Biblical site of Jesus’ birth stages its first Christmas parade
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) – The town where the Bible says Jesus was born has staged its first-ever Christmas parade.
Howard Stern announces 5-year deal with Sirius XM
Howard Stern is staying with Sirius XM for at least another five years. The satellite radio network also has access to Stern’s audio and video library for 12 years under a new working agreement announced Tuesday.
Patti Labelle, LA Reid, Lee Daniels among BET honorees
ATLANTA (AP) – Legendary singer Patti Labelle and veteran music executive L.A. Reid will be honored at the 2016 BET Honors. The network announced Tuesday that filmmaker Lee Daniels, former U.S. Attorney Gen. Eric Holder and businesswoman
Mack announces layoffs, citing weakened demand for trucks
MACUNGIE, Pa. (AP) – Mack Trucks Inc. plans to lay off 400 people, or more than 20 percent of the work force at its Pennsylvania manufacturing facility.
Wanted Lake Orion man arrested in Huron County
(HURON TOWNSHIP) — Huron County Sheriff’s deputies assisted the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office in arresting a wanted felon early Monday. The 44-year old Lake Orion man was wanted on a four count felony warrant for sexual conduct
October Unemployment Rates Little Changed in Michigan’s Regional Labor Markets
(AREA) — Seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates showed little movement in October in most of the state’s 17 major labor market areas, according to the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.
Ronald Sieradzki
Ronald Sieradzki, age 57 of Cass City, passed away on Monday, December 14. Services will be held Friday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. at the Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City where visitation will be Thursday, Dec.
US consumer prices unchanged in November
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. consumer prices were unchanged in November, as declines in energy and food costs offset increases in airline fares and medical care.
AAA: Nearly 3.2 million from Michigan traveling for holidays
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) – AAA projects nearly 3.2 million people from Michigan plan to travel for the year-end holiday season.
Woodson, Megatron among award finalists
NEW YORK (AP) – Charles Woodson and Calvin Johnson are among eight finalists for the NFL’s Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.
Michigan State, Kansas stay 1-2 in AP Top 25
UNDATED (AP) – Michigan State and Kansas remain the top two teams in The Associated Press college basketball poll. The Spartans (11-0) are a runaway No. 1, receiving all but one first-place vote from the 65-member national
Detroit TE Pettigrew out for season with torn ACL
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) – Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew will not return this season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in Sunday’s loss to the Rams in St. Louis.
O’Reilly, Larsson rally Sabres to 2-1 win over Red Wings
DETROIT (AP) – Ryan O’Reilly and Johan Larsson scored 61 seconds apart late in the third period, rallying the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Monday night.
Crawford’s late 3 in overtime lifts Clippers over Pistons
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) – Jamal Crawford hit a 3-pointer with 12.4 seconds left in overtime and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Detroit Pistons 105-103 Monday night.
Giants beat Dolphins on Beckham’s catch
MIAMI GARDENS (AP) – The New York Giants continue to share first place in the weak NFC East after Odell Beckham Jr. and Eli Manning helped them end a three-game losing streak.
McIlroy wins European Tour player award for 3rd time
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) – Rory McIlroy has been voted the European Tour’s player of the year for 2015, winning the award for the third time in the past four seasons.
Jerry Degelbeck
Jerry Degelbeck, age 82 of Arizona, formerly of Marlette, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 6. Services will be held in Marlette this coming summer.
Kathy Ilene Jackson
Kathy Ilene Jackson, age 62 of Kingston, passed away on Saturday, December 12. Services will be Friday, Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. at the Kranz Funeral Home in Kingston where visitation will be Friday, Dec. 18 from
George Pionk
George Pionk, age 52 of Ubly, passed away on Thursday, December 10. Services will be Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. at the Zinger-Smigielski Funeral Home in Ubly where visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 12:30-3