š± How a $50 million expansion could reshape jobs in Saginaw County
Good day Saginaw! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a $50 million expansion could reshape jobs in Saginaw County
- How a five-minute tornado carved miles of damage in Saginaw County
- Saginaw bar killing ends with decades-long prison sentence.
Also on today's calendar: Saginaw Silver Screen - The Princess Bride and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 62, low: 33.
- Sunday: Windy with variable clouds, with a high of 46 and low of 27 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. New jobs, $50 million investment coming to Saginaw, Thomas townships (ourmidland.com) ā A longtime Saginaw manufacturer is investing $50 million and adding at least 95 new jobs split between its Saginaw headquarters and a major new facility in Thomas Township. Backed by state grants and local tax abatements, Saginaw Control & Engineeringās expansion will boost advanced manufacturing capacity, offer above-median wages with strong benefits, and deepen the companyās roots in Saginaw Countyās economy. 
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2. Saginaw County tornado cut 4-mile path of destruction, report states (mlive.com) ā A confirmed EF-1 tornado carved a nearly four-mile path through southern Saginaw Countyās Albee Township late Tuesday night, snapping trees and damaging homes and farm buildings. National Weather Service investigators say winds peaked at 105 mph, making it one of eight tornadoes statewide this week and among the strongest, with only an Ann Arbor twister clocking slightly higher speeds. Ā Ā Ā
3. Saginaw man sentenced to 20-50 years for New Year's Day bar killing (mlive.com) ā A Saginaw man has been sentenced to 20 to 50 years in prison for fatally shooting another man inside a local bar after a New Yearās Eve party. The case, handled in Saginaw County Circuit Court, followed a no-contest plea to second-degree murder stemming from the 2024 killing. Ā Ā Ā
4. Saginaw County declares emergency after tornadoes, flooding (abc12.com) ā Saginaw County has declared a local emergency after two tornadoes and widespread flooding, activating the countyās emergency operations plan and opening the door to possible state assistance. Residents with flood or tornado damage are urged to complete an online self-assessment survey and call 211 if they need help with the form or have unmet recovery needs. Ā Ā Ā
5. Kitten Season begins, adoption hours change for Saginaw County Animal Care & Control (wnem.com) ā Saginaw County Animal Care & Control on Bay Road is adjusting its hours as kitten season ramps up and is urging residents not to scoop up healthy feral kittens. Staff recommend watching from a distance, intervening only if kittens seem sick or injured, and calling the shelter for help when needed. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Saginaw
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Upcoming Events in
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CODY PARKS AND THE DIRTY SOUTH wsg/ Slumlord Radio and Cleen
110 Florence St, Saginaw
6:30 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Saginaw Silver Screen - The Princess Bride
Temple Theatre , 201 N Washington Ave , Saginaw
2:00 pm -
Saginaw Silver Screen: The Princess Bride
Temple Theatre , 201 N Washington Ave , Saginaw
2:00 pm -
SU BASEBALL
Saginaw Public Schools , 617 E. Clark St , Davison
4:00 pm -
SASA MS Track @ Bay City Western
Bay City Western High School , 500 W Midland Rd , Auburn
4:30 pm -
SU GIRLS SOCCER
Saginaw Public Schools , 1300 N. Linden Rd , Flint
5:00 pm -
Wildcat Relays
Mayville Middle & High School , 6250 S Fulton St , Mayville
4:00 pm -
SU GIRLS TENNIS
Saginaw Public Schools , 1505 W Court St , Flint
4:30 pm
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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š Events Nearby
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A BRIDGERTON INSPIRED GALA: An Enchanted Regency Evening
UAW , 2104 Farmer St , Saginaw
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Cody Parks and The Dirty South
110 Florence St , Saginaw
6:30 pm -
SU BASEBALL
Saginaw Public Schools , 617 E. Clark St , Davison
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SASA MS Track @ Bay City Western
Bay City Western High School , 500 W Midland Rd , Auburn
4:30 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
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š¬ Chatter
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This male cat,which is not neutered,showed up at my house last night. Does he belong to anyone in this neighborhood? (Nextdoor Shattuck/Weiss/Mackinaw) - Hello neighbors!
If anyone needs help cleaning your basements because of the WATER, try calling Sophia and Lamar they got to my house asap and helped with the cleanā¦ (Nextdoor The Village)
- Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. posted a job opening for AM - Part Time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator in Saginaw. Apply here.
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Saginaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saginaw here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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