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.

Tasty Tuesdays: Happy Donuts in Midland

Brains, Brooms and Boos Bar Crawl

A halloween-themed charity event is taking place in downtown Midland on Saturday, Oct. 10.

This Michigan Sausage Shop Is A Worthwhile Road-Trip Stop For Food Lovers

Sausage tastes better when the person who made it can tell you exactly how. Michigan has a shop that built its whole name on that kind of knowledge. Links hang in the cases, seasoned with blends that stay the same from batch to batch. Smoke drifts from the back room through most of the morning.

Supporting the East Side Soup Kitchen

A local soup kitchen is holding a couple of fundraisers this fall.

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 Bacon Sandwich At This Roadside Michigan Diner Weighs Nearly A Pound All By Itself

Some roadside diners feed you, and some make you wonder if the kitchen owns a forklift. Tony’s I75 Restaurant in Birch Run, Michigan, belongs proudly in the second group, thanks to a famous bacon BLT that stacks nearly a pound of crispy bacon between thick slices of bread. Travelers,...

Find Thanksgiving Dinner on the Menu Every Day at This Hidden Michigan Spot

Thanksgiving dinner does not have to wait for November in this small Michigan town. In Kawkawlin, Turkey Roost has spent decades serving the familiar combination of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and classic comfort-food sides from an unassuming roadside spot. The appeal comes from getting a holiday-style meal on an ordinary...

FACES OF MIDLAND: Joel Hensel’s journey from prison to helping others in recovery

Faces of Midland is a collaborative storytelling project that celebrates the vibrant lives of those who live, work, and thrive in Midland.