Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
Good morning, Saginaw.
A new food truck, Lou’s Donut Co., is serving hot, handmade doughnuts in Midland, Mount Pleasant and Clare—soon to appear in Bay City.
The team uses a generations-old family recipe that adds sourdough to a classic mix—offering vanilla glaze, cinnamon sugar, and rotating specialty flavors.
A man and his horse were seriously injured in a hit-and-run on May 30 at 6:20 p.m. when a white or light-colored 2010 to 2014 Ford Fusion rear-ended a buggy on Peck Road 55 miles east of Saginaw—state police reported the driver did not stop and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Friday saw local high school sports action as Nouvel edged Valley Lutheran 3 to 2 to win its third straight Division 4 girls soccer district title and secure a regional spot in Clare—St. Louis captured its second softball district title while Coleman ended its season with an 11 to 1 baseball semifinal loss.
Seven Saginaw-area softball teams won district championships and will move on to regionals—Midland High and Heritage in Division 1, Frankenmuth in Division 2, Bullock Creek, St. Louis, and Millington in Division 3, with Michigan Lutheran Seminary winning in Division 4.
Midland High beat Midland Dow 1-0 while Freeland won 3-2 over Standish-Sterling on Saturday to claim girls soccer district titles; Midland High will advance to the Grand Haven regional at 5 p.m. and Freeland will face Frankenmuth in the Lansing Catholic regional at 7 p.m.—local teams now prepare for their next rounds.
Chesaning won its second Division 3 boys track state title Saturday at Kent City—scoring 57 points and beating Pewamo-Westphalia, Reed City and Lawton after finishing 24th with nine points last year.
Coach Dylan Harrington said the team improved in relays and hurdles and showed strong progress from last season.
Spencer Schwellenbach, a Saginaw Heritage graduate, celebrated his 25th birthday Saturday by pitching a shutout win of 5-0 against Boston for the Atlanta Braves while throwing two pitches at 100 mph.
He pitched 6⅓ innings with 11 strikeouts and no walks, lowering his ERA to 3.13.
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.
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.
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.
Annual Art & Garden Festival
Wednesday, Jun 11th — Andersen Enrichment Center — Support local artistry — Enjoy art exhibits and garden displays in a blooming environment.
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.
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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