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Saginaw, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Saginaw! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $25,000 grant will boost Saginaw’s newest brunch spot
  • Will fewer state troopers change how safe Saginaw feels?
  • What Saginaw residents should do after mosquito viruses were detected nearby

Also on today's calendar: Friday Flicks with Riverside Film Festival and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rather cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
  • Friday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Saginaw restaurant, Bay City gift shop among big winners in Michigan small business grants (mlive.com) — A new Old Town restaurant, The Brunch Guy on North Hamilton, just landed a $25,000 state grant to help it grow, putting fresh investment right into Saginaw’s downtown. The award comes through Michigan’s Match on Main program, which also backed a Bay City shop and dozens of other small businesses statewide, after a competitive application process.
   

2. MSP: Public will not notice changes with trooper patrols reduced in Flint, Saginaw (abc12.com) — State police are scaling back daily trooper patrols in Saginaw after years of bolstering the city’s force, but officials insist residents shouldn’t notice a drop in crime-fighting. Troopers will still work in the city, with staffing shifted toward higher-crime times like weekends and the Major Case Unit remaining in place.
   

3. Mosquito-borne diseases detected in Midland, Bay and Saginaw counties (wnem.com) — Mosquitoes in Saginaw County and neighboring Midland and Bay counties have tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus, and officials say West Nile is likely present even if not yet detected locally. Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement is ramping up spraying and urging residents to dump standing water, use repellent, and even bring in old tires for free disposal.
   

4. Tracked And Terminated: VA Employee's Speeding Data Outweighs Her Whistleblower Defense (fedsmith.com) — A federal appeals court has upheld the firing of a probationary VA supply technician at the Saginaw medical center after telematics data showed repeated speeding in a government vehicle. Judges agreed she made protected workplace complaints but ruled the VA proved it would have terminated her anyway based solely on the documented driving violations.
   

5. Michigan's top high school football receivers: Meet the best Division 5 WRs and TEs in 2026 (mlive.com) — Saginaw-area fans will want to watch Swan Valley senior receiver/defensive back Kamdyn Reynolds, who’s highlighted among Michigan’s top Division 5 pass-catchers after a huge 2025 season. The statewide roundup spotlights standout wideouts and tight ends from across Michigan as coaches look ahead to the 2026 high school football campaign.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • So I entered skip in a contest for a calendar to paw print for the 26-27 year and he won!!
    He will be January 2027 will send pics when I receive the calendar!! I’m so excited (Nextdoor Northmoor)
  • For those currently experiencing #grief in #WillowbrookFrost and surrounding areas…
    This scene always reminds me of my father. He was diagnosed with stage 3+ liver #cancer back in 2022. Unfortunately, the veins and arteries going to… (Nextdoor Willowbrook - Frost)
  • Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Saginaw. Apply here.
  • Caravan Facilities Management, LLC posted a job opening for Part Time Janitor in Saginaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saginaw here.

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: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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