Virginia Siemiontkowski
Virginia Siemiontkowski, age 92 of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Services will be held on Saturday, May 28 at 11 a.m. at the St. Denis Catholic Church in Lexington. Visitation at the Pomeroy Funeral
Gilford Township man severely beaten; two men arrested
(TUSCOLA COUNTY) — Troopers from the Caro State Police Post continue to investigate an aggravated assault case that took place early Tuesday morning in Tuscola County’s Gilford Township.
Police: 1 dead, 3 wounded in shooting at NYC concert venue
NEW YORK (AP) – Police say one person has been killed and three others wounded in a shooting inside a concert venue in New York City, where hip-hop artist T.I. was scheduled to perform.
Dustin Diamond back in jail in Wisconsin
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (AP) – Former “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond is back in jail in Wisconsin after an official says he violated the terms of his parole.
Miranda Lambert closes Pink Pistol boutique in Oklahoma town
TISHOMINGO, Okla. (AP) – Miranda Lambert is closing her Pink Pistol clothing boutique in the tiny Oklahoma town where she and her ex-husband, Blake Shelton, once shared a home.
Jennifer Aniston announces death of mother Nancy Dow at 79
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Jennifer Aniston’s mother, Nancy Dow, has died. She was 79. Aniston tells People magazine in a statement that Dow “passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends after enduring a long illness.”
North Huron Schools “Drive Your Tractor to School Day”
(HURON COUNTY) — North Huron Schools had 18 tractors parked in the school parking lot Wednesday for “Drive Your Tractor to School Day.” The event is held the Wednesday of Senior week, although some tractors didn’t make
Fishing Report in the Thumb
(AREA) — This Saturday, May 28 is the opening day of large and smallmouth bass season on the Great Lakes and all inland waters except Lake St. Clair, the St. Clair River and the Detroit River, which
State police plan stepped-up Memorial Day weekend patrols
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan State Police are planning stepped-up traffic enforcement for the Memorial Day weekend.
Thumb Area 4-H Camp; Register now
(AREA) — Registration is being accepted for Thumb Area 4-H Camp, which is sponsored by the county 4-H programs in Huron, Sanilac, St Clair, and Tuscola counties.
AAA sees more than 38 million Memorial Day travelers; cites gas prices, income gains
WASHINGTON (AP) – The lowest gas prices in more than a decade could make this Memorial Day one of the busiest ever on the roads.
Athletic apparel maker Nike opening downtown Detroit store
DETROIT (AP) – Athletic apparel maker Nike is the latest addition to downtown Detroit’s retail offerings.
Applications for US unemployment benefits fell last week
WASHINGTON (AP) – Fewer people sought unemployment aid last week for the second week in a row, the latest evidence that hiring is likely solid.
NHL Playoffs: Sharks finally in finals
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – It’s a new adventure for the San Jose Sharks and their fans, and the same old story for the St. Louis Blues. The Sharks are in the Stanley Cup finals for the
NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers hammer Raptors
CLEVELAND (AP) – The Cleveland Cavaliers have bounced back from a pair of losses in Toronto to post a lopsided win over the Raptors. The Cavs lead the NBA’s Eastern Conference finals three games to two following
Parsons, Martin, Hendrick selected to NASCAR Hall of Fame
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Drivers Benny Parsons and Mark Martin and car owner Rick Hendrick, Richard Childress and Raymond Parks were inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Wednesday.
Spartans use big inning to beat Nebraska 5-1 in B10 tourney
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Left-hander Cam Vieaux allowed three hits over 8 2/3 innings and Michigan State scored all of its runs in the sixth in a 5-1 victory over Nebraska in the Big Ten tournament Wednesday.
Ohio State beats Michigan 8-3
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Nick Sergakis hit two home runs to lead Ohio State past Michigan 8-3 Wednesday in the Big Ten tournament.
Herrera’s homer helps Phillies to 8-5 win over Tigers
DETROIT (AP) – Odubel Herrera and Peter Bourjos homered off Anibal Sanchez, and the Philadelphia Phillies salvaged the finale of their three-game series with Detroit, beating the Tigers 8-5 Wednesday.
Pipeline oil spill drill takes place on St. Clair River
(MARYSVILLE) — U.S. and Canadian agencies have staged a mock oil spill response in the area where an underground pipeline runs beneath the St. Clair River near Marysville.
Remains of homeless woman buried next to mom in Port Huron
(PORT HURON) — The remains of a 79-year-old homeless woman killed in a hit-and-crash in September have been buried beside her mother in Port Huron.
Two ex-lawmakers in sex scandal face key hearing in case
(AREA) — Two Michigan lawmakers who were forced from office in a sex scandal face a key hearing on charges that they committed felony misconduct in office.
Appeals court affirms 45-year sentence for cancer doctor
DETROIT (AP) – An appeals court has affirmed the 45-year prison sentence for a Detroit-area cancer doctor who put hundreds of patients through needless treatments.