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West Nile virus detected in Saginaw County
SAGINAW, MI — Lab tests revealed the first evidence of the West Nile virus in Saginaw County this year, Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement Commission officials said. The mosquito-borne virus was discovered in a dead crow collected in southern Saginaw County, officials said in a statement. If you purchase a...
10 most expensive homes sold in Saginaw County, June 1-30
A condo in Freeland that sold for $1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Saginaw County in June. In total, 202 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county, with an average price of $170,156, or $112 per square foot. The prices...
Saginaw Police investigating deadly shooting at Family Dollar store
SAGINAW, Mich. - UPDATE: Michigan State Police say the shooting took place at the Family Dollar located at 1908 S. Michigan Ave. Police say that one person was shot and he died later at a local hospital. No suspects are in custody at this time. _ _ _. Saginaw County...
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...
Eugene Seals Jr. is the next president and CEO of the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce
SAGINAW, MI – As Veronica Horn approaches retirement, the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce has announced its new president and CEO. Eugene Seals Jr. will soon assume the chamber’s top job, board of directors chairman Seth Perigo announced this week. If you purchase a product or register for...
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...
Ex-Saginaw County Jail officer charged with Tasing coworker
SAGINAW, MI — Assaults against jail corrections officers is far from unheard of. Typically, though, it’s violence from inmates the officers are fending off. But a former Saginaw County corrections officer is facing an assault charge after allegedly tasing a colleague as a practical joke. If you purchase...
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.
Woman, children missing from Buena Vista said she is safe, ‘just needed a vacation’
SAGINAW, MI -- Police say a woman reported missing from Saginaw County is safe in South Carolina. Brianna Wafford, 23, was reported missing on June 20 from Autumn Ridge Apartments, formerly The Crossings, in Buena Vista Township, according to Police Chief Reggie Williams II. Williams said Wafford contacted police before...
Michigan Kroger workers ratify contract with pay increases, other gains
More than 1,000 Kroger workers in southern lower Michigan will see pay increases, improvements to health care benefits and paid time off under a newly ratified contract. The Kroger Michigan Division said Thursday that the three-year agreement with Local 951 of the United Food and Commercial Workers union would increase hourly wages by more than 9% and up to 25% over the life of the contract.
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