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Saginaw's Hoyt Park gets $2M in upgrades
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - A beloved Saginaw Park recently underwent some renovations thanks to grant funding, donations and funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Hoyt Park is the site of many community activities year-round and a ribbon cutting is happening Friday to celebrate the renovations to its warming house.
Hoyt Park unveils updates
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - A beloved Saginaw Park showed off its renovations with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Hoyt Park received several updates, including a new stone wall on the lower-level plaza of the warming house—and concrete steps on the upper level. Members of the group, Friends of Hoyt Park,...
Michigan willing to spend millions to restore Flint properties ripped up by pipe replacement
DETROIT (AP) — The state of Michigan said it’s willing to step in and oversee property repairs at 1,900 homes in Flint where water pipes have been inspected or replaced but the grounds remain a mess. The city in March was found in civil contempt by a judge...
Saginaw native marks 50th anniversary of Mackinac Bridge milestone
ST. IGNACE, Mich. (WJRT) - Fifty years ago this month, Bob Kuchar was a 24-year-old General Motors employee in Saginaw when he rode his 1972 Suzuki 250 motorcycle across the Mackinac Bridge. Much to his surprise, Kuchar became the 25 millionth vehicle to cross the bridge on May 21, 1974....
Years of dedication to the law as an attorney and judge
Saginaw, MICH -- The Honorable Patrick J. McGraw of Saginaw County Probate Court has presided over several courts during his time on the bench and much of his energy is fueled by his love for all things outdoors. “My dad, John McGraw was a lawyer here in Saginaw, longer than...
Expect delays, lane closures today on US-23 in Genesee County
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Guardrail work on three sections of US-23 in Genesee County is expected to slow traffic on the highway until 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 30. The Genesee County Road Commission announced the work by a contractor will require some left-lane closures and said drivers in those impacted areas should allow for additional time to reach their destinations.
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