Bill Murray to receive top US comedy prize at Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON (AP) – Despite his move into serious roles, Bill Murray never stopped making people laugh. Now he’s being honored with the nation’s top prize for comedy.
McDonald’s to move into Oprah’s old Chicago offices
NEW YORK (AP) – McDonald’s is moving back to Chicago and into the old home of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”
Margarito Martinez
Margarito Martinez, age 82 of Decker, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016. Services will be held on Tuesday, June 14 at 11 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sandusky. Visitation at the Hacker Funeral
Vera Mae Hock
Vera Mae Hock, age 79 of Kingston, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016. Services will be held on Friday, June 17 at 11 a.m. at the Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City where visitation will be
John J. Corso
John J. Corso, age 60 of Burtchville, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016. Services will be held on Wednesday, June 15 at 7 p.m. at the Pomeroy Funeral Home in Lexington where visitation will be Wednesday,
Body of missing Lapeer-area man pulled from water in Richfield Township
(AREA) — Authorities say that the body of a 20-year old Lapeer resident, reported missing after attempting to retrieve a boat late Sunday night, was pulled from the water Monday morning in Genesee County’s Richfield Township.
Michigan Sugar warns Bay City residents of possible odors
BAY CITY, Mich. (AP) – Michigan Sugar Co. is warning Bay City residents that the cleaning of ponds used to store and treat water likely will create some foul odors.
Woman convicted of fatally poisoning husband dies in prison
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) – A New York woman convicted of fatally poisoning her husband with antifreeze and trying to kill her daughter in similar fashion has died in prison.
Slain singer’s New Jersey hometown plans vigil in her honor
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) – The southern New Jersey town where Christina Grimmie grew up will hold a candlelight vigil to honor the singer who was fatally shot after a weekend concert in Florida.
Production on deadly Arizona fire movie set to begin Monday
PHOENIX (AP) – The producers behind a movie about the elite firefighting team that lost 19 members in a 2013 Arizona wildfire assure the story focuses on the firefighters’ dedication, not the way in which they died.
Mural project seeks to showcase downtown Sault Ste. Marie
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (AP) – Plans are in the works for four murals as part of an effort to showcase arts and cultural offerings in Sault Ste. Marie.
Walgreens cuts ties to blood-testing company Theranos
Troubled blood-testing startup Theranos says it will continue serving customers through independent retail locations a day after the nation’s largest drugstore chain severed ties with the company.
High court rejects request to block mercury rule
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from 20 states seeking to block a federal rule targeting mercury pollution from taking effect while the government revises the rule to account for compliance costs.
Snyder orders flags lowered after Florida, Michigan deaths
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags lowered to half-staff for more than a week for victims of the mass shooting in Florida and bicyclists who died in southwestern Michigan.
NBA Finals: Green suspended for Game 5
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -The NBA says Golden State’s Draymond Green will not be able to play in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. He’s been suspended for a game because the league has assessed a Flagrant Foul
Penguins hoist Cup for fourth title after turnaround season
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – The Pittsburgh Penguins stand at the pinnacle of the hockey world for the fourth time in team history, and for the second time since 2009.
Armstrong to join cyclists honoring 5 killed in Michigan
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) – Lance Armstrong plans to be in Kalamazoo for a “Finishing the Ride” event in honor of the five cyclists killed when they were hit by a pickup truck.
Joey Logano wins at Michigan, helps make NASCAR history
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) – Joey Logano pulled away from the pack to win the FireKeepers Casino 400, becoming the 10th driver to win a NASCAR race this season.
Fulmer wins 5th straight start, leads Tigers over Yankees
NEW YORK (AP) – Detroit rookie Michael Fulmer dominated on Old-Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium, winning his fifth straight start while extending his scoreless streak to 28 1/3 innings to lead the Tigers over New York 4-1
Red Wings and Howe family to hold public visitation for Gordie Howe at Joe Louis Arena
(DETROIT) — The Detroit Red Wings and the Howe Family will hold a public visitation for Gordie Howe on Tuesday, June 14 at Joe Louis Arena from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., honoring Howe’s iconic sweater number
DNR seeks input on plans for State Game Areas in southeastern Michigan
(ST. CLAIR COUNTY) — State game area managers with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are seeking public input on several draft master plans for state game and wildlife areas located in the southeastern region of the
Suspect wanted for outstanding warrants arrested in Port Sanilac
(PORT SANILAC) — A 29-year old man wanted on several outstanding arrest warrants was taken into custody on Memorial Day in Port Sanilac. Sanilac County Sheriff Garry Biniecki says Deputy Chad Adams was working a shift through
CMU Medical Students Partner with Providers in Marlette, North Branch, and Port Sanilac
(AREA) — A select group of medical students have started their 3rd year of study practicing in Sanilac and Lapeer counties as a result of a partnership with the Central Michigan University College of Medicine, McKenzie Health
Thumb Electric Cooperative holds 79th annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Day
(CASS CITY) — Thumb Electric Cooperative held its 79th annual meeting and member appreciation day on Saturday, June 11 at the Cass City Recreational Park. The day was highlighted with the election of three Directors and several