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Lapeer County Seasonal Speed, Load, and Weight Restrictions to be lifted this week

(LAPEER COUNTY) -- The Lapeer County Road Commission reports that frost laws will be lifted, effective Friday, April 25 at 12:01 a.m.

Written on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 14:52
Marysville woman hospitalized following collision with semi

(PORT HURON TOWNSHIP) -- An 83-year old Marysville woman was hospitalized after her vehicle collided with a semi-truck Tuesday afternoon. St. Clair County Sheriff's deputies say the crash took place shortly before 1 p.m. when the woman was traveling west on Lapeer Road. As she attempted to make a left turn onto Range Road, she turned into the path of a semi-truck, driven by a…

Written on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 14:43
Marine City plans to cut lifeguards at beach

(MARINE CITY) -- Plans in Marine City call for cutting lifeguards and closing bathrooms at its beach as part of a budget-balancing effort by the community along the St. Clair River. Cutting lifeguards will reduce an about $200,000 city deficit by about $30,000. A public hearing on the $1.9 million budget is May 15 and commissioners are expected to vote on the budget at a…

Written on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 14:42
Historic railroad depot to be moved 900 feet away

(CLARE) -- A century-old mid-Michigan railroad depot will soon be on the move. The Clare Railroad Depot is set to move about 900 feet away on Tuesday. The historic depot was used to transport lumber, goods and supplies to the city, which developed at a crossroads of two important railroads. It was the focal point for arrivals and departures until the advent of the automobile.…

Written on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 14:42
DNR reminds residents that spring wildfire season is under way

(AREA) -- Although many parts of the Upper Peninsula may still have signs of winter and rain showers have swept across much of the state, the DNR reports that firefighters from numerous fire departments have responded to multiple wildfires in the Lower Peninsula. With conditions being right for wildfires, the DNR urges the public to keep prevention and safety in mind, especially when doing spring…

Written on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 14:40
School districts get leeway in making up snow days

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan is giving school districts more flexibility in making up for snow days this academic year. Districts that had scheduled more than the required 174 days of school can now hold just that number if they still meet the required 1,098 hours per school year. Schools that exceeded the six cancelled days allowed under state law may not need makeup days.…

Written on Monday, 21 April 2014 14:55
National Drug Take Back Day, Sat. April 26

(AREA) -- A number of local law enforcement agencies are joining the Drug Enforcement Administration on Saturday, April 26 during national Drug Take Back Day, giving residents an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by safely disposing of dangerous, expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs. Liquids will not be accepted. The event will take place between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Sanilac County Sheriff's…

Written on Monday, 21 April 2014 14:52
Peck woman seriously injured in crash

(ELK TOWNSHIP) -- A 60-year old Peck woman was seriously injured in a two-car crash Monday morning at the intersection of Peck and Farr Roads in Sanilac County's Elk Township. Deputies say the crash took place around 8:30 a.m. when a pickup, driven by 40-year old Glennda Burgess of Peck, stopped at the intersection on Farr Road and failed to yield for a eastbound jeep,…

Written on Monday, 21 April 2014 14:50
Sanilac County Sheriff's Deputy Horst and K-9 Baki doing great job for department

(AREA) -- Sanilac County Sheriff's K-9 Baki and his handler Deputy Josh Horst were able to successfully track two individuals last week. The first was Monday, April 14 when the pair was sent to the Decker area in Lamotte Township for a domestic violence in progress call. The suspect, a 52-year old Decker man, had left the scene prior to the deputies' arrival. A perimeter…

Written on Monday, 21 April 2014 10:55
Two men who died in experimental plane crash ID'd

(VENICE TOWNSHIP) -- Authorities have released the names of two men who were killed when an experimental plane crashed in a Michigan farm field. Saturday afternoon's crash killed 63-year-old Richard K. Hayward of Vassar and 49-year-old Mark J. Kozan of Caro. The crash happened in Shiawassee County's Venice Township. Francis Osika says that he was standing next to his barn when he saw the plane…

Written on Monday, 21 April 2014 10:54

State Senator Phil Pavlov adds April office hours

(ST. CLAIR COUNTY) -- 25th District State Senator Phil Pavlov of St. Clair Township will hold office hours for his constituents on Friday, April 25 from 8-9 a.m. at Antonio's Corner Cafe, 4196 Pointe Tremble Road in Clay and from Noon-1 p.m. at the Harsens Island Schoolhouse Grille on Harsens Island. No appointment is neccessary. Residents are welcome to hear a legislative update and discuss…

Written on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 14:41
Preventative Medicine for Adults Presentation at MRH

(MARLETTE) -- The Marlette Regional Hospital Foundation is hosting a free seminar that will provide an overview of "Preventative Medicine for Adults," on Thursday, May 1 from 5-6 p.m. in the Seton Lobby at Marlette Regional Hospital. Board certified family medicine physician Dr. Jabir Akhtar will share valuable health information with an opportunity for questions and answers. Topics include immunizations, chronic conditions, and injury prevention.…

Written on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 14:41
Imlay City Farmers' Market Opens 2014 Season on May 1

(IMLAY CITY) -- Opening Day at the Imlay City Farmers' Market is May 1. Now in its 9th year, the market is located on the corner of Third and Main Street in downtown Imlay City and will be open Thursday's from 1-6 p.m. New features this year include the re-surfaced parking lot and the only electric car charging station in Lapeer County. Visitors will find…

Written on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 14:29
Dog Show Fun Match May 3rd in Sandusky

(SANDUSKY) -- The Sanilac County 4-H Dog Program is hosting the Annual Dog Show Fun Match at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds in Sandusky on Saturday, May 3. Mixed breed and pure bread dogs accompanied by their owners are invited to compete in the serious areas of obedience, rally, showmanship and agility and in fun classes that include the fun-n-zany obstacle course, best dog trick, and…

Written on Monday, 21 April 2014 14:54

'Princess Lacey' tributes painted over on rock

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Tributes to an 8-year-old girl who died after a battle with cancer have been painted over on a rock at Michigan State University that serves as a campus message board. On Monday morning, The Rock had been painted with the message "Congratulations graduates" and "Be a hero to someone." The Lansing State Journal reports that last week students spread out…

Written on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 14:46
Lions sign CBs Hester and Ness

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed free agent cornerbacks Aaron Hester and Nate Ness. The team announced the moves Monday. Hester spent time with the Denver Broncos last season. He was signed by the Broncos as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2013, but has not played in an NFL game. The 27-year-old Ness last played in the NFL with the…

Written on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 14:46
AP Source: Suh won't attend Lions' voluntary camp

DETROIT (AP) - A person familiar with the situation says Ndamukong Suh is not attending the Detroit Lions' voluntary minicamp this week. The person, who says Suh will attend the team's voluntary workouts in May and mandatory minicamp next month, spoke Monday night to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Suh was not announcing his plans. Detroit's first-year coach Jim Caldwell said last…

Written on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 14:45
Red Wings hope to use speed vs Bruins' strength

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings think they have figured out what they need to do to beat the Boston Bruins. Detroit used its skill to win Game 1 against the Presidents' Trophy-winning Bruins. Boston evened its first-round series against the eighth-seeded Red Wings by beating them up physically. The Red Wings want to flip the script in Game 3 on Tuesday night at…

Written on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 14:44