Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
Good morning, Saginaw.
💼 Business
Coy’s Comics is moving from its Bay Road space to a larger location at 3100 Enterprise Drive—its moving sale from Aug.
15 to Aug. 17 helps clear inventory as the shop closes on Aug. 23 and reopens on Aug. 27 with plans for a soft opening and a grand opening in September.
🚨 Crime
A Saint Charles man pleaded no contest to drunk driving charges after crashing his pickup truck into a tree on January 19 in Saint Charles Township, killing passenger Amanda Rogers of Brant and fleeing on foot before being arrested two days later—his sentencing is pending.
Keino Hughes, a 42-year-old Saginaw man, was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to deliver cocaine—BAYANET agents found cocaine, $17,000, digital scales, and firearms at his home last July.
A Saginaw physician, James Carthron, M.D., was charged with 23 counts of Medicaid Fraud for billing phone visits that were never provided between May 31 and September 27, 2024—he was arraigned on August 13th and will face a probable cause conference on August 22nd with a preliminary examination scheduled for August 28th.
A 16-year-old Saginaw Township resident was convicted of first-degree murder after firing at least 21 shots from an assault rifle outside his home in July 2024, fatally wounding 24-year-old Dennis C.
Mayes Jr.—jurors deliberated for two hours on Aug. 15.
🏛️ Government
Senator Gary Peters reintroduced the Global Investment in American Jobs Act, a bipartisan bill that directs the Secretary of Commerce to review and remove barriers to foreign investment—promising to strengthen U.S. global competitiveness and support Michigan jobs.
The legislation builds on Michigan’s record of attracting billions in foreign investment and aims to boost industries like automotive and renewable energy.
🎉 Saginaw Events
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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.
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.
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.
Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Butman-Fish Branch Library — Free entry — Engaging stories, music, crafts, and games await young attendees.
Rock & Blues Rib Festival
12-6 p.m. — Morley Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy delicious ribs with live music and family friendly activities.
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.
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.
Vision Meeting at 2|42 Community Church
12:15-2:15 p.m. — 2|42 Community Church — Food provided — Discover the church's upcoming plans and engage in worship together.
🏠 Saginaw Real Estate
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