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Deckerville School Board approves coaching positions

(DECKERVILLE) -- The Deckerville School Board Monday night accepted with regret the resignations of Jessica Kubacki from her JV Volleyball coaching position and Monica Warczinsky as the 8th grade girls volleyball coach. Monica was hired to fulfill the open JV Volleyball coach position and Jessica will serve as a volunteer Varsity Volleyball assistant coach in the fall. The 2014-2015 Spring Coaches were also approved during…

Written on Wednesday, 23 July 2014 14:29
Sandusky Community Schools to Host Town Hall Meetings

(SANDUSKY) -- The Sandusky Schools Board of Education is holding a town hall meeting on Wednesday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sandusky Elementary School Gymnasium. Plans for a possible February 2015 bond vote will be introduced to the community. The Building and Grounds Committee has prioritized needs in the areas of technology, safety, parking lots and roof repairs. Before a final plan is…

Written on Wednesday, 23 July 2014 14:29
Sanilac County CMH donates to The Blessing Garden

(SANILAC COUNTY) -- On behalf of Sanilac County Community Mental Health employees, Jim Johnson, Executive Director of Sanilac County CMH, recently presented a check in the amount of $1,057.70 to Robert Sollman of The Blessing Garden. The funds raised during the CMH employees "Causal for a Cause" effort will help provide families with access to high quality foods without concern to cost. The Blessing Garden,…

Written on Wednesday, 23 July 2014 14:27
Two arrested in Yale after stabbing

(YALE) -- Yale Police Chief Michael Redman says a man was taken to Port Huron Hospital early Wednesday morning after he was allegedly stabbed at a residence on Fourth Street. Police were sent to the residence at 12:13 a.m. for a reported felonious assault. The victim had a stab wound and several lacerations. He is listed in stable condition. Two men were arrested in connection…

Written on Wednesday, 23 July 2014 14:25
ST. CLAIR COUNTY: Standoff on Michigan Road end peacefully

(PORT HURON TOWNSHIP) -- A standoff between St. Clair County Sheriff's deputies and a suspect in a criminal sexual conduct case ended peacefully Tuesday morning. Sheriff Tim Donnellon says the 28-year old Port Huron Township man was wanted for questioning in a CSC case involving a 15-year old girl. The incident took place Monday in Port Huron. Authorities were called shortly after 8 a.m. when…

Written on Tuesday, 22 July 2014 15:10
Sandusky City Council tables 4-H Fair Fireworks decision

(SANDUSKY) -- Following the expression of concerns by members of the 4-H council, the Sandusky City Council tabled a request from the Sanilac County Fair Board for a variance to allow a fireworks display following the grandstand shows at this year's Sanilac County 4-H fair. The variance is needed because the city ordinance allows fireworks only during holiday periods. Clint Stoutenburg representing the 4-H Fair…

Written on Tuesday, 22 July 2014 15:09
St. Clair County Community Organizations receive money from AT&T

(PORT HURON) -- AT&T presented $12,000 in combined contributions to the United Way of St. Clair County and the YMCA of the Blue Water Area to benefit their work with local students and families on Monday. The United Way of St. Clair County received $7,000 to support programs that create long lasting change in the Thumb, including skills training for job seekers, after school programs…

Written on Tuesday, 22 July 2014 15:09
Counter-protest emerges amid child migrant plans

(VASSAR) -- A counter-protest has emerged in a small Michigan community where people have been rallying against a social services organization's proposal to house child immigrants from Central America. Opposing groups of protesters carried signs and sought honks of support from passing drivers on Monday in Vassar. Opponents of the social services organization's proposal carried U.S. flags and two wore guns strapped to their hips.…

Written on Tuesday, 22 July 2014 14:56
Senator Pavlov to host town hall on protecting Lake Huron from nuclear waste dump

(AREA) -- State Senator Phil Pavlov of St. Clair Township is holding a public town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 29 in Port Huron on protecting Lake Huron from a Canadian nuclear waste dump. The event will be held at the Donald E Dodge Auditorium from 6:30-8 p.m. Canadian officials propose to bury 7 million cubic feet of nuclear waste less than a mile from…

Written on Tuesday, 22 July 2014 14:54
Lexington woman injured in roll over crash

(ARGYLE TOWNSHIP) -- Sanilac County Sheriff's deputies say a 19-year-old Lexington woman received minor injuries resulting from a single vehicle crash Saturday morning in Argyle Township. Police say Alicia Hanks was traveling east on Arglye Road near Wheatland Road around 9:30 a.m. when she lost control of the vehicle on the gravel portion of the road, causing her to enter the south ditch and roll…

Written on Monday, 21 July 2014 14:47

34th Annual Imlay City Blueberry Festival rolls into town this weekend!

