Philadelphia archdiocese announces closure of 2 churches
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced the closure of two suburban Roman Catholic churches, saying maintenance costs for the parishes have become too steep.
Jews in Israel and worldwide celebrate Hanukkah
JERUSALEM (AP) – Jews in Jerusalem and around the world have started celebrating Hanukkah, an eight-day festival that commemorates ancient miracles and a triumph over oppression.
AP Poll: Ecology, religion a natural mix for some Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) – As a group, the most religious Americans are less likely than others in the U.S. to trust the science of global warming.
Pope symbolically lights Assisi Christmas tree for migrants
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis has lit a candle to symbolize hope for migrants at the same moment a Christmas tree was illuminated in front of St. Francis’ Basilica in Assisi.
Three dogs euthanized after fatal attack on woman in Port Huron
(PORT HURON) — Three dogs in Port Huron have been euthanized after a woman was killed while in their backyard.
Katherine Barber
Katherine Barber, age 96 of Rochester Hills, passed away on Thursday, December 3. Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. at the Hacker Funeral Parlors in Sandusky where visitation will be Friday, Dec. 11
Vincent I. Strockis, DDS
Vincent I. Strockis, Jr., age 68 of Lexington, passed away on Sunday, November 29. Internment at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly will be Tuesday, December 8 at 11 a.m. Visitation at the Pomeroy Funeral Home
Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, the Weeknd up for top Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) – Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift and the Weeknd earned top nominations for the 2016 Grammy Awards.
Ringo Starr’s White Album sells for $790,000
NEW YORK (AP) – An anonymous buyer paid $790,000 for Ringo Starr’s copy of the White Album with serial number 1.
Stage show planned about assisted-suicide advocate Kevorkian
DETROIT (AP) – A producer says a stage show is in the works about assisted-suicide advocate Dr. Jack Kevorkian.
Michigan , Florida to meet in Citrus Bowl
UNDATED (AP) – Jim Harbaugh gets to coach in a bowl game when Michigan takes on Florida in the Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1 in Orlando, Florida.
Tigers finalize $16M, 2-year deal with Pelfrey
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Free-agent pitcher Mike Pelfrey has finalized a $16 million, two-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, who also added catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia for the major league minimum of $507,500.
Caldwell-Pope, Drummond help Pistons beat Lakers 111-91
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 22 points, Andre Drummond added 18 points and 15 rebounds, and the Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-91 Sunday in Kobe Bryant’s last visit to Detroit.
Clemson vs. Oklahoma, Alabama vs. Michigan State in playoff
UNDATED (AP) – Top-seeded Clemson will play No. 4 Oklahoma at the Orange Bowl and No. 2 Alabama gets No. 3 Michigan State at the Cotton Bowl in the New Year’s Eve semifinals of the College Football
Huge showing at Sandusky’s Lighted Farm Implement Parade
(SANDUSKY) — The parade route was lined with excited children and adults alike Saturday night for Michigan’s Original Country Christmas Lighted Farm Implement Parade in Sandusky.
Two injured in Speaker Township Crash Saturday
(SPEAKER TOWNSHIP) — Sanilac County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the scene of a two-vehicle crash around 4:19 p.m. Saturday in Speaker Township.
St. Clair County authorities investigate fatal hit and run in Port Huron Township
(PORT HURON TOWNSHIP) — The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department is seeking tips on a fatal hit and run crash that claimed the life of a 34-year old Kenockee Township man.
North Huron FFA Donates 100 Broilers to Kinde & Port Austin Area Community Food Pantry
(KINDE) — North Huron agriscience students recently raised over 450 broilers at the school as part of the Michigan FFA Broiler Contest. Along with taking the best broilers to compete at the contest, students also raised birds
Thumb Ag Day set for Wednesday, Dec. 9 in Ubly
(UBLY) — The annual Thumb Ag Day will be held Wednesday, December 9 at the Ubly Heights County Club. As in the past, the event features numerous vendors throughout the facility and an educational session in both
Representative Lauwers announces grant for park lighting project
(ALGONAC) — State Representative Dan Lauwers says a $50,000 grant has been recommended by the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for a new lighting system at Algonac’s Riverfront Park.