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Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week is underway and reminds residents to review emergency plans, identify safe shelter spots, and set up multiple alert options ahead of severe storms. The effort aims to help families prepare at home and on the road this week. WNEM
- ➤ Consumers Energy crews are restoring power in Saginaw today as strong winds cause outages, with teams from other states assisting when safe conditions allow. Residents are urged to stay 25-foot from downed power lines and limit travel to help first responders work. WNEM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Across Michigan on Monday, the average price of unleaded gas hit $3.60 per gallon while Montcalm ($3.43), Hillsdale ($3.46) and Mecosta ($3.49) stayed below $3.50; Saginaw reported $3.57, and experts expect prices to climb later this week + global oil and transport pressures. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Robert Gruss took control of All Saints Catholic School in Bay City today, dissolving its board amid financial concerns + internal division. He will work with principal Sarah Dowling Anderson to form an advisory board for a sustainable fall reopening. WSGW
- ➤ The MiEarly Apprentice program is expanding in Saginaw County and other areas to pay child care workers for college courses and teaching certificates while they keep their jobs — a move backed by nearly $3.4 million in state and private funds to boost pre-K classrooms. ABC 12
- ➤ Student athletes in Hemlock Public School District attended the soft opening of the Patrick Wolgast Fieldhouse on Monday. The 10,000 sqft facility (featuring activity and training areas) is part of a campaign to combat childhood obesity and will be enhanced for a grand celebration later this fall. Mid-Michigan NOW
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OHL Playoff Game: Kitchener Rangers vs Saginaw Spirit
7:05-11:59 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets available — Catch the Kitchener Rangers battle the Saginaw Spirit in this exciting OHL playoff showdown.
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Frankenmuth Magic Show: Hoppin' into Magic!
7-8:30 p.m. — Fischer Hall — $15 for children, $20 for adults, $60 family pack — Experience a night of comedy and magic in the heart of Little Bavaria with magician Jonathon LaChance.
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Butman-Fish Library Book Sale - Friends Members Presale
4-7 p.m. — Butman-Fish Branch Library — Membership purchase available at the door — Discover a treasure trove of used books, music, and puzzles to support library services.
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