Saginaw
Today
Friday, September 12th, 2025
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw’s Hunger Solution Center, home to the East Side Soup Kitchen and Hidden Harvest, will break ground on an $8.8M expansion at 9 a.m. Sept. 18 at 940 E. Genessee—this project will add a new kitchen, storage space and larger dining room to serve up to 900 meals daily amid growing need over 20 years. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michigan officials, including Governor Whitmer and other state lawmakers, condemned the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah on Wednesday—stating that political violence must not be tolerated. WNEM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mid-Michigan schools are checking if they follow new state laws meant to stop deadly heart emergencies at school + local boards plan to review their safety measures to protect students during a cardiac event. WNEM
- ➤ Northwood University reactivated its Turning Point USA chapter after Charlie Kirk—who was shot in Utah—sparked strong campus discussions, and its chapter held a vigil to honor his legacy. Saginaw Valley State University is reviewing security measures as campus leaders work to protect free speech during events. ABC 12
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hugh Bernreuter, known as the Mad Bavarian (a local sports writer), offered his predictions for upcoming Week 3 high school football games. He hopes to build on his near-perfect record from earlier weeks with his forecast. MLive
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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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The Great Gatsby Ballet
7-8:30 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets available — Experience a dazzling ballet adaptation of the classic tale filled with wealth, love, and tragedy.
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Kitchener Rangers vs Saginaw Spirit
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Watch the thrilling hockey matchup as the Kitchener Rangers take on the Saginaw Spirit live on FloHockey.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas Film Screening
2-5 p.m. — Temple Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beloved cult classic film at the charming Temple Theatre in Saginaw.
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