Teddy Kelledes
Teddy Kelledes, age 72 of Marlette, passed away on Tuesday, December 1. Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette where visitation will be Friday, Dec. 4 from
The Latest: 12 pipe bomb devices found at California home
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) – The latest on the mass shooting at a social services facility in San Bernardino, California: 9:50 a.m. Police say they found 12 pipe bomb devices at a California home being searched in
Average US rate on 30-year mortgages slips to 3.93 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) – Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged lower this week for a third straight week.
After Jared fiasco, Subway hires former Coca-Cola brand exec
NEW YORK (AP) – Subway hopes to revamp its tarnished image by hiring former Coca-Cola executive Joseph Tripodi as its new chief marketing officer. Tripodi is joining the sandwich chain at a tough time for the brand.
House backs sweeping energy bill to boost oil, natural gas
WASHINGTON (AP) – The House has approved a sweeping bill to boost U.S. energy production, lift a four-decade ban on crude oil exports and modernize the aging electric grid.
Sinatra gets star-studded tribute for centennial birthday
LAS VEGAS (AP) – 100 is turning out to be a very good year for Frank Sinatra. What would have been the musical icon’s centennial birthday on Dec. 12 has been celebrated with an HBO documentary about
‘A Christmas Story’ museum gets Red Ryder gun from movie
CLEVELAND (AP) – A museum dedicated to “A Christmas Story” has acquired the holy grail of movie memorabilia: a Red Ryder BB gun wielded by Ralphie in the beloved holiday film.
Snow people, snowflakes star in White House holiday decor
WASHINGTON (AP) – The estimated 68,000 guests the White House expects to welcome this holiday season will be treated to a winter wonderland.
Shooting victims remembered at lighting of Capitol Christmas Tree
WASHINGTON (AP) – The mass shooting in California has intruded on a normally festive event in Washington – the annual lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree.
Heightened security amid Rockefeller Christmas Tree lighting
NEW YORK (AP) – A 10-ton Christmas tree with 45,000 LED lights covering about five miles of wire has come alive in the rain to cap New York City’s annual ritual in Rockefeller Center.
Jackson rallies Pistons past Suns 127-122 in OT
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) – Reggie Jackson scored 24 of his 34 points after halftime, and the Detroit Pistons rallied from 16 down in the fourth quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 127-122 in overtime Wednesday night.
Tigers decline to keep pitchers Alburquerque, Feliz
DETROIT (AP) – The Detroit Tigers have declined to offer new contracts to pitchers Al Alburquerque and Neftali Feliz. The moves Wednesday made Alburquerque and Feliz free agents. Alburquerque played five seasons in Detroit and had a
No. 3 Michigan State rallies to beat No. 24 Louisville 71-67
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Denzel Valentine had 25 points and Bryn Forbes scored a season-high 20 to help No. 3 Michigan State come back to beat No. 24 Louisville 71-67 on Wednesday night in the ACC/Big
Lions host struggling Packers
DETROIT (AP) – Slumping Green Bay takes on surging Detroit in the NFL Thursday Night game. Pre-game will start at 7:20 p.m. on 97.7 WTGV-FM.
Thumb Elite Athletics Opens in Sandusky
(SANDUSKY) — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Sandusky’s newest business last weekend. Thumb Elite Athletics, LLC opened to the public offering fitness classes and sports training.
No charges filed in alleged animal neglect case in Sanilac County
(GREENLEAF TOWNSHIP) — The 28 puppies and six adult female dogs taken from a Greenleaf Township couple in early November have been returned. Charges will not be filed against Daryl and Linda Holzhausen.
North Huron Schools teacher honored at MFB annual meeting
(HURON COUNTY) — The Michigan Farm Bureau honored Joe Ankley, an agriscience teacher at North Huron Schools, with the organization’s Agriscience Educator of the Year award.
Tuscola County farmer earns Young Ag Leader award
(TUSCOLA COUNTY) — Tuscola County farmer Janna Fritz was awarded Michigan Farm Bureau’s 2015 Young Agriculture Leader Award during the annual meeting in Grand Rapids.
Former Farm Bureau President honored at annual meeting
(AREA) — Former Michigan Farm Bureau President Wayne H. Wood of Marlette was honored with the organization’s Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award on Wednesday during Michigan Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Grand Rapids.
Donald Somsel
Donald Somsel, age 77 of Marlette, passed away on Monday, November 30. A gathering for family and friends will be held Thursday, Dec. 3 from 1-5 p.m. at Eddie G’s in Marlette.
Clarence A. Pettit, Jr.
Clarence A. Pettit, Jr., age 47 of Marlette, passed away on Wednesday, December 2. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. at the Marlette V.F.W. Hall where visitation will be Saturday, Dec.
Samuel M. Robertson
Samuel M. Robertson, age 86 of Decker, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Cremation will take place. No services will be held. Memorials may be given to Marlette United Hospice Service. Arrangements are being handled by the
Patricia Gail Joyner
Patricia Gail Joyner, age 73 of Port Sanilac, passed away on Monday, November 23. Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Port Sanilac. In lieu of flowers, memorials
Thelma Groat
Thelma Groat, age 93 of Melvin, passed away on Tuesday, December 1. Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Carmen Funeral Home in Brown City where visitation will be Friday, Dec. 4