Edward E. Hilborn
Edward E. Hilborn, age 80 of Sandusky, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Services will be held on Wednesday, May 25 at 2 p.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Sandusky where visitation will be Tuesday,
Kathryn Puvalowski
Kathryn Puvalowski, age 69 of Ubly, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at the St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Visitation at the Zinger-Smigielski
Marlette Regional Hospital Laboratory Receives CAP Accreditation
(MARLETTE) — Marlette Regional Hospital’s laboratory has been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists, based on the results of a recent on-site inspection of the laboratory and cardiopulmonary departments.
North Huron Schools “Farm to Fork” event
(HURON COUNTY) — North Huron School recently hosted their first “Farm to Fork” event this week. Broilers were purchased in the fall and were raised by 100 agriscience students to seven weeks old.
Casual for a Cause Cash goes to Soldier’s Relief Program
(SANILAC COUNTY) — The Sanilac County Veteran’s Affairs Soldier’s Relief Program will benefit from Sanilac County Community Mental Health’s “Casual for a Cause” fundraiser.
Chewbacca Mom’s infectious laugh draws more than 135M views
NEW YORK (AP) – A Texas woman who spontaneously donned a Chewbacca mask she bought for a Facebook video says she “feels like she deserves a gold medal” after the post garnered more than 135 million views.
Dan Rather to host program on fallen musicians
NEW YORK (AP) – Dan Rather will host an hour-long television special in two weeks on five musicians who have died within the past 13 months, featuring his own interview with the late Merle Haggard.
‘Angry Birds’ flocks to No. 1 over ‘Neighbors,’ ‘Nice Guys’
LOS ANGELES (AP) – “Captain America” has found a worthy competitor in a bunch of flightless birds. “The Angry Birds Movie” soared to $39 million in its debut weekend, knocking “Captain America: Civil War” off its first-place
5 of 7 in casino cheating conspiracy awaiting sentencing
DETROIT (AP) – Officials say five of seven people accused in a cheating conspiracy at a Detroit casino have pleaded guilty in the case and are awaiting sentencing.
Georgia approves $7.5M for joint seaport with South Carolina
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) – Georgia officials have approved the spending of $7.5 million over the next three years toward building a new port terminal on the South Carolina side of the Savannah River. Both Georgia and South
Fed inspectors find sick, dead animals at pet store supplier
A federal inspection turned up scores of problems at a Pennsylvania small-animal dealer that supplied major pet retailers like Petco and PetSmart.
Logano catches Larson, holds off Keselowski
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) – Joey Logano grabbed the lead from Kyle Larson with two laps remaining and captured NASCAR’s $1 million All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
PREAKNESS STAKES: Exaggerator beats Nyquist
BALTIMORE (AP) – There will be no Triple Crown winner in thoroughbred racing this year. Exaggerator has won the Preakness under sloppy track conditions at Pimlico, ending Nyquist’s bid to become horse racing’s second Triple Crown winner
NHL Playoffs: Lightning rally to beat Pens
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Tampa Bay Lightning had an answer for everything while getting within one victory of their second consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup finals.
NBA Playoffs: Game 4 for Cavs and Raptors
TORONTO (AP) – The Toronto Raptors are out to even up the NBA’s Eastern Conference final this evening with a win over Cleveland.
NFL: Patriots QB to appeal
NEW YORK (AP) – Tom Brady will appeal his four-game suspension by the NFL, seeking a second hearing before the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court.
Detroit’s Zimmermann leaves in 6th with groin strain
DETROIT (AP) – Jordan Zimmermann left his start Sunday in the sixth inning with a strained right groin.
Tigers beat Rays 9-4 but Zimmermann, Cabrera hurt
DETROIT (AP) – Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez homered, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4 Sunday despite losing starter Jordan Zimmermann to a strained groin in the sixth inning.
Bus rear-ends minivan Saturday afternoon in Wheatland Township
(SANILAC COUNTY) — A minivan was rear-ended by a privately owned bus early Saturday afternoon in Sanilac County’s Wheatland Township. Sheriff’s deputies say the bus was traveling west on Deckerville Road around 1:20 p.m. when it crashed
Huron County jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive
(BAD AXE) — A 50-year old inmate at the Huron County Jail in Bad Axe was found unresponsive in her jail cell Saturday morning and later pronounced dead.
Sanilac County Humane Society uses miniature golf course to raise money
(CARSONVILLE) — The Sanilac County Humane Society is using a miniature golf course at the site of its planned $4 million new home to raise money for its efforts.
Tick that can cause meat allergy showing up in Michigan
(PORT HURON) — A Michigan State University Extension entomologist says a tick more common to the southeastern states than to northern forests appears to be increasing its numbers in Michigan.
Bad Axe removing ash trees downtown due emerald ash borer
(BAD AXE) — A community in Michigan’s Thumb region is removing dead and dying ash trees. Eleven ash trees have been removed along one street in Bad Axe over the past two weeks.