🌱 How a Saginaw Spirit rookie skated onto Team USA’s U18 roster
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Saginaw Spirit rookie skated onto Team USA’s U18 roster
- Saginaw city worker’s no contest plea closes a 20-year-old homicide
- How a Saginaw novelty supplier could cash in on tariff refunds
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 66 and low of 41 degrees.
- Thursday: A stray afternoon shower, temps: high: 74, low: 50.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Saginaw rookie Levi Harper named to Team USA's U18 roster (abc12.com) — A standout rookie for the Saginaw Spirit, defenseman Levi Harper has earned a spot on Team USA’s roster for the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship. After breaking several Spirit rookie records this season, the Tampa native now heads to Slovakia as one of the OHL’s top young defensemen. 
2. Saginaw Co. man pleads no contest in connection with 2003 Birch Run homicide (abc12.com) — A longtime city of Saginaw employee from Saginaw County has pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and criminal sexual conduct in a 2003 killing linked to him through new DNA analysis. The plea, reached ahead of trial, carries a 23- to 45-year sentence and investigators hope it brings some closure to the victim’s family and community.
3. Novelties shop expecting six-figure return from tariff refunds (wnem.com) — A Saginaw novelties wholesaler expects a six-figure refund after the Supreme Court struck down former President Trump’s tariffs, and is already working through a detailed federal claims process. The owner says he plans to pass some savings on by lowering prices for remaining tariff-burdened inventory and helping long-time customers who were also hit by higher costs.
4. Program offering transportation for people recovering from addiction (wnem.com) — Residents in Saginaw County can now access free rides to recovery meetings, treatment, and even gas cards through the new Rural Recovery Transportation program. Run by Peer 360 and funded by Mid-State Health Network, the service aims to remove transportation barriers for people in addiction recovery across Saginaw, Huron, and Tuscola counties. Rides must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and are open to city residents too.
5. VA Deputy Secretary recaps EHRM update during Michigan Milestone Week (va.gov) — Saginaw-area veterans using the VA health system are now part of a major federal electronic health record rollout that just went live at the Saginaw VA facility alongside Ann Arbor, Detroit and Battle Creek. VA leaders say the launch has gone smoothly so far, with strong staff support, quick troubleshooting of issues like printer problems, and a focus on improving training and workflows as more sites come online.
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SU BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Saginaw Public Schools , 6598 Brush St , North Branch
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SASA vs. Marion Baseball Double Header
Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy , 3115 Mackinaw St , Saginaw
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SU GIRLS TENNIS
Saginaw Public Schools , 1760 Fordney St , Saginaw
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SASA MS Track @ White Pine Hawk Relays
White Pine Middle School , 505 N Center Rd , Saginaw
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A.H. Nickless Competition
Saginaw Valley State University , 7400 Bay Rd , University Center
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SASA/A.H. Nickless Competition
Saginaw Valley State University , 7400 Bay Rd , University Center
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SU SOFTBALL
Arthur Hill High School , 170 Millville Rd. , Lapeer
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SU BASEBALL
Arthur Hill High School , 1741 N. Niagara , Saginaw
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🗓 Events Nearby
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SASA vs. Whittemore Baseball Double Header
Saginaw Public Schools , 3115 Mackinaw St , Saginaw
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SU BASEBALL
Saginaw Public Schools , 617 E. Clark St , Davison
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SASA MS Track @ Midland Jefferson MS
H. H. Dow High School , 3901 N Saginaw Rd , Midland
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SU BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Saginaw Public Schools , 6598 Brush St , North Branch
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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- Poison Hemlock found in Lower P Michigan .
Symptoms of poisoning include nausea, vomiting, confusion, and respiratory failure. (Nextdoor Pleasantview Estates) - Hello just got finished doing the 14 dozen cookies now time to deliver.
This is the fun part. Putting smil e s on peoples faces. THATS THE JOY in making cookies. Thanks everyone (Nextdoor Kochville Township)
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