SAGINAW COUNTY NEWS
Read the transcript: SVSU State of the University...
Saginaw Valley State University continues to grow, but university officials will analyze that growth in the coming year.
Saginaw temperatures nearing record high
Thermometers reached 55 degrees Fahrenheit in 1989 and as of 2 p.m. Tuesday the temperatures was 53 degrees and projected by The Weather Channel website to crest at 54 degrees.
Frankenmuth woman charged with torturing, abusing...
Kathleene Mary Schattilly, 43, of Bridgeport, entered a not guilty plea Monday.
Lakefield Township man found dead underwater...
Hubert James Talaga, 73, of Merrill was pronounced dead at the scene after rescue workers found him submerged in Beaver Creek.
Saginaw County Circuit Court sentencings: Jan. 31,...
A look at some recent sentences in Saginaw County Circuit Court, listed by the community the individuals reside in.
Man dies after falling through the ice in...
A 73-year-old man was pronounced dead after rescue workers found him submerged in Lakefield Township's Beaver Creek.
Shortage of priests fuels Saginaw diocese...
Did you miss a few headlines from Monday's news? Here are some of our top stories.
Sojourner Truth Community Theatre is Saginaw's...
Playwright Lillie Talata Dorsey hopes the 178-seat theater in the Saginaw Centre will become a community destination, where people can create and enjoy original works.
National group searches for missing Saginaw baby;...
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reports 5-month-old Ke'Mello Warfield has been missing since Nov. 29.
Saginaw County Road Commission announces road work...
The SCRC asks that motorists respect their snow removal operators who are working to clear the roadways, making them passable and safe for the public.
Sheriff: Trio caught in act of early Sunday home...
A trio of Chesaning residents were caught in the middle of a home invasion at two of the residents' neighbors' apartment, police say.
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe closed tribal...
The weather has deteriorated throughout the day, with rain turning into snow.
Saginaw Township Community Schools to honor Board...
The members will be honored in a reception prior to the regular board meeting, Monday, Jan. 23.

Saginaw ShotSpotter expected to be fully operational by Thursday
A ShotSpotter representative told city officials that two certified climbers are needed to perform equipment repairs atop the transmission tower, due to safety and regulatory requirements.
Nouvel Catholic Central to host open house Jan. 29
The open house will take place on Jan. 29 in the performing arts center at the school located at 2555 Weineke in Saginaw Township.
Michigan Works! receptionist rewarded for...
The state of Michigan is acknowledging the work of a Michigan Works! receptionist in Saginaw Township Wednesday.
Saginaw residents plan prayer vigil to honor...
Saginaw County residents will gather on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University Wednesday, Jan. 11, for a prayer vigil to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dawn Ricklefs homicide trial nears end with...
The trial for Steven J. Rembish and Roberto L. Rodea, charged with the February homicide of Dawn Ricklefs at a southwest Saginaw bar, continued this morning and could wrap up by the end of the day.
United Way of Saginaw County to host 2011 campaign...
The United Way of Saginaw County is hosting its 2011 campaign celebration on Jan. 19 at Horizons Conference Center, 6200 State in Thomas Township.
'Corporate welfare' recpient GlobalWatt wins as...
The $42 million in tax breaks and subsidies awarded to Saginaw's GlobalWatt, "had the company met performance milestones," are an example of corporate welfare, claims Midland-based Mackinac Center for Public Policy in a story it posted in the conservative think tank's website last week.
Saginaw woman gets almost 4 years in prison for...
Saginaw County Circuit Judge Fred L. Borchard on Wednesday sentenced Andrea R. Micsak, 35, to three years and 10 months to 30 years in prison for unarmed robbery Aug. 26, 2010, at Kohl's, 3090 Tittabawassee.
Men accused of taking woman hostage, ordering...
Alexander J. Delgado, 20, Ronvae O. General, 32, and Louis E. Thomas, 30, all are charged with unlawful imprisonment and extortion Dec. 30 at 2620 Maplewood between Gallagher and Morris on Saginaw's East Side.
'I'm basically a miracle:' Homicide victim's...
Guns frightened Dawn Ricklefs, her boyfriend testified Thursday. Ultimately, prosecutors say, a gun likely fired by Roberto L. Rodea from Steven J. Rembish's car killed the 54-year-old Ricklefs as she sat inside a southwest Saginaw bar early Feb. 19.
Saginaw Housing Commission may agree to repay $2.8...
The perpetually-besmirched Saginaw Housing Commission is close to reaching an agreement to repay $2.8 million that the Department of Housing and Urban Development says it misspent or is unable to account for since 2005.
Testimony begins in Dawn Ricklefs homicide trial
Dawn Ricklefs was "very nervous" after a brawl at the southwest Saginaw bar she was at late Feb. 18, her daughter testified today. Thirty minutes after the fight, gunfire erupted outside of the bar, and Ricklefs died as a result.
'Now Travon is gone': Friends remember Saginaw...
Hours before his death, Travon E. Price was hanging around the Operation Reach facility, 119 S. Jefferson, which he visited almost daily since it opened in June.
Saginaw GOP leader excited by Romney's Iowa win:...
Did you miss a few headlines from Wednesday's news? Here are some of our top stories.
Saginaw riders dependent on Saturday bus service...
Angela D. Brown of Saginaw shivered in the cold at a downtown Saginaw bus stop and shook her head at news that Saturday bus service will end beginning this week.
Denny's shooting suspect arraigned in Saginaw
Saginaw County District Judge A.T. Frank arraigned Dana Harris, of 1800 Beacon, Apt. F2 in Saginaw, this afternoon.
Surveillance team nabs Saginaw man suspected of...
The Saginaw man, who was behind bars at the Saginaw County Jail, faces a charge of assault with intent to commit murder, officials say.
Saginaw County Department of Public Health...
The Saginaw County Department of Health's Immunization, Family Planning and STD Clinics will be closed Jan. 11 through Jan. 13 because of a computer program conversion and staff training.
Saginaw County Circuit Court sentencings: Jan. 1,...
A look at some recent sentences in Saginaw County Circuit Court, listed by the community the individuals reside in.
Former Germania member reflects on 154-year-old...
First State Bank on New Year's Day became the official owner of the 130-acre West Side golf course and reception hall, established before the Civil War near downtown Saginaw.
Saginaw police begin sending letters to B&E...
Saginaw Assistant Manager for Public Safety Phil Ludos, charged with overseeing both the police and firefighting forces, said the mailing effort was conceived in part to quash myths that shows such as "CSI" perpetuate.
Salvation Army of Saginaw County falls just short...
Maj. David Luft said that after Christmas, the organization had raised a total of $275,301.
Back in the News: Saginaw County making progress...
This summer, more than a hundred abandoned pools in Saginaw County were swimming with tadpoles and unwanted mosquitoes. And although the problem will persist into 2012, the county made progress this year to address the issue.
National Weather Service says there's a 30 percent...
If you're hoping for a white Christmas this year, there is a small possibility there may be one.
2011's top stories: Buena Vista policeman in...
Saginaw County District Judge Christopher S. Boyd in October found probable cause for Kenneth T. Bluew to stand trial in the death of Jennifer M. Webb, a 32-year-old Bridgeport Township woman.

  Saginaw County Road Commission closed today...
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