DNR seeks input on plans for state game areas in Thumb area
(AREA) — State game area managers with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are seeking public input on several draft master plans for state game areas located in the Thumb.
Kenneth James Griffith
Kenneth James Griffith, age 61 of Huntington, WV-formerly of Snover, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 18 at 11 a.m. at the Hope Lutheran Church on Juhl
Pope Francis stresses mercy message on 3rd anniversary
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis is marking his third anniversary as pope by reinforcing his message of mercy and by giving away 40,000 copies of the Gospel of Luke.
Fire leaves congregation without church for Easter services
MELROSE, Minn. (AP) – A Roman Catholic congregation in central Minnesota is looking for a place to hold Easter Week services after fire gutted their historic church.
Study: Glory days of Lake Huron salmon fishery likely over
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) – A University of Michigan study says the days when Lake Huron was a paradise for Chinook salmon anglers are gone and probably won’t return.
Justin Faber announces candidacy for 83rd District House of Representatives
(SANILAC COUNTY) — Justin Faber has announced his candidacy to represent Sanilac and St. Clair County residents in the Michigan House of Representatives.
2015 saw 21 killed in Michigan police pursuit crashes
(AREA) — Michigan State Police statistics say 21 people died in 2015 during police pursuit crashes in the state. The number of fatalities, which include numbers from all police departments in the state, is down from 2014,
‘Brooklyn’ author Colm Toibin to speak on St. Patrick’s Day
BOSTON (AP) – The Boston Public Library is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a talk from Irish author Colm Toibin. The library says Toibin will read from his novel “Brooklyn” on Thursday at the downtown Copley Square
Kellogg: Investigation under way after graphic video
NEW YORK (AP) – Kellogg says a criminal investigation is under way after a video surfaced online showing a man urinating on one of its factory assembly lines.
’10 Cloverfield Lane’ opens well, but ‘Zootopia’ roars
NEW YORK (AP) – The J.J. Abrams-produced “10 Cloverfield Lane” capitalized on a mysterious marketing campaign to debut with a better-than-expected $25.2 million over the weekend, though the Disney animated hit “Zootopia” stayed on top with $50
AAA Michigan: Statewide average gas prices rise 6 cents
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) – AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have increased by about 6 cents a gallon in the past week. The Dearborn-based auto club says the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about
Harvick nips Edwards in wild finish for 8th Phoenix win
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) – Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards twice bumped on the final lap before Harvick inched over the finish line first in an overtime finish Sunday for his record eighth NASCAR Sprint Cup victory at
No. 2 Spartans beat No. 13 Purdue 66-62 to win Big Ten crown
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Denzel Valentine finished with 15 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to lead No. 2 Michigan State past No. 13 Purdue 66-62 in Sunday’s Big Ten Tournament championship game.
Pirates rally past Tigers after Gerrit Cole’s rocky debut
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) – Gerrit Cole served up wind-blown home runs to Anthony Gose and Casey McGehee in his Grapefruit League debut Sunday before the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Detroit Tigers for a 9-5 win at
Bernier makes 38 saves in Toronto’s 1-0 shutout of Detroit
DETROIT (AP) – Jonathan Bernier made 38 saves in his 12th career shutout, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 1-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night.
Louis Gombos
Louis Gombos, age 94 of Brown City, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Services will be held Saturday, March 19 at 11 a.m. at the Fellowship Bible Church.
Robert D. Fick
Robert D. Fick, age 52 of Marlette, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 21 at 1 p.m. at the Marlette First United Methodist Church where visitation will
Virginia No. 1 seed in NCAA Midwest without conference title
UNDATED (AP) – Virginia is a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament even without a conference title this season. The Cavaliers (26-7) are the top team in the Midwest Region, and will play Mid-Eastern Conference champion
Family HealthCare of Brown City Supports Local Athletes
(BROWN CITY) — In anticipation of the 2015-2016 academic school year, the office of Family HealthCare of Brown City offered reduced rate sports physicals to area athletes for a cost of $10 last summer.
Traffic Advisory – Lapeer County
(LAPEER COUNTY) — MDOT will begin replacing the Lake Nepessing Road bridge over I-69 in Lapeer. The bridge will be closed to traffic beginning Monday, March 14 while crews prepare the work zone.
High School Boys Basketball: Regionals
Monday, March 14 CLASS B at IMLAY CITY Lake Fenton 59, Yale 40 New Haven 45, Detroit Country Day 44 CLASS C at FLINT HAMADY Southfield Christian 101, Sandusky 57
Comments reopening on proposed use of pipelines under rivers
(MARYSVILLE) — Two members of Congress say the government is reopening the public comment period on the proposed use of existing pipelines under the St. Clair and Detroit rivers.
Some Michigan townships seeking to halt wind turbine growth
(BRIDGEHAMPTON TOWNSHIP) — Several townships in the Thumb region have halted or are considering moratoriums on wind energy development.
Port Hope man killed in single vehicle crash Friday
(BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP) — A 48-year-old Port Hope man was killed late Friday afternoon in a single vehicle crash on Filion Road west of Minden Road in Huron County’s Bloomfield Township.
Drug raids net morphine pills and illegal drugs in Huron and Sanilac counties
(AREA) — Huron County Sheriff’s deputies conducted to drug raids Wednesday night with assistance from Sebewaing Police.