Stu Allen
High School Football Playoffs Begin This Weekend for Several Area Teams
More than a dozen Flint-area high school football teams will begin their quest to play for a state championship at Ford Field in late November. Here's a look at who is playing and where:
San Francisco Forces Game 7 in NLCS-Detroit Tigers Still Waiting For World Series Opponent
The Detroit Tigers still don't know who they will face in the 2012 World Series. They only know that they will begin the best-of-seven World Championship playoff on Wednesday night in the National League Champion's ballpark.
October is Popcorn Poppin’ Month
October is national Popcorn Poppin' Month. In the Allen household, every Sunday is popcorn night. I make popcorn the old fashioned way, popped in oil on the stove.
Sweetest Day – A Day to do Something Sweet for Someone
Sweetest Day is tomorrow, October 20th. Despite popular perception, Sweetest Day is not the autumnal version of Valentine's Day. Sweetest Day originated in the early 1920's.
Goyette Mechanical Donates Time and Equipment to Keep Heat on in 40 Local Homes
Goyette Mechanical is once again helping to orchestrate "Project Heats On" to help several needy families in the Burton area. This is the fourth year for the program.
Detroit Tigers Sweep New York Yankees, Earn Trip to World Series
The Detroit Tigers are heading to the World Series. In the middle of September this team was trailing the White Sox by 3 games and didn't look like they would even make the playoffs.
Crossroads Village Brings Friendly Not Scary Fun With Halloween Ghosts & Goodies
Kids of all ages love to dress up for Halloween, but not all kids like to be scared while celebrating it. Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad have a kid-friendly, not frightening celebration of Halloween with "Ghosts & Goodies."
Tomorrow is Get Smart About Credit Day-Will You be Participating?
October 18th is Get Smart About Credit Day. On this day, thousands of bankers will visit high schools across America to teach young people the importance of establishing and maintaining good credit.
Detroit Tigers Can Punch Ticket to World Series With Win Tonight
The Detroit Tigers have a chance to earn a trip to the 2012 World Series with a win tonight over the New York Yankees at Comerica Park in Detroit. The Tigers lead the best-of-seven ALCS 3 games to none over the Yankees.
Tailgate Challenge 5k is Perfect Warmup for UM/MSU Game Saturday
While most Michigan/Michigan State fans will tune up for Saturday's big rivalry game by eating and drinking, here's a great opportunity to burn off some calories and steam while talking a little smack to fans of that inferior school.
Orionid Meteor Showers Bring Light Show to Our Skies This Weekend
If the skies are clear over Mid-Michigan this weekend, you may be treated to a meteor shower caused by the debris of Halley's Comet.
Still Time to Suck Up, Tomorrow is National Boss Day
October 16 (tomorrow) is National Boss Day. A day for all employees to honor their bosses.