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Alumni Scholar: Joan Heiderer
On June 18, 1949, the Saginaw News announced the winners of that year’s Saginaw High School scholarships. One of the recipients was Joan...
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Feb 14, 20231 min read


And the Recipients of the 1949 Saginaw High School Scholarships are ...
This post is part of a continuing series that looks at the history of scholarships in Saginaw. Read: Saginaw Community Foundation...
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Feb 14, 20233 min read


In Honor of Mama Lillie's
“Ten Years ago it took less than $2,000 for Lillie May and her daughter Annie Eckles to open a small soul food restaurant at the corner...
kellison71
Feb 10, 20234 min read


Upper Crust is All the Rage: The Saginaw Milling Co.
“The first load of wheat, consisting of 101 bushels, was received by the new Saginaw Milling company yesterday. It was hauled in by...
kellison71
Feb 5, 20233 min read


The Castle Crew & Napa Salad
Earlier in the week you may have seen our post on social media about Castle reception worker, Janeen Schaeding. In case you missed it,...
kellison71
Jan 27, 20232 min read


In Honor Of ... Scholarships and Memories
In part one of this series, we shared how Heavenrich Bros. & Co. began the city’s scholarship program in 1891. As explained in part two,...
jvannette5
Jan 26, 20236 min read


Mrs. R.F. Simoneau's Welsh Rarebit: Rarebit without a Rabbit
Appropriately, we are celebrating the arrival of the year of the rabbit with a rabbit-free recipe, Welsh Rarebit. According to the online...
kellison71
Jan 21, 20233 min read


Mrs. E. A. Patterson’s French Dressing
We are not able to write a more complete recounting of the life and accomplishment of Myrtle Patterson than the one that appeared on...
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Jan 12, 20234 min read


Celebrating an Anniversary
“We wish to thank you, our customers and friends, for your loyal support over the last 15 years. We opened on October 2, 1982 with nine...
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Jan 8, 20233 min read
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