Wednesday, October 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fischer Family Funeral Services has acquired the long-standing Deisler Funeral Home in Saginaw, enhancing its service offerings in the area. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Saginaw sex offender was sentenced to life without parole and unsuccessfully requested a lighter sentence and the return of a confiscated cellphone. MLive
- ➤ Retro Rocks Pub in Saginaw sues Michigan Liquor Control Commission for rights violations stemming from an incident involving an intoxicated employee crashing his vehicle. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Delta College receives a $269,379 state grant to support student success by addressing child care, transportation, housing, and food needs, aiming to boost Michigan's goal of 60% of adults attaining a degree or skill certificate by 2030. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Legislators seek updated DoD actions on PFAS clean-up at military sites, emphasizing health concerns for Michigan communities. Mid-Michigan NOW
- ➤ Recent rains in Saginaw, Michigan, have alleviated drought conditions, allowing for the lifting of burn bans, with a dry and warmer weather pattern expected to follow. WNEM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw Transit Authority and Regional Services (STARS) is struggling financially after its executive director resigned. MLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw's Factory of the Dead introduces updated attractions including a new 'Maze of Madness', and plans special events for holidays, operating seven days a week. ABC 12
SHOP NEWS
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