LaVonne Stapelton
LaVonne Stapleton, age 81 of Bad Axe-formerly of Gagetown, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Services will be held on Saturday, June 18 at 1 p.m. at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly where visitation will
Michigan confirms Rocky Mountain spotted fever case in child
CASSOPOLIS, Mich. (AP) – Michigan health officials say they’ve confirmed the first case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever contracted in the state since 2009.
Michigan kicks off hunt for state’s official Christmas tree
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – The annual hunt is on for Michigan’s official Christmas tree. The state’s Department of Technology, Management and Budget this week kicked off the effort to find the tree, which will be displayed outside
Snyder vetoes auto repair legislation, says it ‘overreaches’
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Gov. Rick Snyder has vetoed legislation that he says would have increased the cost of auto repairs in Michigan and possibly car insurance, too.
Michigan State Police to host “Coffee with a Cop” in Bad Axe
(CARO) — Michigan State Police Troopers from the Caro Post will hold an informal gathering to discuss community issues and build relationships on Thursday, June 23.
Representative Lauwers recognizes McDonald’s for use of Michigan apples
(AREA) — Legislators recently recognized McDonald’s for use of Michigan apples. State Representatives Dan Lauwers of Brockway Township and Jon Bumstead of Newaygo presented the special tributes to owner-operator Matthew Schulz, and Earl Peterson of Peterson Farms
NBA Finals: Game 6 tonight
CLEVELAND (AP) – Once again, it is do-or-die for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The last time they faced that prospect, three nights ago in Oakland, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving combined for 82 points in a 112-97 victory.
Former ‘Saved by the Bell’ star Diamond owes back taxes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Former “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond owes the state of Wisconsin nearly $94,000 in back taxes. The state Department of Revenue website for delinquent taxpayers shows that Diamond owes $93,768.
Bessie Turner
Bessie Turner, age 87 of Brown City, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Services will be held on Monday, June 20 at 2 p.m. at the Carman Funeral Home in Brown City where visitation will be
Belinda Micketeit
Belinda Micketeit, age 65 of Brown City, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016. Services will be held on Tuesday, June 21 at 1 p.m. at the Carman Funeral Home in Brown City where visitation will be
Talks continuing to avoid strike at Macy’s flagship store
NEW YORK (AP) – The union representing workers at Macy’s flagship store in New York City say talks are continuing with company executives in an effort to reach a deal on a new contract.
Wal-Mart to eliminate 1,500 back-office jobs at US stores
NEW YORK (AP) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is cutting jobs in accounting and other back-office positions at about 500 locations in the Western region of the U.S.
Applications for US unemployment aid rise to still-low level
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week, but to a low level that indicates employers are cutting relatively few jobs.
Broadway stars to record song to benefit nightclub victims
NEW YORK (AP) – Dozens of Broadway stars horrified by the Orlando nightclub shooting will lend their voices to recording a version of the iconic 1965 song “What the World Needs Now is Love,” with all proceeds
Shares of Whole Foods weighed down by FDA warning
NEW YORK (AP) – Whole Foods is under heavy selling pressure this week after receiving a letter from the Food and Drug Administration about unsanitary conditions at a Massachusetts plant.
Bradley Cooper to produce Stand Up To Cancer telecast
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Bradley Cooper is throwing his weight behind the fifth annual Stand Up To Cancer telecast.
More than 100 animals seized from St. Clair County home
(COTTRELLVILLE TOWNSHIP) — St. Clair County Sheriff Tim Donnellon says more than 100 animals have been removed from a house in St. Clair County, where they were found in unsanitary conditions. 98 dogs and 3 cats were
Brown City area animal sanctuary cited again for federal violations
(BROWN CITY) — An animal sanctuary in eastern Michigan has been cited again for violating the federal Animal Welfare Act.
Failing section of seawall along Black River being repaired
(PORT HURON) — A failing section of seawall along the Black River in Port Huron is being repaired. Reports say crews started working on the seawall about two weeks ago after noticing it shifting into the Black
Former State Representative heading to trial
(LAPEER COUNTY) — A judge has dismissed charges against a former Michigan lawmaker while ordering another ex-legislator to stand trial after they were forced from office in a sex scandal.
Sale wins MLB-best 11th as White Sox beat Tigers, 5-3
CHICAGO (AP) – Chris Sale allowed three runs in seven innings to become the first 11-game winner in the majors, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers Wednesday night.
Gordie Howe’s life and legacy celebrated at Detroit funeral
DETROIT (AP) – Hundreds of people, including Bobby Orr, Wayne Gretzky and Gary Bettman, bid farewell to Gordie Howe at a packed, two-hour funeral service in Detroit.
Permanent lighting coming to Michigan State’s stadium
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan State University’s football stadium will install permanent lighting in time for the 2017 season.
NASCAR fines Larson’s crew chief, punishes team and owner
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – The Sprint Cup team of Kyle Larson has been punished by NASCAR for the second consecutive race.