Friday, February 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan is providing emergency shelter to those in need amid freezing temperatures. WNEM
- ➤ Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan provides essential services such as food, shelter, and clothing to approximately 220 homeless individuals nightly in the Great Lakes Bay region, emphasizing the critical need for such support during winter. WNEM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Saginaw County mother faces charges after her 12-year-old son accidentally shot himself in the leg while trying to protect his dogs from coyotes. MLive
- ➤ Juan C. Batista pleads no contest to 15 charges, including first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct, for sexually abusing three children under the age of 13 in Saginaw County. MLive
- ➤ A Michigan man was arraigned for accidentally shooting his granddaughter with special needs, mistaking her for an intruder. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw United High School, uniting Saginaw High and Arthur Hill students in its first year, inaugurated a school-based health center to enhance student learning by providing accessible healthcare. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw invites residents to shape its five-year Strategic Plan by participating in an online survey focusing on economic development, public safety, and other key areas. WSGW
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Boxing champion Claressa Shields has been suspended from fighting in Michigan due to a marijuana test, based on a Reuters report. WNEM
- ➤ Saginaw-area boys basketball teams wrap up regular season with Saginaw United on a 10-game winning streak, while others vie for conference titles before playoffs. MLive
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Punk and Ska Show Featuring Macho, The Write-Ups, The Slouches, and Newmatix
A vibrant punk and ska concert at White's Bar in Saginaw showcasing multiple bands including Macho and The Write-Ups.
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Raiders of the Lost Ark Screening
The screening of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' features archaeologist Indiana Jones on a thrilling adventure to retrieve the biblical Ark of the Covenant from Nazis, filled with action and suspense.
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