Good morning, Saginaw.

Retired Saginaw K‑9 handler Joaquin Guerrero recalled working at ground zero after 9/11 with his dog Rookie—his belongings are on display at the Castle Museum as he shares his memories at local events.

Residents, neighborhood groups, and businesses are invited to volunteer for Saginaw's fall Team Up to Clean Up event on Friday, Sept.

18 at 9 a.m. at the Public Works building (1435 S. Washington Ave), where volunteers will clean various city areas and return at noon for lunch and a wrap-up celebration.

Sam Restifo is caring for two boys who were dropped off at his Saginaw home and is set for a hearing later this month to become their guardian.

A GoFundMe has raised over $5,000 to improve his living conditions and get the boys into school on Monday.

Michigan State Police and the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention launched an online dashboard (Michigan Byrne SCIP Community Violence Intervention Dashboard) that lists violence prevention programs and local Saginaw services.

Funding comes from the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program and details may update over time.

Caledonia Township officials announced a new $127K grant-funded project to clear a deteriorating 1950s causeway obstructing the Shiawassee River, with work planned to start soon (aimed at restoring proper flow).

Local fans can vote for their Friday Night Hero from Week 3 high school football games featuring standout players such as Harry Ayotte of Merrill and Drake Terwilliger of Millington — votes close at 10 p.m. Sunday.

Frankenmuth quarterback Noah Main earned Athlete of the Week on Friday, Aug.

28 after throwing for 229 yards in a 52-35 win over Alma. Local fans also released a Top 10 ranking for Week 2, and today Fulton faces Merrill at 2 p.m.

Friday night high school games in Michigan brought strong action as Grand Blanc beat Saginaw Heritage 34-0 and rivalries like Napoleon vs. Jonesville and Portage Central vs. Portage Northern kept fans on edge.

Updates showed key defensive plays and scoring runs across the state.

Frankenmuth and Alma both won their Thursday high school soccer games, each holding a 4-0 record in the TVC Red.

Alma secured its win with a corner kick by Bryce Williams while Frankenmuth scored five goals led by Landon Jacobs, setting up the showdown at Alma on Monday.