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Bay City road closures, fireworks rules to keep in mind as you celebrate the Fourth of July
BAY CITY, MI – Traffic can be a nightmare around the time of the Bay City Fireworks Festival. But that’s what happens when the show and festivities are so exciting that thousands of people come out to take it all in. For those planning to commute in the...
Unleash your inner child with ‘Adult Recess’ in downtown Midland
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - Downtown Midland is turning its Pedestrian Plaza into an adult playground this summer. Take your lunch break outside this summer. Draw some chalk art, pick up some hula hoops, or play some games like cornhole, ping-pong, giant Jenga, Connect Four or Candy Land. The city of...
Saginaw 6-year-old Saved by Big Brother in Dog Attack
On June 30th, 6-year-old Lillian Chitwood was playing in the backyard of her grandparents' home. Suddenly, the neighbors pit bull got out of their fence, and attacked Lillian. It was her big brother, Nicholas, who ended up coming to her defense, and ultimately saved her life. I didn’t want her...
Chris Lazary selected to be an assistant coach on Canada’s National Junior Team
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Team Canada’s National Junior team announced today that Spirit head coach Chris Lazary will be one of their assistant coaches in the 2025 I-I-H-F World Junior Championships. It’s been impressive year for Lazary who just a month ago lead the Spirit to their first Memorial...
Saginaw Township pool in line for $1.9 million update in state budget proposal
SAGINAW TWP., MI — School leaders and swim enthusiasts alike here hope the next state budget saves a onetime community commodity from troubled waters. An $82.5 billion state budget proposal, if signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, would provide $1.9 million to return Sherwood Elementary School’s 35-year-old indoor community pool to an operable condition.
Spirit land two NHL second-rounders in 2024 CHL Import Draft
SAGINAW, Mich. (SAGINAW SPIRIT) - The Saginaw Spirit added forwards Igor Chernyshov and Lucas Pettersson to their roster by way of the CHL Import Draft on Wednesday afternoon. The pair of forwards were just selected two slots apart (33rd and 35th) at the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas. “To...
Update on funding request for Saginaw Police Department and HELP
The Saginaw Police Department, in collaboration with HELP, is launching a new crime prevention initiative supported by federal funding secured by Congressman Dan Kildee. With this funding it is planned enhance community violence intervention, community engagement efforts, and upgrade law enforcement technology in Saginaw. Congressman Kildee emphasized the need for a community-wide approach to address crime effectively.
Oldest Brewery in Michigan is 162 Year Old Timeless Legend
If you look up the definition of history there should be a picture of Michigan. Not just history, but history that has stood the test of time. One of the coolest pieces of history you'll find is the oldest brewery in the state. For over 162 years it has been a favorite staple in a place where history thrives. In the charming town of Frankenmuth, Michigan, where the scent of freshly fried chicken fills the air and the magic of Christmas lasts all year round, you'll find a gem that has stood the test of time: the Frankenmuth Brewery.
The newest freighter on the Great Lakes is in the Saginaw area. Here’s where you can see it.
ESSEXVILLE, MI – About a month ago, the oldest ship sailing on the Great Lakes made its way to the area, making a prolonged stop at Holcim Terminal in Essexville. Now, the Great Lakes’ youngest freighter will be coming to town. The Mark W. Barker, a 639-foot lake...
Jurassic Ballpark Night bringing lifelike dinosaurs to Dow Diamond
MIDLAND, MI — Dow Diamond, home of the Great Lakes Loons, is hosting a Jurassic Ballpark Night Saturday, July 6. This special event for dinosaur lovers of all ages starts when the gates open at 6 p.m. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. If you purchase a product or...
Expert shares tips on teaching kids about Fourth of July
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The Fourth of July is a day most Americans like to spend outside, grilling, going to a beach and of course enjoying fireworks. But do our kids really know the meaning of the holiday?. Kendra Moyses, a Senior Extension Educator at MSU Extension said it is...
10 most expensive homes sold in the the Saginaw area, June 24-30
A house in Saginaw that sold for $565,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in the Saginaw area in the past week. In total, 23 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $196,600. The average price per square foot was $125.
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These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. When the year 2025 starts, the Owendale-Gagetown School District will have a new leader at the helm. During the June meeting of the Owendale-Gagetown Board of Education, Superintendent Terri Falkenberg announced she plans to retire at the end of this year.
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