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Families And Children Together will host FACT 989READS Mobile Monday on Monday, Oct.

12 at the FACT Saginaw Community Support Hub — offering books, free food, essentials, and referrals to help residents connect with local services.

Bay Plastics is investing in a new training, technology, and manufacturing center with an open house and a ribbon cutting set for Oct.

21. The project will bring new skills and job opportunities to the local area.

More than 8,000 teachers have completed intensive literacy training required by Public Act 26 for K-5 reading instructors, and 4,300 others are enrolled; Saginaw Intermediate School District is among those joining the program, while the state budget designates over $500 million to boost early learning.

Chesaning village will use millions in USDA funds to repair its aging water mains and replace lead service lines — also upgrading sidewalks.

The project aims to improve clean drinking water access and strengthen local infrastructure.

More than 250 nurses at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital have signed a petition to hold an election to remove Teamsters Local 332 officials, according to the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation.

The move could give nurses more control over their workplace representation.

Saginaw-area high school junior athletes in football, volleyball and cross country now are accepting votes from fans until 10 p.m. Sunday.

The contest celebrates the area’s young sports talent.

Saginaw-area high school football features five undefeated teams including Ithaca and Swan Valley — clinching championships and preparing for pivotal Week 7 matchups after Week 6.

The rankings show rising momentum ahead of key conference battles.

Millington won its second girls golf regional title Tuesday at Twin Brooks Golf Course in Chesaning to secure a state meet berth, while Hemlock qualified and Cass City came second — a strong sign of local high school competition.

A Grand Blanc student was named a candidate for Athlete of the Year when the nomination was announced on Oct.

7. The selection highlights the student's athletic skill and draws local interest in the award process.

The local committee for Detroit’s Final Four visited downtown Saginaw to host a traveling Fan Jam, inviting fans to join the college basketball celebration today.