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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Trooper Joel Popp Memorial Foundation partnered with Cottage Inn Pizza and Pub in Davison for its annual Dine and Donate Day to honor fallen trooper Joel Popp, with all sales benefiting the foundation and a raffle featuring 22 prizes—Cottage Inn will remain open until 10 p.m. tonight. Mid-Michigan NOW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old Saginaw resident was near the front door of a home near 21st and Perkins on Tuesday when shots were fired—she was taken to a local hospital with a non-life-threatening leg injury. Mid-Michigan NOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Saginaw will host a busy spring and summer season with shows spanning rock, comedy, ballet and family events at The Temple Theatre and The Dow Event Center (featuring star names like Alice Cooper, Nate Bargatze and Ted Nugent). The lineup offers diverse live entertainment options for fans across multiple dates and venues. MLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ With continuous rain on Wednesday, sump pumps in mid-Michigan worked overtime to keep basements dry. Aaron Gross (owner of Pro’s Plumbing & Sewer) said homeowners can test their pumps by unplugging them and checking that they restart after filling up (this helps spot failing check valves) and advised considering a water backup or alarm to avoid future damage. WNEM
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freeland’s Wilson Huckeby earned AP Division 2 All-State First Team honors—finishing one of the best 3-point shooting seasons in Michigan high school basketball history. MLive
- ➤ The Tigers lost a 3-2 game against the Mariners when a throw error (Colt Keith miscuing his throw in the second inning) allowed two runs and a late rally did not tie the game. The Tigers will open at home Friday at 1:10 p.m. against the White Sox. 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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