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One dead, three injured in two-car crash

(COTTRELLVILLE TOWNSHIP) -- One person was killed and three others were injured in a two car crash Thursday afternoon in St. Clair County's Cottrellville Township. Sheriff Tim Donnellon says a Ford Escort driven by a 26-year old Hamtramck man was traveling north on Marsh Road shortly before 1:30 p.m. The man lost control of the vehicle and was hit broadside by a vehicle driven by…

Written on Thursday, 31 July 2014 16:50
Huron County Sheriff: Farm Endorsement for Combination Vehicles Clarified

(HURON COUNTY) -- Huron County Sheriff Kelly Hanson has released a statement clarifying the Farm Endorsement for Combination Vehicles. "Last April, our two Commercial Vehicle deputies were on hand for an annual informational question and answer forum that was open to the public and sponsored by the Huron County Farm Bureau. Our main purpose for attending was to address farm and commercial vehicle operations on…

Written on Thursday, 31 July 2014 11:59
Leads sought in animal abuse complaints

(KENOCKEE TOWNSHIP) -- The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office is seeking tips from the public regarding at least two animal abuse complaints in Kenockee Township. Sheriff Tim Donnellon says there have been two confirmed cases of dogs being tied up with electrical fence wire. The first was reported on July 22 when a man in the 8500 block of Imlay City Road reported that his…

Written on Thursday, 31 July 2014 11:40
Police: No suspects in custody in girl's slaying

(ARMADA) -- Police say they don't have any suspects in custody in the investigation of the slaying of a 14-year-old girl whose body was found in a wooded area in southeastern Michigan. State police Lt. Mike Shaw gave the update on the investigation into April Millsap's death in an interview Thursday morning. Shaw earlier said investigators had several warrants and searched a home Wednesday in…

Written on Thursday, 31 July 2014 11:18
Culinary school launches baking, pastry program

(PORT HURON) -- The Culinary Institute of Michigan is starting a baking and pastry program this fall. The baking pastry arts program will have 24 students in its first-year class. They can earn a two-year associate degree or enter a certificate program. The associate degree program includes general education classes and three confectionery classes. Chef Thomas Recinella is head of the culinary program associated with…

Written on Thursday, 31 July 2014 11:17
Michigan police end investigation of fatal mauling

(LAPEER) -- Police have completed an investigation after two dogs fatally mauled a 46-year-old jogger on a rural Lapeer County road. Metamora Township Police Chief David Mallett says the initial report is done and has been sent to the Lapeer County prosecutor's office. He declined on Wednesday to comment on investigators' findings. Authorities will decide whether the dogs' owners will face criminal charges. Federal authorities…

Written on Thursday, 31 July 2014 11:17
St. Clair County home searched in girl's slaying

(ARMADA) -- Police are searching a home as part of the investigation of the slaying of a 14-year-old girl whose body was found in a wooded area in southeastern Michigan. State police Lt. Mike Shaw says that investigators have several warrants and were searching a home Wednesday in St. Clair County's Wales Township. That' about 13 miles east-northeast of the drainage ditch along a trail…

Written on Wednesday, 30 July 2014 15:39
First early teal hunting season in nearly 50 years set for Sept. 1-7

(AREA) -- Waterfowl hunters have an exciting new hunting opportunity to look forward to, as September 1-7 will mark Michigan's first early teal hunting season in nearly 50-years. These small ducks, especially blue-winged teal, are some of the earliest duck species to migrate each fall. The statewide teal-only season is now possible because of growing teal populations. Hunters may take six teal per day and…

Written on Wednesday, 30 July 2014 14:20
Effort aims to block child migrants from Vassar

(VASSAR) -- An opponent of a social services organization's proposal to house child immigrants from Central America in a small Michigan community wants voters there to have a say. Tamyra Murray, an organizer for Michiganders for Immigration Control and Enforcement, is seeking a referendum petition in Vassar for voters to decide on changes in city ordinances such as those that might be needed for the…

Written on Wednesday, 30 July 2014 14:20
Lexington man electrocuted by downed power line in Warren

