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Leslie Williams continues her son Alex’s legacy by running nonprofit HOPE for Alex, which has delivered over 25,000 pounds of meat to local food pantries since its start in 2023.

She celebrated his birthday on Wednesday by honoring his memory through this work.

AT&T and Human-I-T donated 50 refurbished laptops to Rescue Ministries to help mid-Michigan families leaving homelessness, benefiting guests at City Rescue Mission and Good Samaritan Rescue Mission upon completing the Impact Program, with CEO Dan Streeter saying the donation aids in restoring lives and closing the digital divide.

Saginaw Public Schools issued a safety alert after families reported masked individuals in a red Chevrolet Malibu making threats near Success Academy, and law enforcement is now investigating the incident.

David Young, a two-time SVSU graduate, created a mural at the new Center for Community Engagement and Experiential Learning (located on campus) that features local landmarks and community figures.

He hopes the artwork lets viewers see themselves in the community.

St. Michael's Lutheran in Richville marks 175 years on Sunday, Sept.

27 as the church holds a celebration with activities that highlight its lasting role in the community.

SVSU opened a new fitness court studio today to give students and community members a spot for workouts and sports training.

The space features advanced equipment and will host community fitness events soon.

A strong El Niño is forecast to affect Mid-Michigan winters with a 75% chance of historical conditions, as NOAA reports.

Historical data shows near or above-average temperatures are common, with February most likely to be warm + December and January showing more variability.

New law requires landlords to offer at least one fee-free rent payment option and allows tenants to receive security deposits electronically (to lower added fees) as measures to ease living costs; the law also bans insurance companies from price optimization.

Health officials will celebrate Saginaw County losing its state obesity top spot at the Strides Toward Wellness event on Saturday, Sept.

26, at the Saginaw YMCA (featuring a USATF-sanctioned 10K at 7:30 a.m., a 5K, and a free 3K run) with registration available online.

Saginaw Township officials reported that water tests found TTHM levels above safe standards and advised that immunocompromised individuals, older adults & infants take steps to reduce exposure.