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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A tunnel & treehouse project at Coal Miners Park will honor a 7-year-old boy as the St. Charles community turns a tragedy into a lasting legacy. The memorial reflects a shared effort to heal and inspire local residents. WNEM
- ➤ AAA is offering its Tow to Go program this holiday season to help keep impaired drivers off the road. The service will start at 6:00 p.m. and run throughout the year-end holidays. Mid-Michigan NOW
- ➤ On Friday, Dec. 19, UAW Local 668 hosted its Christmas food basket event at 2104 Farmer St where GM workers, dressed as elves, collected donations through a gate drive to fund 120 food boxes for over 100 local households, partnering with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan & local groups. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Krzysiak’s House Restaurant in Saginaw has seen a boost in business since Thanksgiving as more local diners enjoy its popular menu & return for meals. WNEM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Flint Journal columnist Alan N. MacLeese’s 1975 Santa column turned 50 today — a forthright reply to two third-grade girls that sparked national buzz and remains a touchstone for holiday traditions. MLive
- ➤ Yesterday, six local vendors competed + served their twists on tamales at Saginaw's annual taste-off, vying for bragging rights as they honored a cherished Mesoamerican tradition. WNEM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Michigan farmers will soon receive a federal $12 billion aid package through USDA for cash-crop producers, including corn and soybeans, with payments expected by Feb. 28. Officials say the short-term support addresses rising production costs and market disruptions while groups urge long-term solutions for sustainable farming. MLive
- ➤ Gas prices in Michigan dropped 12 cents from last week to $2.73 per gallon over the weekend, setting a new low for 2025. Many holiday travelers in Saginaw will benefit from lower pump prices as they prepare to hit the road. ABC 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Delta College is accepting nominations and applications for its new president, with process details listed on the college’s new website—applications are due by Feb. 9. WNEM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Majewski family of Grand Blanc is seeking support for gene therapy research to treat Max, their 4-year-old son with rare SPG4, after early proofs of success from Drexel University College of Medicine (and UMass Chan Medical School). Donations to the Lilly and Blair Foundation can help fund clinical trials. ABC 12
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