reese matched all six numbers drawn on Aug.

19; he opted for a lump sum payment of about $693,000 and plans to pay off his mortgage+ take a trip.

Caledonia Township approved a $127K project to remove a 1950s causeway on the Shiawassee River to improve fish passage and safety — local and state funds are in place and design work is complete as removal is expected as early as this fall.

On Thursday at 8:56 a.m., Consumers Energy reported an equipment issue that left 506 customers in Saginaw County without power along East Freeland Road — Frost Road while no estimate for restoration had been provided.

Michigan health officials released data Tuesday, Sept.

1 showing that in 2025, seven counties had school vaccine waiver rates that doubled the state average. Houghton reached 23% while Saginaw County (3.9%) was the lowest, and officials noted the overall rate hit a 12-year high.

Sanford Meridian quarterback Karter Schaefer earned Player of Week honors after leading his team to a 34-0 win over Bullock Creek.

He completed 14 of 16 passes for 172 yards and five touchdowns in the game.

Freeland rebounded with a dominating 9-0 win against Birch Run on Wednesday after a loss to Frankenmuth - Colin Earls scored three times while Sawyer Pratt earned his fifth shutout, propelling the Falcons to a strong nonconference victory.