Good morning, Ypsilanti.

A new guide to haunted attractions in Southeast Michigan shows many spooky events this October — including free haunted forests, ticketed houses, and hayrides, with Wiard's Night Terrors in Ypsilanti open on weekends to entertain locals.

Residents have seen brown marmorated stink bugs near windows as fall brings these invasive pests indoors and experts advise vacuuming or using light traps rather than squishing to avoid staining furniture — sealing home cracks may help prevent more bugs from entering.

Michigan agencies such as national parks and veterans services are hit by the federal government shutdown that began Oct 1, leaving many federal workers unsure about their next paychecks — residents remain concerned about its ongoing impact on local programs.

Saline Township Board of Trustees voted 4-1 on Oct.

1 to settle a lawsuit with Related Digital and local landowners so that a 2.2-million-square-foot data center may move forward with conditions attached. Officials said legal risks and concerns that the farmland would be developed anyway drove the decision.

Daylight saving time will end on Sunday, Nov.

2 when clocks go back one hour, so evening darkness will come earlier for commuters. Lawmakers are discussing permanent changes to the system—either keeping daylight saving or switching to standard time—though no decision has been made.

OmniAir Michigan Plugfest & Mobility Workshop

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — American Center for Mobility — No refunds — Engage with V2X experts at the premier testing event for connected vehicles.

Cahoots Cafe Book Club

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Cahoots Cafe — Free to attend — Gather with fellow book lovers for coffee, snacks, and shared reading time.

Happy Hour Concert with Frog Island Power Boat

5:30-6:30 p.m. — North Star Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a free happy hour concert featuring an indie rock project with country and folk influences.

Depot Town Cat Crawl 2025

5-7 p.m. — Depot Town Cats and Dogs — Free entry — Explore the charming feline community of Ypsilanti in this fun-filled community event.

Haunts for Hunger

11 PM — Prospect Pointe West by Lombardo Homes — Donations encouraged — Enjoy a spooky trail with family fun while supporting a great cause.

Jeremy Porter Solo-Acoustic Performance

8 p.m. — Mash Bar — Cost info not provided — Experience an intimate solo-acoustic set as Jeremy Porter promotes his latest album, Dynamite Alley.