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Thursday, June 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Saginaw men—Dequevion D. Haynes, age 32, and Demario D. Lindsey, age 35—faced 12 criminal charges after a traffic stop on Rust Avenue on June 22 revealed stolen guns, including one converted to full automatic, and suspected crack cocaine; they were arraigned yesterday with a $75,000 cash-surety bond and are set for a preliminary hearing on July 9 at 9:15 a.m. MLive
- ➤ Saginaw City Council member Monique Lamar-Silvia went on trial yesterday on charges of forgery and conspiracy after prosecutors said she falsified three signatures on an election nomination petition in July 2024 at Saginaw City Hall—she pursued support for Eric A. Eggleston’s campaign while aiming for a mayoral run and now faces up to five years in prison if convicted. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On June 25, the Saginaw Valley Rail Trail unveiled a new mural at a ribbon cutting ceremony that marked the work started in October 2024 by the Saginaw County Leadership Class of 2023—artist John Martinez included hidden details like four leaf clovers and a parrot to celebrate local wildlife and history. WNEM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw Township Community Schools has approved a revised $169.2 million bond proposal to modernize aging school facilities after voters turned down a $243 million request in May 2023—aiming to improve safety and create modern learning spaces. If approved on the November 4 ballot, the plan will include a 2.85 mill tax increase that may add about $142 per year to a $100,000 home—details will be shared at upcoming informational sessions. ABC 12
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement Commission collected an invasive mosquito, Aedes aegypt, for the first time in the county. The commission said adult spraying and larval treatment will continue through the season to protect residents from mosquito-borne diseases. WSGW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 20, a federal appeals court partially vacated a lower court dismissal and revived a lawsuit by Gerald Novak and Adam Wenzel against the Saginaw County sheriff for not returning 14 firearms seized during an October 2017 domestic violence call in Merrill + the decision now allows civilians to demand the return of their property. MLive
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw's 2025 Softball Player of the Year, Chloe Compau—a First Team all-stater bound for Central Michigan University—was honored during a game at E.F. Rittmueller Middle School in Frankenmuth where her skills as both a pitcher and hitter were noted. MLive
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11th Annual Megan Mae Foundation Memorial Golf Tournament
1-8 p.m. — Beech Hollow Golf Course — Registration fee required — Participate in a golf scramble benefiting brain cancer patients and enjoy a mac-n-cheese cookoff.
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Michigan Rocks and Fossils Workshop
10-11 a.m. — Castle Museum of Saginaw County History — Free — Discover the fascinating world of Michigan's rocks and fossils in this engaging workshop.
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Tai Chi for Better Sleep
11:30 a.m. — Butman-Fish Branch Library — Registration required — Experience the benefits of Tai Chi to enhance strength, balance, and relaxation for improved sleep.
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Ryan Upchurch Concert
7-11 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets required — Experience a night of high-energy music with the talented Ryan Upchurch.
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