MHSSA 2016-17 Classifications

(AREA) — The Michigan High School Athletic Association has announced the 2016-17 school year classifications with two Thumb area schools moving to a new class.

Charles J. Frank, Sr.

Charles J. Frank, Sr., age 74 of Applegate, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016. Services will be held Thursday, March 31 at 11 a.m. at the Pomeroy Funeral home in Croswell where visitation will be Wednesday, March

David Gregory joins CNN as political analyst

NEW YORK (AP) – Former NBC “Meet the Press” moderator David Gregory is joining CNN as a Washington-based political analyst. CNN said Monday that Gregory will appear primarily on “New Day,” the network’s morning news show.

Eleanor Geiger

Eleanor Geiger, age 97 of Ruth, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, March 31 at 11 a.m. at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. Visitation at

Teixeira homers, Yankees beat Tigers 3-2

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Mark Teixeira hit a solo homer in the seventh inning and Dustin Ackley had a two-run double in the eighth to help the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Monday