Saginaw
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Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local owners Ruth and Dave Buko will open Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa at 5709 State St. on April 26 with a grand ribbon cutting hosted by the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce. The new spa offers a range of services including massages and facials. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ MRIDHA International Peace Institute will host its fourth annual peace awards at Saginaw Valley's Gilbertson Hall later this week. The event will honor local peace advocates plus community leaders. WNEM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dry winter conditions left dead vegetation that raised wildfire risk in mid-Michigan, and investigators looked into suspicious grass fires near Mayville early Thursday affecting four locations. Residents are urged to report unusual nighttime activity on rural roads. WSGW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today the Saginaw County Road Commission holds open interviews for seasonal maintenance temporary positions paying $15 an hour with flexible schedules for May through August. Applicants must be 18+ and bring a resume, as interviews run until 2 p.m. at the SCRC maintenance building on Sheridan Avenue. WNEM
- ➤ Consumers Energy got approval from the Michigan Product Service Commission for its Reliability Action Plan on Mar. 27 & the plan will boost power reliability for local customers. WNEM
- ➤ Saginaw Charter Township will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the $27 million expansion of its wastewater treatment plant + the project is designed to boost local water treatment services. WNEM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A woman-led team introduced the first at-home test for endometriosis, which could help the estimated 6.5 million women diagnose the painful condition earlier. Health officials say the new test may soon provide Saginaw residents and others easier access to results. WNEM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A Michigan poll found Chick-Fil-A as the top fast-food spot for proposals, ranking it higher than Dairy Queen, McDonald's, and others. Both men and women shared views—49% said it would be funny but memorable—while rising living costs push couples to choose faster, more convenient venues. WNEM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ ABC12 Sports is traveling to Chicago to compete for the championship after a strong season run. Local fans can track the team's progress on ABC12 News app as they prepare for the upcoming match. ABC 12
- ➤ ABC12 Sports covered day 2 of its March Madness broadcast in Flint as local teams competed on high school courts and viewers received live updates on key plays and standout performances. ABC 12
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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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