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Saginaw, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Saginaw! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s at stake in Saginaw’s $400 million water plant decision?
  • Why Saginaw Township schools are surveying residents after three failed bonds
  • Will your STARS bus route be combined or changed soon?

Also on today's calendar: Needle Arts Club.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: An afternoon t-shower; windy, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Saginaw weighs future of historic water treatment plant (wcmu.org) — City leaders in Saginaw are deciding whether to invest at least $400 million to restore the nearly 100-year-old Saginaw Water Treatment Plant instead of building a new facility. The plant serves about 170,000 customers across the Saginaw Bay region, and residents and officials alike are pushing to preserve its historic architecture, holiday traditions, and reliable water service while seeking state and federal funding to avoid overburdening ratepayers.
   

2. Saginaw Township schools launch survey after third bond proposal defeat (wnem.com) — After Saginaw Township voters rejected a school bond proposal for the third time, the school district is asking parents, staff, and taxpayers to complete an online survey about what it would take to win their support. Superintendent Jamie Kraatz says responses will guide how future proposals are shaped, stressing that the community’s economic health and neighborhood appeal are closely tied to the strength of Saginaw Township schools.
   

3. STARS to hold public hearing for input on potential route changes (wnem.com) — Bus riders in Saginaw are being asked to weigh in on proposed STARS route changes that would combine Routes 2 and 4, and 3 and 11. A public hearing is set for Tuesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. at the Johnson Street STARS Board Room, with free rides home afterward and a survey available for those who can’t attend in person.
   

4. Bay-Arenac educators focus on student attendance strategies at regional gathering (mlive.com) — Saginaw families may soon see new “Strive for Fewer Than Five” attendance messages as Saginaw ISD joins a regional campaign to cut student absences. Bay-Arenac ISD and partner districts are sharing tools, data, and family-focused strategies to make showing up to school feel positive and rewarding for students across mid-Michigan.
   

5. The dramatic upgrades at Michigan state parks are nearly complete — here's where $273M went (mlive.com) — Saginaw-area nature lovers now benefit from a $1.5 million renovation of the Saginaw Bay Visitor Center at Bay City State Park, part of a $273 million overhaul of Michigan state parks. Upgrades statewide include new boardwalks, visitor centers, utilities, and accessibility improvements that aim to make camping and day trips safer and more enjoyable.
   

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    I lost my wife of 34 yrs over 3 months ago and ever since then I can't bring myself to start doing the things that need to be done around the house… (Nextdoor Bridgeport)
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    I am offering 20% off to my first 10 people that book (Nextdoor Muehlenbeck Subdivision)
  • Saia, Inc. posted a job opening for PT Dockworker - Saginaw, MI in Saginaw. Apply here.
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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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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