ANN ARBOR – Peanut lovers, take note. Planters' 26-foot-long peanut on wheels will be making three local appearances this month. All members of the public are invited to the events to take a photo with the Nutmobile, play a game and enjoy some free peanut samples. According to Peanutter Grace Noice, spreading cheer is the main goal of each event. “We travel across the country and are just looking to spread some smiles!” Noice wrote via email.

DETROIT – A flood watch has been issued for Metro Detroit this weekend. The watch goes into effect late Friday night and is expected to stay in effect through late Saturday night. The following counties are under the flood watch:Genesee CountyLapeer CountyLenawee CountyLivingston CountyMacomb CountyMonroe CountyOakland CountySt. Clair CountyWasthenaw CountyWayne CountySt. Clair and Sanilac counties also are under a lakeshore flood watch Saturday. Updated weather forecast from the Local 4Casters:FRIDAY: Rain early especially South Zone, then rain coming and going all day. SATURDAY: Heavy, flooding rains possible with isolated thundershowers mixed in mainly during the early and mid morning hours around Metro Detroit.