Good morning, Ypsilanti.

SOS Community Services in Ypsilanti is hosting its annual holiday drive to help local families by collecting gift cards (between $10 and $25 from major retailers) and essential household items, with donations accepted through Dec.

11. Local residents can drop off items or get more details via email or phone.

Eastern Michigan University is spending $42.5 million to expand Roosevelt Hall for its STEM programs, with upgrades set to finish in 2028.

EMU will also renovate Pierce Hall into the new home for the College of Business, kicking off with a celebration on Oct-15.

Unused or expired prescription drugs will be dropped off at local law enforcement sites on Saturday, Oct.

24 for National Drug Take Back Day. Officials say the program will help prevent water contamination (accepted items include pills, capsules, patches, vitamins, pet medications, sealed liquids, and vape pens without batteries).

Local football coverage shows Whitmore Lake running back Owen Smith earned Friday Night Hero for Week 7 by rushing 242 yards and four touchdowns (earning 85% of votes) on Friday.

Week 8 schedules starting Oct. 16 list matchups featuring Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard and other contests.

Michigan football is set to play Indiana on Oct.

24 at Michigan Stadium with a 12 p.m. kickoff; FOX will broadcast the game (with Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt on the call) as part of the Big Ten schedule.

Coach Kyle Whittingham said that offensive lineman Andrew Babalola (a five-star recruit) will begin practice today ahead of Saturday’s home game against Penn State, while Andrew Sprague, who has missed three games, is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.