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After heart transplant, 28-year-old father faces financial battle
SAGINAW TOWNSHIP, MI — The idea of staying stress-free during perhaps one of the most stressful stretches in Teondrae Bond’s 28-year life is stressing him out. Bond last month received a heart transplant and remains in recovery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, and under doctor’s orders, he plans to return to Saginaw Township to live under low-stress conditions for at least 12 months, he said.
Saginaw event aims to break mental health ‘stigma,’ organizer says
SAGINAW, MI — A local fraternity chapter this weekend will host a free event aimed at connecting attendees with mental health resources. “Break the Stigma with the Sigmas” is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at a Saginaw residence, 1243 S. Jefferson, organizers said.
Bob’s Bites: Poké around and find out which sushi bowl you’ll enjoy at Little Koi
I was in the mood for sushi, but I didn’t want to waste a ton of money on various rolls to satisfy my craving. And the great thing about living in the Great Lakes Bay Region is the variety of food hidden here. If you can think it, someone probably offers it.
Recapping Northern Lights, highlighting tick season
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - First Alert Meteorologist Diane Phillips recapped the Northern Lights and highlighted tick season. Subscribe to the TV5 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every day.
Peace Officers Memorial Day in Bay City, Saginaw
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - It’s National Police Week, and Wednesday, May 15 was Peace Officers Memorial Day. On Wednesday, police officers in Bay City honored those who died in the line of duty. The Bay City Department of Public Safety’s deputy director, Rod Schanck, is also the president...
What’s that? New eatery offers fruit smoothies, grilled cheese at Midland Mall
MIDLAND, MI — A new eatery offering freshly-made smoothies and grilled cheese sandwiches is among the Midland Mall food court’s newest additions. One Love Smoothie, which operated at 301 S. Hamilton in Old Town Saginaw in 2015, recently reopened as One Love Smoothie & Grilled Cheese at the mall, 6800 Eastman Ave. Details for its grand opening are to be determined.
Jill Biden, Second Gentleman to campaign in UP Thursday and Friday
MARQUETTE, MI— First Lady Jill Biden is visiting the Upper Peninsula this week to stump for her husband, President Joe Biden. Thursday afternoon, she and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff will be in Marquette as part of the “Women for Biden-Harris” campaign. In the evening, they’ll travel to the eastern U.P. to deliver remarks at a community event with the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
Saginaw Exchange Club honors officers, hands out first posthumous award
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - It is national police week, and law enforcement officers in Saginaw County were honored Tuesday at an awards ceremony. The Saginaw Exchange Club has been recognizing officers for decades, and on Tuesday, it did something it has never done before. The club gave a posthumous award...
Saginaw Health Equity Council reveals findings from year-long study
SAGINAW CO., Mich. (WNEM) - The Saginaw Health Equity Council unveiled its findings from a year-long study with the goal of cultivating a healthier community. “If I could give a prescription, like to the county, it would be, ‘Eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise more,’” said Delicia Pruitt, MD with the Saginaw County Health Department.
Michigan housing crisis highlighted after woman found living in store sign
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - The high price of housing is being highlighted by the recent discovery of a woman living inside the sign of a mid-Michigan store. Prices are declining in most states and markets, but they remain higher now than at this time last year. According to Rent.com, Michigan saw...
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