Today in entertainment history

On January 13, 1962, comedian Ernie Kovacs died in a car crash in west Los Angeles. He was 42. In 1973, Eric Clapton made a comeback from drug addiction when he performed at the Rainbow Theatre in

Today’s birthdays

Today’s birthdays: Actress Frances Sternhagen is 87. Comedian Rip Taylor is 83. Actor Charlie Brill is 79. Actor Billy Gray (“Father Knows Best”) is 79. Actor Richard Moll (“Night Court”) is 74. Guitarist Trevor Rabin of Yes

Up next for Dylann Roof: 2nd trial, long death row wait

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Dylann Roof’s death sentence this week for killing nine black church members ends one chapter in his case, but it’s far from over. Roof has indicated he will appeal his federal punishment and

Missing Mexican priest found dead

MEXICO CITY (AP) – A Roman Catholic diocese in northern Mexico says a priest missing since Jan. 3 has been found dead. The Saltillo Diocese in Coahuila state said in a statement Thursday that authorities informed them

World Vision official denies links to Hamas

BEERSHEBA, Israel (AP) – A senior employee of World Vision who is accused of siphoning millions of dollars from the Christian charity and directing them to the Islamic militant group Hamas denies all accusations, according to his

Business donates to Marlette Hospice

(Marlette) – A local business, aided by a group of exceptional community volunteers, recently donated a charitable contribution of $2,000 to United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital. Over the course of the last several months, Eddie

Two vehicle accident near Peck injures one

(Elk Township) – Four people were involved in a two-car accident east of Peck Thursday afternoon. Emergency personnel responded to Peck Road, near Farr Road after receiving the call for assistance just before 1 p.m. According to