Saginaw News

Soccer Bearcats dump Saginaw to complete first-ever undefeated district season (The Aledo Community News)

March 9, 2010 | Saginaw

Ladycats blow out Saginaw Yusef Marwan scored three goals to lead the Aledo Bearcats soccer team to a 4-2 victory over Saginaw Tuesday night in the District 12-4A finale at Bearcat Stadium which clinched the school's first undefeated district season in boys soccer. Marwan tallied twice in the first half to give Aledo a 2-0 lead. Thomas Davis earned the assist on the first goal, while Marwan's ... Source

Detroit twins, accused ring-leaders in credit card fraud uncovered in Saginaw, plead guilty (The Bay City Times)

March 9, 2010 | Saginaw

Two suspected ringleaders in a Detroit-based counterfeiting scheme uncovered in Saginaw County have entered guilty pleas in U.S. District Court in Bay City. Twin brothers Dion R. and Dionte R. Hunter today pleaded guilty today to charges that were not... Source

Plan to reinvent Saginaw city government gains momentum (ABC12 Mid-Michigan)

March 9, 2010 | Saginaw

A plan to reinvent the way city government works in Saginaw is gaining momentum. Source

Saginaw Township Modifies School Closure Plan (WNEM TV 5 Mid-Michigan)

March 9, 2010 | Saginaw

Saginaw Township school leaders are changing their plans to shuffle local elementary students from one school to another, a move they hope will ease parents concerns. Source

Poll: Should the Saginaw City Council move from City Hall? (The Saginaw News)

March 9, 2010 | Saginaw

Officials on Monday said they want to pay Plante and Moran, an advisory group with 10 Michigan offices, $30,000 to perform a study on City Hall, built in 1936. Do you think the Saginaw City Council should move from... Source

United Way of Saginaw County accepting nominations for Live United awards (The Saginaw News)

March 9, 2010 | Saginaw

United Way of Saginaw County is accepting nominations for its Live United Community awards.The awards will honor Saginaw County volunteers who have displayed how they give and advocate for their cause and volunteer in their community.Nomination forms are available at... Source

Saginaw City Manager discusses possible cuts (TV 7&4 Traverse City)

March 9, 2010 | Saginaw

“We have no deficit in Saginaw, and we want to keep it that way,” says Saginaw City Manager Darnell Early the day after presenting a plan aimed at cutting $1.5 – 2 million from its annual budget to city council. Source

Tickets for Arthur Hill High School and Saginaw High Class A boys district basketball game go on sale on Tuesday at … (The Saginaw News)

March 9, 2010 | Saginaw

Tickets for Wednesday’s Class A boys basketball district game between Saginaw High and Arthur Hill at Heritage High School go on sale from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday at Arthur Hill and from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday at Saginaw Higih. Tickets are not available at Heritage Source

Saginaw News photo galleries: Frankenmuth, Bridgeport and Carrollton boys basketball playoffs, Parishioners on Patrol (The Saginaw News)

March 9, 2010 | Saginaw

View full sizeAshley L. Conti | Saginaw NewsBridgeport and Pinconning players fight for a loose ball Monday in their district basketball game at Pinconning High School. Pinconning won 50-43. See action photos from last night's boys basketball playoff games:... Source

Status of victim shot on Saginaw’s East Side unknown (The Saginaw News)

March 9, 2010 | Saginaw

A shooting occurred on South 13th near Janes in Saginaw on the city’s East Side about 8 p.m. Monday, according to initial reports released by the Saginaw County 911 Communications Center Authority. The condition of the victim was not released.... Source

Saginaw County Circuit Court sentencings: March 8, 2010 (The Saginaw News)

March 8, 2010 | Saginaw

A look at some recent sentences in Saginaw County Circuit Court, listed by the community the individuals reside in. Source

Findings from bird toxics study in Saginaw River watershed to be presented March 23 (The Saginaw News)

March 8, 2010 | Saginaw

The results of a seven-year study on bird species in the Tittabawassee and Saginaw River watersheds will be presented March 23 by Matthew J. Zwiernik of the Michigan State University Wildlife Toxicology Laboratory.The presentation is at 7 p.m. at the... Source

