Government: You won’t be cuffed for student loan defaults
WASHINGTON (AP) – It won’t help your credit history, but defaulting on student loans will not earn you a one-way ticket to jail.
Illegal drugs taken off the streets in Port Huron Township during raid
(PORT HURON TOWNSHIP) — Two Port Huron Township residents have been arrested following a raid in the 1200 block of Minnesota Road in Port Huron Township Thursday night.
State Representative Howell introduces pension tax reform bill
(AREA) — State Representative Gary Howell has introduced legislation to reform Michigan’s punitive tax on retirement income.
Vickers ready for 3 in a row for Stewart, unsure after Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – Brian Vickers is getting ready for his third consecutive race filling in for injured Tony Stewart. Nothing is certain after Texas.
Bruins’ playoffs hopes live on with 5-2 win over Red Wings
BOSTON (AP) – Torey Krug had a goal and two assists, Brad Marchand and Loui Eriksson each added a goal and assist, and the Boston Bruins kept their playoff hopes alive with a 5-2 win over the
Holocaust survivor to sing at Detroit Tigers game in May
DETROIT (AP) – The Detroit Tigers are granting an 89-year-old Holocaust survivor’s longtime wish of signing the national anthem at Comerica Park. WWJ-TV reports that Hermina Hirsch of Southfield has been a Tigers fan since she moved
PGA MASTERS: Great start for Spieth
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) – Defending champ Jordan Spieth (SPEETH) picked up where he left off last year with a 6-under-66 for the lead after the first round of the Masters.
Lady Gaga’s childhood piano could bring $200,000 at auction
NEW YORK (AP) – Lady Gaga’s childhood piano is going on the auction block in New York City next month where it could fetch as much as $200,000.
‘American Idol’ crowns 15th and final winner as TV show ends
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Trent Harmon is the 15th and final “American Idol” winner. He was crowned Thursday as Fox TV’s singing contest ended its 15-season run.
Anne Hathaway gives birth to son
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Anne Hathaway is a first-time mother.
Barnes & Noble hands off some tech services for Nook
NEW YORK (AP) – Book retailer Barnes & Noble is bringing in help to manage its struggling Nook reader in a cost-cutting move that will lay off 99 workers.
Michigan backs renovation of Depot Building in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) – The state of Michigan is backing a renovation of the historic Depot Building in downtown Kalamazoo with more than $480,000 in funding.
Big apple chill: Cold snap could nip fruit in bud
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – Apple farmers worry the late-season Arctic blast in the East could take a big bite from their budding crops.
Save the Date for the Annual Hospice Walk
(MARLETTE) — The annual United Hospice Walk fundraiser is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 7 at Gayle’s Trail in Marlette. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Marlette Elementary School.
Drug task force tax hike could go to St. Clair County voters
(PORT HURON) — A tax increase for a sheriff department drug task force could go before voters in St. Clair County in August. Sheriff Tim Donnellon’s proposal to double the tax moved through during Thursday committee meetings.
Supreme Court rejects appeal in Thumb train-truck crash
(MAYVILLE) — The Michigan Supreme Court has turned down an appeal in a lawsuit over vegetation and a fatal crash involving a train and truck in Tuscola County.
Work moves ahead on $25 million cancer center in Port Huron
(PORT HURON) — Work is moving forward on a new $25 million cancer center in Port Huron. The first patient at the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Port Huron is scheduled to be treated in July.