Saginaw
Today
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sacred Heart Veteran Village opened after months of construction and planning, welcoming its first veteran residents to their new home. The project marks a major community step in providing dedicated housing for veterans. WNEM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Castle Museum invites residents to bring in old family photos for scanning as part of its Chronicling Our Past program—scanning sessions start Tuesday, May 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. with more dates coming soon. WNEM
- ➤ The Vault in Saginaw will host Juggalo Championship Wrestling matches at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23, drawing wrestling fans & Juggalos with free general admission and ringside seats costing up to $19.98. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Buena Vista Township will host a housing summit to review plans to attract+retain residents. Officials say the meeting will discuss local housing trends and next steps to boost community growth. WNEM
- ➤ Attorney General Nessel criticized the operation of the J.H. Campbell Generating Plant, which stayed open under emergency orders from the Department of Energy, saying the move weakens coal reduction efforts. WNEM
- ➤ Gov Gretchen Whitmer announced a temporary easing of lane restrictions on nearly 60% of state road projects to ease Memorial Day travel today. Restrictions on 100 MDOT projects lift from 3 p.m. today until 6 a.m. Tuesday. WNEM
- ➤ Coast Guard Station Saginaw River crew temporarily relocated Tuesday, May 19 after the galley floor dropped 2 inches due to thermal expansion — inspectors from Coast Guard Civil Engineering Unit Cleveland said the building was safe and operations resumed without incident. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State health officials warn residents and visitors to avoid foam on lakes, bays, and river barriers this summer — the foam may contain harmful PFAS chemicals and bacteria. They advise immediate rinsing upon contact and keeping pets away from affected waters. WSGW
- ➤ CMU Health renamed its Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Initiative — formerly the Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership — after raising $30,000 at its April Lifting Our Voices: Be the Light event to boost regional mental health programming. WSGW
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Canine Cruise at the Dog Bowl
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Frankenmuth River Place Shops — Free entry — Experience a festive dog festival with competitions, parades, and more for furry friends.
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Saginaw Tattoo Fest
12-4 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Check event page for cost — Discover unique tattoos and engage with talented artists at this vibrant local festival.
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Swanhaven Manor Community Car Show
5-7 p.m. — Swanhaven Manor Retirement Community — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of classic cars, music, and delicious food vendors.
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Summer Spectacular Community Gathering
4 PM — Fordney Park, Saginaw, MI — Free entry — A festive celebration where Saginaw residents unite to enjoy local activities and attractions.
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The Lion King Screening
2-5 p.m. — Temple Theatre — Cost info unavailable — Experience the beloved 1994 classic film brought to life on the big screen!
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Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival
12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. — Frankenmuth Scout Building and Zehnder Park — $15 — Celebrate German heritage with music, parades, and delicious food and drinks.
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Rio Da Yung Og & FWC Big Key Live
9 p.m.-2 a.m. — Platinum Creation — Paid entry — Experience the electrifying first live performance in Saginaw by Rio Da Yung Og and FWC Big Key.
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