U.S. car sales shift between November 2015 and November 2014
(DETROIT) — U.S. auto sales of light vehicles in November 2015 indicated increases for November of 5.4% for the U.S. automobile companies. GM sold 229,296 with an increase of 1.5% from 2014 Ford sold 186,889 with an
Student responsible for bomb threat at Marlette Schools located
(MARLETTE) — The Marlette Police Department says they have located the student responsible for Tuesday’s bomb threat at the Marlette Jr./Sr. High School building.
Robert D. Darling
Robert D. Darling, age 81 of Marlette, passed away on Wednesday, December 9. Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette where visitation will be Friday, Dec. 11
Celebrating “Dickens of a Christmas” in Deckerville
(DECKERVILLE) — Deckerville is celebrating a “Dickens of a Christmas” this Friday, December 11 between 3:30-7:30 p.m. with activities for the kids and a visit from Santa and his reindeer.
Area students encouraged to take part in State of the State Address program cover design contest
(AREA) — State Representative Dan Lauwers encourages high school, middle school, and elementary school-aged students to submit artwork for a contest to design the cover of the 2016 Michigan State of the State program.
Bonnie Lou, pioneering country and rock singer dies at 91
CINCINNATI (AP) – Bonnie Lou, a pioneering country music artist and rock ‘n’ roll singer, has died. She was 91.
Scott Weiland’s ex asks for fans not to glorify tragedy
NEW YORK (AP) – Scott Weiland’s ex-wife says December 3 is not the day he died so much as the day hope was lost.
Angela Merkel named Time’s Person of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) – German leader Angela Merkel has been named Time’s Person of the Year. Merkel’s selection was announced Wednesday morning on NBC’s “Today” show. The seven other finalists include Donald Trump, the Black Lives Matter
New York attorney general probes Springsteen ticket listings
NEW YORK (AP) – New York’s attorney general is looking into whether “speculative” ticket listings for Bruce Springsteen’s 2016 tour on ticket resale sites constitute deceptive advertising.
Facebook hails US presidential race as 2015’s top topic
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The U.S. won’t elect a president until next year but the debate over the crowded field of candidates jostling for the Oval Office emerged as the hottest topic on Facebook this year.
Senate bill lowers wage for older teens, hikes training wage
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – The Michigan Senate is poised to approve a bill that would lower the minimum wage that can be paid to 18- and 19-year-old workers.
Pep Boys says Icahn’s buyout is better than Bridgestone’s
NEW YORK (AP) – Pep Boys says it notified Bridgestone that it may ditch an already agreed upon $835 million buyout offer and go with a competing offer from Carl Icahn’s investment firm that is worth $2
Family feud keeps NH Christmas tree farm closed a 2nd year
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – A family feud is keeping a popular New Hampshire tree farm closed through another holiday season.
Reliever Mark Lowe and Tigers complete $11M, 2-year contract
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The Detroit Tigers have completed an $11 million, two-year contract with reliever Mark Lowe, adding a setup man for new closer Francisco Rodriguez.
Tolbert dunks for 23 points, No. 19 SMU beats Michigan 82-54
DALLAS (AP) – Jordan Tolbert got most of his 23 points on rim-rattling slam dunks and had nine rebounds as No. 19 SMU stayed undefeated with an 82-58 victory over Michigan on Tuesday night.
Capitals beat Red Wings in shootout, 3-2
WASHINGTON (AP) – T.J. Oshie and Evgeny Kuznetsov scored in the shootout, and the Washington Capitals got a key goal from Alex Ovechkin in a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.
Marlette Jr./Sr. High School students evacuated following alleged bomb threat
(MARLETTE) — Marlette Jr./Sr. High School students were evacuated from the school building Tuesday morning following a possible bomb threat.
Early morning blaze destroys bakery business in Millington
(MILLINGTON) — A 9-alarm fire destroyed a Tuscola County business early Wednesday morning.
Decker woman receives minor injuries in Tuesday afternoon crash
(EVERGREEN TOWNSHIP) — A 61-year old Decker woman suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in Evergreen Township.
Police, Jewish NYC neighborhood flummoxed by serial arsonist
NEW YORK (AP) – New York City police are hunting a serial arsonist who has been torching new homes in a Jewish enclave in Queens.
Pope: Mercy trumps moralizing as he opens Vatican Holy Door
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis has pushed open the great bronze doors of St. Peter’s Basilica to launch his Holy Year of Mercy, declaring that mercy trumps moralizing in his Catholic Church.
Girl collects thousands of shoebox gifts for Christian charity
SUWANEE, Ga. (AP) – A Georgia girl is helping thousands of poor children overseas receive Christmas presents this year.