Michigan sheriffs share Halloween safety tips hat  Now that you know what time to take your trick-or-treaters out on the town this evening, let's talk safety. The Michigan Sheriffs' Association is sharing tips to keep you and the kids safe this year. The association recommends you leave masks behind. The group says masks can pose a risk to children and face paint is a safer alternative. That's just one of the tips they provide for a safe holiday. See the rest -- MORE ►Halloween should be moved to last Saturday in October, survey winners say

  

Will it rain or snow on you during trick-or-treating?   It will rain. It will snow. In some spots, it will do both. If you want to know what kind of precipitation to expect in your corner of Michigan, MLive Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa has the details. Just don't blame the messenger. Torregrossa promises he didn't order up a wet Halloween. But you can be prepared for what Mother Nature is planning for the holiday with umbrellas or snow boots (or both). Stay dry out there, friends. MORE ►Join the Michigan Weather Facebook page for up-to-date info from Mark

'Haunted' lumber-era home subject of latest film in spooky series hat  Do you believe in ghosts? Well, the residents of this stately Saginaw home certainly do. The lumber-era estate is the subject of the latest film in a series focused on "haunted" properties in the Saginaw area. The newest Haunted Saginaw film will premiere Nov. 15 and 16 at the Temple Theatre in Saginaw. Perhaps the magic of Halloween doesn't have to end when today is over. MORE ►These documents might prove Merrill house was haunted

  

Retro Michigan store filled with horror-themed goods and vintage treasures     Today would be the perfect time to visit Retro-a-go-go. The shop, located in downtown Howell, has plenty of horror-themed goodies to make Halloween feel more authentic. On top of the spooky items, the business specializes in retro collectibles. Items harken back to the 1930s through the 1970s. That makes this the ideal place to relive your childhood (or someone else's childhood, whippersnapper). MORE ►Death museum open in Michigan: A look inside this morbid lair of learning