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Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local residents braved bitter cold on Franklin Street for the 30th unity march honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and shared concerns about current policies — the event underscored calls for unity amid national challenges. ABC 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Court Street Theater reopens on Friday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. with the Saginaw Choral Society presenting a jukebox musical tribute to 1960s and 1970s hits, inviting audiences to dress in vintage style and enjoy popcorn and a cash bar. WNEM
- ➤ Local mixed-media artist Lark Allen III is presenting Memes of African American Postmodernism with African-inspired artifacts made from recycled materials—offering fresh local art. The free reception and artist talk will be held at Studio 23/The Arts Center on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. WNEM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Saginaw County judge approved a recall petition by district parent Megan Nobis targeting board president Amy Morales after reversing a previous decision on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Nobis can now collect 1,478 signatures within 180 days to place the petition on a future ballot. MLive
- ➤ State data for 2018 high school graduates showed that Frankenmuth School District led with 57% earning four-year degrees in Genesee, Saginaw (and Bay counties) while Westwood Heights Schools had only 1.5%; the report also noted that higher incomes and women were linked to higher degree rates. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross declared a severe blood shortage and is asking local residents for donations to boost supplies (donation centers are accepting walk-ins daily). WNEM
- ➤ A poll from University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital shows 47% of parents say children should never swear and a quarter report their kids use bad language sometimes (co-director Sarah Clark noted teens use profanity to fit in while younger children do it for fun). ABC 12
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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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High School MITS Track and Field Distance Fest
1:30 p.m. — Saginaw Valley State University — Free entry — Witness high school athletes compete in exciting distance events at this annual track and field meet.
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Saginaw Spartans Progressive Euchre Tournament
1-5:30 p.m. — Beef 'O' Brady's — Registration required — Compete in a fun progressive Euchre tournament with random partners and exciting rounds.
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