7 Brew Franchise Bringing New Location to Saginaw Township

The drive-thru coffee spot is moving up to the Saginaw Bay area. 7 Brew is becoming a known name in Michigan, with a new location coming to 5806 State Street in Saginaw. This would be the first location in the area, with the others near Midland and Metro Detroit. Signage was just recently put up, and franchisee Salem Najjar told What Now Detroit the estimated opening date is around Dec. 14.

You Won’t Find The Usual Supermarket Finds At This Michigan Amish Market Locals Keep Coming Back To

Shelves stacked with bulk spices, fresh-baked bread, thick-cut cheeses, and handcrafted furniture make this country stop feel worlds away from a typical grocery run. Yoder’s of Tustin sits on 200th Avenue in the small village of Tustin, Michigan, in Osceola County. Shoppers fill their baskets with bulk baking supplies,...

Pizza Named America’s Best Comes From This Unassuming Michigan Restaurant

Award buzz is enough to make almost any pizza lover curious, especially when the pie comes from a roadside spot instead of a big-city restaurant. In Rockford, Michigan, Flo’s Wood Fired Pizzeria has drawn attention for its Pizza D’Italia, a pie linked to national recognition, though the exact award organizer and year are not clearly documented in the available information. The restaurant adds even more personality with a barrel-shaped entrance, an open kitchen, and topping combinations that go well beyond the usual pepperoni order.

Eric Jylha, longtime TV journalist and local historian, dies at 76

SAGINAW, MI — Eric Jylha, a longtime staple of WNEM TV-5 news broadcasts and a local historian, died Sunday, Oct. 4. Tributes from local leaders and former colleagues praised the 76-year-old Bad Axe native for his work in journalism and his dedication to the region. Jylha joined the news...

Makin’ Bacon owner looking to sell business, keep local favorite going

SAGINAW, Mich. — After more than a decade of serving customers across the Great Lakes Bay Region, the owner of Makin’ Bacon is ready to move on to a new chapter — but she doesn’t want the business she built to disappear. Barbara Christophilopoulos is looking...

Bay City reveals a rejuvenated Mural

BAY CITY, Mich.--Bay City is getting a refreshed mural at the corner of Center Avenue and Water Street; the rejuvenated mural will now decorate the intersection. The mural reveal brought together the community and the contributors who helped make the project happen. Art Club Studio owner and contributor Johnnie Martinez...

Dog Days Howl-o-ween Costume Contest

A local pet Halloween costume contest is taking place at Imerman Memorial Park in Saginaw Township.

Donuts Worth the Drive: 5 Northern Michigan Stops for Fall Flavors

From cinnamon-dusted and cider donuts to pumpkin-spiced favorites, here are the Northern Michigan donuts worth going the extra mile for this fall. Fall at Gallagher’s Farm is practically synonymous with pumpkin donuts. The bakery’s cake donuts come in multiple varieties, from classic plain to options dressed up with vanilla or chocolate glaze and sprinkles.

Jim Crow Museum includes information about Old Settlers

The Old Settlers of Mecosta, Montcalm and Isabella counties are among the stories told at the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University.

'Second Saturdays' at Saginaw Art Museum

You’ll Need Both Hands To Tackle The Cheeseburgers At This Tiny Michigan Hole In The Wall

Some of the best meals come from the smallest kitchens, where the grill has been sizzling for years and the regulars know exactly what to order. The Whitehouse Restaurant on North McEwan Street in Clare, Michigan, is one of those beloved little spots. It is famous for big, juicy cheeseburgers...

How This Old Town Bistro Won Hearts in Saginaw, Michigan

Open Wed-Thu, 5 PM–8 PM; Fri-Sat, 5 PM–9 PM; Sat-Sun brunch, 10 AM–2 PM (closed Mon-Tue) Inside the Historic Graebner Building in Old Town Saginaw, Artisan Urban Bistro pairs an open kitchen with a seasonal menu that changes through the year. 🍽️. Chef-owner Lonnie Paser cooks...

Saginaw Zoo Boo Offers Three More Family Weekends Before Halloween

The Saginaw Children’s Zoo will continue its family-focused Halloween celebration through Oct. 25 with candy, costumes, unlimited train and carousel rides and activities designed to be fun without being frightening. SAGINAW, Mich. — Families looking for a Halloween outing without haunted …

Boomerang Coffee Lounge to end daily service at Jerome Street location

Boomerang Coffee will end daily service at its Jerome Street cafe Oct. 18 after construction cut sales by more than half. Staff will move to its other Midland locations.

10 Northern Michigan Breakfast Restaurants That Should Be On Your Radar

What makes a breakfast worth remembering? Sometimes, it’s a warm meal at a small local cafe, a friendly diner where regulars know the menu by heart, or a quiet table where you can take your time before heading out for the day. Across Northern Michigan, breakfast can be more...

Longtime WNEM-TV5 Weathercaster Eric Jylha Dies at 76

Longtime WNEM-TV5 weathercaster, reporter and local historian Eric Jylha has died at 76. For decades, he was a familiar face on television across Mid-Michigan.

The No-Frills Bakery In Michigan That Serves The Most Legendary Donuts You Will Ever Taste

There’s a bakery in Clare, Michigan where the donuts are so good that people have been known to drive hours out of their way just to stand in line for them. Cops & Doughnuts is that bakery, and once you’ve tasted what they’re serving, you’ll completely understand why.

Press your own cider at Wheatland’s free Wheatscouts fall family fun day

Bring a few apples and an empty jug to press fresh cider at Wheatland’s free Wheatscouts Family Fun event in Remus. Crafts, cider doughnuts and a music jamboree round out the day.

Becca’s Closet surprises Bay City Central ahead of prom

BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - For the second day in a row, Becca’s Closet made prom dreams come true in Mid-Michigan. On Tuesday, the non-profit revealed that prom tickets for juniors and seniors at Bay City Central were paid for. Becca’s Closet was formed to honor the work of Rebecca Kirtman from Florida, who passed away in 2003. Her parents now run Becca’s Closet, which donates formal attire to high school students. This year, they teamed up with Macy’s to expand their services.