Good morning, Saginaw.

Officials with Hunger Solution Center announced today that they launched the public phase of their $8.8M expansion fundraiser using the #PassYourPlate challenge to help fight food insecurity.

The project will add a new kitchen, storage rooms and a larger dining room — with groundbreaking as early as spring and completion planned for next year.

At Frankie's Bar in Hemlock, 10% of Wednesday night's sales was donated to help cover part of the $10,000 cost for a service dog for 6-year-old Weston Mejia, who was born with Angelman Syndrome—community members gathered to support him as he made progress on his walking skills.

Halal Munchies at 422 Court St. in Old Town serves a red chicken bowl made with a secret marinade that caught the eye of a local reviewer who had never tried red chicken before.

The restaurant offers gyros, steak sandwiches, chicken wings and rice bowls in a cozy setting — and the review teases a return visit to try the Heart Attack Burger.

A Michigan woman offering online massages allegedly set up a client for robbery after he paid $200 for a massage at a Saginaw hotel on October 26th, 2024, and she reportedly arranged a similar incident in January at a Genesee County hotel.

An internal memo suggested up to 80,000 VA jobs might be cut, and worry grew in Saginaw as demonstrators gathered at the Aleda E.

Lutz Medical Center on Thursday. Council member Carly Rose Hammond and veteran Benjamin Tenney said more layoffs could hurt veteran care and local jobs—adding to fears in the community.

State Representative Timmy Beson introduced House Bill 4191 to allow licensed baiting of deer and elk in the Lower Peninsula—this bill requires hunters to have valid deer hunting and baiting licenses and limits bait to five gallons per site per day while the $20 fee funds wildlife disease research—and the bill has been referred to the House Natural Resources and Tourism Committee for consideration.

The Tri-Valley Conference Blue boys basketball all-league team was announced for the 2024-25 season—league coaches picked two players from Ithaca and three from Nouvel Catholic based on their strong performances.

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.

The Steepwater Band Live

7 PM – 1 AM — The Vault Saginaw — Tickets required — Experience a night of classic rock tunes with The Steepwater Band.

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.

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.

Spring Craft Show

10 AM – 2 PM — Horizons Conference Center — Free entry — Discover and buy local handmade crafts from talented artists in Saginaw.

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.

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.

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.

Jack Russell's Great White Concert

7-11 p.m. — The Vault Saginaw — Tickets available — Experience the musical legacy of Jack Russell's Great White with an electrifying performance.