Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
Good morning, Saginaw.
Saginaw families enjoyed the longtime Catch Me if You Can Family Fishing Festival over the weekend—neighbors joined in fishing contests and outdoor fun.
Derf’s Deli opened on April 2 at the SVRC Marketplace on 203 S.
Washington Ave in Saginaw, serving chef-crafted sandwiches, soups and salads with a twist. The veteran co-founders run a Hang a Meal program that donates meals to East Side Soup Kitchen when customers round up their bills and gives free meals to veterans and uniformed first responders on select holidays — they also offer catering.
Dustin Robert Haske, 34, was arrested on a freighter in Soo Locks on June 4 and arraigned on June 5 on six counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct stemming from a March 2019 incident—he is held on a $150,000 bond in Alpena County Jail and faces up to life in prison if convicted.
At Saturday's MHSAA boys golf finals, Detroit Catholic Central and Clarkston Everest Collegiate repeated as team champions while Grand Rapids Christian and Jackson Lumen Christi won state titles—and new individual champions such as Okemos senior Ian Masih and Glen Lake's Michael Houtteman emerged in all four divisions.
Former Saginaw Heritage pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach started Friday's game for the Atlanta Braves in San Francisco and recovered from a rough first inning by throwing six innings with three runs and four strikeouts—though the Braves lost 5-4 in extra innings.
Drew Tolfree, grandson of local softball legend Art Tolfree, pitched a no-hitter in the Division 3 baseball regional final on Saturday at Millington—his performance broke Valley Lutheran's season with a 2-0 win for Lansing Catholic.
Millington won the Division 3 regional softball championship on Saturday when the Cardinals beat New Lothrop 5-4 and defeated Cass City 11-6 in the final—improving to a 28-9 record as they prepare for a quarterfinal game at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Mott Community College in Flint.
Michigan Lutheran Seminary won its first softball regional title on Saturday at Vestaburg by beating Fowler 8 to 7 after a 7 to 3 win over Mio in the semifinal.
The Cardinals posted a 31 win and 10 loss record—despite finishing school two weeks ago—and will play a quarterfinal game on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Ferris State.
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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