Saginaw
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Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Saginaw Spirit and Corteva Agriscience hosted a drive-through food distribution event at the Dow Event Center today, providing nutritious meals to 300 families as part of a partnership with local food banks & soup kitchens. WNEM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday evening, part of Bendle Middle School's roof in the Burton area collapsed near the wrestling room, forcing an evacuation with no injuries and leaving the building closed until inspections confirm its safety — a collapse linked to heavy ice and water buildup. WSGW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dow Credit Union announced it will return over $18 million to its members through its Annual Member Giveback program beginning January, when eligible members have funds deposited to their accounts + rebates on Visa debit card use mark the 45th consecutive year of earnings sharing. WSGW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw artist Susie McColgan finished a six-foot by six-foot portrait of Taylor Swift today, inspired by how her music helped her recover from a serious accident. She plans to present the painting to Swift + hopes it inspires others facing hard times. ABC 12
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ DTE Energy will charge new card fees and set transaction limits starting March 2. Residential customers will pay a $2.99 fee with a $2,000 cap while commercial users will incur a $9.99 fee with a $5,000 cap — the fee goes to the processor, not DTE. ABC 12
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors warn that the flu season has not peaked yet and are especially concerned about children's health risks. They advise parents to monitor symptoms closely (early treatment may help prevent complications). WNEM
- ➤ Doctors and public health leaders met on Jan. 7 to review vaccination messaging + discuss ways to boost uptake ahead of flu season, aiming to improve community health. WNEM
- ➤ McLaren Flint is expanding cancer care in Owosso as Memorial Healthcare Cancer Center has added a new LINAC unit — an advanced system built on a $6 million investment that now delivers targeted radiation treatments while protecting healthy tissue. Mid-Michigan NOW
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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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Stand-Up Comedy Night at The Point
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Point — Check site for ticket info — Enjoy a night of laughter with headliner Don Jamieson and favorite local acts.
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