Saginaw
Today
Sunday, October 5th, 2025
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan Cream & Sugar Ice Cream Co. from Bay City opened its new shop at 122 S. Hamilton Street in Old Town Saginaw in March to bring scratch-made ice cream to the community. The shop uses Michigan-sourced cream and sugar—its fall hours run Tuesday through Sunday. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers passed a final Michigan higher education budget that raised operational funds for public universities and community colleges and boosted tuition programs—such as the Michigan Achievement Scholarship—while shifting over 1 billion dollars from the School Aid Fund. Advocates say the plan did not meet key needs like school infrastructure improvements or updated financing for dual enrollment programs. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 2, students at St. Charles Community Middle and High School planted 20 trees including a Royal Raindrops crabapple that blooms red and white—funded by a Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant—to replace trees lost to tornadoes and an ice storm. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 24th, Davenport University freshman Julianna Scherzer, 27, and Midland resident Sandy Laughner+ helped deliver a baby in a Saginaw hospital parking lot when cries for help were heard; nurses later took over, and the mother and baby recovered and left the hospital two days later. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Colt Jolin ran for over 200 yards and helped Valley Lutheran win a close game by a score of twenty-three to twenty-two against Ithaca—earning him the Friday Night Hero honor. MLive
- ➤ Friday, the Reese Rockets beat Ubly 24-18 in the Big Thumb football matchup as Deegan Carter hit all three 2-point conversions—both teams scored three touchdowns and the conversions gave Reese the winning edge. MLive
- ➤ On Friday, Oct. 3, Saginaw United played their first game on a new field and beat Bay City Central 28-6—crowning Mel Washington as homecoming king and Amariay Babers as queen. 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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~ Tony Robbins
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