Gordon A. Rivard
Gordon A. Rivard, age 77 of Lexington, passed away on Monday, December 14. Services will be held Friday, December 18 at 1 p.m. at the Chapel at the Cadillac Memorial Garden East in Clinton Township. Arrangements are
Driver critically hurt in Wednesday morning crash in Watertown Township
(WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP) — A single vehicle crash involving a box truck in Watertown Township remains under investigation. The crash took place around 8 a.m. Wednesday morning on M-19 near Morris Road.
Four students caught after marijuana investigation at Lakers School
(HURON COUNTY) — Three students from the Elkton Pigeon-Bay Port Laker School District could be permanently suspended from their athletic teams after Huron County Sheriff’s deputies investigated an incident regarding the alleged sale of marijuana at the
Catalog creator Lillian Vernon dies in NYC at age 88
NEW YORK (AP) – Lillian Vernon, creator of a multimillion dollar catalog business that sold specialized gifts and home goods, has died in New York.
Donor pays off $106K in shoppers’ layaways at 2 Ohio stores
CLEVELAND (AP) – A man has paid off more than $106,000 in shoppers’ layaways at two Wal-Mart stores in northeast Ohio.
Canadian Pacific sweetens offer to buy Norfolk Southern
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Canadian Pacific is increasing its offer to buy Norfolk Southern railroad by adding an additional payment that would vary depending on the stock price of the new company.
Wolf provision left out of massive congressional budget bill
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A proposal that would have taken wolves in the western Great Lakes region off the endangered list did not make it into a massive year-end congressional tax and spending package.
Michigan researchers get $250,000 in Head Health Challenge
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) – Researchers at the University of Michigan are getting $250,000 for their work that could help limit head injuries.
Lions release Waddle, put Pettigrew on injured reserve
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) – The Detroit Lions have released tackle LaAdrian Waddle and put tight end Brandon Pettigrew on injured reserve. The team announced the moves Tuesday.
Michigan coasts past Northern Kentucky 77-62
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) – Duncan Robinson scored 18 points, and Caris LeVert registered a triple-double, to help Michigan coast past Northern Kentucky 77-62 on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton helps boost NBC’s ratings
NEW YORK (AP) – Dolly Parton’s movie, “Coat of Many Colors” was one of the top 10 TV shows this past week.
Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ sets new sales record
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” continues to break sales records three decades after its release.
LL Cool J back for fifth straight year as Grammy host
NEW YORK (AP) – The Grammy Awards will celebrate a lot of new music, but its ceremony will have a familiar face up-front in host LL Cool J. The Recording Academy announced Wednesday that the rap artist
12 community parks across Michigan get share of $1.2 million
(AREA) — Twelve community parks across Michigan are in line for a share of more than $1.2 million Land and Water Conservation Fund grants. The state Department of Natural Resources says the parks as well as a
‘Tis the Season of Giving…Cookies!
(MARLETTE) — In this season of giving, residents of the long-term care unit at Marlette Regional Hospital wanted to contribute to upcoming local blood drives by way of providing treats for the potentially lifesaving donors that rolled
Marlette Hospital Auxiliary Hosts Successful Vendor Sale
(MARLETTE) — The Marlette Hospital Auxiliary hosted their annual fall vendor sale last month, just in time for holiday shopping, and enjoyed participation from over 45 local vendors and artisans.
Couple charged in daughter’s death appear in court Monday
(PORT HURON) — Andrew and Hilery Maison, the Port Huron couple charged in the murder of their 5-year old daughter, appeared in St. Clair County court Monday for several motions filed by their lawyers.
Deckerville School Board gives Superintendent an “Effective” rating
(DECKERVILLE) — The Deckerville School Board Monday night discussed Superintendent Tricia Pawlowski’s evaluation, giving her an “effective” rating.
80 children participate in St. Clair County’s “Shop With a Cop” event
(FORT GRATIOT TOWNSHIP) — St. Clair County’s annual “Shop with a Cop” event was held Tuesday night at the Meijer store in Fort Gratiot Township.
Michigan’s sugar beet growers harvest record crop
(AREA) — Michigan’s sugar beet growers say they have harvested a record crop this year. The Michigan Sugar Company, a Bay City-based grower-owned cooperative, said Tuesday the total 2015 production was roughly 5 million tons, representing a
Capac man arrested for producing and possessing child sexually abusive material
(CAPAC) — Troopers from the MSP Lapeer Post arrested a 38-year old Capac man on charges of producing and possessing child sexually abusive material. Michael David Aleck was arraigned Tuesday in 72nd District Court in St. Clair