Illegal drugs seized during several raids in Sanilac County; Deckerville man found dead of suspected heroin overdose
(SANILAC COUNTY) — The Sanilac County Drug Task Force conducted several raids last week resulting in arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs.
Two suspects sought after stolen credit cards used in Port Huron
(PORT HURON) — Port Huron Police are seeking tips on two men suspected of using stolen credit cards at several Port Huron-area businesses shortly after midnight on Monday.
Sanilac County Courthouse Rededication Ceremony planned for April 12
(SANDUSKY) — The Sanilac County Board of Commissioners are planning a Rededication Ceremony for the county courthouse in Sandusky to commemorate its 100th Anniversary on April 12, 2016.
Peck Schools to welcome new K-12 Principal next week
(PECK) — Students and staff at Peck Community Schools will welcome Bill Kerr, the district’s new K-12 Principal, on Monday, January 25. Kerr is a Peck High School graduate and taught at Kingston Community Schools before taking
AP Source: Tigers reach 6-year deal with Justin Upton
DETROIT (AP) – A person with knowledge of the deal says the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $132.75 million, six-year contract with free-agent outfielder Justin Upton.
Michigan governor expected to devote speech to water crisis
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is likely to devote much of his annual State of the State speech to a drinking water emergency that has put Flint residents at risk and engulfed his administration
Obama plans to visit with Detroit residents during trip
DETROIT (AP) – President Barack Obama is expected to visit a Detroit neighborhood and talk with residents during his trip to the city.
Pistons lose cool, Bulls take advantage in 111-101 win
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) – Pau Gasol had 31 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls won again without Joakim Noah, 111-101 over the Detroit Pistons on Monday.
Linda Perry says Lady Gaga songwriting credit is false
NEW YORK (AP) – Singer-songwriter and record producer Linda Perry says Lady Gaga doesn’t deserve a songwriting credit for the Oscar-nominated song “Til it Happens to You,” from the college campus sexual assault documentary “The Hunting Ground.”
Mel Tillis recovers from surgery
NEW YORK (AP) – Mel Tillis is on the road to recovery after colon surgery Friday afternoon.
Glenn Frey passes away in New York
NEW YORK (AP) – Glenn Frey has died. The Eagles say Frey passed away yesterday in New York of complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia.
Spike Lee, Jada Pinkett Smith call for Oscar boycott
NEW YORK (AP) – Don’t look for Spike Lee or Jada Pinkett Smith on the Oscars’ red carpet.
Bipartisan bill revises healthier meal standards in schools
WASHINGTON (AP) – A bipartisan Senate bill released Monday would revise healthier meal standards put into place over the last few years to give schools more flexibility in what they serve.
Glitch disrupts Twitter service
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – Twitter Inc. says users are experiencing problems accessing its microblogging service.
Coca-Cola consolidates marketing for most well-known drinks
NEW YORK (AP) – Coca-Cola, under pressure as consumers shift away from sugary drinks, is unveiling a new campaign that for the first time unites its most well-known slate of drinks under a single marketing theme.
William J. Reinelt
William J. Reinelt, age 66 of Deckerville, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. at the St. John Lutheran Church in Palms where visitation will
Max Harry Sygit
Max Harry Sygit, age 87 of Port Sanilac, passed away on December 28, 2015. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Forester United Methodist Church where visitation will be Saturday,
Cardinal: pope’s following looming execution case in Texas
VATICAN CITY (AP) – A leading Catholic cardinal says he is in touch with a man condemned to die in Texas this week, and that Pope Francis is following the case, too.
Christians flock to River Jordan for baptismal ceremony
QASR-AL-YAHUD, West Bank (AP) – Greek-Orthodox Christians and faithful from other Eastern Churches have attended an annual ceremony at the River Jordan to commemorate the baptism of Jesus Christ.
Family of Idaho pastor detained in Iran to reunite with him
BOISE, Idaho (AP) – The family of an Idaho pastor who was freed after being held in an Iranian prison is planning to reunite with him when he returns to the U.S.
Trump looks to appeal to evangelicals at Liberty University
LYNCHBURG, Virginia (AP) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has sought to appeal to evangelical voters, addressing the student convocation at Virginia’s Liberty University on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.