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Nonprofit rebrands itself in fight against substance abuse
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) – A community nonprofit rebranded itself in the fight against substance abuse disorder. The group used to be known as “Families Against Narcotics,” but now it wants to emphasize support for those who are struggling. “We do way more than help people that are struggling...
The Great Lakes Bay Regional Trail celebrates new trail in Saginaw County
SAGINAW COUNTY, Mich.—The new trail features a 1,400 ft. boardwalk for guests to observe wildlife. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held in Freeland for the new Tittabawassee River Trail. The Tittabawassee River is a 2.5-mile trail segment that follows the eastern banks of the Tittabawassee River. The trail is...
10 most expensive homes sold in Saginaw County, June 17-23
A condo in Freeland that sold for $1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Saginaw County in the past week. In total, 52 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $170,116. The average price per square foot was $107.
Final play is finest play in Little League district tourney thriller
SAGINAW TOWNSHIP, MI – It’s never over until the final out. But sometimes that final out is difficult to come by. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
North shut outs South in all-star baseball tilt
MIDLAND — The top Great Lakes Bay Region senior baseball players congregated here Thursday for the ninth annual North vs. South High School All-Star Game. The game takes place at Dow Diamond – home of the Great Lakes Loons, the Class A Affiliate team of the Los Angeles Dodgers – and is a nine-inning contest, featuring top baseball players from the Bay City and Saginaw area against top players from the Flint and Lapeer areas.
Video played in court showed Saginaw man gunned down inside Old Town bar on New Year’s Day
SAGINAW, MI — On New Year’s Day, several men were hanging out in an Old Town Saginaw bar they had rented. The mood initially appeared jovial but soon soured when one of the men drew a handgun and fatally shot another. As the wounded man, James C. Rodriguez,...
Saginaw student earns award once received by teenaged Andy Warhol, Stephen King
SAGINAW, MI — A Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy student’s artwork earned her acclaim from a national organization that once offered the same recognition to some of pop culture’s most esteemed creative spirits of recent generations. Jane Whittaker, 15, received a gold medalist award in the 2024...
Cat found with chain, padlock around neck in Saginaw
SAGINAW CO., Mich. (WNEM) – Saginaw County Animal Care and Control (SCACC) is seeking information after a cat was found with a chain around its neck. SCACC said on Thursday morning, June 27, animal control officers responded to a cat that was found tangled in a chain on Spruce Street near Garey Street in Saginaw.
Video shows Saginaw County Jail officer stun coworker with Taser
SAGINAW, MI — As a Saginaw County Jail corrections officer sat at his desk, a colleague came up behind him and stunned him with a Taser. The jolt caused the seated officer to flail backward and tumble from his chair. In the long run, the incident caused the officer...
What’s that? Pizza Hut making a comeback in Saginaw Township
SAGINAW TWP, MI – Years after the Bay Road location closed, Pizza Hut is returning to Saginaw Township. A new location is coming soon to 5775 S. State St., at the intersection of State and Wieneke, near Biggby Coffee, The Souper Cafe, West Side Decorating Center and Jet’s Pizza.
Fire ravages East Side Saginaw vacant house, several parked vehicles
SAGINAW, MI — An early morning fire on Saginaw’s East Side has left a house ready for demolition. About 4:30 a.m. on Friday, June 28, firefighters responded to a reported blaze at 2127 Glenwood Ave. The house was engulfed when crews arrived, with flames coming out of every window, said Saginaw Fire Department Battalion Chief Ray Tanner.
Saginaw’s Zayne Parekh hopes to make Spirit history in NHL Draft
The Saginaw Spirit hope to make a little NHL history Friday, looking for defenseman Zayne Parekh to set a new standard for Saginaw NHL hopefuls. The 2024 NHL Draft begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday from Las Vegas, Nevada, with Saginaw Spirit fans tuning in to ESPN as the top picks are announced.
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