Columbus
The Saginaw News
4 things to know about Michigan’s student mental health crisis
Michigan is grappling with a youth mental health crisis as more kids and teens across the state are struggling with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts than in previous years. Nearly 14% of children ages 3 to 17 in Michigan were diagnosed with or reported anxiety or depression in 2020, up...
Delta College, SVSU sign transfer partnership agreement
FRANKENLUST TWP, MI – Students can complete associate’s degrees at Delta College and transfer to nearby Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) to complete their bachelor’s degree through a new partnership agreement aims to streamline pathways for Delta students. The presidents of the two schools – Michael Gavin...
Mackinac Island's new winning fudge name has a touch of the devil in it
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - Mackinac Island put out the call for a new fudge name, and boy did fans of the sweet treat answer. More than 6,000 entries for the island’s annual fudge-naming contest poured in this summer, and one moniker has been picked ahead of this month’s Fudge Festival.
Where is summer going? Another big cooldown is coming toward Michigan, Great Lakes
Everything is showing another cool weather area coming south out of Canada by late this week into the weekend. I woke up this morning after being busy this weekend and not being able to stay up on the weather. I looked at all of the data and thought: Where did summer go?
Millington gets jump on 2024 football season in chase for winning record
MILLINGTON, MI – The players couldn’t wait. So Millington coach Jason Germain gave the go-ahead, sounding the bell to officially start practice Monday at the earliest possible start as the Cardinals took the field at midnight. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
After years of shoaling problems, Manitou Islands docks to be relocated
LELAND, MI — The National Park Service is moving forward with a $32 million project to relocate the docks at both North and South Manitou Islands. The agency is seeking permits to relocate the structures after years of access problems caused by sediment shoaling, which has fueled conflict between the park and a Leland-based ferry operator which has canceled service to North Manitou this year.
Tom Smallwood’s storybook bowling life adds Saginaw Hall of Fame chapter
For Tom Smallwood, hall-of-fame inductions are like mirrors, items he usually walks past until he’s forced to take a closer look. Smallwood, 45, has lived a storybook bowling life, one that was turned into a television show. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Northern Lights, Perseids peak put on rare, dazzling sky show overnight
An intense Northern Lights display overnight combined with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower for a dazzling sky show that lasted for hours. This rare combination delighted skywatchers across Michigan and other northern states. The first reports of faint auroras started coming in after 11 p.m. Sunday, then things really kicked into gear: Green and purple lights, and then dazzling oranges and pinks were painted across the sky as the colors got more intense.
Michigan Lutheran Seminary football preview: Cardinals expect to stay grounded in 2024
The question isn’t necessarily if or when Michigan Lutheran Seminary will run the ball. 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.
Southend Back to School Bash to offer free backpack, school supply giveaways
BAY CITY, MI – An upcoming event will provide free games, backpacks and school supplies to Bay City-area children. The Southend Citizens District Council, one of Bay City’s many citizen district councils that advice city government with programs, is hosting its seventh-annual Southend Back to School Bash from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Bay County Child & Senior Center, 1001 Marsac St.
Saginaw’s Spencer Schwellenbach loses chance for win after Atlanta bullpen implosion
Former Saginaw Heritage and Nebraska star Spencer Schwellenbach saw his chance at evening his win-loss record blow up in a 9-8 loss, thanks in part to a former Detroit Tigers reliever. Schwellenbach started Sunday’s game against Colorado, allowing six hits, two runs and two walks in six innings. He struck...
Road closure coming as work on Bavarian Inn’s waterpark expansion progresses
FRANKENMUTH, MI – A road closure will go into place this week as construction continues on the Bavarian Inn Lodge waterpark project. Heritage Park will be closed to traffic starting Tuesday, Aug. 13, through Thursday, Aug. 14, Frankenmuth city officials said. If you purchase a product or register for...
Trump says presidential debate with Harris will happen in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Former President Donald Trump says he will debate Vice President Kamala Harris in Grand Rapids next month. The announcement was made by Trump on Sunday, Aug. 11, in a post on Truth Social. A presidential debate, according to Trump, will happen Sept. 25, in Grand...
Jim Dreyer’s swim across Lake Michigan sunk when AA batteries for GPS fall in water
GRAND HAVEN, MI – In an attempt at a solo swim across Lake Michigan, Jim Dreyer lost GPS navigation, fought wild hallucinations and spent a night essentially swimming in circles. He can’t help but think his planned 83-mile swim, from Grand Haven to the shores of Milwaukee, would have...
Buried treasure: Ancient gold coins unearthed by University of Michigan archaeology team
ANN ARBOR, MI - Inside a pot buried beneath an ancient Persian home in west Turkey, Christopher Rattè made the discovery of his long career. The professor of ancient Mediterranean art and archaeology at the University of Michigan, along with graduate student researchers, unearthed a hoard of gold coins traced to the Persian Empire in the ancient Greek coastal city of Notion.
Popular restaurant closing, elderly man dies in crash and other Bay County news
BAY COUNTY, MI – This week featured the Aug. 6 primary election, but that wasn’t all. There also was a popular Bay City restaurant that closed due to its owner’s ongoing health issues, and plenty of police activity. If you purchase a product or register for an...
August is Black Business Month. Find some local ones to learn about.
Did you know August is National Black Business Month?. I first heard of it last year while attending the National Association of Black Journalists in Birmingham, Ala. Nationally, Black-owned businesses contribute to the economy, entrepreneurship, diversity as well as innovation. And according to the Center for Family and Community Engagement,...
Woman killed in fiery crash along I-96, state police say
DETROIT, MI – A woman died early Sunday morning in a fiery crash after she lost control of her vehicle and hit a cement barrier, Michigan State Police said. The 34-year-old woman killed in the crash was not immediately identified. However, state police said the woman’s family has been notified.
Students are struggling. Can Michigan schools meet their mental health needs?
Thirteen-year-old Emma Reed describes depression as a feeling of drowning – like being trapped below the water’s surface, waves crashing above, unable to come up for air. A “numb sadness” washed over her life about a year-and-a-half ago. She began withdrawing from friends and family, dropped out of activities she loved like archery, and spent more time alone, reading and writing.
11 road closures on tap this week across Michigan
There’s plenty more road construction coming our way this week, some of which could affect your travel plans or commute. Between Sunday, Aug. 11, and Saturday, Aug. 17, more than 130 new lane, ramp, and road closures are scheduled to begin, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
The Saginaw News
38K+
Posts
345M+
Views
The Saginaw News & MLive https://www.mlive.com/saginaw.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.