Good morning, Saginaw.

In June 2024, Saginaw public art projects—Shine Bright Saginaw Silo Mural Project, The Great Mural Project, and the Henry Marsh Plaza mural—earned Keep Michigan Beautiful awards for turning old spaces into vibrant art areas for the community.

Two additional county projects were also recognized for enhancing local beautification.

Michigan Cream and Sugar Ice Cream Company now offers shipping services that deliver its handcrafted ice cream made with locally sourced ingredients nationwide using special packaging to keep it frozen.

The company also provides local delivery from its Saginaw shop—charging $80 for six pints plus a $25 fee per address, with shipments on Wednesdays and Fridays and nationwide orders shipped Monday for next-day arrival.

Saginaw County 911 announced that its director will step down Nov.5 and that supervisor Jessica Tumblin will serve as interim director starting Nov.6.

Staff say they are overworked with long 12-hour shifts—only 16 of 30 positions are filled as the center struggles with a staffing shortage.

Cathedral Free Clinic, Saginaw’s only free medical clinic for uninsured residents, will hold a public ribbon cutting and open house on Oct.

22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will be at St. Mary’s Center of Hope Building—723 Emerson Street, as the clinic aims to expand basic care for the community.

Freeland will host Frankenmuth on Friday in a Tri-Valley Conference championship game—fans can predict the winner as a Freeland win would tie the title while Frankenmuth seeks to secure another share of its 14th consecutive championship.

Bay City Western girls’ golf team won the Bay County Girls Golf Championship on Sept.

30 by defeating Midland Dow by 50 strokes—capping a perfect season in the Saginaw Valley League with standout performances from Shaelin Ulbricht, Sarah Luptowski, Brinley Bailey, Kayla Montcalm, Grace Navelgas and Julia Budzinski.

Freeland beat Swan Valley in a close boys soccer district semifinal at Alma on Monday as both teams battled hard.

The 15-year-old Cooper Wagner made key plays to help set Freeland on a path toward the next round.

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.

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.

Halloween Celebration at SVRC Marketplace

4:30-6:30 p.m. — SVRC Marketplace — Free entry — Enjoy a spooktacular evening of trick-or-treating and festive fun with live entertainment and community vendors.

Trunk or Treat

5-7 p.m. — YMCA of Saginaw — Free entry — Enjoy a community celebration with candy, music, and spooky decorations in a festive Trunk or Treat atmosphere.

Flint Firebirds vs Saginaw Spirit

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Stream available — Witness the heated rivalry unfold as two local teams clash on the ice.

Saginaw Spirit vs. Windsor Spitfires

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Cost info not provided — Catch the thrilling clash between the Saginaw Spirit and Windsor Spitfires live on FloHockey.

Brantford Bulldogs vs. Saginaw Spirit

5:30-7 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Check local listings for cost — Watch an exciting OHL match-up featuring the Bulldogs and Spirit live on FloHockey.

Dustin Lynch and Scotty McCreery Concert

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience a night of country music with Dustin Lynch and Scotty McCreery.

Still Waters Tour with Leanna Crawford and Cade Thompson

7-8:30 p.m. — 850 W Genesee St, Frankenmuth, MI — Ticket prices vary — Experience Leanna Crawford’s inspiring songs and deep faith on her debut tour.