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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Team LOYALTY is a group of Saginaw businessmen—local owners and mentors—using their street experience to guide young men away from violence by hosting school visits and community events. They are self-funded and work with police and city council to offer safe spaces in affected neighborhoods. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hobby Lobby will open its new store on June 16 at Bay City Town Center in Bangor Township— a soft opening is planned a few days earlier, and the store will occupy 50,000 square feet of the 70,000-square-foot space as confirmed by Township Supervisor Glenn Rowley. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Duncan Erving, an 82-year-old from Atlanta in Northern Michigan, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of moving violation causing death after his car hit two Michigan State Police vehicles on January 24, 2024 near Birch Run—killing Trooper Joel Popp and leading to a one-year license suspension. ABC 12
- ➤ A Saginaw man pleaded guilty on Monday, June 9 to stealing between $1,000 and $20,000 from Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 600 Court St.—he will avoid a felony record if he repays the five-figure sum he still owes. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a June 4th scholarship event at Horizons Conference Center in Saginaw Township, the Saginaw Community Foundation awarded 898 scholarships totaling $1,744,800 to 518 students—nearly doubling last year’s awards. The foundation said its updated process—removing formal essays and extra recommendations—made it easier for students to apply for college. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Saginaw County District Court warned residents that text messages demanding payment on tickets are scams — it urged anyone receiving such messages to delete them and verify any outstanding tickets by calling the court. Mid-Michigan NOW
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Saginaw City Council approved the purchase agreement for the Bearinger Fireproof Building at 126 North Franklin Street last night. River Caddis Communities from Lansing now have 36 months to inspect and plan renovations that could bring a $25—30 million investment with retail on the first floor and apartments above. WSGW
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Midwest Invitational Rodeo will be held at the Genesee County Fairgrounds on June 13 — 14, drawing local competitors and fans. ABC 12
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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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