Saginaw
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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. MLive
- ➤ 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. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. MLive
- ➤ 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. WNEM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. MLive
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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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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.
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