(11/18/12) - The big number today is 36. That's how many shopping days are left until Christmas, and already businesses are rolling out the bargains.
"We just wanted to come up and do some shopping, maybe the Christmas spirit is already kicking in, we're just having a great time," said Steve Myers while shopping at the Premium Outlets in Birch Run.
"Deer Widows" weekend sales are just wrapping up, but this isn't the end of the early shopping season.
The Birch Run Premium Outlets are getting a jump start on Black Friday shopping; some stores are opening at 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
"We're really optimistic about what we'll see this weekend, again the energy, the camaraderie and the memories that are made when we see families out here waiting to get in the door," said Lindsay Carpenter, assistant general manager of the Birch Run Premium Outlets.
All stores will be open by midnight, and they'll be open all night long for their annual Midnight Madness sale.
Some stores will have door prizes and special deals, and for most shoppers, this marks the start of the holiday shopping season.
"They are absolutely our biggest events of the year," Carpenter said. "We definitely focus on, and I think a lot of our shoppers do, on these two weekends that fall in November just because of the value the extra jump on holiday shopping and find the great deals."
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:58 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:58:23 GMT
(6/18/13) - President Obama has declared a major disaster area for 16 counties in Michigan after the severe flooding we had recently. Midland and Saginaw Counties are on the list-- but Genesee is not,
(6/18/13) - President Obama has declared a major disaster area for 16 counties in Michigan after the severe flooding we had recently. Midland and Saginaw Counties are on the list-- but Genesee is not,
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:57 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:57:16 GMT
(6/18/13) - Saginaw Valley State University announces the looming retirement of President Eric Gilbertson. The board thanked him for his "exemplary service". He started the job in 1989 and will remain
(6/18/13) - Saginaw Valley State University announces the looming retirement of President Eric Gilbertson. The board thanked him for his "exemplary service". He started the job in 1989 and will remain
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:44:54 GMT
(6/18/13) - SVSU students are going to have to pay more for their education. The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved a budget for the 20-14 fiscal year Tuesday. It includes a tuition
(6/18/13) - SVSU students are going to have to pay more for their education. The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved a budget for the 20-14 fiscal year Tuesday. It includes a tuition
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:21:36 GMT
Fast-moving storms left behind some long-term damage. Yesterday's storm ripped down power lines, and crews are working through the night to turn the lights back on.
Fast-moving storms left behind some long-term damage. Yesterday's storm ripped down power lines, and crews are working through the night to turn the lights back on.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:34:40 GMT
(06/18/13) -- We're more than six months away from Christmas, but the gift of giving knows no time frame, especially in mid-Michigan. When a veteran of three wars returns to his Owosso home, he might not
We're more than six months away from Christmas, but the gift of giving knows no time frame, especially in Mid-Michigan.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:32:44 GMT
(06/18/13) - A fishing trip on the Saginaw Bay has turned deadly, Tuesday. The body of a 14-year-old was recovered early Tuesday morning along Kilarney Beach Road, in Bangor Township. The two men who
A fun day fishing on the Saginaw Bay, turned deadly, Monday.
