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Explosives to break up Sebewaing River ice, prevent flooding

(SEBEWAING) -- Officials in the village of Sebewaing are using explosive charges to break up river ice and prevent flooding. The efforts on the Sebewaing River are being conducted in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and others. Workers on Thursday plan to break up ice from the North Center Street…

Written on Thursday, 05 March 2015 11:06
Seasonal Load, Speed, and Weight Restrictions in the Thumb

(AREA) -- Seasonal load, speed, and weight restrictions will go into effect in the Thumb next week. The frost laws will be enforced in Huron County effective 7 a.m. Monday, March 9, in Tuscola County beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, and at 7 a.m. Wednesday, March 11 in Sanilac County. The Lapeer County Road Commission will evaluate the weather next week and…

Written on Thursday, 05 March 2015 11:05
Representative Lauwers' bill to end film subsidies heads to full House

(AREA) -- The House Committee on Tax Policy this week approved a bill introduced by State Representative Dan Lauwers to terminate expensive film subsidies by the end of the current fiscal year. Lauwers of Brockway Township says providing Hollywood with incentives for making films in Michigan is a failed venture and the money earmarked for film credits could be used for more worthwhile purposes. Under…

Written on Thursday, 05 March 2015 11:04
Meth Lab discovered during traffic stop in Port Huron Township

(PORT HURON TOWNSHIP) -- A traffic stop late Wednesday in Port Huron Township resulted in the arrest of four people and the discovery of a mobile meth lab. St. Clair County Sheriff's deputies stopped the GMC Yukon in the 3500 block of Lapeer Road around 9 p.m. because the vehicle didn't have a license plate that was visible. An investigation found a dealer plate that…

Written on Thursday, 05 March 2015 11:03
Stolen property from 2013 robbery in Owendale recovered by Huron County Sheriff's Department

(OWENDALE) -- The Huron County Sheriff's Office recovered nearly $5,000 in stolen merchandise that was taken from Stacks Market in Owendale back on August 23, 2013. Deputies responded to a residence on Sixth Street in Owendale last Sunday to investigate a large quantity of found property. The owner of the home found 797 packs of cigarettes concealed inside an old large television set and 22…

Written on Thursday, 05 March 2015 09:30
UPDATE:Small plane makes emergency landing in Arbela Twp.

(ARBELA TOWNSHIP) -- Tuscola County Undersheriff Glen Skrent says his department has limited details on the case of the small plane that made an emergency landing in Arbela Township last Friday afternoon. The pilot, 40-year old Charles Nightingale and his passenger, 45-year old Jean-Pierre Gracey, both of Saginaw, were not injured. Authorities say the privately owned plane left Bishop Airport around 2 p.m. on an…

Written on Wednesday, 04 March 2015 10:31
Suspect involved in a felonious assault with a loaded handgun arrested

(SPEAKER TOWNSHIP) -- A 57-year old Speaker Township man was arrested Tuesday on charges of felonious assault and possession of a stolen handgun. Sanilac County Sheriff's deputies responded to a complaint in the 8000 block of Arendt Road around 4:30 p.m. following a 9-1-1 call regarding an intoxicated man who was waving a loaded handgun inside the residence and threatening people. Two people left and…

Written on Wednesday, 04 March 2015 10:11
Troopers investigate two-car crash on M-19

(MOORE TOWNSHIP) -- Several people were injured in a two-car crash Tuesday around 3 p.m. on M-19 near Deckerville Road. Michigan State Police Troopers from the Caro Post say a minivan driven by 25-year old Codi Hartwick of Standish was traveling east on Deckerville Road when she failed to yield for a northbound Chevy Traverse driven by 38-year old Lana Zimmerman of Snover. The minivan…

Written on Wednesday, 04 March 2015 10:06
One person killed in crash south of Caro; name of victim released

(TUSCOLA COUNTY) -- Authorities say a Mayville woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash Tuesday around 3 p.m. on M-24, south of Caro. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Post in Caro say a vehicle driven by the victim, 32-year old Tammy Lynn Shonk, was traveling south on M-24 near Bevens Road when she struck a northbound vehicle. The Shonk vehicle then struck a third…

Written on Wednesday, 04 March 2015 09:02
Port Huron teen arrested after crime spree

(PORT HURON) -- Port Huron Police arrested a 19-year old Port Huron man on multiple charges stemming from three incidents Sunday. Police were first called to a home invasion at around 5:30 p.m. on Manuel Street. The suspect had knocked on the homeowner's door and then produced a handgun when the door was opened. The suspect took the homeowner into a back room an stole…

Written on Tuesday, 03 March 2015 16:43

Deckerville Schools PTO hosting 3rd annual Dodgeball Tournament; register by March 14!!!!!