Saginaw-area boys basketball district schedule and predictions (The Saginaw News)

March 8, 2010 | Saginaw

Arthur Hill senior Maurice Jones looks to pass while Heritage senior Lavario Smith defense. The two teams could meet in the Class A district final at Heritage. - (Jeffrey LaMonde | Saginaw News) CLASS A At Heritage... Source

Officials spending $5.9 million to refurbish half-mile stretch of road in Downtown Saginaw (The Saginaw News)

March 8, 2010 | Saginaw

A $5.9 million roadwork project to refurbish and aesthetically enhance a portion of East Genesee on the city’s East side in Downtown Saginaw began today, city Traffic Engineering officials say. They said the project spans the stretch of road between... Source

Bouchard will make campaign stop in Saginaw today (The Saginaw News)

March 8, 2010 | Saginaw

Mike Bouchard Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Bouchard will host a press conference today in Saginaw on his economic revival plan for the state.Bouchard, sheriff of Oakland County, will visit Duperon Corp., 515 N. Washington.He faces a crowded field in the... Source

Wrestling, reading and girls basketball, Saginaw News pictures you might have missed this weekend. (The Saginaw News)

March 8, 2010 | Saginaw

View full sizeAshley L. Conti | Saginaw News Raul Rodriguez, 37, of Saginaw takes a picture of daughter Natalia Rodriguez, 6, with 'Alcatraz 187,' 35, of Saginaw at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2280 Williamson in Bridgeport Township. The... Source

Saginaw Man, 37, Faces 9 Child Sex Charges (WNEM TV 5 Mid-Michigan)

March 8, 2010 | Saginaw

A 37-year-old Saginaw man has been charged with nine counts of criminal sexual conduct with someone under the age of 13. Source

Saginaw City Council’s newest member to take office tonight (The Saginaw News)

March 8, 2010 | Saginaw

Saginaw’s City Council will be whole again Monday when a new council member officially takes office. William G. Scharffe was appointed to the City Council two weeks ago to replace Joyce J. Seals, who stepped down as a councilwoman to... Source

Saginaw-area events for March 9 (The Saginaw News)

March 8, 2010 | Saginaw

Here are some choices for your travels around the Saginaw area Tuesday. Source

North Carolina State knocks off Boston College, former Saginaw High star Josh Southern (The Saginaw News)

March 7, 2010 | Saginaw

Former Saginaw High standout Josh Southern grabbed two rebounds and added three assists in Boston College's 66-54 loss to North Carolina State Sunday. Source

Saginaw County Circuit Court sentencings: March 7, 2010 (The Saginaw News)

March 7, 2010 | Saginaw

A look at some recent sentences in Saginaw County Circuit Court, listed by the community the individuals reside in. Source

Two Cents: Arthur Hill forfeits create unlikely Saginaw Valley League champions (The Saginaw News)

March 7, 2010 | Saginaw

What are the odds Heritage and Mount Pleasant would tie for the Saginaw Valley League boys basketball title? Source

Rifkin hopes to get relocation of Saginaw scrap yard back on track (The Saginaw News)

March 7, 2010 | Saginaw

View full sizeChris Fryer | Saginaw News fileCars and trucks are pulverized and shredded for recycling at Rifkin Scrap Iron and Metal Co., 1445 N. Niagara in Saginaw.Rifkin Scrap Iron and Metal Co. hopes a plan to move to... Source

Now fear this: Saginaw wrestlers hit the mats and each other (The Saginaw News)

March 7, 2010 | Saginaw

View full sizeAshley L. Conti | Saginaw NewsRaul Rodriguez, 37, of Saginaw takes a picture of daughter Natalia Rodriguez, 6, with 'Alcatraz 187,' 35, of Saginaw at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2280 Williamson in Bridgeport Township. The... Source

Saginaw County religious leaders offer spiritual healing for those affected by HIV and AIDS (The Saginaw News)

March 7, 2010 | Saginaw

Saginaw County's observance of the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS begins Sunday. Seven Saginaw County churches are participating by sharing information about HIV and AIDS prevention and testing as well as offering support to those living with and affected by either illness. Source

