Wednesday, March 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials said a fire at Consumers Energy's Dan E. Karn Generating Plant in Essexville caused a minimal mineral oil spill that did not reach local waterways — cleanup continues as the investigation is underway. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local roofing company said tariffs on imported raw materials make prices swing—rising 6% to 20%—and that new roof contracts may cost more if not signed before April 1st. Customers with existing contracts remain unaffected. WNEM
- ➤ Fans of ice cream enjoyed the grand opening of Michigan Cream & Sugar in Old Town Saginaw on March 18 when a larger space began serving both as a retail shop and production facility where ice cream is made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients—store hours are every day except Monday. WNEM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congresswoman Kristin McDonald Rivet sent a letter to the General Services Administration asking why the Saginaw Social Security office was on a list+ then removed, and she warned that closing or moving the office will force many residents to travel farther for benefits. WNEM
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Friday Film Screening: Alone With Her Dreams
A screening of the independent film 'Alone With Her Dreams' followed by a discussion at Butman-Fish Branch Library in Saginaw.
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The Steepwater Band Live
7 PM – 1 AM — The Vault Saginaw — Tickets required — Experience a night of classic rock tunes with The Steepwater Band.
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Saginaw Spirit Playoff Game
7:59 PM — Dow Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of playoff hockey live as the Saginaw Spirit take on their rivals.
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Saginaw Spirit Playoff Game
7:59-11:59 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Ticket prices may vary — Catch the excitement of the Saginaw Spirit in the playoff action.
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Spring Craft Show
10 AM – 2 PM — Horizons Conference Center — Free entry — Discover and buy local handmade crafts from talented artists in Saginaw.
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Saginaw Spirit vs. Erie Otters - Round 1 Game 4
7:59 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of Saginaw Spirit hockey as they take on the Erie Otters in a pivotal playoff matchup.
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2025 Great Lakes Bay Area Celebrity Game
3-6 p.m. — Michigan Lutheran Seminary — Tickets required — Experience local celebrities in an entertaining charity basketball game for a great cause.
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Dueling Pianos Night
7-10 p.m. — Pierce Road Bar and Grill — $5 cover — Sing, clap, and laugh along to Cass and Jake's dynamic dueling piano performance with plenty of song requests.
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