(DECKERVILLE) -- The Deckerville Parent/Teacher Organization will be hosting their 3nd Annual Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the Deckerville High School Gym. The tournament will start at 4 p.m. Registration forms are available at High School Offices in Deckerville, Sandusky, Marlette, Peck, Brown City, CPS, and Cros-Lex, Scott's Quick Stop, Kreiner's Korner, J&D Market of Croswell, and Marathon Gas Stations in Sandusky,…

Written on Wednesday, 04 March 2015 10:38
Sanilac County Healthcare Providers Promote Early Literacy

(AREA) -- March is National Reading Month. According to the Michigan State University Extension Office, Michigan ranks 43rd out of the 50 states in meeting national reading standards by the fourth grade. In an effort to improve those statistics, many Sanilac County physician offices promote and support various literacy projects and educational presentations, such as the ABC's of Early Literacy and Reach Out and Read.…

Written on Monday, 02 March 2015 11:03
Brown City Rotary Donates to United Hospice Service

(MARLETTE) -- The Brown City Rotary's 26th annual Pancake Supper Fundraiser for United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital raised $3,100. Almost 300 people attended the event February 3 at the Harrington Inn in Brown City. Register Nurse Shelli Greschaw says United Hospice Service is a special program where terminally-ill patients and their families are cared for regardless of their ability to pay. Greschaw noted…

Written on Friday, 27 February 2015 11:22
State Representative Courser hosts March is Reading Month bookmark contest

(LAPEER COUNTY) -- State Representative Todd Courser is encouraging Lapeer County students in grades 1-12 to get creative by designing their own bookmarks during March is Reading Month. Courser says his bookmark art competition will spark creativity in school-aged children throughout the 82nd House District, bringing attention to the importance of reading books. Teachers are encouraged to have their students design bookmarks in the classroom.…

Written on Monday, 23 February 2015 11:36

Davis has huge game in return, Pelicans beat Pistons 88-85

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Anthony Davis had 39 points, 13 rebounds and eight blocks in his first game back from a right shoulder sprain, and the New Orleans Pelicans won for the sixth time in seven games, 88-85 over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. Davis hit two mid-range jumpers in the last 1:14, the second with 18 seconds left, to hold off Detroit in…

Written on Thursday, 05 March 2015 09:36
Zidlicky's OT goal gives Red Wings 2-1 win over Rangers

DETROIT (AP) - Marek Zidlicky's power-play goal 1:09 into overtime lifted the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night. Zidlicky, making his Red Wings debut after being acquired at the NHL trade deadline from New Jersey, punched the puck past goalie Cam Talbot in a scrum to give the Red Wings their second straight win. Justin Abdelkader…

Written on Thursday, 05 March 2015 09:36
Michigan State outlasts Purdue 72-66 despite Dawson's injury

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Travis Trice equaled a career high with 27 points and Matt Costello lifted Michigan State at both ends of the court, helping the Spartans to a 72-66 victory over Purdue on Wednesday night. The Spartans (20-10, 11-6 Big Ten) played the whole second half without Branden Dawson, who appeared to take a shot to the head and was limited to…

Written on Thursday, 05 March 2015 09:35
Machado, Wieters return for Orioles in loss to Tigers

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) - Matt Wieters and Manny Machado each were hitless in three at-bats in their first game since their seasons were cut short by injuries last year, and the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Detroit Tigers 5-4 Wednesday. Wieters had Tommy John surgery in June and Machado underwent knee surgery in August. Machado, the 22-year-old third baseman, played seven innings and made a…

Written on Thursday, 05 March 2015 09:34
Tigers release Hanrahan, who needs elbow surgery

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) - The Detroit Tigers have released Joel Hanrahan from a minor league contract and said the right-hander will have his second Tommy John surgery on March 18. Hanrahan had his right elbow ligament replaced in May 2013 while with Boston, when he also had his right flexor tendon repaired. Detroit signed him to a $1 million, one-year contract last May, but he…

Written on Thursday, 05 March 2015 09:33
2016 Rolex race to be 1st event at renovated Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Daytona International Speedway will showcase its renovated motorsports stadium next January with the 54th running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The 24-hour sports car event will be held Jan. 30-31 and will be the first event upon the completion of Daytona Rising. Daytona spent $400 million to redevelop the speedway frontstretch. Five expanded and redesigned entrances will lead fans…

Written on Thursday, 05 March 2015 09:32