Locations and resources for Saginaw County’s Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS (The Saginaw News)

March 7, 2010 | Saginaw

Seven churches in Saginaw County will offer services for the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS. Those days, times and locations are included. Source

Hackett makes 31 saves as Plymouth Whalers shut out Saginaw Spirit 4-0 (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada Sports)

March 7, 2010 | Saginaw

PLYMOUTH, Mich. - Matt Hackett made 31 saves as the Plymouth Whalers blanked the Saginaw Spirit 4-0 in Ontario Hockey League action Saturday night. Source

Saginaw High’s Quinton Moore, Bullock Creek’s Ryen Nieman and Swan Valley’s Troy Lamson win state wrestling titles (The Saginaw News)

March 6, 2010 | Saginaw

Geoff Mott | Saginaw News , March 06, 2010 10:24 p.m. AUBURN HILLS – Bullock Creek senior Ryen Nieman finished his career on a 175-match winning streak, capturing his third-straight Division 3 individual state championship Saturday at The Palace. Source

Fire ripped through Saginaw County apartment, killing one woman (ABC12 Mid-Michigan)

March 6, 2010 | Saginaw

A Saginaw County apartment with no working smoke detectors went up in flames, killing a woman and a family pet. Source

Saginaw Spirit shut out on road, 4-0 to Plymouth Whalers (The Saginaw News)

March 6, 2010 | Saginaw

Shutout loss is Saginaw's sixth of the year. Goalie Tadeas Galansky made 43 saves in his second straight start Source

‘We’re taking the risk’ Saginaw native and ordained priest Dena O’Callaghan says (The Saginaw News)

March 6, 2010 | Saginaw

Courtesy | For Saginaw NewsDena O'CallaghanWhen Dena O’Callaghan graduated from St. John Provincial Seminary in 1980, she looked on as her male classmates took their vows. She remembers feeling she hadn’t fulfilled her passion for Christ.Thirty years later, the... Source

Wings’ Denny Laine on stage on White’s Bar in Saginaw Wednesday (The Saginaw News)

March 6, 2010 | Saginaw

Courtesy | For Saginaw News “Life is coming full circle now and I’m still enjoying it,” says Laine, at left. “I’m still up at the crack of dawn, excited to get to the studio and do more.”Denny Laine... Source

Saginaw-area events for March 7 (The Saginaw News)

March 6, 2010 | Saginaw

Here are several of the events going on around the Saginaw area Sunday. Source

Saginaw youths join naval sea cadets in competition at Central Michigan University (The Saginaw News)

March 6, 2010 | Saginaw

Jeffrey LaMonde | Saginaw NewsGarrett A. Scott, left, 13, son of Gail and Steve Scott of Freeland, and Donna J. Bull, 13, daughter of Joy Clark of Saginaw and Brent Bull of California will be competing in the Regional... Source

Vulnerable adult abuse charge dropped, but Saginaw women to stand trial on other felonies (The Saginaw News)

March 6, 2010 | Saginaw

Henretta T. Little and Laprincess L. Jones are headed to Saginaw County Circuit Court for trial on charges that they abused a mentally disabled man in his 20s. Source

Six Saginaw area wrestlers advance to individual state finals (The Saginaw News)

March 5, 2010 | Saginaw

Saginaw High's Quinton Moore, Swan Valley's Troy Lamson, Bullock Creek's Ryen Nieman, Caro's Travis Jaster and New Lothrop's Justin Krupp and Austin Severn are looking for state titles when the championship round begins at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Source

Saginaw County property owners may see lower tax bills, assessor says (The Saginaw News)

March 5, 2010 | Saginaw

Most Saginaw County homeowners should see a drop in their property tax bills because of a sluggish housing market and an overall 4.4 percent fall in property assessments, said County Equalization Director James T. Totten. But don’t expect reverse sticker... Source

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Saginaw Heritage 69, Mt. Pleasant 60 (The Morning Sun)

