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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Improvements to the housing sector is a big reason for the continued recovery, according to experts.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The Saginaw County Sheriff's Department's search for a stolen hand gun from Spaulding Township leads to a major drug bust.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  An Owosso man is arrested and charged with child abuse after a two-year-old Owosso boy is seriously injured.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Residents of Texas town ready to start recovery from plant blast as soon as authorities allow

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Gov. Snyder believes the sequester fight could hold the states back economically

Friday, January 18, 2013  "The Crash Reel," a documentary about Kevin Pearce's return from his life-altering accident, is set to premiere Friday night at the Sundance Film Festival.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Despite signs of economic recovery, hiring remains too weak to rapidly reduce the number of those unemployed.

Friday, January 04, 2013  A $9.7 billion measure to pay flood insurance claims, which amounts to just a down payment on a multibillion aid commitment, is expected to be approved by the House on Friday.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Robust hiring in manufacturing and construction fueled the December job gains.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The government said Superstorm Sandy had only a minimal effect on the figures.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Obama is mounting a public campaign to build support and leverage in the negotiations.

Monday, November 26, 2012  White House: Threat of tax hikes could lower consumer spending during holiday season

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Slow economic recovery forces Thanksgiving travelers to make sacrifices, rely on relatives

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  US builders start construction on new homes at fastest pace in more than 4 years last month

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Saginaw Township fire officials were called to the scene around 6:30 a.m. and quickly secured the building. There were no injuries reported.