Barbara Szczepanski
Barbara Szczepanski, age 67 of Marlette, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m. at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in North Branch. Memorials
Marlette Township woman injures hand in roll over crash Friday
(MARLETTE TOWNSHIP) — A 23-year old woman and her 1-year old son escaped serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash Friday morning on Butler Road near Montgomery Road in Marlette Township.
Sheriff’s Office seeking tips in fatal crash investigation
(CLYDE TOWNSHIP) — The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in the ongoing investigation of a fatal crash in Clyde Township that claimed the life of a tow truck driver.
Clara M. Westover
Clara M. Westover, age 70 of Clifford, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Services will be held Monday, Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. at the Our Savior Lutheran Church in Marlette. Visitation at the Marsh Funeral
Douglas Ruggles
Douglas Ruggles, age 55 of Deckerville, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Services will be held Monday, February 1 at 11 a.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Sandusky where visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 31
2013 Deckerville Pharmacy B&E linked to several others in the state
(DECKERVILLE) — Sanilac County Sheriff Garry Biniecki says that a pharmacy robbery in Deckerville back in 2013 has been solved with assistance from the Gladwin Police Department.
Dennis Rodman to headline Philadelphia’s Wing Bowl
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Former NBA star Dennis Rodman will appear at Philadelphia’s bawdy Wing Bowl eating contest. WIP Morning Show host Angelo Cataldi made the announcement Thursday on his sports radio show, calling Rodman “politically incorrect like
Hart, Del Toro, Goldberg among Oscar presenters
NEW YORK (AP) – The Academy Awards has unveiled a distinctly diverse slate of presenters and performers for the Feb. 28 Oscars including Kevin Hart, Benicio Del Toro and Whoopi Goldberg.
“The Passion” will feature Chris Daughtry as Judas
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Chris Daughtry has been cast as Judas in a live TV production about the last hours of Jesus. “Telenovela” actor and singer Jencarlos Canela will take the role of Jesus in “The Passion.”
Carrie Underwood says Thanks to the military
NASHVILLE (AP) – Carrie Underwood plans to honor the military on her upcoming “Storyteller” tour. She will meet with families at her tour stops, and she will do a free concert for military families onboard the Carnival
Former Bass player for The Roots sues the band
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Former Roots bassist Leonard “Hub” Hubbard is suing the band and their manager over money. Hubbard was a member of The Roots from 1992 to 2007.
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.79 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) – Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week for a fourth straight week amid persisting turmoil in stock markets and global economic worries.
Microsoft’s campaign to promote Windows 10 is part of a strategy that analysts credit with contributing to the early stages of a financial turnaround
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – It looks like Microsoft’s aggressive campaign to promote Windows 10 is paying off. The software has been deployed on more than 200 million devices since its release last summer and analysts says its
Michigan man convicted in Ponzi case faces more prison time
BAY CITY, Mich. (AP) – A 33-year-old Michigan man convicted of defrauding investors of millions of dollars in what prosecutors described as a Ponzi scheme is facing more prison time.
Michigan governor to sign $28M bill to address water crisis
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will soon sign into law $28 million in emergency funding to address Flint’s lead-contaminated water. It’s the second round of state aid for the city since the crisis was
St. Clair County authorities warn of jury duty phone scam
(PORT HURON) — A phone scam involving jury duty is currently going on in St. Clair County. According to St. Clair County Clerk/Register Jay DeBoyer, an individual is calling people and telling them they have missed their
Real Estate Scam reported in Tuscola County; renters beware
(TUSCOLA COUNTY) — The Tuscola County Sheriff’s Office says a local real estate company has reported that one of their homes for sale was used by someone to scam money.
Lexington Ice Fishing Contest Canceled due to poor ice conditions
(LEXINGTON) — The Lexington Ice Fishing contest scheduled for this Saturday, January 30 has been canceled due to poor ice conditions.
No injuries reported after truck hits house in Worth Township
(WORTH TOWNSHIP) — An 18-year old driver lost control of his pickup Thursday around 6:30 p.m., crashing into a house in the 7100 block of Wildcat Road in Sanilac County’s Worth Township.
Former Red Wings players skate to benefit youth hockey
DETROIT (AP) – Former members of the Detroit Red Wings will skate during an alumni game to raise funds for youth hockey. The annual Frozen Fish Fiasco starts at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Clark Park in southwest
No. 12 Michigan State makes 16 3s, beats Northwestern 76-45
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) – Denzel Valentine made five of Michigan State’s season-high 16 3-pointers and the 12th-ranked Spartans clamped down on cold-shooting Northwestern for a 76-45 victory Thursday night.
Lions hiring Anderson as assistant to GM
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) – The Detroit Lions are hiring Kevin Anderson as an assistant to the general manager. The Lions confirmed Thursday night that Anderson will head the football operations department.