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Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of Saginaw County students received school supplies at the Back to School Backpack Giveaway held by the YMCA last Saturday at the Y on Fordney Street—local sponsors and the Saginaw Valley State University football team helped distribute backpacks filled with notebooks, pencils, crayons, and other essentials. WNEM
- ➤ Beauty for Ashes Ministry is a safe space for women survivors of human trafficking and those at risk of sexual exploitation and addiction—its open house on August 5 at 6:30 p.m. will let visitors see the work being done. Mid-Michigan NOW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Meagan and Brad Valley bought the Evergreen Tavern in Hemlock, a 75 years old establishment, and will soon rename it Bear Den BBQ to serve new barbecue dishes and host events — they plan gradual updates to the building while keeping its historic charm. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced it will begin a phased closure after Congress removed its federal funding, which impacted local stations including Delta College Public Media that received nearly $1 million in grants. Most staff positions will end by September 30 while a small team remains through January 2026—handling compliance, financial obligations and rights distribution. WSGW
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school football practices will begin on Monday, Aug. 10 as local teams prepare for the season — the week-by-week schedule covers 27 teams and is subject to change. MLive
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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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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.
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