Small fire in bathroom evacuates Anchor Bay High Monday
(IRA TOWNSHIP) — Students at Anchor Bay High School in St. Clair County’s Ira Township were evacuated Monday morning after a small fire was reported inside a bathroom.
USDA issues citations to Summer Wind Farms Animal Sanctuary in Brown City
(BROWN CITY) — An animal sanctuary in the Thumb that’s been the target of animal activists, has been cited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for more violations.
Margaret Kaufman
Margaret Kaufman, age 84 of Lexington, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016. A memorial service is planned for August 14, 2016 with a time and place to be announced. Arrangements are being handled by the Jowett
Leonardo Alvarez, Sr.
Services for Leonardo Alvarez, Sr., age 70 of Croswell and Fort Gratiot, will be Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Croswell. Visitation at the Pomeroy Funeral Home will be
Sandra Francek
Sandra Francek, age 63 of Peck, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016. Services will be held Wednesday, March 23 at 11 a.m. at the St. John’s Parish Hall in Peck where visitation will be held Tuesday,
Millie Studaker
Services for Millie Studaker, age 88 of Croswell, will be held Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Croswell American Legion. Memorials may be given to New Life AFC Home.
State Representative Gary Howell assigned to serve on three House committees
(LAPEER COUNTY) — House Speaker Kevin Cotter named State Representative Gary Howell of North Branch to serve on three House committees.
‘Zootopia’ tramples ‘Allegiant,’ a ‘Divergent’ series low
LOS ANGELES (AP) – “Zootopia” continues to run wild over its rivals in its third weekend in theaters, stomping all over the launch of “Allegiant,” the third film in the “Divergent” series.
Smokey Robinson to receive honor for charitable efforts
NEW YORK (AP) – Smokey Robinson is getting an award – this time for his charitable efforts.
John Wayne’s hat, Disney’s Mickey Mouse ears, up for auction
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) – A collection of celebrity memorabilia including a baseball glove belonging to Babe Ruth, Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse ears and Steve McQueen’s leather jacket is coming up for auction in Maine.
Harper hits 2 homers off Verlander in Nats’ loss to Tigers
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) – Bryce Harper hit his first two home runs this spring, connecting both times off Justin Verlander in the Washington Nationals’ 7-6 loss Sunday to a split squad of Detroit Tigers.
Kinsler, Iglesias get Tigers started fast against Braves
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) – Ian Kinsler and Jose Iglesias got hits to start a five-run first inning off Bud Norris and a split squad of Detroit Tigers beat the Atlanta Braves 8-2 Sunday.
No. 5 Mississippi St beats No. 4 Michigan State 74-72
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) – Victoria Vivians scored 24 points and Breanna Richardson hit a crucial 3-pointer with 34 seconds remaining to lead fifth-seeded Mississippi State over No. 4 seed Michigan State 74-72 on Sunday in the second
Badgers win on buzzer-beater…Texas A&M survives in double-OT…Top-seed Oregon squeaks by
UNDATED (AP) – After 52 NCAA Tournament games, the Sweet 16 is set.
Consumers Energy on track to close 7 coal-fired power plants
JACKSON, Mich. (AP) – Consumers Energy says it’s on track to close its seven oldest Michigan coal-fired power plants this spring.
AAA Michigan: Statewide average gas prices rise 5 cents
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) – AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have increased by about 5 cents a gallon in the past week.
Plans would convert closed school into assisted living home
BAY CITY, Mich. (AP) – Plans call for transforming an elementary school in Bay City that was closed a decade ago into an assisted living home.