Lapeer County Woman Wins $120,000 Club Keno Prize
(LAPEER COUNTY) — A Lapeer County woman won big playing the Michigan Lottery’s Club Keno game at her favorite local store. The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, won $120,000 by matching eight of her nine
Cardboard City is Returning to the Courthouse Lawn
(SANDUSKY) — The Youth Advisory Council of the Sanilac County Community Foundation will hold their Cardboard City fundraiser on the Sanilac County Courthouse lawn on Saturday, October 24. Over 100 local high school students will stay outside
Adele appears to tease music fans with new material in TV ad
LONDON (AP) – Is the long wait almost over for Adele fans? Four years after her last album, the singer appears to have teased British television viewers with a snippet of new music, broadcast during an ad
Tribute to Hank Williams held in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – He’s no Hank Williams – and even Tom Hiddleston will acknowledge that. But the British actor didn’t have to be. But he did get a nice reception when he came on to sing
Google to give away software to Microsoft Office defectors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Google is escalating an attack on Microsoft’s lucrative Office software in an attempt to hit its longtime rival where it will hurt the most. The assault is targeting companies and government agencies paying
US appeals court upholds gun laws after Newtown massacre
NEW YORK (AP) – A federal appeals court has upheld key provisions of New York and Connecticut laws banning possession of semi-automatic assault weapons and large-capacity magazines. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday, finding
Eddie Murphy to receive top US humor prize at Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON (AP) – Eddie Murphy is trading places with Mark Twain. The comedian, actor, director and producer is this year’s recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Dave Chappelle, George Lopez, Kathy Griffin, Arsenio Hall,
‘Goosebumps’ spooks ‘Spies,’ ‘Crimson Peak’ at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) – “Goosebumps” has scared off its competition to claim the top spot at the box office. The family-friendly horror starring Jack Black as author R.L. Stine earned $23.5 million across the weekend, according to
McKenzie Health System Auxiliary Elects New Leadership
(SANDUSKY) — The McKenzie Health System Auxiliary elected new leadership during their meeting on October 8.
Charles Robert Bacon
Charles Robert Bacon, age 90 of Carsonville, passed away on Thursday, October 15. Visitation with the family will be Monday, Oct. 19 from 1-7 p.m. at the Pomeroy Funeral Home in Carsonville. Burial will be in the
Kenny Fischer
Kenny Fischer, age 88 of Marlette, passed away on Saturday, October 17. Services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette where visitation will be held Monday, Oct. 19
H.S. FOOTBALL WEEK 9 Friday, October 23
Non-League Capac at Sandusky on 97.7 WTGV-FM at 6:30 p.m. Cros-Lex at Ovid-Elsie Marlette Armada Algonac at Brown City North Branch at Yale Richmond at Macomb Lutheran North Dearborn Heights Crestwood at Almont Imlay City at Southfield
High School Football WEEK 8 SCORES
8-Man Deckerville 50, Peck 6 Kinde North Huron 52, CPS 12 Kingston 34, Big Rapids Crossroads Academy 0 Hale 38, Akron Fairgrove 12 Dryden 55, Covert 0 GTC EAST Sandusky 54, Memphis 12 Harbor Beach 19, Marlette
Father and son rescued after boat engine quits north of Sand Point
(HURON COUNTY) — The Huron County Sheriff’s Department airboat was busy Saturday morning as they responded to a call for help made by a duck hunter who reported that his engine had quit and he feared that
Port Hope woman killed in two-vehicle crash
(HURON TOWNSHIP) — One person was killed and second received minor injuries in a two-car crash around 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon in Huron County’s Huron Township.
Logano spins out Kenseth late, wins at Kansas Speedway
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) – Joey Logano won his second straight Chase race Sunday, spinning out Matt Kenseth with five laps remaining at Kansas Speedway to potentially spoil his rival’s championship hopes. In desperate need of a
Michigan State’s Watts-Jackson has hip surgery after scoring
UNDATED (AP) – Michigan State defensive back Jalen Watts-Jackson has had hip surgery a day after scoring the winning touchdown on the final play against Michigan. The surgery at the University of Michigan hospital Sunday lasted more
Lions top Bears 37-34 on FG with 2:29 left in OT for 1st win
DETROIT (AP) – Matt Prater kicked a 27-yard field goal with 2:29 left in overtime, and the Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 37-34 on Sunday for their first victory of the season. Matthew Stafford heaved a
Michigan AD condemns ‘vicious comments’ toward player
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) – Michigan’s athletic director has released an open letter urging fans to avoid “thoughtless comments” after a punting mistake cost the Wolverines Saturday night’s game against Michigan State. Jim Hackett does not mention
Spurs beat Pistons in Aldridge’s home debut
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points and San Antonio fans get their first look at LaMarcus Aldridge in a home uniform as the Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 96-92 on Sunday for their first
Deckerville Hospital Tests Emergency Disaster Preparedness
(DECKERVILLE) — Local adult and student volunteers helped Deckerville Community Hospital by participating in a mock disaster drill Thursday. The event staged by the Deckerville Community Hospital was coordinated with and involved dozens of participants from the
Pope to meet poor, Muslims and evangelicals in Africa
VATICAN CITY (AP) – The Vatican says Pope Francis will make his first trip to Africa next month, with stops in Kenya, Uganda and the conflict-torn Central African Republic. The papal itinerary will include meetings with Muslims
Haslam raises questions about ‘religious doctrine’ bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Gov. Bill Haslam is raising questions about a legislative proposal to ban Tennessee schools from teaching about “religious doctrine” before the 10th grade. The governor said the bill could have unexpected consequences, such
Bremerton coach prays after football game, defying orders
BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) – A high school coach in Washington state has prayed at the end of Friday night’s football game, despite being told by district officials to stop. The Kitsap Sun reports that Bremerton High assistant
Biden says religious freedom is key to fighting extremism
NEW YORK (AP) – Vice President Joe Biden says protecting religious liberty is a moral imperative that protects society against violent extremists.
6 Republican 2016 hopefuls woo faithful at Texas megachurch
PLANO, Texas (AP) – Six Republican presidential candidates have made personal appeals to thousands of Christian conservatives at a megachurch in suburban Dallas, underscoring the importance of the evangelical vote.