Saginaw
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Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Earlier Wednesday morning, a semi crashed on the northbound I-75 ramp to I-675—damaging part of the guard rail—and the Michigan Department of Transportation closed the ramp. WNEM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Koegel Meats Inc. is introducing a new Flint Style Coney Sauce developed in its test kitchen to match local flavor preferences in the Great Lakes Bay Region and supply Coney Island restaurants. The product follows last year's Jalapeño & Cheese varieties and offers customers a local taste option (Koegel's Chili Sauce remains preferred near Detroit). WNEM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Saginaw Township Community Schools board will ask voters on Nov. 4 to approve a $169 million bond proposal to upgrade all eight school buildings after a larger $243 million plan was turned down in May. Superintendent Jamie Kraatz said the funds will address safety and modern learning issues with entrance, bathroom, and HVAC system upgrades — costing homeowners of a $100,000 home roughly $142.50 per year. ABC 12
- ➤ Residents in Saginaw Township will vote this November on a $169 million bond proposal to upgrade all eight school facilities with modern safety, classroom, and facility improvements — the measure includes a 2.85 mill tax increase estimated to add about $11.88 per month on a $50,000 taxable home as the district plans a special election despite previous voter rejection. Mid-Michigan NOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw Township Community Schools has proposed a $169.2 million bond to improve all eight school facilities — voters will decide on the plan during the Nov. 4 election. If approved, the bond will raise taxes by 2.85 mills and community forums will be held to explain the needed updates. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, Michigan health officials and partners at Delta Dental + Blue Cross Blue Shield held a virtual press conference to mark 25 years of the Healthy Kids Dental Plan that has improved children's oral health. Officials said the program has reduced tooth decay and will continue to help kids receive the dental care they need. ABC 12
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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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Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Ticketed event — Experience the magic and music of Disney's Frozen and Encanto on ice with dazzling performances.
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Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Dry-Tri
9 AM – 1 PM — Showboat Park — Celebrate fitness and the outdoors with biking, running, and paddling in the scenic Chesaning area.
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The cure for pain is in the pain.
~ Rumi
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