Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, Saginaw.
Saginaw’s Ojibway Island is set to reopen after nearly $3.3 million in renovations — which improved shorelines, stage, parking and roadways — adding safety features such as extra patrols and cameras; vehicles may return after the Fourth of July as discussions continue over access options, with residents invited to share input.
Corey Clay Jr., a 23-year-old reverend, will be installed at New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 13, with a block party from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 12 + a 9:30 a.m. service on June 14 at 3610 Russell in southeast Saginaw.
Saginaw residents can visit Bliss Park at 1441 N.
Michigan Ave. on Tuesday, June 16 from noon to 2 p.m. for a free resource fair featuring over 35 local groups offering housing, job skills, tech support and more — details available from Saginaw City Hall.
Crews responded to a warehouse fire near Pine Run Plaza that forced Saginaw Road to close at Tobias Road in Vienna Township, and drivers are urged to take alternate routes + monitor further updates.
Consumers Energy has prepared 500 line crews to handle power outages due to severe weather — the utility said crews will respond quickly to any service disruptions in the area.
Yesterday, the Genesee County Health and Resource Fair took place at the Genesee County Administration Building on South Saginaw Street in Flint from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The health department unveiled a new mobile health unit (designed to support community wellness) during the event.
Mallory Heroux pitched 10 innings to help New Lothrop beat Millington 3-2 in extra innings on Tuesday at Mott Community College; she also delivered the winning hit.
The Hornets will face Ravenna in the state semifinals Friday at Michigan State University.
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.
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.
Frankenmuth Magic Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Fischer Hall — $15-$20 — Experience stunning illusions and laughter at this family-friendly magic extravaganza.
Jazz in the Garden
6-8 p.m. — Andersen Enrichment Center — Free entry — Enjoy enchanting jazz music in a beautiful garden setting on four consecutive Wednesdays in July.
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