🌱 Why is Bridgeport’s former superintendent taking the school board to court?
Bridgeport, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Bridgeport! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why is Bridgeport’s former superintendent taking the school board to court?
- How does Bridgeport stack up in this week’s football playoff race?
Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.
- Sunday: Some sun with a shower, temps: high: 68, low: 43.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 60 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Bridgeport-Spaulding schools superintendent sues district (mlive.com) — Bridgeport residents should know that former Bridgeport-Spaulding superintendent Mark Whelton has filed a federal lawsuit against the district and several board members, claiming wrongful termination and constitutional violations. The suit outlines his tenure’s academic and financial gains, details his suspension and later exoneration, and challenges the board’s narrow vote not to renew his contract while an interim superintendent now leads the district. 
• Saginaw Gameday! Athlete of Week, playoff standings, schedule, conference standings (mlive.com) — Bridgeport football fans can see their team hosting Bay City John Glenn and sitting at 0-5 in Division 5 playoff rankings and Tri-Valley Conference Red standings. The roundup also highlights other Saginaw-area matchups, league races, and playoff positioning for nearby schools, giving local readers a snapshot of where their teams stand heading into Week 6.
📸 Around Bridgeport
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
3:30 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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SASA Boys Soccer @ Caro
Caro High School, 301 N Hooper St, Caro
5:30 pm -
SASA Cross Country Runs Birch Run Invite
Taymouth Township Park, 63MV+H6F, 2360 E Burt Rd, Burt
4:30 pm -
SASA Girls Volleyball @ St Thomas More Academy
St. Thomas More Academy, 6456 E Bristol Rd, Burton
5:30 pm -
SASA Boys Soccer @ Carman-Ainsworth
Carmen-Ainsworth High School, 1300 N Linden Rd, Flint
5:00 pm -
Frankenmuth Eagles Volleyball at Bridgeport →
4691 Bearcat Blvd, Bridgeport
6:30 pm -
Frankenmuth at Bridgeport →
Bridgeport High School, 4691 Bearcat Blvd, Bridgeport
6:30 pm -
Freeland at Bridgeport →
Bridgeport High School, 4691 Bearcat Blvd, Bridgeport
7:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Wednesday October 14
Friday October 16
📣 Bridgeport Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Zauel Friends of the Library Book Sale - Bag Sale Day →
9:00 am -
Whose Live Anyway →
Temple Theatre, 201 N Washington Ave, Saginaw
7:30 pm -
A Taste of Southern Soul Blues →
UAW Local 467 Hall, 2104 Farmer St, Saginaw
8:00 pm -
Preschool Storytime →
8207 Shields Dr, Saginaw
10:30 am -
SASA Boys Soccer @ Caro
Caro High School, 301 N Hooper St, Caro
5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
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💬 Chatter
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- Heritage Pool Supply Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Saginaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgeport here.
🗞 Nearby News
Saginaw
- Another popular restaurant is opening along Saginaw County's bustling Bay, Tittabawassee corridor (mlive.com)
- Here are proposals that will appear on Saginaw County ballots in November 2026 (mlive.com)
- Coast Guard to restore full operations at Saginaw River station (wnem.com)
Frankenmuth
- Caseville Municipal Harbor installs accessible boat boarding station (midmichigannow.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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