Good morning, Saginaw.

Saginaw celebrated the opening of the Iron Belle Trail at Wickes Park yesterday with a ribbon cutting + the new riverfront trail is now open for walking and biking.

Volunteers gathered in Saginaw on Friday for the Team Up to Clean Up event + they worked together to clean streets and parks to brighten the community.

Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival takes place next week, celebrating 20 years of independent film & music & fun in Bay City.

The event continues a local tradition for community members.

Record high diesel prices have affected road commissions in Genesee and Saginaw counties, prompting officials to adjust budgets and schedules to manage rising costs — changes may influence future project timelines.

A petroleum analysis expert says regular gas will hold steady while diesel prices will rise, a change that Saginaw drivers should expect soon.

The forecast signals a shift in fuel costs as market adjustments take effect.

Merrill’s team scored 66 points and won an 8-player football game against St. Charles on Thursday — strong plays by Harry Ayotte helped the Vandals start 4-0 this season.

Saginaw Spirit lost 5-4 in overtime Friday in their season opener at Sault Ste.

Marie. The team will host the Flint Firebirds (7:05 p.m. at Dow Event Center) Saturday.

James Mahan, the Akron-Fairgrove defensive end, used his wrestling skills to record 10 tackles for loss and two touchdowns as the Vikings won 38-0 against Au Gres in Week 3.

His 14 total tackles helped him earn recognition as MLive Bay City Athlete of the Week.