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Saturday, July 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Before the Saginaw Area Fireworks lit up the sky on the Fourth of July, local organizers honored Navy veteran Steven Ramer from Vietnam with a flag that once flew at the state capitol. Ramer said he felt thankful for returning home—adding that the ceremony recognized all veterans who served their country. Mid-Michigan NOW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Saginaw Major Case Unit is investigating a homicide that occurred Thursday when police were dispatched at 5:20 p.m. to a home on the 700 block of Porter Street and found a male victim with a gunshot wound who died at a local hospital—no suspects are in custody. WSGW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former NFL linebacker Ron Stanley began serving as superintendent at St. Charles Community Schools on July 1. He plans to develop a trade school — one that teaches both technology and manufacturing — and will work closely with local staff to strengthen education. MLive
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Frankenmuth high school sports teams won the Ultimate State Champion title for the 2024-25 year by earning top points from football, girls basketball and girls soccer; Midland Dow + Freeland finished below them in the points standings. 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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Saginaw County Fair
9 AM – 11 PM — Saginaw County Fairgrounds — Daily admission includes parking, entry, and all rides — Experience 111 years of fun with animals, rides, food, and nightly grandstand attractions culminating in fireworks.
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23rd Annual Walk for Hope
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Saginaw Valley State University — Registration fee applies — Participate in a community walk to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.
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~ Bear Grylls
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