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Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A 79-year-old woman died after firefighters pulled her from a house fire in the 12000 block of Moorish Road in Taymouth Township—just before 7 p.m.—as a Saginaw County sheriff deputy cut his arm breaking through a window, was treated for minor injuries, and investigators from the Michigan State Police Fire Investigating Unit work to determine the cause.  ABC 12
  • A house fire in Taymouth Township on Sunday claimed the life of a 79-year-old woman—fire crews arrived just before 7:00 p.m. at the 12000 block of Moorish Road and a sheriff’s deputy sustained minor injuries breaking a window to enter the house.  WSGW

CRIME NEWS

  • A 50-year-old woman crashed into a home on Flushing Road near Pierson Road early Tuesday morning—starting a fire before she fled on foot, and authorities later arrested her while urging witnesses to call 810-659-3119.  ABC 12
  • 82-year-old Duncan Erving was sentenced to 6 months probation and 120 hours of community service after pleading no contest to a moving violation causing death — his crash into state police cruisers led to Trooper Joel Popp's fatality as he was placing flares at an accident scene.  Mid-Michigan NOW

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Munger Potato Festival and Labadie Rib Festival will start tomorrow, July 24, and run through Sunday, July 27. Organizers say visitors should stay hydrated and use available shade (as forecasts predict nineties temperatures with a heat index over 100) to avoid heat-related issues.  WNEM

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • MDOT began a $900K resurfacing project on M-30 starting Monday, July 21 and is working to finish by Aug. 22 — the project will resurface four miles of roadway, rebuild a railroad crossing, and close the road until July 28 with detours available.  MLive

HEALTH NEWS

  • McLaren Bay Region named Tom Keller as its new president and CEO — he brings over 20 years of leadership in healthcare from roles including Ozarks Healthcare — and he will start on August 11.  MLive
  • McLaren Bay Region has named Tom Keller as its new president and CEO—he brings over 20 years of health care leadership experience and will take charge on Aug. 11. His appointment follows interim leadership by Jamie Carter and Tim Vargas during the nationwide search and is set to drive improved patient care in the Great Lakes Bay Region.  Mid-Michigan NOW

SPORTS NEWS

  • Frankenmuth is the defending conference champion heading into the 2025 season - the Tri-Valley Conference Red Division released a schedule with games running from Aug. 28 through Oct. 24. Teams will face key matchups, including a Sept. 12 clash with Frankenmuth - all set as they aim to upset the champion in upcoming contests.  MLive

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Ryan Upchurch Concert

    7-11 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets required — Experience a night of high-energy music with the talented Ryan Upchurch.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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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.

    Tue, 7/29/25

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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.

    Sun, 8/3/25

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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.

    Mon, 8/11/25

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  • Great Lakes STOL 2025

    Fri 7 a.m. - Sun 9 p.m. — Howard Nixon Memorial Airport-50G — Camping available — Experience thrilling short takeoff and landing competitions with various aircraft classes.

    Fri, 8/22/25

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