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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, The Neighb hosts a community garden planting event from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at 3145 Russell St.—in partnership with Saginaw Just Transition Indaba—to boost urban agriculture with workshops, hydroponic pod plantings, and raised garden bed demonstrations for all ages. MLive
- ➤ The Freeland Walleye Festival will run from April 24 through April 27 in Freeland — offering competitive fishing, live comedy at the Burt Watson Showroom, a parade starting at Freeland Elementary School at 6 p.m. Friday, and community rummage sales beginning at 8 a.m. Friday. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men are charged with 18 counts after a BAYANET raid on April 16th at a Bridgeport Township rental house where officers seized drugs, found a loaded pistol, and cooked substances; Dequavis L. Smith (35) and Mahogany M. Lee (23) appeared on April 21st with bonds set at $200,000 and $50,000 and will face a preliminary examination on May 7th. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ryan Destiny, a Michigan actress and singer known for her role as Claressa Shields in The Fire Inside and for her work on Grown-ish and Star, made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2025, an honor that spotlights rising talent in Hollywood. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A wind advisory is in effect until 10 p.m. today as southwest winds of 20-25 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph, may shift unsecured items and drop tree limbs. Residents should exercise caution on the roads—officials warn that these gusts may also cause power outages. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin rebuilding a mile-long section of State Street on May 5 to upgrade roadway, water main, and sidewalks while keeping one lane open for residents and businesses. The $13 million project will be completed in December — officials urge local drivers to be patient during the temporary lane closures. WNEM
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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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Elvis Tribute Concert with Jake Slater
7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the captivating vocal tribute to Elvis spanning his illustrious career.
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Wool & Wellness: A Benefit Event
6-8 p.m. — Schomaker Farms — $35 — Craft eco-friendly wool dryer balls while enjoying time with baby goats and supporting trauma-informed care.
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Kevin James Live
8 PM – 12 AM — Temple Theatre — Ticket prices starting at $76 — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Kevin James in Saginaw.
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