Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ AAA begins its Tow to Go program today at 6 p.m. for Labor Day weekend, offering a free tow to any driver who feels impaired regardless of membership up to 10 miles (a backup plan to prevent crashes) and will run until Sept. 2 at 6 a.m. The program builds on 25 years of completing 25,000 free tows. ABC 12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Lindt Chocolate held its grand reopening at Birch Run Premium Outlets in a new Section B location near the Nike Store with a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting—shoppers spending $25 or more will receive five free Lindor Truffles as a grand reopening promotion. ABC 12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Councilwoman Monique Lamar-Silvia was sentenced to one year of probation for election fraud charges and must pay about $400, complete 140 hours of community service with Habitat for Humanity and the East Side Soup Kitchen, and finish a cognitive restructuring intervention — the Saginaw City Council approved a measure to vacate her seat. ABC 12
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A TRIP report showed that drivers in the Tri-cities, Saginaw and Flint areas lost about $1,846 to $2,124 a year from poor roads plus nearly 40% of major roads here were in poor condition, raising extra vehicle repair and fuel costs. The report warned that if lawmakers do not act, falling MDOT funding and the end of the Rebuilding Michigan Program could boost future costs and risk job losses plus worsen travel delays. WNEM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freeland’s option offense led the Falcons to a 35-0 win over Saginaw United at Arthur Hill Memorial Stadium on Thursday—more than 20 penalties were called during the season opener. MLive
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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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Saginaw Comic Con at The Market
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — SVRC Marketplace — Free entry — A vivid celebration for comic enthusiasts, cosplayers, and families to unleash their inner heroes.
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