Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
Good morning, Saginaw.
Monitor Township Firefighters will host their 54th Annual Pancake, Egg and Sausage Breakfast on Sunday, March 22 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Monitor Township Hall in Bay City; tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children, and proceeds benefit DSRC programs for residents with disabilities.
Liquid Asset Partners is accepting bids for Rocky’s Great Outdoors’ liquidation sale in Burton until Wednesday, March 25, as the 40,500 sqft building at the southwest corner of Saginaw and Bristol roads is valued at $1.8 million and has served the community since 1971.
A Saginaw-area couple will appear on ABC's Shark Tank this month to pitch a plan to expand their before- and after-school program.
The co-owners of R1SE Education and Recreation aim to grow the community service that began in 2019.
Fertilizer prices have jumped over 35% due to the Iran conflict — Theresa Sisung of Michigan Farm Bureau said local farmers worry that 2 million metric tons expected between March and April may not arrive before planting season.
Local seventh grader Xavier Velasco (12) is taking high school AP Calculus BC and physics at Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy after finishing all district math classes.
His family chose SASA when his previous school couldn’t meet his academic needs and hopes his progress inspires other students.
Residents in Mid-Michigan faced power outages from Sunday night's ice storm, and Consumers Energy restored power to more than 100,000 customers while 700 crews worked 16 hour shifts — Roscommon County declared a state of emergency.
The Saginaw Township Fire Department honored Jim Berent on his retirement after 44 years of service (serving as Lieutenant, Captain, Safety Officer and Assistant Fire Chief) and said he will continue in public safety by joining the DST Team.
Saginaw County Commissioner Mark Piotrowski is leading a grassroots drive to raise funds for TSA agents working without pay at MBS International Airport.
The effort—inviting local donations—is underway today.
Ojibway Island is closed due to a construction project as crews work on drive rehabilitation and drainage improvements (safety reasons); work began Tuesday, Mar.
17 and will finish Friday, July 3.
AAA warns that airport security may be slow this spring break as its survey shows (26% of residents plan to travel) and advises travelers to arrive 2-3 hours early, check airline apps for updates, and book parking in advance.
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.
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.
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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