Merrill
Merrill, MI · Lifestyle
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Beloved Michigan family restaurant closes after 30 years, ending a sweet-roll tradition
H & D Chuckwagon in Reed City, Michigan, closed on August 30, 2026, after 30 years under the ownership of siblings Hal Clementshaw and Dawn Anderson. The owners cited retirement and the physical demands of restaurant work. The family restaurant was widely known for large sweet rolls and doughnuts, as...
unearththevoyage.com
This Small Michigan Buffet Has Sushi, Hibachi, and a Loyal Following
People are making the trip to Owosso for a Chinese buffet that offers more than the usual trays of fried rice and chicken. Jade Buffet has a sushi bar, a cook-to-order grill, and a lineup of Chinese favorites that keeps regulars coming back. The restaurant sits in an unassuming building...
FOX 17 News West Michigan
Shoot a deer in Kent County? Test it for chronic wasting disease at this drop box
everafterinthewoods.com
This Michigan Market In Saginaw Brings 17 Food Vendors, Antiques, And Local Shops Into One Historic Building
A former newspaper building makes an unexpectedly good home for pho, smoothie bowls, chicken wings, gourmet cookies, yarn, beads, and downtown wandering. The printing presses are gone, but the building still feels busy in the best way. Food stalls share space with small shops, so lunch can easily turn into...
AviationPros
Prop-and-Treat Halloween Event Planned at Jack Barstow Airport
MIDLAND, MI – Jack Barstow Municipal Airport will host a free Halloween celebration on Friday, October 30, offering families a chance to trick-or-treat among parked aircraft. The “Prop-and-Treat” event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and puts an aviation spin on the traditional trunk-or-treat format. Children can collect candy...
WNEM
Saginaw shares guidance on addressing groundhogs
The city of Saginaw is providing residents with information and resources to help address groundhog concerns, including how to report potential hazards affecting city property and where to find assistance with wildlife issues on private property.
WNEM
New anchor Caroline Klapp joins the TV5 team
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Caroline Klapp has joined WNEM as an early evening anchor, bringing nearly a decade of experience in local news. Klapp joined the station in October 2026. She previously worked at the station’s sister station in South Bend, Indiana. Klapp is a graduate of Texas Christian...