Good morning, Saginaw.

Saginaw ISD is hosting open interviews tomorrow at Jerome Preschool from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to fill 20 vacant positions for lead teachers, associate teachers, and support aides—wages range from $15.21 per hour to $43,297 per year, and candidates must bring valid identification for the event supporting Michigan’s PreK for All initiative.

Dr. Craig Douglas talked about building resilience in students (explaining how new teaching methods improve coping skills) yesterday in Mid-Michigan as schools worked to ready students for future challenges.

Saginaw City officials have nearly finalized a $20K purchase agreement with the Saginaw Housing Commission for a one-acre parcel of the old county fairgrounds—HUD approved the deal and restoration work raised the site’s value for a future public park that will preserve its historic gateway.

Local officials voted on a resolution concerning council member Monique Lamar-Silvia—who faces sentencing on felony convictions later this week—and Genesee County marked international overdose awareness day while planning a full bridge reconstruction that would cost nearly double the statewide road budget. School superintendents sent a letter to parents explaining that districts will miss their first state aid payment on October 20 if the legislature does not pass the budget.

Mount Pleasant travels to Heritage for a non-conference game at 7 p.m. on Thursday as the 2025 football season opens.

Saginaw Heritage running back Jeremiah Walker returns for his senior season—committed to joining Ferris State as a defensive tackle.

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.

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.

Niagara IceDogs vs Saginaw Spirit

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Stream available — Catch the action as the IceDogs take on the Spirit in a thrilling hockey match.