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Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of Mid-Michigan veterans joined an Honor Flight last week to Washington, D.C. to visit military memorials and share their service memories—Flint native Gary Brown recounted his combat injury and Purple Heart award with his son. ABC 12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hampton Township police captured a 3-foot juvenile Nile crocodile sunbathing under a crab apple tree in a woman's yard on Sept. 23 — officers used a plastic tote to safely secure the reptile. It was later released to Wilderness Trails Zoo, and Lt. Todd Becker said in his 29-year career that he had never received a call like this. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ River of Time returns to Saginaw County as a free three-day festival scheduled from Sept. 26 to Sept. 28 will take place at Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm in Buena Vista Township — marking the third year of the event after its move from Bay City. The festival features history reenactments from the 1600s through the Civil War and educational programs for all ages. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State University researchers are studying a soybean high in oleic acid that helps cows digest food and produce more milk—dairy farmers may soon plant the soybean on their farms to lower feed costs and boost milk production. WNEM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tobias Young was sworn in as the new Saginaw City Council Member at a special meeting on Monday at 6:00 p.m.—his term will end in November 2026. He was chosen from nine applicants to replace former Council Member Monique Lamar Silvia who was sentenced for election fraud. Mid-Michigan NOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Central Michigan University Medical Education Partners received a $750,000 federal grant to develop Michigan’s first rural residency program—aimed at letting family medicine residents complete at least 51 percent of their training at Scheurer Health and other rural sites. The program will welcome its first cohort in July 2027 to address the shortage of physicians in rural communities. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw-area high school football rankings after Week 4 show that five teams are trending up as teams gained momentum while others try to bounce back. Local teams are preparing for Week 5 homecoming games — a sign of shifting strategies in the season. MLive
- ➤ Local Saginaw athletes were recognized for their top performances from Sept. 14–20—fans can vote for their favorite Athlete of the Week until 11 p.m. Monday. MLive
- ➤ Tuesday's events saw Freeland win the Tri-Valley Conference Red Girls Cross Country Jamboree in Alma by finishing with 32 points as Frankenmuth scored 37 — Frankenmuth’s Natalie Foltz posted a winning run of 18:10.0 at the Saginaw County Cross Country Championships. MLive
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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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Fall Mom 2 Mom Sale
11 AM – 4 PM — Fashion Square Mall — Free Admission — Explore over 100 tables of delightful Fall décor at this vibrant Mom Sale event.
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Flint Firebirds vs. Saginaw Spirit
5:30-7 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Watch the live broadcast of an exciting OHL matchup as the Firebirds take on the Spirit.
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Erie Otters vs Saginaw Spirit
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Stream or catch up on replays — Watch the Erie Otters take on the Saginaw Spirit live and enjoy the excitement of junior hockey.
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Owen Sound Attack vs Saginaw Spirit
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Stream available — Catch the thrilling matchup between Owen Sound Attack and Saginaw Spirit live on FloHockey.
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