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In today's newsletter:

  • How did a Saginaw nonprofit keep federal funds after losing status?
  • Saginaw woman faces new felony charge after alleged stabbing incident.
  • Ready to step out for Saginaw’s 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s?

Also on today's calendar: Convenience Station and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, a shower; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Periods of sun; not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nonprofit lost tax-exempt status, but Saginaw kept sending it federal grant money (wnem.com) — Saginaw residents are learning that a local nonprofit, the Mexican American Council, kept receiving city-directed federal grant money even after losing its tax-exempt status, raising questions about oversight of ARPA funds. A months-long investigation found questionable invoices, incomplete renovations, and apparent contract violations, while city officials and contractors declined on-camera interviews about how hundreds of thousands of local dollars were spent.
   

2. Saginaw woman charged with stabbing another woman three times (mlive.com) — A Saginaw woman is facing a felony assault charge after allegedly stabbing another woman three times during a confrontation at a Thomas Township home, with Saginaw police later tracking and arresting her using license plate readers. Court records show she previously avoided prosecution in a domestic violence case on the condition she complete counseling, which she did not, leading to an additional bench warrant.
   

3. Help fund care and research at the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's events in Mid-Michigan (midmichigannow.com) — Saginaw residents can support Alzheimer’s care and research at the local Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday, September 27 at the Township Soccer Complex, with registration starting at 9 a.m. The event is part of a series of Mid-Michigan walks, giving families and caregivers a nearby way to honor loved ones and help fund vital support services and research.
   

4. State police seize illegally possessed guns in Saginaw County traffic stops (wnem.com) — Recent state police traffic stops in Saginaw County led to the seizure of several illegally possessed pistols, with all drivers released pending review by the Saginaw County prosecutor. The stops occurred on I-75 and Dixie Highway over Labor Day weekend, highlighting active enforcement of speed and gun laws on major local routes residents regularly use.
   

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  • Thanks for everyone who has wished me a happy birthday.
    I truly appreciate it.May everyone have a great blessed day (Nextdoor East Side Saginaw)
  • Thank you again @Mathew Rice for swinging by and getting my seat post sized down a bit!
    it’s absolutely perfect & was so kind! give them a call / message! (Nextdoor Mission)
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Ok Saginaw! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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