Former Senator Fred Thompson, had TV and film roles, dies at 73
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Bouncing from politics to the big screen and back, Fred Thompson played many roles well and those who knew him say the folksy former U.S. senator from Tennessee leaves a big mark on
Mariah Carey, Pat Benatar, Questlove set for Macy’s Parade
NEW YORK (AP) – Mariah Carey, Questlove from the Roots, the cast of “Sesame Street,” Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will be among the stars celebrating at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
CBS All Access to debut subscriber-only ‘Star Trek’ in 2017
NEW YORK (AP) – “Star Trek” is going boldly where it hasn’t gone before with a brand-new edition of the sci-fi TV franchise.
Judge orders Cosby deposition in Janice Dickinson lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A judge says Bill Cosby and his former attorney should be deposed by lawyers for Janice Dickinson in the model’s defamation lawsuit against the embattled comedian.
Justin Timberlake to perform on CMA Awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Justin Timberlake will perform with country singer Chris Stapleton on the Country Music Association Awards. The CMA Awards will air live from Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Gordon wins Martinsville to earn spot in championship finale
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) – Jeff Gordon will race for a fifth NASCAR championship in his final season, in large part because Matt Kenseth knocking out both of Roger Penske’s cars Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.
Smith, Chiefs run over Lions 45-10 at Wembley Stadium
LONDON (AP) – Alex Smith threw for 145 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for 78 yards and a touchdown to lead the Kansas City Chiefs over the Detroit Lions 45-10 Sunday at Wembley Stadium.
Kansas City World Series champs’ parade planned for Tuesday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – City officials have announced plans for a parade to celebrate the Kansas City Royals’ World Series win.
Consumers Energy announces plans to hire more line workers
JACKSON, Mich. (AP) – Consumers Energy is hiring more line workers to respond to emergencies, enhance reliability and restore electric service following storms. The unit of Jackson-based CMS Energy Corp. announced Monday that it plans to hire
North Huron FFA Agricultural Issues Team Receives Silver Award, Semifinalist in National Contest
(HURON COUNTY) — The North Huron FFA Agricultural Issues team recently took a Silver Award at the National FFA Convention and Expo in Louisville, Kentucky and made it to the semifinals.
Sheriff Tim Donnellon named VP of MSA Board of Directors
(ST. CLAIR COUNTY) — St. Clair County Sheriff Tim Donnellon has been appointed as Vice President of the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association Board of Directors. The appointment was made after Sheriff Donnellon was elected to the Board of
Moore & Greenleaf Twp. voters head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3
(MOORE TOWNSHIP) — Moore Township voters will head to the polls today to cast their ballot either for or against the township’s wind energy ordinance. The ordinance, adopted in May by the Moore Township Board, would allow
Thumb Industries marks 45 years of helping disabled people
(BAD AXE) — A nonprofit operating in Huron and Sanilac counties is celebrating 45 years of providing job skills training to people with disabilities.
Marijuana seized in Sanilac County Drug Raid
(LAMOTTE TOWNSHIP) — Sanilac County Drug Task Force officers raided a home in the 2000 block of Lamton Road in Sanilac County’s Lamotte Township last Tuesday after receiving information of illegal marijuana growing at the residence.
Exchange State Bank moves to new Sandusky location
(SANDUSKY) — The Sandusky office of Exchange State Bank is now open for business at its new location at the corner of M-46 and Gates Road, across from Burger King.
Leroy Bender
Leroy Bender, age 74 of Lexington, passed away on Saturday, October 31. Services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. at the Pomeroy Funeral Home in Croswell where visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 3
Shirley Groth
Shirley Groth, age 84 of Sandusky, passed away on Tuesday, October 6. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Sandusky where visitation will
Public hearing airs disagreements about Wichita State chapel
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) – A member of a panel discussing renovations of a Wichita State University chapel says she agrees that the chapel should be open to all races and faiths, but only if those using the
Cardinal: Pope Francis to visit Mexico in February
MEXICO CITY (AP) – A leading Roman Catholic official in Mexico says Pope Francis will visit that country starting Feb. 12, 2016.
Boehner: ‘Catholic guilt’ swayed Ryan on speakership
WASHINGTON (AP) – Former House Speaker John Boehner says he used “Catholic guilt” to persuade Paul Ryan to run for speaker
Texas case mulls if home-school kids have to learn something
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A case being heard by the Texas Supreme Court Monday could have broad implications for families that home school their children.
Episcopal Church installs first black leader
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. Episcopal Church has installed its first black presiding bishop in an elaborate ceremony at the Washington National Cathedral.