Sandusky Basketball “Meet the Team” Friday Night; tons of prizes and cost a donation
(SANDUSKY) — The 3rd annual Sandusky Basketball Meet the Team Night is this Friday, November 20 at 6 p.m. at the Sandusky High School Gym.
Experts say states lack legal authority to block refugees
DETROIT (AP) – Several U.S. governors have threatened to stop accepting Syrian refugees following last week’s attacks in Paris, even as experts counter they lack legal authority to block newcomers.
Shots fired at Angry Bull Hip-Hop Party
(KIMBALL TOWNSHIP) — Three people were arrested following an altercation at a hip-hop party at the Angry Bull restaurant in Kimball Township early Saturday morning.
Edward J. Varner
Edward J. Varner, age 84 of Lexington, passed away on Sunday, November 15. Services will be held Thursday, Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. at the St. Denis Catholic Church in Lexington. Visitation at the Pomeroy Funeral Home
Hunter shoots himself in the leg in Casco Twp. Sunday
(CASCO TOWNSHIP) — Officials say a 30-year-old hunter suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound while hunting in St. Clair County on Sunday night.
Free Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment Assistance at Deckerville Community Hospital
(DECKERVILLE) — Residents in need of assistance for enrollment into a new plan on the Health Insurance Marketplace for 2016 are invited to Deckerville Community Hospital on Friday, November 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to meet with
Two women battle for title of “Best Dessert” at Hannah D. Wolf Retirement Residence
(MARLETTE) — Betty D’Arcy and Kristen Behnke were contenders for the first ever bake-off throw-down at the Hannah D. Wolfe Retirement Residence in Marlette on Wednesday, October 21–competing for the title for “Best Dessert.”
Sanilac Great Start Collaborative hosting community brunch to celebrate organizations that support the community
(AREA) — Sanilac Great Start Collaborative is hosting a community brunch on Tuesday, November 17 at the Sandusky VFW Hall from 9:30 a.m.-Noon. Several non-profit agencies in the county will have a display set up featuring their
Muxlow invites residents to join in November office hours
(SANILAC COUNTY) — 83rd District State Representative Paul Muxlow of Brown City is holding district office hours on Tuesday, November 24 at the Sandusky District Library from 2:30-4 p.m.
Greg Alexander appointed to Right to Farm Committee
(AREA) — Sanilac County Drain Commissioner Greg Alexander has been appointed to Michigan’s Right to Farm Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices Committee, which performs an annual review process for the eight specific areas of on-farm production
Berkshire Hathaway reduces Goldman Sachs, Wal-Mart stakes
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Investor Warren Buffett’s company sold some of its Goldman Sachs and Wal-Mart shares during the third quarter, and made several smaller changes to its stock portfolio.
Music events in Paris canceled
NEW YORK (AP) – U2 were supposed to play in Paris on Saturday for a concert that would be shown on HBO. They called it off out of respect for the victims of the terrorist attacks the
Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville resort opens on Florida beach
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) – The rain didn’t stop Jimmy Buffet from performing at the opening of the Margaritaville Beach Resort, his new $150 million attraction that features nearly 350 rooms, eight bars and a spa.
‘Spectre’ stays on top with $35.4M, ‘Peanuts’ with $24.2M
NEW YORK (AP) – The box-office duo of James Bond and Charlie Brown again dominated North American movie theaters, while Angelina Jolie Pitt’s “By the Sea” caused barely a ripple.
Vincent Margera, ‘Don Vito’ to MTV viewers, dies at 59
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Vincent Margera, known to MTV viewers as “Don Vito” from the series “Viva La Bam” and “Jackass,” has died.
The Dixie Chicks to launch US tour next summer
NEW YORK (AP) – The Dixie Chicks are ready to party in the U.S.A. The Grammy-winning group will kick off its “DCX MMXVI World Tour” on June 1 in Cincinnati.
Elaine Jean Proctor
Elaine Jean Proctor, age 79 of Cass City, passed away on Saturday, November 7. Services will be held Saturday, Nov. 21 at Noon at the Cass City United Methodist Church where visitation will be held Saturday, Nov.
Susan Mason
Susan Mason, age 66 of Deckerville, passed away on Thursday, November 12. Services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. at the Apsey Funeral Home in Deckerville where visitation will be held Monday, Nov. 16
Inez Harmon
Inez Harmon, age 88 of North Branch, passed away on Saturday, November 14. Services will be held Thursday, Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Marlette Our Savior Lutheran Church. Visitation at the Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home
Ginger Webb
Ginger Webb, age 49 of Bad Axe, passed away on Saturday, November 14. Services will be held at a later date. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Apsey Funeral Home of Deckerville
Gregory Rich
Gregory Rich, age 55 of Deckerville, passed away on Friday, November 13. Services will be held Thursday, Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Apsey Funeral Home in Deckerville where visitation will be Wednesday, Nov. 18 from
Tammi DeLeon
Tammi DeLeon, age 53 of Deckerville, passed away on Friday, November 13. Services will be held Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Apsey Funeral Home in Deckerville where visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 19 from
Michigan/Michigan State College Football Scores from Saturday, November 14
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Connor Cook left the game at halftime with an apparent shoulder injury, putting a bit of a damper on Number 14 Michigan State’s 24-7 victory over Maryland Saturday.
Bruins score 3 in 2nd period, beat Red Wings 3-1
BOSTON (AP) – Patrice Bergeron scored the first of Boston’s three second-period goals that lifted the Bruins to a 3-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.
Platini observes minute of silence at UEFA headquarters
PARIS (AP) – Suspended UEFA president Michel Platini has observed a minute of silence in honor of the victims of the Paris attack in a ceremony at the headquarters of European soccer’s governing body.
Hurdle cleared in effort to build new US-Canada bridge
DETROIT (AP) – The Michigan Department of Transportation has cleared a hurdle as it moves to acquire property for construction of a $2.1 billion bridge across the Detroit River between Canada and the U.S.
New Jersey mall requires payment if kids want to visit Santa
CHERRY HILL, N.J. (AP) – Children wanting to see Santa Claus at a southern New Jersey mall will now have to pay.
H.S. FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS SCORES Friday, Nov. 13 & Saturday, Nov. 14
8-MAN Semifinals Battle Creek St. Philip 52, Deckerville 24 Powers North Central 70, Cedarville 6
Hunter falls from tree stand in Washington Township
(WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP) — A 66-year old Fraser man suffered serious injuries after falling from his tree stand Sunday morning in Sanilac County’s Washington Township.
Kobe, Clarkson lead Lakers past Pistons 97-85 for 2nd win
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Kobe Bryant had 17 points, eight rebounds and nine assists to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons 97-85 Sunday night for their second win and to avoid the worst 10-game
Lions stop road skid against Packers with 18-16 win
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – Matthew Stafford threw for two touchdowns, and the Detroit Lions stopped a 24-game road losing streak against the Green Bay Packers when they held on for an 18-16 victory Sunday despite a
Prosecutor won’t charge ex-lawmaker’s husband with extortion
(LAPEER) — A prosecutor will not pursue charges against the husband of a lawmaker who sent anonymous text messages threatening to reveal an extramarital affair between his wife and another legislator.
Hunters head for woods, fields as firearm season begins
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) – Hunters have streamed to Michigan’s forests and fields for the start of firearm deer season.
Michigan governor puts refugee acceptance efforts on hold
DETROIT (AP) – Michigan’s Republican governor, who has bucked many party leaders for welcoming Syrian refugees, is putting efforts on hold following the deadly attacks in Paris.