Bob Johnson

6 days ago | mlive.com | Bob Johnson

SAGINAW, MI – If your idea of spice stops at mild salsa, let me start with a public service announcement: don’t touch the red bottle at Maria’s Mexican Restaurant, 6090 State St. in Saginaw Township. That little heat grenade placed quietly on each table at Maria’s Mexican Restaurant is not here to play. It’s not ketchup. It’s for the pros. The ones who know that good pain pairs well with great flavor. I gave it a respectful nod...and kept it moving.

1 week ago | mlive.com | Bob Johnson

SAGINAW, MI – More than $3 million in revitalization and placemaking grants are headed to the Great Lakes Bay Region and Oscoda County communities as part of a statewide $25 million investment announced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office. The funding, awarded through the Michigan Economic Development Corp.’s (MEDC) Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program, supports efforts to transform public spaces, promote community growth and stimulate economic development across Michigan.

1 week ago | mlive.com | Bob Johnson

SAGINAW, MI — The Saginaw Police Department celebrated the achievements, retirements and heroic actions of its staff during its annual awards ceremony, recognizing officers and civilian employees for their dedication, professionalism and acts of courage in the line of duty. The ceremony serves as a reminder of the daily sacrifices made to protect and serve the people of Saginaw. Honoring years of serviceTwo respected members of the department were honored as they prepare for retirement.

1 week ago | mlive.com | Bob Johnson

SAGINAW, MI — Positive Results Downtown, PRIDE in Saginaw officials announced Saginaw Fire Department Capt. Chedrick A. Greene will serve as the grand marshal for this year’s Memorial Day Parade. The parade is to take place at 11 a.m. on the holiday, Monday, May 26. Greene is a decorated U.S. Marine Corps Reserve retiree, having achieved the rank of Sergeant Major (E-9) after 30 years of service, according to event organizers.

1 week ago | mlive.com | Bob Johnson

AUBURN, MI – Some burgers are meals. But “The O” at O’s Pub & Grill in Auburn was more like an experience…and a crazy wrestling match between my greed and gravity. This was a protein-packed powerhouse made up of a half-pound of freshly ground black angus beef, a pile of pastrami, melted pepper jack cheese that was doing the absolute most (this cheese was cheesin’!), sliced dill pickles, stone-ground horseradish mustard and a fried egg.