(AREA) -- A 61-year old Lexington man was killed Wednesday after being electrocuted by a downed power line in Warren. Authorities say the incident happened near 8 Mile Road and Groesbeck at a residence on Georgiana Street. The man, who was a landlord at the property, jumped a chain-link fence between two homes and landed on a live wire. A friend knocked the man off…

Written on Wednesday, 30 July 2014 14:19

Marlette Regional Hospital & Kraft's to Host 5th Annual Men's Health Fair

(MARLETTE) -- The Marlette Regional Hospital Foundation is sponsoring the 5th annual free Total Tune Up Men's Health Fair and Classic Car/Tractor Show next Thursday, August 7. The event will be held at behind the Kraft Service Center garage in Marlette from 6-8 p.m. Total Tune Up will feature important health information, presentations by health care professionals, free and reduced cost health screening opportunities, and…

Written on Wednesday, 30 July 2014 11:15
Funtastic Family Fair in Deckerville Aug. 1

(DECKERVILLE) -- Deckerville Community Hospital and Autumnwood of Deckerville are hosting a Funtastic Family Fair on Friday, August 1 at Deckerville Schools from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be health exhibits, demonstrations, and information on community programs promoting health and safety. The Masonic Lodge #392 will be on hand, providing the free child identification program. Each child goes through the process of receiving a dental…

Written on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 12:00
Sanilac County Historical Village & Museum hosting Civil War Days Aug. 2-3

(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, 29 July 2014 11:58
Deckerville Homecoming is here again!

(DECKERVILLE) -- Deckerville Homecoming festivities kick off Friday with a book sale at the Deckerville Public Library from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. There will be garage sales through town and the American Legion refreshment tent at Wilson Park is open from 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Also at Wilson Park, check out the horseshoe qualifying matches, the tractor pulls starting at 5 p.m. with concessions on site, and…

Written on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 11:58

AP source: Tigers acquire ace Price from Rays

(DETROIT) -- A person familiar with the trade says Tampa Bay Rays ace David Price has been traded to the Detroit Tigers. The person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet announced did not say whom the left-hander was dealt for, but Tigers center fielder Austin Jackson was pulled mid-inning Thursday moments ahead of the non-waiver Trade deadline. The trade…

Written on Thursday, 31 July 2014 16:53
Scherzer helps Tigers to 7-2 win over White Sox

DETROIT (AP) - Max Scherzer pitched seven impressive innings, and the Detroit Tigers scored six runs in the first inning en route to a 7-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night. Nick Castellanos hit a three-run homer in the first and added an RBI single in the seventh for the Tigers, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Scherzer allowed a run and…

Written on Thursday, 31 July 2014 11:39
Lions RB Joique Bell enjoys homecoming at Wayne State

DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell says a lot of people counted him out when he was undrafted out of Wayne State. Four years later, Bell has established himself as player valued enough to get a multimillion-dollar contract. Bell was back on his college field Wednesday night with his NFL teammates for a public practice. He won the Harlon Hill Trophy as…

Written on Thursday, 31 July 2014 11:38
Lions claim WR Payton off waivers from Buccaneers

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions have claimed wide receiver Quintin Payton off waivers from Tampa Bay. Detroit made the move Wednesday, adding the undrafted rookie from North Carolina State two days after he was cut by the Buccaneers. The 6-foot-4, 212-pound Payton will get a chance to compete for a roster spot at a position led by Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate. Payton had…

Written on Thursday, 31 July 2014 11:37
Red Wings hire assistants coaches Hiller, Brewer

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings have hired assistant coaches Jim Hiller and Andrew Brewer. The Red Wings made the moves Wednesday. Hiller had led the Tri-City Americans since 2009 in the Western Hockey League. He played in 21 games for the Red Wings during the 1992-93 season. Brewer worked for Hockey Canada as its video coach for three years, including the Sochi Games…

Written on Thursday, 31 July 2014 11:36
Minor league pitcher charged with sexual assault

DETROIT (AP) - A pitcher in the Detroit Tigers organization has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman at a Detroit hotel. Evan Reed plays for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens but was with the Tigers when the alleged assault occurred. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced Wednesday that Reed is charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Reed is accused of an act of penetration…

Written on Wednesday, 30 July 2014 14:20