Austin Street Rural Health Clinic to Become McKenzie Rural Health Clinic at New Sandusky Location on April 25
(SANDUSKY) — Creating a fresh start to the spring season, McKenzie Health System’s Austin Street Rural Health Clinic will adopt a new name and new location on Monday, April 25.
Panel to decide whether juries sentence teens to life
(AREA) — The Michigan appeals court has assigned a special group of judges to settle conflicting opinions on a major issue: Should juries have the power to sentence teens convicted of first-degree murder?
Don Bruman
Don Bruman, age 57 of North Branch, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Services will be held on Saturday, April 23 at 4 p.m. at the North Branch Wesleyan Church where visitation will be held Saturday,
Rays, Tigers minor league pitchers given drug suspensions
NEW YORK (AP) – Tampa Bay pitcher Damion Carroll and Detroit pitcher Spenser Watkins have been suspended for 50 games each under baseball’s minor league drug program following second positive tests for drugs of abuse.
Pistons coach Van Gundy fined for comments
NEW YORK (AP) – Detroit Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy has been fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating, it was announced Monday by NBA executive vice president Kiki VanDeWeghe.
‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ star Doris Roberts dies at 90
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A family spokeswoman says that “Everybody Loves Raymond” star Doris Roberts has died.
AC/DC’s Brian Johnson says he’s not retiring
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – AC/DC singer Brian Johnson says he’s not retiring from music after doctors told him that he risks substantial hearing loss if he continues to perform in large arenas and stadiums.
Empire strikes back: William, Harry visit ‘Star Wars’ set
LONDON (AP) – Prince William and Prince Harry have battled with lightsabers and hugged a Wookie on the set of the next “Star Wars” movie. The royals were given a tour of the Pinewood Studios set by
EPA orders cleanup of sediment from Kalamazoo River, soil
OTSEGO, Mich. (AP) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered the removal of contaminated sediment and soil from a 1.5-mile stretch of the Kalamazoo River as part of a broader cleanup effort.
Wayfair teams with Porch.com to offer home-improvement help
NEW YORK (AP) – Bought a ceiling fan but just don’t know how to install it?
FDA campaign takes aim at chewing tobacco use by rural teens
WASHINGTON (AP) – Government health regulators will team up with minor league baseball teams as part of a new campaign to discourage rural teenagers from using chewing tobacco.
The new look for Coke … more of the same
NEW YORK (AP) – Diet Coke fans may soon feel more like they’re drinking “the real thing.” Coca-Cola says it is giving cans and bottles of its flagship sodas a makeover, with plans to unify the appearance
Tuscola County Sheriff’s deputies honored for outstanding service
(TUSCOLA COUNTY) — Several Tuscola County Sheriff’s deputies were recently recognized by Sheriff Lee Teschendorf for outstanding service for 2015.
Training session “Human Traffickers Among Us: Learn How to Spot Them” in Oakland County
(OAKLAND COUNTY) — “Human Traffickers Among Us: Learn How to Spot Them” an educational training session is being held on May 9th at the Oakland County Conference Center and is sponsored by the Metro Detroit Chapter of
Sanilac County 4-H Sign Up ends May 1
(SANILAC COUNTY) — The Sanilac County 4-H program is still accepting members for the 2015-16 program year. Any 4-H member wishing to participate in the 2016 Sanilac County 4-H Fair must be a registered 4-H member by
Capac Rest Area closed for repaving starting April 25
(ST. CLAIR COUNTY) — The Capac Rest Area, Rest Area 913, on westbound I-69 will be closed beginning Monday, April 25 for concrete work. The rest area will remain closed to traffic for approximately 2-3 weeks, depending
Representative Howell’s bill part of package to clarify definition of veteran
(AREA) — State Representative Gary Howell of North Branch recently introduced legislation clarifying the legal definition of a military veteran, part of a multi-bill package that will make it easier for veterans to receive benefits they earned
Robbery at Gas Station in Lapeer County-UPDATE
(LAPEER) — A Crime Stoppers tip helped Michigan State Police Troopers identify the suspect accused of robbing the CMS Marathon station at the corner of Davison and Elba Roads in Lapeer County’s Elba Township.
Spring turkey hunting season opened Monday in Michigan
(AREA) — Spring turkey hunting season is open in Michigan.
Local Sheriff’s weigh in on Coast Guard proposal for seasonal closings of stations
(HARBOR BEACH) — The U.S. Coast Guard says planned seasonal closings at some of its Great Lakes stations include one in the Lake Huron community of Harbor Beach. Coast Guard officials were in Harbor Beach on Friday