Saginaw
Today
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Frankenmuth Dog Bowl in May raised a record $55,706.25 for police K9 units, dog rescues and local community groups using its Olympic-style events. Organizers said they will plan even bigger fundraising efforts for next year. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bay County judge said ex-Auburn DPW director Ashlie K. House violated the public trust by embezzling thousands—she pled no contest on Aug. 4 and must complete probation while repaying all stolen money to avoid a felony. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Midland native and CMU master's student Aaron Vlasek found that mussel species in parts of the Tittabawassee River watershed have changed compared with a 40-year-old inventory he updated this summer — some areas now show more species while others have lost some. He plans to publish his findings so that researchers can build on his work to better understand Michigan’s freshwater ecosystem. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw councilwoman Monique Lamar-Silvia, who awaits sentencing after felonies tied to election fraud, asked fellow council members for a closed session excluding the city attorney and administrators during a July 28 meeting — her request was ultimately rejected. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Top Saginaw County high school football players attended the MLive County Football Media Day at Heritage High School on Monday—sharing their pregame rituals for the 2025 season while having spent the summer training physically for the 2026 campaign. 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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Lego Time at Hoyt Library
1-2 p.m. — Hoyt Public Library — Free entry — Create and showcase your Lego masterpieces every Wednesday in the children's area.
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Interactive Storytime for Toddlers
10:15-11:00 a.m. — Thomas Township Library — Free entry — Bring your little ones for a fun-filled storytime with books, songs, and activities.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Butman-Fish Branch Library — Free entry — Engaging stories, music, crafts, and games await young attendees.
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Rock & Blues Rib Festival
12-6 p.m. — Morley Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy delicious ribs with live music and family friendly activities.
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