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Decision 2024: Special Election Edition
Get ready for comprehensive coverage of the upcoming election season with The Michigan Banner! Inside, you’ll find state and local news, in-depth analysis of Michigan’s record-breaking early voter turnout, a heated MI House debate, and the pivotal U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers. Plus, explore insights on presidential candidates, critical opinions on third-party bids, Saginaw City Council debates, Saginaw’s new ID and voter registration initiative for students, and essential election dates.
CELEBRATING LOCAL BLACK HISTORY
Joann Fabrics to close 33 Michigan stores, including Flint, Saginaw and Midland
Joann Fabrics, a longtime staple for crafters and sewing enthusiasts, is set to close the majority of its Michigan locations as part of a nationwide restructuring effort.
Congresswoman McDonald Rivet addresses federal funding freeze and its impact on Mid-Michigan
U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet held a press conference at Thelma Buffey Elementary School in Flint on Jan. 31 to address the impact of President Trump’s federal funding freeze on Mid-Michigan communities Flint on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
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HEALTH
Jerome Preschool in Saginaw will reopen in June
Saginaw Intermediate School District (ISD) will reopen the renovated Jerome Preschool for the 2025-2026 school year.
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