Good morning, Saginaw.

Two men—Audonis Barnett and Miseal Lugo—were charged with third-degree fleeing and assaulting police after a chase ended with a car crashing into a fence at the GM Metal Castings plant on Washington Avenue when police responded to gunfire before Labor Day, leading to a plant lockdown and injuries to two men.

Consumers Energy warned customers that scammers have been impersonating the company through phone calls and emails to demand immediate payment using prepaid debit or gift cards— the company emphasized it will never ask for credit card information over the phone and urged customers to call 800-477-5050 if they suspect a scam.

A Saginaw man named 53-year-old Eric Eggleston was sentenced to 18 months probation and 140 hours community service for election fraud after he forged petition signatures to run for city council—state and local authorities had also charged former council member Monique Lamar-Silvia for altering petition names.

The Japanese Cultural Center, Tea House & Gardens of Saginaw will host the Japan Festival Sunday, Sept.

14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 527 Ezra Rust Drive—featuring taiko drumming, harp playing, singing, martial arts, crafts, origami, calligraphy, vendors, raffles and a tea ceremony that costs $10 while general entry is free.

Crews will resurface M-46 on Gratiot Road in Saginaw Township today and for the next two weekends — the $480,000 project will close one lane in each direction until September 14.

Officials say the work will extend the road’s lifespan and improve safety for drivers.

Frankenmuth rallied from a 2–0 halftime deficit with four second-half goals to win 4–2 over Freeland on Thursday—boosting their standing in the Tri-Valley Conference.

Nouvel Catholic Central won 14 to 0 in its season opener over Sandusky when senior quarterback Ian Ziegelmann handed the ball to running back John Carlson and the defense held off Sandusky’s offense—local media also named a Saginaw-area player as Player of the Week.

The newsletter lists the upcoming Week 2 football schedule for local teams.

Friday night high school football games had cool, breezy weather with temperatures in the 50s and winds of 15—25 mph.

Swan Valley at Frankenmuth was picked as the game of the week.

Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Ticketed event — Experience the magic and music of Disney's Frozen and Encanto on ice with dazzling performances.

Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Dry-Tri

9 AM – 1 PM — Showboat Park — Celebrate fitness and the outdoors with biking, running, and paddling in the scenic Chesaning area.

Vision Meeting at 2|42 Community Church

12:15-2:15 p.m. — 2|42 Community Church — Food provided — Discover the church's upcoming plans and engage in worship together.

Flint Firebirds vs. Saginaw Spirit

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Watch the Flint Firebirds take on the Saginaw Spirit and enjoy an exciting hockey broadcast.

Niagara IceDogs vs Saginaw Spirit

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Stream available — Catch the action as the IceDogs take on the Spirit in a thrilling hockey match.

Saginaw Comic Con at The Market

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — SVRC Marketplace — Free entry — A vivid celebration for comic enthusiasts, cosplayers, and families to unleash their inner heroes.

The Great Gatsby Ballet

7-8:30 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets available — Experience a dazzling ballet adaptation of the classic tale filled with wealth, love, and tragedy.