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Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CMU alum Greg Sherman showed compassion when he delivered a condolence bouquet and offered a comforting hug during his floral delivery. The doorbell camera video went viral online—spreading his simple message that kindness is free. ABC 12
- ➤ Residents will hold a vigil — organized by local leaders — to honor the late Saginaw Board of Education secretary Kevin Rooker, who made lasting contributions to education. The event will be held soon at a local venue to celebrate his life. WNEM
- ➤ Saginaw County Animal Care and Control reports a rise in pet surrenders this January as families find pet care more challenging after the holidays. Shelter staff urge prospective adopters to carefully consider their commitment to ensure pets receive proper care. WNEM
- ➤ Saginaw police, firefighters & animal control officers rescued a dog from the Saginaw River on Saturday night at 11 p.m. and returned it safely to its owner after setting a live trap on dangerous ice. ABC 12
- ➤ The Saginaw Animal Shelter is seeing more pet surrenders after the holidays — a busy period when many owners adjust to post-holiday routines. WNEM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ First responders rescued a dog from the icy Saginaw River Saturday night after it became stranded on the ice; police, fire, and Animal Care and Control used a live trap (despite rough ice conditions) to return the pet safely to its owner. WSGW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southwestern Classical Academy banned metal cups from its building moments ago. WNEM
- ➤ Former Saginaw Public Schools Board secretary Kevin Rooker passed on Jan.1 after battling cancer. He will be honored with a candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. on Jan.8 at Weadock Park — near Weadock and Hoyt, and a visitation on Jan.9 at Fischer Family Funeral Home. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yuengling Traditional Lager will soon reach Mid-Michigan stores and Flint Mayor and City Council nominating petitions have opened — residents can prepare to enjoy the lager as local government picks take shape. WNEM
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Glow Circus Spectacular
7-9 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Children 2 and under free — Experience the thrilling performances and magic of the Carden International Circus this January.
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Zehnder's Snowfest
Jan 28 – Feb 1 — Zehnder's of Frankenmuth — Admission varies — Experience larger-than-life snow sculptures and family entertainment at this iconic winter festival.
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