Leonora H. Thiel
Leonora H. Thiel, age 99 of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Services will be held on Tuesday, June 28 at 11 a.m. at the Pomeroy Funeral Home in Lexington where visitation will be Monday,
Michigan couple relinquishes rights to more than 100 dogs
(PORT HURON) — A Michigan couple relinquished their rights to more than 100 dogs found in their home as they faced charges of abandoning or cruelty to animals.
Police say naked intruder shot by homeowner is ex-NFL player
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say the 33-year-old naked intruder shot by a Portland homeowner was former NFL Detroit Lions player Stanley Wilson II.
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.
MFB: Senate’s GMO-labeling proposal an encouraging step forward
(AREA) — In a late-morning conference call Thursday with leaders from across Michigan’s agriculture industry, Senator Debbie Stabenow previewed the Senate Agriculture Committee’s proposal for a national labeling system identifying foods including genetically-modified organisms or GMO’s.
Drug raid in Sandusky results in arrests
(SANILAC COUNTY) — Two people were arrested during a drug raid last Friday evening at a lower level apartment on S. Morse Street in Sandusky. Sanilac County Drug Task Force Officers arrested a 39-year old Sandusky woman
Marion Randall
Services for Marion Randall, age 72 of Croswell, will be Monday, June 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Croswell. Visitation at the Pomeroy Funeral Home in Croswell is Sunday, June 26 from Noon-6
Nelson Stolicker
Nelson Stolicker, age 77 of Deckerville, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Services will be held on Saturday, June 25 at 11 a.m. at the Apsey Funeral Home in Deckerville where visitation will be Friday, June
Al Pacino, the Eagles among Kennedy Center honorees
WASHINGTON (AP) – This year’s Kennedy Center honorees include musicians who span genres including pop, rock, gospel, blues, folk and classical – and an actor known for his extraordinary range.
McCartney, Gaga sign letter to Congress about gun violence
NEW YORK (AP) – Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel and others have signed an open letter from Billboard magazine to Congress about stopping gun violence in America.
PBS ‘Hamilton’ show to have 15 minutes of show
NEW YORK (AP) – Time has nearly run out to see the original “Hamilton” cast on Broadway, but a PBS special this fall on the Tony Award-winning musical will feature at least 15 minutes of performance footage
Chicago police advised to be on lookout for Sinead O’Connor
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police have advised officers to be on the lookout for Irish singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor after receiving a report she threatened to jump from a bridge.
More than 30 people burned in Tony Robbins’ hot-coals walk
DALLAS (AP) – Fire officials say more than 30 people attending a Tony Robbins event in Dallas have been treated for burns after the motivational speaker encouraged them to walk on hot coals.
Tigers win on walk-off wild pitch, earning sweep of Seattle
DETROIT (AP) – Pinch runner Cameron Maybin easily scored on a bases-loaded wild pitch by Steve Cishek with two outs in the 10th inning Thursday, giving the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners and
Pistons select Marquette forward Henry Ellenson in first
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) – The Detroit Pistons selected Marquette forward Henry Ellenson with the number 18 pick in the NBA draft Thursday night.
Bulls select Denzel Valentine with 14th pick in the draft
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Bulls drafted Michigan State swing player Denzel Valentine with the 14th overall pick in the NBA Draft Thursday.
NBA Draft: Sixers take Simmons at No. 1
NEW YORK (AP) – The Philadelphia 76ers’ current rebuilding project now includes Ben Simmons. The Sixers have used the first pick in the NBA draft to select the LSU forward, who averaged 19.2 points, 11.8 rebounds and
Drug Task Force locates Meth Lab on Avoca Trail; no suspects found
(KIMBALL TOWNSHIP) — The St. Clair County Drug Task Force has shut down another portable meth lab on the Wadhams to Avoca Trail. Sheriff Tim Donnellon says officers located the illegal operation in the woods just off
Governor Snyder signs Representative Howell’s bill to streamline veterans benefits
(AREA) — Governor Rick Snyder has signed a legislative package clarifying the definition of a veteran, including a bill introduced by State Representative Gary Howell of North Branch.
Lexington woman injured after vehicle hits deer
(SANILAC TOWNSHIP) — A 40-year old Lexington woman was injured after her vehicle struck a deer Thursday morning on M-46 near State Road in Sanilac Township.
Stolen vehicle reported out of Marlette
(MARLETTE) — Sanilac County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the theft of a pickup truck from the 6700 block of Marlette Road in Marlette. Authorities say the black 1997 Dodge extended cab pickup was taken sometime between 10