Experts discuss future of auto industry at Center for Automotive Research seminars
Reported by Bob Benko (TRAVERSE CITY) — Industry insiders gathered over the weekend in Traverse City to discuss the future of the automotive industry during a seminar hosted by two economists with the Center for Automotive Research.
Alice Paling
Alice Paling, age 93 of Kingston, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016. Cremation has taken place. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled by the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette.
Mother stabs son to death in Lapeer County
(OTTER LAKE) — An Otter Lake woman remains jailed without bond after stabbing her son to death last Friday morning inside their Briggs Road home.
Barry Rawson
Barry Rawson, age 72 of North Branch, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Services will be held on Monday, August 15 at 11 a.m. at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in North Branch where
Marlette Red Raiders “Night of Champions” August 19
(MARLETTE) — The Marlette Red Raiders will host their “Night of Champions” on Friday, August 19 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the high school football field.
Group sets plans for Ten Commandments near Arkansas Capitol
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A group planning to place a Ten Commandments display near the Arkansas state Capitol says the granite monument will weigh 6,000 pounds and stand more than 6 feet tall.
Disc golf course being built at park near power plant site
MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) – A disc golf course is being developed in the shadow of a closed coal-fired power plant in western Michigan.
Janice Raetz
Janice Raetz, age 65 of Port Sanilac, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Services will be held on Tuesday, August 9 at 1 p.m. at the Pomeroy Funeral Home in Carsonville where visitation will be Tuesday,
Armed robberies reported at two gas stations in St. Clair County; same suspect sought
(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP) — St. Clair County authorities are investigating two separate armed robberies that took place Tuesday morning, which are believed to have been committed by the same suspect.
The truth is out there, and maybe more ‘X-Files’ on Fox
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) – Significant talks are underway with “The X-Files” stars Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny and creator Chris Carter for more of the drama series, Fox’s entertainment president said.
Jay Pharoah, Taran Killam exiting ‘Saturday Night Live’
LOS ANGELES (AP) – NBC says “Saturday Night Live” cast members Jay Pharoah and Taran Killam are exiting the show. Pharoah and Killam won’t be back when “SNL” returns this fall for its 42nd season, the network
‘Tonight Show,’ ‘SNL’ coming to Snapchat under deal with NBC
NEW YORK (AP) – NBCUniversal has agreed to make customized episodes of “The Tonight Show,” “Saturday Night Live” and several other shows for Snapchat under a multiyear deal between the broadcast network and social media app.
‘American Idol’ finalist Jax says she has thyroid cancer
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) – “American Idol” finalist Jax says she’s battling thyroid cancer.
Police say intruder tried to climb Buckingham Palace fence
LONDON (AP) – London police say an intruder tried to climb a security fence at Buckingham Palace, but did not gain access to landmark building.
Day 4 at the Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – The United States Olympic swimming team continues to demonstrate that it’s more than just Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps.
Iwakuma tosses gem; Mariners beat Fulmer, Tigers 3-0
SEATTLE (AP) – Hisashi Iwakuma threw seven shutout innings for his seventh win in his last eight starts, Mike Zunino and Kyle Seager both had RBI singles off Michael Fulmer in the second inning and the Seattle
Coach says O’Connor is Spartans’ ‘headline guy’ at QB
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio says fifth-year senior Tyler O’Connor is the team’s “headline guy” at quarterback as the Spartans try to move on without star Connor Cook.
Power remains centered in Big Ten East Division
UNDATED (AP) – The big change in the Big Ten this coming football season is the move to a 9-game conference schedule.
Teams prepare for 14th annual World Tournament of Base Ball
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) – Teams from Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, New York and Ohio are preparing for the 14th annual World Tournament of Base Ball.
Public invited to comment on Mackinac pipeline support plan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – State officials are taking public comments on a plan by Enbridge Energy Partners to install additional supports for its twin oil pipelines in the waterway where Lakes Michigan and Huron meet.
Body of missing man found in canal in St. Clair County
(CLAY TOWNSHIP) — Authorities say the body of a missing Port Huron man has been found in a canal in St. Clair County. Sheriff’s department Marine Division Lt. Paul Reid says the victim, 21-year old Jake Ward,
United Healthcare Partners Welcomes New Board Members
(AREA) — United Healthcare Partners recently welcomed two new board members, Gail Denton and Loraine Reish.
Sally Irons
Sally Irons, age 69 of Silverwood, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Services will be held on Thursday, August 11 at Noon at the Anchorcove Church where visitation will be Thursday, August 11 from 10 a.m.-Noon.
Lucille Ostrander
Lucille Ostrander, age 95 of Cass City, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Services will be held on Friday, August 12 at 11 a.m. at the Cass City First Baptist Church. Visitation at the Kranz Funeral