Saginaw
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Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Applewood Estate will host a free Fall Harvest Festival tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.—local families will enjoy seasonal activities. ABC 12
- ➤ Lexxie Morris, 34, is fighting homelessness while caring for her disabled daughter and working with United Way to get a home in Bay City as cold weather nears. She recently obtained birth certificates to help secure housing and a job and plans to return to school while her daughter stays in safe care — though she now lives in a tent again. Mid-Michigan NOW
- ➤ The Bay Area Women's Center in Bay City is marking 50 years of offering support for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence — founding member Joanne Marquez and development director Lindsay Richardson said donations help keep these vital services available. Mid-Michigan NOW
- ➤ Today, residents in mid-Michigan can join a Taylor Swift album release party at Swifties bakery in Midland from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and enjoy Frankenmuth Country Fest from 5 p.m. to midnight today and Saturday. On Saturday, Longway Planetarium offers International Observe the Moon Night with guided lunar activities, Johnson’s Pumpkin Farm hosts Safety Day in Saginaw from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Auburn holds a community car show supporting local wrestling — all providing fun fall events across the region. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Whitmer urged schools to keep free breakfasts and lunches, and many districts—including Saginaw Public Schools and Grand Blanc Community Schools—have not begun charging students even as lawmakers finalize the state budget. Midland Public Schools will continue free lunch until Oct. 7 while they await more budget details. WNEM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The DNR warned local residents that even wood that looks clean can hide pests—like borers, fungi, and egg masses—that may spread and harm Michigan forests. They urged homeowners to keep backyard firewood at home to protect the 14 billion trees across our state. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw County Community Action Center is pausing emergency assistance until October 15 — the state budget remains unfinalized — and it will resume benefits when funding is approved. WNEM
- ➤ Governor Whitmer warned in Toronto that U.S. tariffs are hurting Michigan's auto trade with Canada—undermining supply chains, cutting jobs, and raising car prices; she said Michigan and Canada must work together to counter China's growing influence. Mid-Michigan NOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MLive is hosting a free online Medicare webinar — scheduled from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Oct. 21 — where experts will answer questions for people turning 65 and anyone reviewing their Medicare plans. MLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developer Jason Kishmish plans to convert the shuttered Rite Aid building on State St. into a multi-tenant space with a restaurant and a bank that will use its drive-through window and a new drive-up ATM—Saginaw Township Planning Commission approved the plan on Sept 17 and the township board will vote on the permit on Oct 14. MLive
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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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