Two people arrested after meth lab bust
(WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP) — Two people were arrested following a drug raid Wednesday in the area of 4000 E. Walker Road in Sanilac County’s Washington Township.
Sanilac County beaches re-open after follow up testing; one beach still closed
(SANILAC COUNTY) — The Sanilac County Health Department has re-tested the beaches that were closed due to high levels of E-Coli. Forestville, Port Sanilac, Lexington County and the Lexington Village park beaches have reopened to the public
Harley-Davidson to pay $15 million over clean air violations
WASHINGTON (AP) – Harley-Davidson has agreed to pay $15 million to settle a complaint filed by federal environmental officials over racing tuners that caused its motorcycles to emit higher than allowed levels of air pollution.
West, Ward reprising Batman roles in animated movie
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Adam West and Burt Ward are reprising their respective roles as Batman and Robin, but they won’t have to don tights this time around.
Bowdoin sues over home where Stowe allegedly wrote novel
BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) – Bowdoin College is suing a Florida woman to block her from selling a home on the school’s campus where Harriet Beecher Stowe allegedly wrote portions of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”
Applications for US unemployment benefits fall to 262,000
WASHINGTON (AP) – Fewer people sought U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that layoffs are scarce and employers are likely hiring at a solid clip.
Cros-Lex Schools make adjustment in administration staff; MASB hired in Superintendent search
(CROSWELL-LEXINGTON) — The Cros-Lex School Board Tuesday night had a full agenda. The board hired former Marlette Schools Principal, Michael Distelrath as interim middle school principal and Alan Broughton, who most recently served as Marlette’s interim Superintendent,
Sanilac County Board of Commissioners mourn the loss of fellow commissioner
(SANILAC COUNTY) — Jim Ruby was on the mind of everyone in attendance during the Sanilac County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Croswell Fire Department Receives $22,089 Grant from Dept. of Homeland Security
(CROSWELL) — The Croswell Fire Department has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The $22,089 grant will be used to help with operations and safety.
Police: Man suspected in girlfriend’s death had more targets
(LENOX TOWNSHIP) — Authorities say a 36-year-old Detroit-area man arrested in connection with his girlfriend’s fatal shooting had planned the deaths of at least two other people.
Kennedy passes Byron to win NASCAR Truck race at Bristol
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) – Ben Kennedy moved past NASCAR Truck season leader William Byron with 19 laps to go and held at Bristol Motor Speedway on Wednesday night for his first series victory.
OLYMPICS: U.S. makes tracks to medal stand
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – It was quite a day for USA Track and Field at the Rio Olympics.
Plans for housing at former Tiger Stadium site move forward
DETROIT (AP) – Plans are moving forward for housing and retail space at the former site of Detroit’s Tiger Stadium as part of a broader redevelopment project.
US routs Argentina 105-78, moves into men’s basketball semis
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – The nail-biters ended for the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team. So did a golden era of international basketball.
Royals’ Hosmer finishes dramatic night with 9th-inning HR
DETROIT (AP) – Eric Hosmer hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night and complete a three-game sweep.
Davis has 3 hits, leads Great Lakes to 12-0 win over Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Brendon Davis, Ibandel Isabel, Logan Landon and Saige Jenco recorded three hits each, as Great Lakes beat the Lansing Lugnuts 12-0 on Tuesday.
McDonald’s to stop distributing Happy Meal activity trackers
NEW YORK (AP) – An attempt by McDonald’s to get kids moving isn’t working out so great: The chain says it will no longer distribute activity trackers in its Happy Meals because of quality issues.
Joel Thompson
Joel Thompson, age 43 of Denver, Colorado–formerly of Deckerville, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016. Cremation has taken place. A time of remembrance will be held on Saturday, August 20 in Littleton, Colorado.