Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
Good morning, Saginaw.
AAA projects that 2.6 million Michiganders will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday from November 25 to December 1, marking a 1.4 percent rise over last year.
Many residents are expected to drive as they prepare for holiday visits (reflecting strong travel plans across the state).
On Nov. 14, a car ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle, striking the main entrance of a popular Old Town Saginaw restaurant—according to its co-owner.
Water flooded Genesee Ave between Franklin St. and S.
Warren Ave. on Monday afternoon after a water main broke, and the city controlled the pressure while maintenance crews plan to repair the pipe and backfill the work area in three to four days — they are investigating the cause.
Central Michigan University Research Corp is accepting applications for the free Lift ME accelerator program until Jan.
7 at 11:59 p.m.—the program helps for-profit businesses in the Great Lakes Bay Region that have operated for at least two years and earn over $30,000 a year by providing custom work plans, monthly workshops, weekly virtual sessions, and networking events.
Artist Eric R. Schantz is creating a new mural in Old Town Saginaw to brighten a worn wall and boost property values.
He has worked on the project for a month and will finish it in about a week — the mural features a 1937 Union Pacific streamliner with an airship design.
AAA of Michigan expects 2.6 million Michiganders to travel at least 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving next week—2.3 million by car, 224,600 by air and 80,155 by other modes.
Nationally, 73 million Americans are set to travel by car—pushing holiday travel numbers to record levels.
The Delta College women’s soccer team won their third national championship after an undefeated tournament run that included a 4-0 win over Bristol Community College, a 2-1 win over Suffolk Community College, and a 1-0 overtime victory against Dallas College Brookhaven—finishing with an 18-0-1 record and multiple tournament honors.
Spirit overage forward Sebastien Gervais announced Monday that he committed to play NCAA hockey at Clarkson University following his OHL career—he will join the Clarkson Golden Knights for the 2026-2027 season.
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'.
Soo Greyhounds vs Saginaw Spirit
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Check the FloHockey broadcast for all the hockey action as the Soo Greyhounds face off against the Saginaw Spirit.
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