Saginaw
Today
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Northwood University is set to host the Stafford Dinner - a community-driven event planned on campus, with further details on timing to be announced. ABC 12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Great Lakes Loons hosted a job fair as they prepare for their opening day— locals had a chance to explore new work opportunities. Additional details on timing and location were not provided. WNEM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ SVSU will host its 16th annual 'A Taste of Soul' luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marketplace at Doan near Curtiss Hall, featuring soul food like catfish, black-eyed peas, macaroni and cheese, and peach cobbler (the event costs $13 per person). MLive
- ➤ Sanford Dam mural project invites muralists nationwide to propose an 80-foot artwork on the dam's powerhouse wall in Midland — commemorating the 2020 dam failures and restoration—with local and regional artists encouraged to apply by April 3; semifinalists earn a $500 stipend and the winning artist gets a $30,000 commission. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Whitmer announced winners of the 2026 State of the State art and writing contests, and a Bay City student's artwork will appear on the official address program while a Saginaw student was named a runner-up. This contest gives young Michiganders a chance to share their vision for Michigan's future. WNEM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan agencies urge residents to help prevent invasive species during National Invasive Species Awareness Week, running Feb. 23 to 27. They ask locals to clean outdoor gear & report sightings to reduce the spread of harmful species. WSGW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Motorists will face more detours when crews resume the $13 million State Street reconstruction project on Monday, March 9. Crews will update roadways from Avalon Avenue to Bay Street in Saginaw and Saginaw Township until summer. MLive
- ➤ A recent city council meeting raised tension over Ojibway Island — the community's calming oasis — as officials questioned its use and promised to review current practices for local visitors. WNEM
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Toughest Monster Truck Tour
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets available, free pit passes until December 21 — Experience thrilling monster truck races and freestyle events with a chance to meet the drivers.
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6th Annual Women of Royalty Conference
12 AM – 6 PM — 825 Bridgeview S, Saginaw, MI — Free entry — Experience faith-igniting worship and empowering talks at a transformative women's conference.
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