Robert L. Callahan
Robert L. Callahan, age 71 of Croswell, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016.
Woman flown to Saginaw hospital for treatment following crash in Tuscola County
(ELKLAND TOWNSHIP) — Authorities are investigating a head-on crash that injured two people Monday afternoon in Tuscola County’s Elkland Township.
Michigan test scores rise, decline in subject-grade areas
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan students improved in slightly more than half of the grades and subjects tested on newer, more rigorous standardized assessments, but their proficiency declined in other areas.
Mondelez says it’s ending talks to buy Hershey
NEW YORK (AP) – Oreo cookie maker Mondelez says it has ended discussions of a possible merger with The Hershey Co, a combination that would have created a global powerhouse selling some of the world’s best known
FBI warns of possible state election-system hacks
NEW YORK (AP) – The FBI is warning state officials to boost their election security in light of evidence that hackers breached related data systems in two states.
Race for Facebook data center raises tax-break questions
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – The race between a small town on the Rio Grande in New Mexico and a Salt Lake City suburb to entice a new Facebook data center with millions of dollars in tax
US home prices rise in June at slowest pace in 10 months
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. home prices rose modestly in June, pushed up by strong sales and a limited supply of available properties.
Michigan apple growers expect to harvest record crop
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan apple growers say they expect to pick a record crop this year. The Michigan Apple Committee is forecasting a harvest of 31 million bushels.
State agency approves low-income energy assistance grants
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – More than a dozen Michigan-based organizations and companies will share $89 million for energy assistance programs for low-income households or schools.
Nephew: Gene Wilder, star of Mel Brooks movies, dies at 83
Gene Wilder, the star of such comedy classics as “Young Frankenstein” and “Blazing Saddles,” has died. He was 83.
Parole denied for the 9th time for John Lennon’s killer
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – John Lennon’s killer will remain behind bars after being denied parole for the ninth time.
Taylor Swift dismissed from Nashville jury pool
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A Nashville judge has dismissed pop star Taylor Swift as a potential juror in an aggravated rape and kidnapping case.
Alicia Keys to pay tribute to Clive Davis during Black Ball
NEW YORK (AP) – Alicia Keys is paying tribute to the record executive who offered her a recording contract more than 15 years ago at her charity’s annual black-tie event.
Saltalamacchia’s HR lifts Tigers over White Sox 4-3
DETROIT (AP) – Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Jim Harbaugh mum on plan at QB for No. 7 Michigan opener
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) – Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh says yes, he knows who he’ll start at quarterback for Michigan in the Wolverines’ season opener but no — he’s not ready to make his choice public.
Ex-Western Michigan football players in court on charges
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) – Two Western Michigan football players who were kicked off the team after their arrest have appeared in court on armed robbery charges.
Former Michigan State star Appling arrested in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) – Former Michigan State basketball player Keith Appling is in trouble again with police.
Lions trade WR Jeremy Kerley to 49ers to OG Brandon Thomas
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) – The Detroit Lions traded receiver Jeremy Kerley to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday for offensive guard Brandon Thomas.
Kaepernick’s decision to sit through anthem scrutinized
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – From the White House to San Francisco police union headquarters and the VFW, Colin Kaepernick’s name came up Monday as his decision to sit down for the national anthem reached far beyond football.
Teen still missing from Tuscola County juvenile center
(VASSAR) — Authorities are still seeking tips on the whereabouts of a teen who ran away from a juvenile center late last Saturday. The 17-year old boy left Wolverine Rehabilitation Camp in Vassar.
Four Cros-Lex School board members facing recall; clarity hearing set for Sept. 15
(CROSWELL-LEXINGTON) — Recall petitions have once again been filed against four current Croswell-Lexington school board members. An effort was rejected in Sanilac County earlier this month due to unclear language.