Griffey is likely Hall of Fame selection
NEW YORK (AP) – Ken Griffey Jr. is expected to be a first-year selection to the baseball Hall of Fame, possibly with a record vote, when results of the balloting are announced today.
Michigan State OL Jack Conklin leaving Spartans for NFL
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan State tackle Jack Conklin is skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft. The Spartans announced Conklin’s decision Wednesday.
Fed minutes: Some saw December rate hike as ‘close call’
WASHINGTON (AP) – Even though the Federal Reserve voted unanimously to raise a key interest rate last month, some policymakers viewed their decision as a “close call” given on-going concerns about stubbornly low inflation.
Sheriff: Stolen Kentucky whiskey may be destroyed, not sold
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A Kentucky sheriff says prized bottles of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon that were spirited away by a whiskey-theft ring might end up being destroyed rather than auctioned.
Netflix expands into 130 more countries in surprise move
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Netflix has begun streaming its Internet video service in 130 more countries, nearly completing its expansion a year ahead of schedule.
Britain’s Prince George starts nursery school
LONDON (AP) – The heir to the heir to the heir to the British throne has taken a big step up the educational ladder. Kensington Palace said that Prince George started nursery school Wednesday, a milestone for
Johnson says absent voter bill is ‘imperative’
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Republican Secretary of State Ruth Johnson says it’s “imperative” that voters be able to cast an absentee ballot for any reason now that the straight-party voting option has been eliminated from ballots.
Patricia Kerr
Patricia Kerr, age 87 of Peck, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016. Memorial Mass will be Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. at the St. John Catholic Church in Peck. Memorials may be given to United
Earl Winians
Earl Winians, age 74 of Peck, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Services will be held Friday, January 8 at 11 a.m. at the Carman Funeral Home in Brown City where visitation will be Thursday, Jan.
Mel Gibson returns to Hollywood spotlight at Golden Globes
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Mel Gibson is returning to the Hollywood spotlight as a presenter at the Golden Globes. Show producers announced Tuesday that the embattled star will appear at Sunday’s ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Netflix extends online video licensing deal with DreamWorks
Netflix’s online video service will feature more series and movies from DreamWorks Animation as part of a contract extension with the studio.
Judge agrees to delay Camille Cosby’s deposition in lawsuit
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) – A federal judge has agreed to postpone the deposition of Bill Cosby’s wife in a Massachusetts lawsuit that accuses the comedian of defaming several women.
Michael Weatherly leaving CBS drama ‘NCIS’ after 13 seasons
LOS ANGELES (AP) – “NCIS” star Michael Weatherly says he’s leaving the long-running CBS drama. Weatherly, who plays Special Agent Tony DiNozzo, has been with “NCIS” since it debuted in 2003.
Monsanto expands cost-cutting plan to eliminate 1,000 jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) – Monsanto says it will eliminate another 1,000 jobs as it expands a cost-cutting plan designed to deal with falling sales of biotech-corn seeds and other financial pressures.
US factory orders dipped 0.2 percent in November
WASHINGTON (AP) – Orders to U.S. factories declined in November for the third time in the past four months. A key category that tracks business investment fell as well.
SeaWorld settles orca trainer safety citations
SAN DIEGO (AP) – SeaWorld and California workplace regulators have reached a settlement over allegations that the park failed to train workers to safely interact with its killer whales.
App-y holidays: Apple says Jan. 1 biggest day for app store
NEW YORK (AP) – Apple had an app-y holiday season. The tech powerhouse said customers spent $1.1 billion on apps and in-app purchases during the two weeks ended Jan. 3. New Year’s Day was the biggest day
Michigan deer database has info on 1 million animals
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it now lists 1 million deer in a database that provides information used to develop policies on managing the population.
Building remodel bid awarded during special meeting
(SANDUSKY) — The Sanilac County Board of Commissioners awarded the bid of $965,000 for the Emergency Operations and Training Center building remodel project to Booms Construction, Inc. of Bad Axe. The building is located at 95 Dawson
Thieves steal from elderly man in Columbus Township
(COLUMBUS TOWNSHIP) — Men posing as tree trimmers robbed an 81-year old St. Clair County man at his residence Tuesday.
DNR awards more than $1.3 million in Recreation Passport grants; Evergreen Park on the list
(SANILAC COUNTY) — Thirty-three communities across the state will share in a total of $1,348,700 in Recreation Passport grants. The funding through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources comes from sales of the Recreational Passport, an $11
Lapeer gas station sells second “big winner” lottery ticket
(LAPEER) — A Lapeer gas station is earning a “winning” reputation after a resident became the second big Michigan Lottery winner to purchase a ticket from the business.
Township clerk resigns after clerical error leads to fines
(RILEY TOWNSHIP) — A township clerk in St. Clair County has stepped down after a clerical error resulted in the community being fined about $1,700 last year.