Good morning, Saginaw.

A recent study by DeHoyos Accident Attorneys found Michigan ranked 7th among all states for deadly animal—car crashes, with 1.3% of these incidents ending in fatalities using data from 2019 to 2023.

Tomorrow, Oct. 17 a new Crumbl cookie shop opens at Green Acres Plaza in Saginaw Township with extended hours from 8 a.m. to midnight and festivities including giveaways and a DJ party from 2 to 4 p.m. (Andrew and Erica Lord own the location) (the store will offer free T-shirts for the first 100 customers and a contest for free cookies for adults).

Michigan Cream & Sugar Ice Cream Company is shipping its artisan frozen treats nationwide starting this fall from its two Mid-Michigan locations.

Local deliveries are available within a 22-mile radius of its Saginaw Old Town store on Wednesdays and Fridays — orders for the 48 continental states ship on Mondays with expected delivery by 5 p.m. Tuesday.

More than two weeks after a gunman drove a truck into a church in Grand Blanc Township and opened fire on worshippers, church leaders including Pastor Tim Jahn at Messiah Lutheran are reviewing safety measures—lawmakers have introduced the Pray Safe Act to guide security improvements at houses of worship.

The Beans bunny sign, a historic neon landmark removed in May 2021 to make room for a new high school, remains in secret storage as owner Aaron Boese cites cost issues and stalled community proposals to restore it — a plan estimated at $100,000 still awaits his cooperation.

Consumers Energy is offering help with winter heating bills as its CARE program now accepts applications to provide affordable payment plans — applicants must be eligible and meet income guidelines.

Starting Jan 1, customers can also apply for a Home Heating Credit that may lower their bills by about $250.

Saginaw-area fans voted for their favorite athlete for the MLive Saginaw Athlete of the Week after voting from Oct.

6th to 11th. The poll highlighted strong fall sports performances—featuring runners like Lindsey Cmeyla as the season neared its close.

Griffin Marcy made 14 saves to help Ithaca win a 3-2 Division 4 boys soccer district semifinal shootout Tuesday—he stopped crucial shots after the game was tied 2-2.

Brady Paradise, Thad Whitmore, Carson Hardman and Austin Barancik scored in the shootout where Ithaca outscored Perry 4-2.

Saginaw-area high school football enters Week 8 as teams fight for conference titles & playoff spots; Nouvel Catholic Central hosts Ithaca & five teams are trending upward.

Fall Mom 2 Mom Sale

11 AM – 4 PM — Fashion Square Mall — Free Admission — Explore over 100 tables of delightful Fall décor at this vibrant Mom Sale event.

Flint Firebirds vs. Saginaw Spirit

5:30-7 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Watch the live broadcast of an exciting OHL matchup as the Firebirds take on the Spirit.

Halloween Celebration at SVRC Marketplace

4:30-6:30 p.m. — SVRC Marketplace — Free entry — Enjoy a spooktacular evening of trick-or-treating and festive fun with live entertainment and community vendors.

Trunk or Treat

5-7 p.m. — YMCA of Saginaw — Free entry — Enjoy a community celebration with candy, music, and spooky decorations in a festive Trunk or Treat atmosphere.

Flint Firebirds vs Saginaw Spirit

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Stream available — Witness the heated rivalry unfold as two local teams clash on the ice.

Saginaw Spirit vs. Windsor Spitfires

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Cost info not provided — Catch the thrilling clash between the Saginaw Spirit and Windsor Spitfires live on FloHockey.

Brantford Bulldogs vs. Saginaw Spirit

5:30-7 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Check local listings for cost — Watch an exciting OHL match-up featuring the Bulldogs and Spirit live on FloHockey.

Dustin Lynch and Scotty McCreery Concert

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience a night of country music with Dustin Lynch and Scotty McCreery.

Still Waters Tour with Leanna Crawford and Cade Thompson

7-8:30 p.m. — 850 W Genesee St, Frankenmuth, MI — Ticket prices vary — Experience Leanna Crawford’s inspiring songs and deep faith on her debut tour.

The Nutcracker

7:00–8:30 p.m. — Temple Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of this classic holiday ballet at the renowned stage in Saginaw.