Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
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💼 Business
Kennicott Brothers Wholesale Floral on Tittabawassee Road in Saginaw County is set to close on July 18, leaving local florists without a key supplier during wedding season.
Florists must change suppliers and plan orders earlier—resulting in longer wait times and possibly higher prices for their customers.
Kennicott Brothers, a major Mid-Michigan floral supplier, will close on July 18—leaving florists from Flint to Midland scrambling to secure new suppliers.
Local businesses are planning to adjust their orders—preparing to meet customer demand as they search for replacements.
🚨 Crime
Saginaw police charged 25-year-old Darius D.
Williams with open murder on July 9 for killing Terence L. Johnson, a lifelong resident found with a knife in his eye near the Stop N Shop on the East Side after DNA linked him to the weapon; his court hearing is set for July 31.
🎭 Culture
Saginaw is hosting the Sun and Sand Sculpting Competition for its fifth year this weekend—over 50 artists are creating 25 sand sculptures while locals enjoy live music and family activities at The Point.
The public will vote once the sculptures are finished to choose the winner.
🎓 Education
Jennifer Laux, a dedicated Saginaw County 4-H volunteer leading local livestock and seed library programs, was awarded the Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award by Michigan State University.
She received a $1,000 grant to support her efforts in teaching youth showmanship and agricultural skills, which recognizes her commitment to 4-H education.
Saginaw ISD began demolishing Brunkow Preschool after a December fire (the building was a total loss) and will finish demolition by late summer.
The district has moved significant items to other sites and relocated students to nearby early childhood centers (the site will then be restored as green space).
🎉 Saginaw Events
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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.
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.
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.
Ryan Upchurch Concert
7-11 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets required — Experience a night of high-energy music with the talented Ryan Upchurch.
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.
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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