(IMLAY CITY) -- The 34th Annual Imlay City Blueberry Festival gets underway Friday with something for everyone in the family! There will be sidewalk sales, pony ride, children's games, a blueberry pie/ice cream social at the Imlay City Museum, arts and crafts, live music, a pet parade at 6:30 pm., pickle eating contest and fireworks at dusk at the fairgrounds. The children's entertainment tent, located…

Written on Wednesday, 23 July 2014 14:25
Family-friendly events planned during Port Sanilac Summer Festival July 25-27

(PORT SANILAC) -- The Port Sanilac Summer Festival this weekend will host family-friendly events, live music, and food. The Port Sanilac Fire Department's refreshment tent is open all weekend at the harbor park with food vendors on site and live music. The Port Sanilac Harbor of Lights boat and lantern lighting will happen at dusk on Friday. Saturday there will be a gobi fishing contest,…

Written on Tuesday, 22 July 2014 15:08
Sanilac County Historical Village & Museum Civil War Days

(PORT SANILAC) -- The Sanilac County Historical Village and Museum in Port Sanilac will host their Civil War Days on Saturday, August 2 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, August 3 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The popular event gives a glimpse of life as it was 150 years ago, when the nation was engulfed in the 4th year of its Civil War. Scores of re-enactors,…

Written on Tuesday, 22 July 2014 15:07
Yale Bologna Festival happening July 24-27

(YALE) -- This year's Yale Bologna Festival is happening Thursday through Sunday, July 24-27. The Soap Box Derby kicks off the festivities on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Last Chance Auction at 8 p.m. Friday in Yale there will be a craft show, the bologna tent is open until 9 p.m. and the bologna eating contest begins at 4:30 p.m. There will be…

Written on Tuesday, 22 July 2014 14:56

Prosecutor: Player killed for iPhone, wallet

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - A prosecutor says Eastern Michigan University wide receiver Demarius Reed was killed "for an iPhone and a wallet that were never even used." Testimony began Wednesday in the trial of 21-year-old Ed Thomas of Detroit on open murder and robbery charges in the shooting of the 20-year-old football player from Chicago's South Side. Washtenaw County Assistant Prosecutor Nimish Ganatra told…

Written on Wednesday, 23 July 2014 14:58
Arizona rallies for 5-4 win over Detroit

PHOENIX (AP) - Aaron Hill drove in three runs and made a game-ending diving stop, Miguel Montero hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Trailing 3-2 in the eighth, Detroit went ahead on Torii Hunter's two-run single up the middle off Brad Ziegler. Eury De la Rosa got…

Written on Wednesday, 23 July 2014 14:55
Hunter, Jackson power Tigers past D-Backs 4-3

PHOENIX (AP) - Torii Hunter and Austin Jackson homered, Justin Verlander moved into third place on Detroit's career strikeout list and the Tigers opened their interleague series in Arizona by beating the Diamondbacks 4-3 on Monday night. Miguel Cabrera drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning with a booming single just below the home run line on the Chase Field porch in left-center.…

Written on Tuesday, 22 July 2014 15:19
Lions claim WR Wiggins off waivers from Patriots

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have claimed wide receiver Reese Wiggins off waivers. Wiggins was released by the New England Patriots last week. He had 26 receptions for 372 yards and four touchdowns last year at East Carolina and caught 80 passes for 1,012 yards and eight touchdowns over three seasons. Detroit made the move Monday. Detroit's rookies are due to report…

Written on Tuesday, 22 July 2014 15:16
Ilitches release details on Wings arena complex

DETROIT (AP) - The Ilitch family has unveiled more details of its plans for an entertainment and residential complex centered on a new Detroit Red Wings hockey arena. Ilitch Holdings Inc. chairman Mike Ilitch said in a statement Sunday that it's long been his dream "to see a vibrant and energized downtown Detroit." He says the new sports and entertainment district "will encompass dozens of…

Written on Monday, 21 July 2014 15:06
Smyly helps Tigers top Indians 5-1, avoiding sweep

DETROIT (AP) - Drew Smyly allowed four hits in seven innings and Torii Hunter hit a two-run homer, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 5-1 Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep. Smyly did not give up a hit until Yan Gomes' two-out double in the fifth. The left-hander allowed one run on Gomes' solo home run in the seventh - and two walks…

Written on Monday, 21 July 2014 15:04