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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Food insecurity has grown in Saginaw as Hidden Harvest and East Side Soup Kitchen served 800 to 900 meals a day, 200 more than last year — food agencies say rising costs and federal funding cuts have left more families, including the working poor, without enough food. The organizations will expand their facilities by the end of the summer with a new drive-through window and more cold storage — a plan designed to help meet the growing demand. ABC 12
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An 83-year-old man from Saginaw was hit by a vehicle while walking in a Walmart parking lot in Petoskey on June 1—he died in the hospital on June 2. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw County District Court delayed the preliminary hearing for Deran F. Henton, 38, charged with torturing his live-in girlfriend — his attorney withdrew and new counsel requested extra time — and a new hearing will be set next week. MLive
- ➤ Buena Vista Township police said early Sunday that 41-year-old Demetrious Robinson of Saginaw was fatally shot after leaving an unlicensed club on Wadsworth Road—he was struck 16 times while a woman with him received a graze wound, and police are seeking the suspect. WSGW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CMU Health has launched a new food pantry at its Women and Children’s Center in Saginaw to provide emergency food assistance for expectant mothers—funded by a $5,000 grant from Molina Healthcare and in partnership with Eastern Michigan Food Bank. The program aims to reduce food insecurity and improve maternal health in the community. Mid-Michigan NOW
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Five Saginaw-area high school baseball teams won district championships Saturday to earn spots in regional semifinals Wednesday. Frankenmuth faces Swan Valley at Essexville Garber at 4 p.m.—other divisions will hold games at Sandusky, Valley Lutheran, and Mount Pleasant to decide who advances. MLive
- ➤ Kids in third to eighth grade will join a free basketball camp led by Lou Dawkins at The NeighB on June 20 and 21—this two-day camp will offer professional coaching in fundamentals, teamwork, and leadership with early registration encouraged due to limited space. MLive
- ➤ Lauren Hernick from Frankenmuth earned a hockey scholarship to play at Penn State after growing up on a backyard rink and local teams. She expects to compete for minutes during her freshman year—she plans to build her skill set while aiming for a future in dentistry. MLive
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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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