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In Saginaw-area high school football, several teams improved after Week 2 with Birch Run winning over Ovid-Elsie & Swan Valley defeating Freeland.

As Week 3 approaches, local fans await tougher matchups on nearby fields.

Bay City-area high school football updates show new power rankings and league standings for Week 3.

Friday, Sept. 11 matchups will test teams like Ogemaw Heights and John Glenn as they vie with updated playoff ratings and winning streaks.

Drivers in our region saw gas prices reach $4.39 a gallon after a 30-cent rise due to international tensions & refiner disruptions.

Experts say the switch to cheaper winter gasoline may be offset by high wholesale prices if global issues persist.

The CAN Council announces its Dine & Unwind fundraiser that will return on Oct.

8 at the DoubleTree Bay City Riverfront. Tickets cost $75 or two for $100, include all-you-can-eat local food and six drink-tasting tickets, and proceeds support programs connecting children with trusted adults.

Raising Cane's opened its first location in the Great Lakes Bay Region at 5015 Bay Road (corner of Bay Road and Tittabawassee Road), featuring themed décor, community giveaways, a live DJ, and donations to local organizations.

Parlor Doughnuts introduced its Farm Stand Favorites fall menu featuring a pumpkin chai cheesecake doughnut; locals can try the new seasonal treat at the store.

At SVSU, experts and residents gathered Tuesday evening to discuss data centers, noting potential economic benefits plus concerns over energy use, water impact, and the limits of local regulation under state law.

Some attendees saw temporary job opportunities while others worried about long-term environmental effects.

The new Raising Cane’s at 5015 Bay Road in Kochville Township held its grand opening on Tuesday, Sept.

8, 2026, featuring live music, free merchandise, and a raffle that awarded 20 winners free chicken for a year (a nod to community spirit) as nearly 200 guests gathered to celebrate.