Saginaw
Today
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A diaper-wearing spider monkey named Brazil escaped a St. Charles enclosure on March 25 and tried entering a neighbor’s house before Animal Care & Control confirmed she was healthy and advised the owner to secure her enclosure. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mid Michigan College will name its new athletic arena the Isabella Bank Arena — a project boosted by a $500,000 donation from Isabella Bank — that will host Laker Athletics and on-campus graduations when it opens in late 2026. MLive
- ➤ Frankenmuth Credit Union hosted its Mini Educator Grant reception where 47 educators from 41 schools received over $20,000 for classroom projects including STEM kits and service-learning supplies. The funding supports creative, hands-on education for students in Frankenmuth. WNEM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials say the new COVID variant (Cicada, BA 3.2) has been detected in Michigan and shows signs of immune escape; however, no increase in illness severity has been observed and risk remains low. WNEM
- ➤ Health experts warned residents that high-intensity drinking posed risks amid spring break festivities and ongoing March Madness celebrations. They advised caution at local gatherings. WNEM
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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2026 Freeland Walleye Festival Race
8:45 AM - 7:30 PM — Freeland SportsZone — Registration required — Participate in a fun-filled day of running with 10k, 5k, and a Kid’s Fun Run.
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