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...

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...

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.

PHOTOS: Midland Marching Band Showcase, Oct. 7, 2026

PHOTOS: Midland Marching Band Showcase, Oct. 7, 2026

'Second Saturdays' at Saginaw Art Museum

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.

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.

Saginaw-area sports highlights: Millington, Hemlock qualify for girls golf state meet

Millington claimed its second consecutive girls golf regional title, earning the Division 4 championship Tuesday at Twin Brooks Golf Course in Chesaning. Millington finished with 385 for first place. Also qualifying for the state meet were second-place Cass City (391) and third place Hemlock (407). Individual qualifiers (top three golfers not on team qualifiers) included Nouvel CC’s Gabi Thiel in fourth place (91) and Ithaca’s Saige Zimmerman in ninth place (98).

This Week in Northeast Michigan History: Oct. 5-11

Editor’s Note: Stay connected with more than 4,100 of our Northeast Michigan neighbors through the Up North Voice Mail, delivered FREE every Thursday morning. Sign up today!. Oct. 7, 1915 — Rose City newspaper captures everyday life in Ogemaw County. The Oct. 7, 1915, edition of the Rose...

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.

List: Halloween events throughout Mid-Michigan

Looking for something to do this spooky season? Here's a list of local, family-friendly events to get you in the Halloween spirit.

Marching bands: See the winners from the Sparta Invitational

SPARTA, MI -- Byron Center captured first place in Flight II with a score of 79.350 at the Sparta Marching Band Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Sparta High School. The competition featured multiple flights of bands judged by head judge Derek Smith and a panel of adjudicators evaluating music, visual and general effect categories.

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.

Midland Center for the Arts unveils renovated Hall of Ideas

Supporters of the Midland Center for the Arts gathered on Monday, Oct. 5, to get a sneak peek at the newly renovated Hall of Ideas, for which a grand reopening will take place at 2 p.m. on Nov. 13.

Upcoming disc golf tournament raises money for charity

The 12th annual WildDeer Open Disc Golf Tournament will be happening at Deerfield Park on Sunday, Oct. 11. There will be two rounds of 18 holes along with a lunch provided by the Bubba-Q Food Truck. Check in will start at 7:30 a.m., followed by an opening ceremony at 9 a.m. and tee time, according to a press release from WildDeer. It is a Professional Disc Golf Association sanctioned event.

Midland Marching Band Showcase to feature 11 high school bands Oct. 7

Eleven area high school marching bands will perform on the field at Midland Community Stadium in the annual Midland Marching Band Showcase on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

From YouTube Tutorials To Master Chef Winner, Jake Kelley's Saginaw County Cooking Journey

A neuroscience graduate from Hemlock just won Master Chef season 16, and he taught himself to cook by rewatching YouTube videos in his kitchen.

Creative 360 seeks Michigan artists for new exhibition

The 2026 Emerging Artists Exhibition is specifically designed for artists who have not yet reached the point of earning their primary income solely from their art.