State agency opens probe into Consumers Energy billing
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – The agency overseeing Michigan’s utilities says it’s investigating estimated billing practices by Consumers Energy Co., which have prompted customer complaints.
Fleet of tall ships scheduled to return to Great Lakes
BAY CITY, Mich. (AP) – A fleet of tall ships is scheduled to return to the Great Lakes this summer. At least 20 of the high-masted vessels are expected to visit each of the Great Lakes beginning
Michigan governor on Flint water: ‘I let you down’
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder said he had failed Flint residents but pledged to take new steps to fix the city’s drinking water crisis, starting with committing millions in state funding and deploying more
Local farmers selected for $2,500 donation through America’s Farmers Grow Communities
(AREA) — Several farmers in the Thumb have received a $2,500 donation from America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund.
St. Clair County Drug Task Force makes arrest in Yale; Port Huron man facing drug charges
(YALE) — A 29-year old Port Huron man was arrested during a drug raid Tuesday night in Yale.
Average movie ticket up to a record high of $8.70
NEW YORK (AP) – The average movie ticket has hit a record high of $8.70.
JcPenney-Appliance comeback
NEW YORK (AP) – J.C. Penney will sell refrigerators, washing machines and other appliances at some of its stores for the first time in more than 30 years.
Netflix impresses Wall St. with robust 4Q overseas growth
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – As its U.S. subscriber growth tapers off, Netflix’s Internet video service is setting out to conquer the rest of the world in an audacious expansion likely to sway the company’s stock and the
Global Vaccine promises $5 million to develop Ebola vaccine
LONDON (AP) – The global vaccine alliance GAVI says it will donate $5 million toward developing the leading Ebola vaccine, hoping that it will be approved by a regulator by the end of 2017.
US consumer prices fell 0.1 percent in December
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. consumer prices fell in December and for 2015 overall, rose by the smallest amount in seven years, reflecting a big drop in energy prices.
Woman charged with nursing without license in Brown case
ATLANTA (AP) – A woman accused of posing as a nurse at the hospice where Bobbi Kristina Brown spent her final days has been charged with practicing nursing without a license.
Pearl Jam, Dead & Company, LCD Soundsystem to play Bonnaroo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Pearl Jam, Dead & Company and LCD Soundsystem will headline the 2016 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in June in Manchester, Tennessee.
Oscar winner Jamie Foxx helps rescue driver from vehicle
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) – Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx has played super villains and antiheroes on screen.
Drew Barrymore’s sets new sights for beauty brand
NEW YORK (AP) – Hollywood actress, director and author Drew Barrymore may soon add a new title to her resume: international retailer.
Adele, Kendrick Lamar to perform at Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) – Hello, it’s Adele, and she’s performing at next month’s Grammy Awards.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler of ‘Sopranos’ battling multiple sclerosis
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Jamie-Lynn Sigler has been battling multiple sclerosis for the past 15 years.
McIlroy expects better short game, putting after eye surgery
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Rory McIlroy expects his short game and putting to be better this year after undergoing laser eye surgery during his two-month break from competitive golf.
Tickets on sale Friday for Big Ten baseball tourney in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – All-session tickets for the Big Ten baseball tournament at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
Alvera Wisniewski
Alvera Wisniewski, age 85 of Brown City, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016. Services will be held Friday, Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. at the Brown City Lutheran Church. Visitation at the Carman Funeral Home in