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Hey Saginaw, hope your week’s off to a good start! In today’s edition: Taylor Swift ticket crackdown, police rescue of a tiny owl, free Super Mario Brothers screening, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Community support for veterans: More than 12,000 hygiene items were donated to Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw as Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition reported its largest donation, totaling $111,908 — read the full story.
Fairness in ticket sales: Mid-Michigan showgoers say Michigan’s new Taylor Swift bills are a win, targeting ticket bots and allowing fines up to $5,000 per ticket, which fans hope will make events more affordable — see what the law does.
Second-smallest owl’s big fight: After residents spotted an injured owl on the Saginaw Street M-52 bridge in St. Charles, a police officer rescued it. The owl will undergo surgery and rehab in St. Helen — learn more about its recovery.
Are you overpaying? The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. I was paying over $300 for ONE car until I checked out various quotes, switched providers, and ultimately cut my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably losing money too — this free comparison tool makes it easy.
Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had its best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Century-old tradition returns: Hoyt Park in Saginaw’s outdoor ice season starts Saturday, January 17, 4 to 7 p.m., then continues noon to 4 p.m. on January 24 and 31, February 7 and 21. Expect fun themes and special guests. Rentals are $2. February 14 shifts to sledding and events, no skating See schedule and details.
Keep the swing warm: When cabin fever bites, the indoor simulators at Saginaw Athletic Club let you groove tempo, tackle bucket-list courses, or join a league. Sneak in reps without numb fingers, and keep your game sharp until fairways thaw.
Restock the glam drawer: From realistic wigs to everyday hair care and makeup, Broadway Beauty Supply makes refreshing your routine easy. Whether you’re low on basics or curious to try something new, your future self (and bathroom mirror) will be glad.
A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🌙 Night Hike @ Price Nature Center | Wednesday (1/14) at 5:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trade Netflix for starlight, this is it. Join Saginaw County Parks for a free night hike at Price Nature Center, with crisp winter trails, guides, and flashlights welcome. Bundle up, register at www.saginawcounty.com/parks.
🔬 STEM Night @ Butman-Fish Branch Library | Wednesday (1/14) at 6:00 PM – STEM Night at Butman-Fish is basically your childhood paper airplane habit, but with permission, purpose, and bragging rights. Swing by the Butman-Fish meeting room to test different designs, outfly your kids or grandkids, and call it science. No detentions, just lift.
🎬 Hell’s Half Mile Film Series: All Too Clear: Beneath the Surface of the Great Lakes @ State Theatre | Thursday (1/15) at 7:00 PM – Head to the State Theatre for a smart, stunning dive into the Great Lakes as underwater drones expose how quagga mussels are quietly remodeling our backyard waterway. Part science, part adventure, all Michigan reality, and only eight bucks, which beats buying another novelty lighthouse magnet.
This weekend
🍸 Cocktail Sampler Gathering @ St. Julian Winery | Saturday (1/17) at 12:00 PM – Skip the chicken dinner line and pop into the Frankenmuth tasting room for a Cocktail Sampler. Six mini pours built from their latest spirits, plenty of flavor, and zero commitment. Tickets are $20, or $18 for Club members, and required.
🧶 Art Encounter: Crocheting for Beginners @ Saginaw Art Museum & Gardens | Saturday (1/17) at 1:00 PM – Curious about crochet, or just in it for the yarn gossip? Swing by this free, drop-in Art Encounter, learn the basics or flex your stitches, leave with a chain, a new friend, and a perfectly valid reason to sit, sip, and stitch.
👗 Bridal & Prom Store Reopening @ Penny Blossom Bridal & Prom | Sunday (1/18) at 12:00 PM – Whether you’re plotting a wedding or escorting a prom shopper, come snoop the freshly revamped salon without the sticker shock. New bridal and prom gowns below retail, gift bags and giveaways, exclusive open house deals, and flattering lighting to make your group text go quiet.
💍 Wedding Expo @ Abele Greenhouse & Garden Center | Sunday (1/18) at 12:30 PM – Ready to upgrade your Pinterest board to a plan? Swing by Abele Greenhouse for a Wedding Expo where you can tour the venue, meet local vendors, sample layouts and decor, snag booking incentives, and, if you’re quick, a free gift for the first 50 brides.
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📻 Saginaw report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 40°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 54%
A chance of snow between 7am and 8am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 34°F – Low: 10°F – Precip: 77%
A slight chance of rain before 7am, then snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible. Later: Snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
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