(SANDUSKY) -- The Sandusky District Library is having a "National Library Week" celebration Saturday, April 19. All children ages preschool-6th grade, who check out a book at the library between now and Friday, April 18, will receive a ticket to the party at the Sandusky McDonalds. Children with tickets will get free pancakes and a free book at the McDonalds restaurant Saturday, April 19 from…

(PORT HURON) -- State Representative Terry Brown of Pigeon attended a meeting this week at St. Clair County Community College in Port Huron regarding a proposed nuclear waste repository in Ontario, Canada, less than a mile from Lake Huron. There are concerns that radioactive material could leak from the site, as it did from a similar facility in New Mexico, and contaminate the lake. Brown…

(AREA) -- Sanilac County Sheriff Garry Biniecki informed County Commissioners that jail inmates will no longer be staffing the Sanilac County recycling center in Sandusky during Tuesday afternoon's Board of Commissioners meeting. Biniecki cited safety concerns as the reason behind pulling inmates from the site. He said he is looking to hire three part-time employees on an interim basis until management details can be worked…

(DECKERVILLE) -- Certified Public Accountant Scott C. Long is offering residents in Deckerville and surrounding communities a quick, easy, and responsible way to get rid of their unwanted paperwork and documents. Scott's practice has partnered with Shred Experts for the paper shredding event Wednesday, April 16 from 3-5 p.m. at 3473 Main Street in Deckerville. Shred Experts of Saginaw will be on site to securely…

(AREA) -- The 12th Annual Flamingo Fling, which supports Sanilac County's Eva's Place Shelter, raised over $35,000. The event last Thursday was held at Demott's Westpark Inn. 150 women were in attendance. They took part in a variety of raffles and silent and live auctions. Generous businesses, civic groups, and individuals donated more than 170 prize packages and over $4,500 in cash. When the evening…

(MARLETTE) -- In recognition of National Volunteer Appreciation Week April 6-12 United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital hosted a celebration honoring their hospice volunteers. The volunteer appreciation banquet was held at Hope Lutheran Church in Marlette. Musical entertainment was provided by youth members of the Lapeer Symphony Orchestra. It was noted during the event that the willing spirit of a hospice volunteer is a…

(LAPEER COUNTY) -- 82nd District State Representative Kevin Daley is hosting April Office Hours in Metamora next week, giving residents an opportunity to meet with him and discuss state or local issues. Daley will be available at the Sundance Grill on S. Lapeer Road from 7:30-9 a.m. Monday, April 21. No appointment is necessary. The 82nd District serves residents of Lapeer County.

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State is expected to play a night game at Spartan Stadium in October against Nebraska. ESPN announced Tuesday that it has selected six Big Ten football games for Saturday prime-time telecasts on ABC, ESPN or ESPN2 for next season. The matchups include the Oct. 4 game in East Lansing. Another previously announced night game in Michigan will be on…

DETROIT (AP) - The game between the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers has been postponed because of bad weather. The Tigers said the Central division rivals' first meeting of the season will be rescheduled - but not during this series. Snowfall from an overnight storm was sticking to the grass in the area, and temperatures in the low 20s were predicted for Tuesday evening. Detroit…