Saginaw
Today
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra is hosting open auditions for violin, viola, cello, and bass positions for its 2025-26 season—auditions will be held on Friday, Sept. 26 at the Temple Theatre in downtown Saginaw. Interested applicants must submit a one-page resume to Personnel Manager Gregg Powell for further review. MLive
- ➤ Magician Justin Willman will perform his new tour at Temple Theatre in downtown Saginaw this fall, with tickets for his family-friendly show going on sale today at 10 a.m.—the performance on November 21 will feature new, interactive material. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LiUNA Local 1098 donated 85 fully stocked backpacks filled with essential school supplies to students at three local elementary schools to ease families' financial burdens and support a strong academic start. Mid-Michigan NOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lanes on three Saginaw bridges will be closed Friday for water main inspections. The Center and Johnson Street bridges will operate with one lane per direction while the Court Street bridge is closed from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.—additional lane closures on Court Street between Trier and Bay Streets remain until 4:00 p.m. WSGW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Shiawassee Health and Wellness will end key programs for adults with special needs by December 31—federal regulatory changes and Medicaid cuts are behind the decision, affecting 70 Medicaid recipients and 22 employees. Families are now scrambling to find new solutions to help their loved ones maintain daily skills. ABC 12
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, mid-Michigan will host a busy lineup — the Genesee County Fair will run through Sunday at the Everett A. Cummings Center with contests and live music, and Bayne’s Apple Valley Farm in Tittabawassee Township will open a new parking lot so locals can easily enjoy apple and cider treats. Saginaw residents can attend a Paul Walter Hauser movie marathon at Bay City Cinemas, join free outdoor concerts at Jolt Credit Union Park, and visit the Michigan Renaissance Festival for nostalgic fun. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Noah Reif will lead Michigan Lutheran Seminary's experienced football team into the 2025 season after watching his older brother walk on at Michigan State in 2024—a moment that gave him early Division I exposure. MLive
- ➤ Carrollton won every match in a high school volleyball tournament on Wednesday with wins over St. Charles, St. Louis, and Sanford Meridian — boosting the team’s win streak. MLive
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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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