Good morning, Saginaw.

The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan is hosting over a dozen food distribution events in Saginaw County this October.

Old Town Christian Outreach offers food and clothing today from 10 a.m. to noon while other local sites schedule distributions throughout the month.

Culver’s is kicking off Foodie Fridays with Curdtoberfest, offering a sweepstakes for a trip to Germany—inviting locals to join the celebration at their Culver’s.

More details on dates and entry rules will follow.

Thomas Pyrett, a 67-year-old from Weidman, won a $250,000 Powerball prize after his ticket at Weidman EZ Mart matched four white balls and the Powerball on Sept.

23 — he later claimed his prize at lottery headquarters and plans to pay off his home.

Funding changes effective Oct.

1 require Michigan to pay 75% of SNAP administrative costs, adding $95 million this year — and starting Oct. 1, 2027 the state will pay 10% of food benefits, or over $320 million annually. Officials warn the added costs may lead to tighter state budgets.

Midland Dow claimed its 21st consecutive SVL boys tennis championship on Thursday at the Greater Midland Tennis Center, sweeping every flight without dropping a set (the school also excelled in volleyball and earned honors in girls golf).

All Saints beat Bay City Academy 57-0 at St. Stans Field on Friday, Oct.

2 when the Cougars led 43-0 at halftime & maintained their dominance throughout the game.

Fans can vote for local high school football’s Friday Night Hero until 10 p.m. Sunday, following standout Week 6 plays including Harry Ayotte’s 27 rushes for 181 yards and two touchdowns in Merrill’s 30-14 win over Breckenridge — a nod to strong community talent.

Friday, Oct. 2 saw Saginaw-area high school football games with Heritage toppling Flint Carman-Ainsworth 49-0 and Midland Dow beating Traverse City West 52-24, while other matchups ended with mixed scores.

On Friday, Oct. 2, Bay City high school football games ended with varied results – Saginaw United lost 30 to 0 to Bay City Central while 24 area teams posted scores ranging from close finishes to blowout wins.