Virginia “Jean” Hollis
Virginia “Jean” Hollis, age 82 of Port Huron-formerly of New Baltimore, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 216. Services will be held on Tuesday, June 21 at 11 a.m. at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Parisville
Drugs found during two drug raids in Port Huron; Brown City woman arrested
(PORT HURON) — Two homes were raided in Port Huron Thursday night resulting in the seizure of crack cocaine, marijuana, and a shotgun. The first warrant was served in the 3000 block of Avondale Street where around
Ford cuts week off SUV plant shutdown to handle sales rise
DEARBORN, Michigan (AP) – Ford is knocking a week off the traditional two-week summer shutdown at three SUV plants to handle increased demand.
Michigan farmers chip in $700,000 to support wheat research
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (AP) – The Michigan Wheat Program is chipping in $700,000 over the next five years to help Michigan State University buy more land for research.
Wilma J. Graham
Wilma J. Graham, age 83 of Croswell, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016. Services will be held on Monday, June 20 at 1 p.m. at the Pomeroy Funeral Home in Croswell where visitation will be held
Michigan adds Red Cross, Junior Achievement tax check-offs
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan residents will be able to voluntarily donate a portion of their state tax return to the American Red Cross and the financial literacy organization Junior Achievement under new laws.
High-performance transmission maker plans Michigan facility
WIXOM, Mich. (AP) – A manufacturer of high-performance vehicle transmissions plans to invest $54 million to establish a new facility in the Detroit suburb of Wixom.
Converted shipping container serves as Midland’s latest bar
MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) – A shipping container that’s been converted into a walk-up bar is the latest addition to Midland’s downtown.
Key Prince career executives retained for estate management
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The entertainment assets of Prince’s estate will be managed by two key figures in his career.
Services to be held Friday for slain ‘Voice’ singer
MEDFORD, N.J. (AP) – Family and friends are gathering in New Jersey to remember “The Voice” singer Christina Grimmie.
Wilmer Valderrama joins CBS’ ‘NCIS’ as ‘loose cannon’ agent
LOS ANGELES (AP) – CBS says Wilmer Valderrama is joining the cast of “NCIS” as a character who’s charismatic but unpredictable.
Restraining order against Depp to stay in place until August
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A Los Angeles Superior Court spokeswoman says the temporary restraining order Amber Heard obtained against Johnny Depp will remain in effect until Aug. 15.
Representative Dan Lauwers announces June in-district office hours
(ST. CLAIR COUNTY) — 81st District State Representative Dan Lauwers of Brockway Township is holding office hours this month in Capac and St. Clair.
Ex-Detroit Lions president Lewand selected as Shinola’s CEO
DETROIT (AP) – Former Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand has been selected to lead a company that makes handcrafted wristwatches and bikes in Detroit.
Cavs come through again, force Game 7 against Warriors
CLEVELAND (AP) – Now who has the momentum in the NBA Finals? LeBron James had his second straight 41-point game and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their second straight must-win game, beating Golden State 115-101 to force a
Victor Martinez hits 3 homers as Tigers pound Royals 10-4
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Victor Martinez matched a career-best with three home runs, the Tigers pounded six as a team and Detroit sailed to a 10-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals Thursday night to open
Tigers’ J.D. Martinez leaves game with fractured elbow
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Detroit Tigers outfielder J.D. Martinez left Thursday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals with a fractured right elbow that he sustained when running into the wall while chasing a fly ball.
Red Wings sign Riley Sheahan to 2-year, $4.15M contract
DETROIT (AP) – The Detroit Red Wings have signed center Riley Sheahan to a two-year, $4.15 million contract. The team announced Sheahan signed the deal Thursday. Sheahan had 14 goals and 25 points in a career-high 81
Defending champion Lexi Thompson tied for Meijer LPGA lead
BELMONT, Mich. (AP) – Defending champion Lexi Thompson shot a 6-under 65 on Thursday for a share of the Meijer LPGA Classic lead, with Brooke Henderson, Lydia Ko and Ariya Jutanugarn close behind.
Students may still use OK2SAY program during summer months
(AREA) — The Tuscola County Sheriff’s Department reminds residents that even with school out for the summer, children are encouraged to use the OK2SAY program, which allows for confidential reporting of threats.
Congresswoman Candice Miller to meet with area farmers at the 12th annual “Dinner on the Farm”
(MARLETTE) — Congresswoman Candice Miller will join over 400 farmers from Tuscola, Huron, Sanilac, St. Clair and Macomb counties for the 12th annual Dinner on the Farm.
Sanilac County Community Foundation Scholarship Recipients
(AREA) — The Sanilac County Community Foundation has awarded several scholarships to graduating seniors in the Thumb. This year’s recipients of the Kim Rhead Leadership Scholarship is Sandusky graduate Daniel Hale and Marlette graduate Hunter McGinnis.