Good morning, Saginaw.

On Monday, November 10, Saginaw celebrated the Marine Corps 250th Birthday with a ball at Devos Place at the Horizons Conference Center on State Street— the event featured a cocktail hour, official ceremony, dinner and dancing and was hosted by Veteran Enrichment Task-Force Services, which aims to raise $250,000 for veterans.

Fifty years ago on Lake Superior the Edmund Fitzgerald sank, taking 29 lives—an event that still resonates today—and former Coast Guard Tony Hall recalled the fierce storm and search that followed.

The co-owner of J-Executive Cleaners said business dropped 10-15% after the new M-58 construction timeline was announced + local customers reported fewer visits.

Michigan natives remembered the Edmund Fitzgerald—one of over 6,000 wrecked vessels on the Great Lakes—as a ship that still captures local attention.

MSP/EMHSD urges residents to prepare for winter hazards as Gov. Whitmer declared Winter Hazards Awareness Week November 9 to 15—officials recommend weatherproofing homes, servicing vehicles, and stocking emergency kits to lessen risks from extreme cold and power outages.

Authorities say taking these steps now will help families stay safe as unpredictable winter weather continues—local leaders emphasize immediate action.

Today, local communities observe Veterans Day with several events across Mid-Michigan; a Flint ceremony will honor Marine Lance Corporal Brandon Webb at 11 a.m., the Castle Museum hosts a Lunch & Learn at noon, Bay City Academy holds a tribute with free breakfast at 8:30 a.m., Saginaw’s East Side Soup Kitchen runs a drive-thru food distribution from 9 to 10:30 a.m.—and Bay City offers Coffee with Public Safety from 8 to 10 a.m.

Five Saginaw-area high school football teams — Midland Dow, Swan Valley, Frankenmuth, Ithaca and Millington — won district championships and will play quarterfinal games in the Michigan high school playoffs.

They will compete for regional titles in the next round of postseason play.

After five teams clinched district championships and reached the state quarterfinals, fans can vote for the top Saginaw-area football player and the poll will remain open through 11 p.m. Friday.

The Nutcracker

7:00–8:30 p.m. — Temple Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of this classic holiday ballet at the renowned stage in Saginaw.

Deer Widow Craft Show

11 AM – 4 PM — Horizons Conference Center — Free entry — Explore a variety of unique handmade gifts and support local artisans in a creative atmosphere.

Jerry Seinfeld Live in Saginaw

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld.

Saginaw Spirit vs. Windsor Spitfires

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Stream on FloHockey — Catch the thrilling matchup as the Saginaw Spirit take on the Windsor Spitfires in an exciting hockey showdown.

Dear Diary Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting melodies of Dear Diary with their hit song 'This Year's First Snow'.