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$50,000 grant will be used to document one of Michigan’s oldest African American neighborhoods
The Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the Michigan Strategic Fund has been awarded a $50,000 grant…
May 1, 2022
Legacies live on for Latino leaders
Mid-Michigan communities paid tribute to a pair of Latino leaders who passed away in April. Tony Bevevides, Lansing’s…
Saginaw Spirit select 15 year old Michael Misa with first overall pick in 2022 OHL Priority Selection
The Saginaw Spirit, in partnership with the Ontario Hockey League, announced Thursday the hockey club has selected Michael…
May 1, 2022
Mott Community College to host Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project
Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project, will be the featured speaker for the Ballenger Eminent…
April 2, 2022
Benihana to replace Gengi locations in Saginaw and Midland
Benihana Inc., the nation's leading owner and operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants, today announced it signed agreements to open five new Benihana restaurants and one RA Sushi restaurant. Two of the five locations are right here in the Great Lakes Bay area.
April 2, 2022
Saginaw Neurologist raising funds for Ukrainian victims
Saginaw physician, author and philanthropist Debasish Mridha and his wife Chinu Mridha have organized the MIIPH Ukrainian Relief Fund to generate financial support for refugees from Ukraine.
April 2, 2022
SVSU to host percussionist Johnathan Scales for performance
Saginaw Valley State University will host power trio Jonathan Scales and his Fourchestra for a concert Saturday, April 2, at 7:30 pm in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall as part of the Rhea Miller Concert Series.
April 2, 2022
Cinco De Mayo Parade returns to Saginaw
La Unión Cívica Mexicana of Saginaw presents the 43rd annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Huntington Event Park.
April 2, 2022
Saginaw Future Inc. celebrates its 30th Annual Awards Luncheon
On March 25, Saginaw Future Inc. (SFI) celebrated its 30th Annual Awards Luncheon and another year of economic development in Saginaw County at Horizons Conference Center. The event was attended by more than 400 business and community leaders.
April 2, 2022
Edith Prunty Spencer a pioneer in the Flint community
As we recognize pioneers in the African American community and their achievements to Black History, one such legend…
February 25, 2022