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Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, local officials and residents marked the five-year anniversary of the Edenville Dam failure that caused widespread flooding, forced evacuations, and $250 million in damage along the Tittabawassee River — legal actions and investigations against dam owner Boyce Hydro are still ongoing. ABC 12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police say a 66-year-old man was shot while driving south on Veterans Memorial Parkway near Lapeer Avenue Sunday, crashing his car into trees—he is now in stable condition at a local hospital. WSGW
- ➤ Saginaw police said on May 16 that a woman escaped after enduring hours of alleged abuse by her boyfriend who confined her at their South 10th Street home and attacked her with biting, choking and kitchen utensils, and he was arrested and arraigned on charges of assault and unlawful imprisonment with a preliminary examination set for June 2. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw Valley State University received the Voter Friendly Campus designation for the (2025-2026) cycle after its Cardinals Vote program registered students and taught them about voting in the 2024 cycle, and it is one of 272 colleges recognized for lowering voter barriers. WSGW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After historic rains and dam failures in May 2020 caused flash floods that forced over 10,000 evacuations and damaged homes in mid-Michigan, local officials say recovery efforts are still underway—dam upgrade work will resume this summer with major projects to finish by next spring and Edenville upgrades expected in the fall—and residents continue to rebuild their lives. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney Ven Johnson met with 30 flood victims in front of the Midland County Courthouse on May 19 to mark the 5-year anniversary of the Edenville Dam failure that caused flooding in Gladwin, Midland and Saginaw counties. He said the state did not step up and the lawsuit by about 2,000 victims is set for trial in January—lawyers warn this legal fight could take years. WNEM
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw-area high school athletes broke records this week as track stars and team players led key wins — fans can vote for Athlete of the Week until 11 p.m. Thursday. MLive
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Andy Beningo Comedy Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket pricing not listed — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedy greats Andy Beningo and Des Mulrooney.
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On-Site Tour at Independence Village
9 AM - 7 PM — Independence Village of Saginaw — Free entry — Discover quality senior living with award-winning dining and activities.
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The Old Town Saginaw Art Fair 2025
10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Saginaw Art Museum & Gardens — Free entry — Explore creative works from diverse artists amidst the picturesque riverfront of Saginaw.
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YMCA Community Days Riverfront Celebration
12-8:30 p.m. — YMCA of Saginaw — Free entry — Dive into a weekend of food, music, and family fun at the riverfront festivity.
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Annual Art & Garden Festival
Wednesday, Jun 11th — Andersen Enrichment Center — Support local artistry — Enjoy art exhibits and garden displays in a blooming environment.
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47th Annual Saginaw Greek Festival
12-11 p.m. — Greek Festival — Free entry — Savor delicious Greek food and enjoy vibrant cultural performances at this annual celebration.
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Saginaw-Run Michigan Cheap
12 p.m. — Saginaw Valley Rail Trail — Affordable entry — Enjoy a fun and competitive running experience in Saginaw.
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