Saginaw
Today
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw City Council will vote on a purchase and development agreement for the former Civitan Recreation Center on Monday, Apr. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Andersen Enrichment Center (120 Ezra Rust Dr.). The Seals Group plans to acquire the vacant building for $1 and redevelop it for public, educational, and commercial use. MLive
- ➤ The Michigan Baseball Foundation announced its 2026 grant cycle and awarded $82,950 to 15 groups to fund youth development, education, health and community enrichment across seven counties (planning for the next cycle is underway). WNEM
- ➤ Zauel Library will close for construction starting Monday, Apr. 13. Library officials advise residents to use alternative resources during the work. WNEM
- ➤ Saginaw resident Doreather Cork turned 105 on Wed, Apr. 8 and remains at home with her daughter’s care. She credits God’s grace & family support for keeping her independent and full of life. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After a free seminar on April 10 at City Hall (1315 S. Washington Ave), Saginaw's Green Team will hold another seminar on April 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event features an electric vehicle display (Celebrate Arbor Day- One Tree at a Time!) and seedling giveaways. WNEM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warned that pump and dump scams using deepfake videos and deceptive ads on Facebook and WhatsApp are rising; her office offered tips to help Saginaw residents verify credentials and avoid pressure to invest. WNEM
- ➤ The groundbreaking ceremony for the $27 million wastewater treatment plant expansion took place yesterday in Saginaw as officials kick off the project with construction set to begin soon. WNEM
- ➤ Saginaw advises drivers that, during the Weiss Street Reconstruction Project, traffic signals at intersections of Weiss with Hermansau, Schaefer, and North Michigan will flash red until Nov. 1 (signals will return to normal once the work is complete). WNEM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Linden High hosted a doubleheader on Apr. 9 as the Eagles won 8-5 and 10-6 against Goodrich; freshman Addison Piotrovsky pitched strong + veterans Zilisch and Siegwald helped set a promising tone for the Division 2 hopeful team. MLive
- ➤ Freeland relied on its freshmen to secure a 2-0 win in the Tri-Valley Conference season opener on Thursday at Swan Valley. Parker Wheatley scored early as the Falcons improved their record. MLive
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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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World Ballet Company - Cinderella
7-10 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets required — Experience the beloved fairy tale ballet with dazzling performances and enchanting choreography.
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All of Me - Author Fred Reif
6-7 p.m. — Thomas Township Library — Free entry — Explore the historical significance of Saginaw's contribution to the music industry with author Fred Reif.
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Completely Unchained - A Van Halen Tribute
7-10 p.m. — The Vault - Saginaw — Ticketed event — Experience the electrifying sound of Van Halen with a tribute that brings their legendary hits to life.
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