March 5, 2010 | Saginaw

SAGINAW — The Mt. Pleasant High School boys basketball team had its 15-game winning streak snapped Thursday night in a 69-60 defeat at Saginaw Valley League co-champion Saginaw Heritage. Source

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Saginaw Valley Lutheran 81, Breckenridge 61 (The Morning Sun)

March 5, 2010 | Saginaw

SAGINAW — The Breckenridge High School boys basketball team could not shake off a slow start Thursday in an 81-61 loss at Saginaw Valley Lutheran. Source

Windsor Spitfires snap Saginaw Spirit’s three-game win streak with 7-1 win (The Saginaw News)

March 4, 2010 | Saginaw

Spirit remain in sixth place in OHL Western Conference. Forward Jordan Skellett scored Saginaw's lone goal. Source

Taylor Hall scores hat trick as Windsor Spitfires hammer Saginaw Spirit 7-1 (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada Sports)

March 4, 2010 | Saginaw

WINDSOR, Ont. - Taylor Hall scored his 37th and 38h goals of the season and added three assists while Adam Henrique notched a hat trick as the Windsor Spitfires hammered the Saginaw Spirit 7-1 Thursday in OHL action. Source

Arthur Hill boys basketball forfeits seven wins, Saginaw Valley League title for using ineligible player (The Saginaw News)

March 4, 2010 | Saginaw

The Arthur Hill boys basketball team has forfeited seven wins from its 2009-10 season for using an ineligible player.Saginaw Public Schools Athletic Director Art O’Neal said the violation involved MHSAA transfer rules, and was brought to the school’s attention... Source

Mayor Branch Unveils Saginaw Blight Attack Plan (WNEM TV 5 Mid-Michigan)

March 4, 2010 | Saginaw

The city of Saginaw was granted more than $17 million from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development to attack blight in the city and today Mayor Greg Branch announced how it would be used. Source

Judge determined Saginaw Police Department policy violated officer’s rights (The Saginaw News)

March 4, 2010 | Saginaw

View full sizeDaniel P. KuhnA state judge has upheld an unfair-labor-practice charge by Saginaw Police Officer Daniel P. Kuhn who said a Saginaw Police Department e-mail policy violated his rights. Kuhn, vice president of the Police Officers Association of Michigan... Source

Saginaw High’s Quinton Moore eyes second wrestling state title in school history (The Saginaw News)

March 4, 2010 | Saginaw

Saginaw High's Quinton Moore could become the first Trojan to win a wrestling state title since his uncle Yohanas Moore won in 1987. - (Ashley L. Conti | Saginaw News) After intense workouts with his biggest rival for... Source

Saginaw Spirit face health issues as regular season winds down (The Saginaw News)

March 4, 2010 | Saginaw

The Saginaw Spirit locked up a playoff bid with a 6-3 win over the Plymouth Whalers Tuesday. Source

Last-second free throw lifts Arthur Hill girls basketball past Saginaw High (The Saginaw News)

March 3, 2010 | Saginaw

OWOSSO — Arthur Hill's Corie Buchanan made a layup and the ensuing free throw after she was fouled with .3 seconds left to lift the Lumberjacks to a thrilling 54-53 victory over Saginaw High on Wednesday.Diamond Tolliver made two... Source

Saginaw looks at CeaseFire crime prevention program (ABC12 Mid-Michigan)

March 3, 2010 | Saginaw

It may take a CeaseFire to remove Saginaw from the top of the Most Violent Cities list. Source

Bay City firefighters rescue man trapped on ice in Saginaw River (The Bay City Times)

March 3, 2010 | Saginaw

Bay City Fire Chief Gregory Michalek was warning people to stay off the Saginaw River after emergency crews rescued a man trapped on the ice today. A bystander called 911 about 2:45 p.m. to report that the man had been... Source

UPDATE: Parents say son remains in critical condition after being struck by SUV at Saginaw Township intersection (The Saginaw News)

March 3, 2010 | Saginaw

The parents of Ke-shan D. Allen, 15, of Saginaw Township, remain at their son’s bedside as doctors work to treat the teenagers life-threatening injuries. “We are taking it day by day,” said his parents, Marvin J. Malone, 39; and WaShanda... Source