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Cancer, rape fraud case bowls over local community

LEXINGTON, Mich. (AP) - A Michigan woman gained the sympathy and admiration of her community as the subject of a newspaper's award-winning series about surviving rape. People and organizations then rallied when her cancer diagnosis became public. Now 38-year-old Sara Ylen is charged with fraud, false pretenses and using a computer to commit a crime after state police found no doctor who diagnosed cancer. And…

Written on Friday, 17 May 2013 14:22
Motorists be aware: Road Construction ALERT in Lapeer County

(LAPEER COUNTY) -- The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin final work next week on the replaced bridge over the abandon railroad north of Lapeer and south of Davis Lake Road. Crews are expected to complete asphalt paving weather pending. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction by shifting traffic onto the shoulder or left turn lane. Motorists should expect delays. MDOT…

Written on Friday, 17 May 2013 14:20
Marlette Schools Bond Project Updates; Final bids approved

(MARLETTE) -- Marlette Schools Superintendent Jeriann Patterson updated the school board Wednesday on the $5.54 million bond project. The first phase of the project is completed. The Bea McDonald Elementary School was taken down and the lot has been seeded for new grass. Superintendent Patterson noted that the project took a little longer to finish due to the unusually wet spring. Also, the three new…

Written on Friday, 17 May 2013 14:20
Nominations sought for Sanilac County Law Enforcement Officer, Firefighter, EMT, and Citizen of the Year

(SANILAC COUNTY) -- The Sanilac County Police and Firemen's Field Day Committee is seeking nominations for the Law Enforcement Officer, Firefighter, EMT and Citizen of the Year. These individuals will be honored at a special awards dinner Saturday, June 15 at 7 p.m. at the Sanilac Shrine Park. Send your nominations by Tuesday, May 21 to Chief Todd Hillman, Sandusky Fire Department, 161 South Elk…

Written on Thursday, 16 May 2013 16:19
Tractor collides with vehicle in Worth Township

(WORTH TOWNSHIP) -- A tractor pulling two attached pieces of farm equipment collided with a car along Wildcat Road near Sheridan Line in Sanilac County's Worth Township Thursday just after 10 a.m. Sheriff's deputies say the vehicle driven by 69-year old William Carpenter of Carsonville was traveling south on Wildcat and started to pass the tractor driven by 48-year old Thomas Walls of Croswell. Walls…

Written on Thursday, 16 May 2013 16:19
Representative Muxlow set to hold news conference on 'Logan's Law'

(CLYDE TOWNSHIP) -- State Representative Paul Muxlow of Brown City is holding a news conference Friday, May 17 to discuss House Bill 4534, known as "Logan's Law," and its impact on reducing animal abuse in Michigan. The event will be held at the Blue Water Area Humane Society, 6266 Lapeer Road in Clyde Township at 10:30 a.m. Representative Muxlow says there has been overwhelming support…

Written on Thursday, 16 May 2013 11:03
Citizens save lives at North River Road Fire

(EAST CHINA TOWNSHIP) -- A 21-year old Algonac man and East China Township woman is credited with saving the lives of three people from a burning home. St. Clair County Sheriff's deputies say Tyler Brady was traveling north on M-29 shortly after 6:30 a.m. Wednesday when he noticed smoke coming from a chimney in the area of Francis Street. Brady found a residence at 5862…

Written on Thursday, 16 May 2013 11:01
Guilty plea will stand in $2 million prisoner scam

(YALE) -- A judge says there's no turning back for a Thumb man who pleaded guilty to fraud in a $2.6 million scam against prison inmates and their families. 57-year old John Wilson of Yale wants to withdraw his guilty plea after learning he could face a minimum of 30 years in prison, under proposed sentencing guidelines. But Detroit federal Judge Robert Cleland says Wilson…

Written on Thursday, 16 May 2013 11:00
Area toddler dies when television falls on her

(ATTICA TOWNSHIP) -- Officials say a 1-year-old Attica Township girl died after being struck by a falling television over the weekend. According to Lapeer County Sheriff's Sgt. Jason Parks, another child apparently was opening up a dresser the TV was on when the dresser and TV fell over Saturday. Parks says the girl was standing in front of the 32-inch, 69-pound television and was hit…

