Saginaw
Today
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Jerry Thomas— a 33-year-old motorcyclist from Thomas Township— died six days after he crashed in the Walmart parking lot along Bay Road in Kochville when he lost control while trying to pass a white sedan; the Saginaw County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate his fatal accident. ABC 12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rockwood police said Flock cameras caught missing Jacob Angeles' 2006 silver Jeep Commander driving north on I-75 at the I-675 ramp in Buena Vista Township—he did not return from the Renaissance Festival. ABC 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Positive Results Downtown Saginaw will mark Friday Night Live’s 50th anniversary with a Stevie Wonder tribute concert featuring Wonderlove at Morley Park at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23—rescheduled from July 11 due to weather concerns. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ SASA was ranked No. 4 in the state and No. 83 nationally in the U.S. News Best High Schools list — the school has moved to a new building on Saginaw’s west side and adopted new leadership, with classes set to begin Monday, Aug. 25 — marking a fresh start for the academy. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw Bay’s shape and air pressure gap—caused by warm land and cold water—produced strong northeast winds that challenged boaters and anglers yesterday and will likely continue to stir rough conditions. The bay’s funnel-like layout speeds up the wind, making calm days on the water very rare. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw officials said today that a $50,000 federal grant will pay for masonry repairs to restore the 1929 fairgrounds gateway—part of a $671,000 project to turn the vacant site into a one-acre city park. City Hall is also reviewing a $20,000 purchase agreement to buy the property from the Housing Commission to move the redevelopment plans forward. MLive
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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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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.
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Flint Firebirds vs. Saginaw Spirit
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Watch the Flint Firebirds take on the Saginaw Spirit and enjoy an exciting hockey broadcast.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
~ Ram Dass
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