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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bay County Fair will run from July 29 to Aug. 2 at the fairgrounds on Livingston St in Bay City—free admission and parking will continue as new LED Agri Golf courses, exotic animal exhibits, and nightly grandstand events debut with Micro Wrestling on Tuesday, a demolition derby on Wednesday, and USA Bump ’n Run races on Friday. Additional family rides and games will also be available throughout the five-day event. MLive
- ➤ Local community leaders and volunteers participated in a poverty simulation at the East Side Soup Kitchen to show the challenges of living on limited means — the four-week exercise had participants role-play real-life struggles and saw 956 meals served as a reminder of local needs. WNEM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Abbott’s Meat, a 118-year-old family business known for its signature ground beef blend for Flint coney sauce, is closing after owner Ed Abbott II retired—it will process orders through the end of summer before shutting down completely later this year. MLive
- ➤ General Motors signed a non-binding memorandum with Redwood Materials on July 16 to use new and recycled EV batteries in energy storage systems for AI data centers. The deal builds on their ongoing cooperation and aims to help meet rising electricity needs — fueling domestic manufacturing. WNEM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bay City man (27) was federally charged with bank robbery after he allegedly held up an Independent Bank at gunpoint in Bangor Township on July 16 and stole $6,631. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials raised the new 3-million-gallon water tank to its final position on July 14 near Webber and South Washington Avenue to keep water flowing during outages for 170,000 customers. City crews will add roof structures, paint, and pipes before the project completes in December (the project costs $18.1 million) (most of which comes from a $15 million state grant with local funds covering the rest). MLive
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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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Back to the Bricks Kick Off Party
4-8 p.m. — Birch Run Speedway & Event Center — Check event policies for entry fees — Celebrate car culture at this vibrant Cruise N’ Car Show with fellow enthusiasts.
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