George Medbery
George Medbery, age 78 of North Branch, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016. Services will be held Monday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. at the Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home where visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 17 from
“American Idol” news
UNDATED (AP) – Time is running out if you love “American Idol” auditions. This is the last season of Idol and the last auditions of Season 15 will air next week.
Caitlyn Jenner focuses on advocacy in new season of TV show
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) – Caitlyn Jenner changed her life last year. Now she’s living it.
UK’s Duchess of Cambridge to guest-edit Huffington Post
LONDON (AP) – Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge will temporarily swap royal duties for an editor’s chair to raise awareness of children’s mental-health issues.
Carter says he was ‘trying to enjoy vacation’ before arrest
KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) – Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter says he was just trying to enjoy a vacation when he was arrested outside a Florida Keys bar. Carter, who’s 35, faces a misdemeanor battery charge after
Sean Penn tells ’60 Minutes’ his ‘El Chapo’ mission ‘failed’
NEW YORK (AP) – Sean Penn says his article on Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman “failed” in its mission. Speaking to “60 Minutes,” the actor said his intention in tracking down the escaped drug kingpin
U.S. retail sales dipped in Dec.; low gas prices key factor
WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans tapered off slightly from shopping toward the end of the holiday season as lower gasoline prices cut into overall retail sales in December.
U.S. says waiting for IAEA to verify Iran nuke compliance
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House says it’s not ready to suspend economic sanctions against Iran because its compliance with the nuclear deal hasn’t been verified.
Tigers agree to 1-year deal with Romine, avoid arbitration
DETROIT (AP) – The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a one-year deal with infielder Andrew Romine for $900,000, avoiding arbitration. Romine hit .255 last season with two home runs and 15 RBIs in 109 games.
Michigan says Partridge will coach LBs, special teams
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) – Chris Partridge will remain with Michigan’s coaching staff as a linebackers and special teams coach. The Wolverines announced that Thursday.
No. 16 Iowa routs No. 4 Michigan State 76-59, sweeps series
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Peter Jok scored 19 of his 23 points in the first half to help No. 16 Iowa build a huge lead and the Hawkeyes went on to rout No. 4 Michigan State
DeKeyser scores in OT to help Red Wings beat Coyotes 3-2
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) – Danny DeKeyser scored in overtime and the Detroit Red Wings used two third-period power-play goals to rally and beat the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 on Thursday night.
Chalmers’ leaner lifts Grizzlies over Pistons 103-101
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Mario Chalmers scored 25 points, including a leaning 19-foot jumper with less than a second left to give the Memphis Grizzlies a 103-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night.
Lions keep coach Jim Caldwell for 3rd year, 1st with new GM
DETROIT (AP) – The Detroit Lions have retained coach Jim Caldwell for a third season. Lions general manager Bob Quinn announced the move Friday.
Federal complaint filed against Summer Wind Farms in Brown City
(BROWN CITY) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed a formal complaint against the Summer Wind Farms Sanctuary of Brown City.
Autumnwood of Deckerville residents safe after portion of ceiling collapses Thursday
(DECKERVILLE) — Autumnwood of Deckerville had a ceiling collapse in the A-Wing Thursday afternoon due to a water main break.
28-year old tow truck driver killed in Clyde Township early Friday
(CLYDE TOWNSHIP) — A tow truck operator was killed in a crash Friday morning around 6:30 a.m. on North Road between Krafft and Keewahdin in St. Clair County’s Clyde Township.
Teacher sentenced in assault of special education students
(PORT HURON) — A former early childhood special education teacher in the Port Huron school district who pleaded guilty to assault and battery involving students has been sentenced.