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Johnson's Pumpkin Farm offers families fall fun this season with activities like feeding goats, enjoying doughnuts with cider, and exploring a 13-acre corn maze with an eagle design celebrating America 250.

The farm also features treats such as a caramel apple slushie and a unique cider blend.

Frankenmuth River Place Shops will host Scarecrow Fest on two weekends in October at 925 S.

Main St. The event offers pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling, doggie trick-or-treating and live shows with scheduled performances and a community scarecrow contest.

Chippewa Nature Center will host its annual Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct.

3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event for children and CNC members offers live music, hands-on historical activities, and wagon rides, while non-member adults pay $7 admission.

Mid-Michigan high school students may form teams to apply for the Nickless Innovation Award by Friday, Oct.

9 at 4 p.m. The competition offers over $77,500 in STEM scholarships and school grants + top teams will later present projects at Saginaw Valley State University.

Saginaw Valley State University opened a free outdoor fitness court near the main entrance west of Bachand Hall with seven zones for ages 14 and up, open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The facility was created with Priority Health and the National Fitness Campaign to host classes and activities.

High school teams from Bay, Midland, Saginaw and Tuscola counties can submit innovative ideas for the AH Nickless Innovation Award competition (hosted at University Center) as registration remains open until Oct.

9 with over $77,000 in prize funds available.

Local high school football rankings and stats are updated ahead of Week 5 games.

Akron-Fairgrove will travel to Bay City Academy on Friday (Sept. 25) as power rankings highlight strong teams and tight playoff races.