Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
Good morning, Saginaw.
The Court Street Theater in Saginaw has a new owner as local entrepreneur Jordan Dice purchased the 378-seat historic venue after it went into receivership following Thomas Braley’s death last year—Saginaw County judge approved the sale on Monday.
Dice said he will open a Saint Laurent Brothers concession stand inside the theater later this year.
Jordan Dice, a mid-Michigan entrepreneur, purchased the Court Street Theater after a Saginaw County judge approved the sale following a canceled auction—he plans to add a St. Laurent Brother concession stand like the one at the State Theater—while the theater was listed after owner Thomas Braley passed away last June. This change marks a new chapter for the historic venue that has been on the market for less than a year.
Biggby Coffee celebrated its 30th anniversary by dropping off treats to Good Morning Mid-Michigan on March 26th—marking a major milestone for the company.
A Bay City woman, Bobbi Jo Shively, had her no contest plea withdrawn by a judge; she pleaded no contest in January for a fatal drunk driving crash on Aug.
10 at the intersection of Tittabawassee and Hospital Roads that killed 37-year-old Melissa Wood and now faces a jury trial.
Michigan's new car seat laws will take effect April 2 and require infants to ride rear-facing until they reach the seat’s weight or height limit—children aged 2 to 5 must use forward-facing seats and those aged 5 to 8 need booster seats until they are 4 feet 9 inches tall; all kids under 13 must sit in the back if a seat is free, state police reminded residents to help lower crash deaths. This rule aims to protect children in vehicle crashes.
On March 25th, county officials approved a brownfield redevelopment plan for Bay Valley Resort and Conference Center at 2470 Old Bridge Road in Frankenlust Township— the plan lets developers from Storie Co. move forward with a $15 million project to rehabilitate 147 rooms and the on-site golf course after the resort closed in 2022.
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.
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