Sanilac County Road Construction Alerts
(SANILAC COUNTY) — The Sanilac County Road Commission reminds motorists that North Sandusky Road between Eddy and Custer Roads is closed due to bridge repairs. A detour is posted and North Sandusky Road is expected to reopen
Penguins to raise Stanley Cup banner Oct. 13 vs. Capitals
The Stanley Cup-champion Pittsburgh Penguins open the 2016-17 NHL season at home on Thursday, Oct. 13, against the Washington Capitals.
Governors to vote on city’s request for Lake Michigan water
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) – A Wisconsin city’s unprecedented request to draw its water supply from Lake Michigan has met some late opposition from U.S. and Canadian mayors within the Great Lakes basin. The eight Great Lakes governors
Imagine Dragons to headline show for Orlando shooting fund
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – The Imagine Dragons and Nate Ruess will headline an “All is One Orlando Unity Concert” to benefit the OneOrlando Fund, which was established to assist the victims and survivors of the gay nightclub
Ali Center gets first big corporate gift since Ali’s death
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The Muhammad Ali Center in Kentucky has received its first big corporate donation since the boxing great’s death. The UPS Foundation said Monday it is giving a $500,000 gift to support education initiatives
Millions eligible for free tickets through Ticketmaster
If you bought a ticket through Ticketmaster between late 1999 and early 2013, you could be eligible for free tickets to a number of events.
William Burgess
William Burgess, age 80 of Deckerville, passed away on May 9, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 25 at 11 a.m. at the East Marion Baptist Church in Deckerville.
Head of Chicago parks: Group wants to sabotage Lucas Museum
CHICAGO (AP) – The head of the Chicago Park District says demands from a group suing to block “Star Wars” filmmaker George Lucas from building his museum on Chicago’s lakefront are “outrageous.”
NASCAR: Driver attacked
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – NASCAR driver Mike Wallace says he and his daughter were attacked after a Rascal Flatts concert in North Carolina.
Watson says he’s 100 percent committed to playing Olympics
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) – Bubba Watson says he’s 100 percent committed to playing in the Olympics in August, assuming he qualifies for the team.
Vandalism and theft reported at the Marlette Golf Course early Monday
(MARLETTE) — Marlette Police report that during the early morning hours of Monday, June 20, unknown individuals caused damage to the #6 green at the Marlette Golf Course.
Sandusky residents get out and clean-up city!
(SANDUSKY) — The Sandusky summer clean-up crew! This year, 50 friendly people came out to help clean up the city on Saturday, June 18, just in time for Thumb Fest. Thanks to DQ Grill & Chill for
Sandusky Thumb Festival Schedule of Events
Good weather is forecast for this weekend’s Thumb Festival in Sandusky! Bring the family and enjoy old and new events throughout town! Visit the Sandusky Chamber of Commerce website to register for individual events.
NBC to unveil new theme song for ‘Sunday Night Football’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Carrie Underwood won’t be “waiting all day for Sunday night” this fall when NBC premieres a new theme song for its prime-time “Sunday Night Football” program.
Hasbro creates custom Chewbacca Mom action figure
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) – Chewbacca Mom has a new toy to play with after Hasbro unveiled a custom action figure bearing her likeness.
Tuscola County Sheriff’s Department handles three motorcycle crashes over the weekend
(TUSCOLA COUNTY) — Deputies in Tuscola County responded to three separate motorcycle-related crashes over the weekend. According to Tuscola County Undersheriff Glen Skrent, a crash was reported Saturday morning around 10:57 a.m. on Frankenmuth Road near Sohn
Finals MVP James delivers title to Cleveland
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – It’s over. Cleveland’s 52-year championship drought ended with an electrifying 93-89 victory over Golden State to give the Cavaliers their first NBA title.
Cuthbert’s RBI single in 13th lifts Royals past Tigers, 2-1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Cheslor Cuthbert singled home Lorenzo Cain in the 13th inning to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 2-1 win over the Detroit Tigers Sunday.
Sei Young Kim wins Meijer LPGA Classic in playoff
BELMONT, Mich. (AP) – Sei Young Kim won the Meijer LPGA Classic on Sunday for her second victory of the year, beating Carlota Ciganda with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff.
Ex-Michigan State standout Appling arraigned on gun charge
ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) – Former Michigan State basketball player Keith Appling was arraigned Sunday on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. Detroit police say Appling was arrested after officers stopped a fast-moving vehicle about 1:30 a.m.
AAA Michigan: Statewide average gas prices fall 14 cents
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) – AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have decreased by about 14 cents in the past week. The Dearborn-based auto club says the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.60 per
23 Michigan school districts projected to have deficits
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Officials say at least 23 Michigan school districts are projected to end fiscal year 2016 with a budget deficit.
Juvenile lifers await chance for parole after US ruling
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – It’s been six months since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that some 2,500 “juvenile lifers” could seek a chance at parole for their childhood crimes.
Michigan encourages use of designated drivers this summer
DETROIT (AP) – Law enforcement authorities in Michigan are encouraging the use of designated drivers amid a summertime crackdown on drunken driving.
‘Finding Dory’ blows animation record out of the water
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The forgetful blue fish of “Finding Dory” is box office gold. The Pixar sequel far-surpassed its already Ocean-sized expectations to take in $136.2 million in North American theaters, making it the highest-grossing animated
Sandusky area man injured in fireworks accident
(SANDUSKY) — A 25-year-old Sandusky man was seriously injured late Saturday afternoon around 5 p.m. as a result of a fireworks accident. Sanilac County Sheriff’s deputies say Ethan Jared was igniting fireworks when one exploded in his
Cros-Lex grad earns Sanilac County Community Foundation Scholarship
(AREA) — Another round of Sanilac County Community Foundation Scholarships awarded to graduating seniors in the Thumb have been announced. Hailey Totten, a Cros-Lex graduate, is this year’s recipient of the Thorley Family Scholarship.
Multiple drug raids in Huron County lead to arrests and seizure of illegal drugs
(HURON COUNTY) — Huron County Sheriff Kelly Hanson says several drug raids were executed throughout the county last week resulting in the seizure of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Jacalin Kay Hall
Jacalin Kay Hall, age 72 of Watertown Township, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date.