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Saturday, April 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw scrap metal recycler David Rifkin of Rifkin Scrap Iron and Metal Co. said copper prices fell by 40 cents per pound (an 8 percent decrease) on Friday amid tariff uncertainty (which made mills hesitant to buy). He expects market volatility to continue until summer but believes prices will eventually return to normal. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Whitmer launched a new webpage with a facilities map to show local shelters, gas stations, and mobile oxygen generators for residents still dealing with the March 30th ice storm. The site also offers a damage assessment survey and links to the Michigan Volunteer Registry—features aimed to quickly support those without power or fuel. Mid-Michigan NOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After heavy rains left pockets of standing water, officials from the Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement Commission said aerial treatments of woodlots of at least five acres will soon target spring mosquitoes. The program will shift to street-level treatments in May to help reduce biting. WNEM
- ➤ Heavy rain earlier this week left standing water in many areas and raised concerns about mosquitoes — local officials will soon begin aerial treatments to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses. WNEM
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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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