Rita Ochoa, 65

Rita Ochoa, age 65 of Croswell, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Lonnie Shagena, 64

Lonnie Shagnea, 64, formerly of Bad Axe, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. Services will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 4 pm at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly. Visitation will be held Tuesday, from

Dorothy Purdy, 97

Dorothy Purdy, 97, of Deckerville passed away Saturday January 4, 2020. Services for Dorothy Purdy will be held Wednesday January 8, 2020 at 12 noon at the Apsey Funeral Home in Deckerville Visitation will be held at

Julianna Messing, 81

Julianna Messing, 81, of Carsonville passed away Wednesday January 1, 2020 Services for Julianna Messing will be held Wednesday January 8, 2020 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Port Sanilac Visitation will be held

Velma Techlin, 88

Velma Techlin, 88, of Lexington passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 Services for Velma Techlin will be held Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lexington Visitation will be at

Giant porker to make stop in Thumb cities

Sebewaing, Michigan — An 18-foot hog is coming to protest attempts by lobbyists and state legislators to gut Michigan’s term limits. The pig symbolizes the gluttonous attempt by the Michigan legislature to keep feeding at the public trough

Smith announces candidacy for Sheriff

      Lt. Nate Smith of the Sanilac County Sheriff Department has announced he is running for Sheriff in the 2020 election. Below is his announcement: Greetings, As you are all now aware, Sheriff Garry Biniecki