Good morning, Saginaw.

Spectrum has awarded $35,000 to First Ward Community Center to support its workforce development program.

Over the past three years, Spectrum has given a total of $125,000 (including Chromebooks, a Smartboard and 1-gigabit internet service) to boost local job training and community resources.

Seven abandoned puppies recovered on Jan.

6 from Bridgeport Township by Saginaw County Animal Care + Control and Bridgeport Township Police received medical care before being adopted into loving homes.

Visitors gathered at Chippewa Nature Center during the first weekend of spring for Maple Syrup Day and enjoyed a time-honored local tradition.

The event brought the community together to sample maple treats and celebrate nature.

Northwood University will host a community blood drive April 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hach Student Life Center at the Bennett Sports Complex to honor longtime team member Rhonda Sarafolean, and donors are invited to participate.

Saginaw gas stations reported prices rising past $4 a gallon Monday, March 23 due to global shipping tensions, and drivers say budget strains persist while experts warn prices may rise further in spring.

Felipe Monasi was named the new executive director of finance at Saginaw ISD on Monday, March 23.

He brings corporate, nonprofit and public sector experience to manage a $120 million budget serving 26,000 students.

MyMichigan Medical Center Midland received a positive verification report from The Joint Commission on its maternity care program after reviewing clinical care, safety procedures, and staff training, which include community support services (childbirth education, lactation guidance, and postnatal support) to benefit local families.

McLaren Bay Region has topped off the steel framework of its Bay West Medical Campus, which will house the emergency department + clinical care spaces.

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.

Cody Parks and The Dirty South with Slumlord Radio and Cleen

6:30-10 p.m. — 110 Florence St, Saginaw, MI — No cover charge — Experience high-energy action rock from local favorites and supporting acts.

2026 Region 3 Trauma Symposium

8 AM - 4:30 PM — Horizons Conference Center — N/A — A day of learning and networking focused on trauma care collaboration and best practices.