Gordon comes out of retirement to replace Earnhardt at Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Dale Earnhardt Jr. will miss two more races as he recovers from concussion-like symptoms and retired NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon will replace him at Indianapolis and Pocono.
Groundbreaking held for Mike Ilitch School of Business
DETROIT (AP) – A groundbreaking has been held for the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University in Detroit.
NFL to hire chief medical officer
NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL will be hiring a chief medical officer to work with team medical staffs, the players’ union and league committees.
Meth lab dump site located in Port Huron
(PORT HURON) — Another methamphetamine lab dump site has been located and dismantled, this time in the city of Port Huron.
Harvey James Fleming
Harvey James Fleming, age 91 of Decker, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016. Services will be held on Monday, July 25 at 11 a.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette where visitation will be Sunday,
Settlements reached against Michigan cancer doctor
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) – Patients who filed medical malpractice claims against Detroit-area oncologist Farid Fata and three Michigan hospitals will receive settlements totaling $8 million.
Dow Chemical and DuPont say shareholders approved merger
NEW YORK (AP) – Shareholders for agriculture and chemicals companies DuPont and Dow Chemical have approved their merger, as well as a subsequent plan that will break up the century-old companies into three parts.
Court blocks restraining order in juvenile lifer case
DETROIT (AP) – An appeals court has blocked an order that stopped Michigan prosecutors from seeking new no-parole sentences for potentially hundreds of prisoners.
Viking ship leaves for Chicago after stop at Michigan fest
BAY CITY, Mich. (AP) – A Norwegian ship described as the largest Viking vessel in the world has departed for Chicago after raising enough money to leave Michigan and continue at least part of a Great Lakes
Rep: Lady Gaga, fiancé Taylor Kinney ‘taking a break’
NEW YORK (AP) – Lady Gaga and her fiancé, actor Taylor Kinney, are on a break. A representative for the singer told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the couple is “taking a break.”
Shannen Doherty shaves head amid cancer battle
Actress Shannen Doherty has shaved her head amid a battle with breast cancer. Doherty posted several pictures on Instagram on Tuesday night showing her in various stages of cutting off her hair.
Florida project breeds ‘Finding Dory’ fish in captivity
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Researchers at the University of Florida say fish like the animated character Dory may become easier to find for home aquariums.
Public event marks drone testing at Alpena County airport
ALPENA, Mich. (AP) – Those involved in a drone research effort at a Michigan airport are holding a public event to mark testing of unmanned aircraft at the facility.
Listeria fear prompts 372K-pound hot dog, corn dog recall
WASHINGTON (AP) – More than 372,000 pounds of hot dogs and corn dogs made earlier this month are being recalled over concerns of listeria contamination.
U.S. goes after more than $1B taken from Malaysian fund
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States government is seeking the forfeiture of more than $1 billion in assets that federal officials say were misappropriated from a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund.
Cros-Lex Schools bring back Charles Smith on interim basis as Superintendent
(CROSWELL) — Former Croswell-Lexington Schools Superintendent Charles Smith will be coming back to the district to serve on an interim basis. The school board made the decision to hire Smith during Tuesday night’s meeting.
Vassar woman injured in two-vehicle crash
(TUSCOLA TOWNSHIP) — Tuscola County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Saginaw and Atkins Roads Tuesday evening for a two-vehicle crash.
Sanilac County Community Foundation Scholarships Announced
(AREA) — The Sanilac County Community Foundation recently announced another round of scholarship recipients in the Thumb. Several graduates will use the funds to further their education and pursue their goals.
Milone goes 8 1/3 innings; Twins beat Detroit 6-2
DETROIT (AP) – Tommy Milone held Detroit scoreless until the ninth inning, and Minnesota broke through with five runs in the seventh to beat the Tigers 6-2 last night.
Pistons sign first-round draft pick Ellenson
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) – The Detroit Pistons have signed first-round draft pick Henry Ellenson.
Ex-Michigan State standout Appling ordered to stand trial
DETROIT (AP) – A judge has ordered former Michigan State basketball player Keith Appling to stand trial on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon.
No PGA Championship for Woods
UNDATED (AP) – For the first time in his career, Tiger Woods will miss all four majors in one season.
Robert Maasch
Robert Maasch, age 75 of North Branch, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016. Services will be held on Friday, July 22 at 1 p.m. at the Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home in North Branch where visitation will