Written on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 15:47
Huron County Sheriff's Department investigates PayPal Internet Scam

(HURON COUNTY) -- The Huron County Sheriff's Department investigated an Internet scam involving the attempted sale of an automobile on eBay. The victim, a Pigeon area resident, was conned into sending nearly $2,000 via Western Union to an alleged transportation service for the vehicles' transportation expenses. That amount was going to be reimbursed at time of payment. The scam artist was going to pay for…

Written on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 15:08

Juvenile Diabetes Research Walk at Diamond Trail Park Saturday, May 18

(SANDUSKY) -- A walk in support of finding a cure for juvenile diabetes will be held Saturday, May 18 at the Diamond Trail Park in Sandusky from 9 a.m-1 p.m. The event has been coordinated by Sandusky City Manager Dave Faber and his family. Faber's 6-year old daughter was diagnosed with type one diabetes a year ago. Residents wishing to participate in the walk and…

Written on Friday, 17 May 2013 14:19
Almont Area Chamber of Commerce 2013 Scholarship Award Winner Announced

(ALMONT) -- The Almont Area Chamber of Commerce awarded their 2013 scholarship to Almont High School Senior Emily Bonello. The scholarship is given to Almont students that plan to continue their education in a business related field. Bonello earned high honors including the bronze, silver, and gold academic awards. She was a member of the All-Academic Blue Water Area Conference Team for softball during her…

Written on Friday, 17 May 2013 14:18
Memorial Day Cemetery Service Schedule

(AREA) -- Members of the Port Sanilac Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8872 will be conducting Memorial Day services at local cemeteries on Monday, May 27. Services will be held at 9 a.m. at Ridge Cemetery, 9:15 a.m. at Pine Hill Cemetery, 9:30 a.m. at St. John Cemetery, 10 a.m. at Washington Cemetery, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Cemetery on M-46 and 11 a.m. at…

Written on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 14:33
State Representative Paul Muxlow announces May office hours

(AREA) -- State Representative Paul Muxlow of Brown City will host office hours this month in Port Huron. Muxlow invites residents to meet with him to discuss any state or local issues. The public meeting will be held Friday, May 24 from 11 a.m.- Noon at the Blue Water Chamber of Commerce, 512 McMorran Blvd. in Port Huron. No appointment is necessary to meet with…

Written on Monday, 13 May 2013 15:20

Kane helps Blackhawks maintain fast pace

CHICAGO (AP) - Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane has a habit of attracting attention. Maybe you recall the former No. 1 overall pick hitting the Internet last season, when photos show him partying in Madison, Wis. Or the 2009 arrest in his hometown of Buffalo, N.Y., after an altercation with a cab driver. All that seems so long ago for Kane, who on Thursday was named…

Written on Friday, 17 May 2013 14:24
Tigers send Alburquerque down, call up Reed

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have optioned right-hander Al Alburquerque to Triple-A Toledo and recalled right-hander Evan Reed. Alburquerque has struggled with his control, and took the loss in Wednesday's game against Houston, leaving manager Jim Leyland frustrated. The 24-year-old has struck out 26 in 14 1-3 innings this year, but he's also walked 13 and thrown six wild pitches. The 27-year-old Reed…

Written on Friday, 17 May 2013 14:24
Rangers rock Verlander, give Darvish win

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Geovany Soto ended Justin Verlander's night with a three-run homer that capped a seven-run third, and Yu Darvish lasted eight innings even though an anticipated pitching duel fizzled in the Texas Rangers' 10-4 victory against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night. Soto's drive just over the wall in left field came after Verlander walked in two runs - he had three…

Written on Friday, 17 May 2013 14:23
Charles Woodson to visit with Raiders on Tuesday

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Charles Woodson has another team interested in signing him. Woodson's agent, Carl Poston, tells The Associated Press that the 36-year-old defensive back will visit with The Oakland Raiders on Tuesday. The 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year would've traveled to Oakland from Denver after meeting with the Broncos on Wednesday, but he had charity obligations this weekend to support…

Written on Friday, 17 May 2013 14:23