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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Leaman’s Green Applebarn said its goat Echo delivered quadruplets on April 1st with two girls and two boys, with three weighing under 3 pounds and one nearly 6 pounds — the mother and her babies are thriving. The orchard said visitors can meet the new kids during Barnyard Yoga in the spring. WNEM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Saginaw County Sheriff's Office said 35-year-old Nicholas Hughes from Hemlock lost control of his car near Swan Creek Road in Lakefield Township around 5:30 p.m. and hit a tree on the east side of Meridian Road — he was pronounced dead on the scene. ABC 12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw police identified a 30-year-old man, Corin Mitchell Skinner, who died on Sunday after officers arrived at the 2100 block of Delaware Street around 7:00 p.m., following a call about his knife-wielding suicide threat and refusal to obey orders, which led to multiple unsuccessful taser deployments and the discharge of service weapons in self-defense. WSGW
- ➤ Ann Turnbow (18) pleaded guilty to manslaughter and operating without a license causing death in a drunken driving crash that killed Saginaw man 29-year-old Jalen Tarver in 2023. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History has unveiled a display on Positive Results Downtown Saginaw that shows its 50-year role in planning events like Friday Night Live and local parades. The exhibit remains until October—another Civil Rights display opens Sunday, April 6 and will run until May 25. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Weekend storms left power outages widespread in the Great Lakes Bay Region as Consumers Energy reported 1,151 outages in southern Saginaw County and Genesee County had nearly 9,000 outages — while power was restored in Isabella, Bay and Midland counties and DTE Energy reported about 265 outages. Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency for ten northern counties hit by ice storms and southern areas faced damaging winds and four confirmed tornadoes — utility crews continue working to restore service. WSGW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utility work on I-675 near Saginaw will cause intermittent lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and tomorrow as crews install overhead utility lines—state police will be on scene to manage traffic. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ McLaren Flint is expanding its Breast Care program today by implementing Volpara Risk Pathways — a software that gathers patients’ risk data to help clinicians identify those who need further testing such as mammography and genetic tests. Mid-Michigan NOW
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MLive announced the 2024-25 Girls Basketball Dream Team today by consulting local coaches and honoring top players from Saginaw high schools—recognizing athletes who have made significant contributions during the season. MLive
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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.
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Spring Craft Show
10 AM – 2 PM — Horizons Conference Center — Free entry — Discover and buy local handmade crafts from talented artists in Saginaw.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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United Financial Freeland Walleye Races 5K/10K
8:45-9:20 a.m. — Freeland SportsZone — Registration fee applies — Experience the thrill of competition at the 16th Annual Freeland Walleye Festival Race.
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Pretty Woman: The Musical (Touring)
7:30-9 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets available — Experience the romantic journey of Vivian and Edward reimagined in a modern musical adaptation.
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