CSB Bank set to merge with Lapeer County Bank and Trust
(AREA) — For the second time in less than a month, there is a merger of two area banks. CSB bank will be merged into Lapeer County Bank and Trust.
Meeting on church oil drilling plans packs auditorium
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) – A public meeting has drawn opponents and supporters of plans to drill an exploratory oil well on church property in suburban Detroit, packing a high school auditorium.
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage remains at 3.65 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) – Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates were unchanged this week, but remained at historically low levels amid worries about the global economy.
Jury acquits Ohio man of stalking Gwyneth Paltrow
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A jury has acquitted an Ohio man of stalking Gwyneth Paltrow.
Polish museum exhibits US artist Frank Stella’s synagogues
WARSAW, Poland (AP) – An exhibition is opening in Warsaw of abstract works by prominent American painter Frank Stella, who was inspired by painted wooden synagogues destroyed during World War II.
Daryl Hall plans to stage outdoor shows at New York venue
PAWLING, N.Y. (AP) – Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates wants to add an outdoor stage at his music venue and restaurant in New York.
Daytona 500: Final Qualifying
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) – The rest of the field will be determined today for Sunday’s 58th running of the Daytona 500. The front row was completed last Sunday with Chase Elliott the pole sitter. Today’s twin
Woodson hired by ESPN as NFL analyst
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) – Charles Woodson has a new role in pro football: NFL analyst for ESPN. ESPN announced Thursday that the recently retired defensive back has been hired to work as an analyst on Sunday NFL
New Michigan law designates 3 more dark sky preserves
(AREA) — A bill has been signed into law that aims to protect three areas of state-owned land in the northeastern Lower Peninsula of Michigan from artificial light pollution.
Sandusky Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Banquet set for March 19
(SANILAC COUNTY) — The Sandusky Chamber of Commerce “Citizen of the Year” Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 19 at Woodland Hills in Sandusky.
Former Superintendent charged with armed robbery set to appear Feb. 29 in St. Clair County Circuit Court
(PORT HURON) — The accused Brockway Township Tri-County Bank robber faces arraignment in circuit court at the end of the month after waiving his preliminary exam.
St. Clair County Dive Team Practice
(ST. CLAIR COUNTY) — The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team conducted a practice dive under the ice of the Black River this past weekend.
Seasonal Load, Speed, and Weight Restrictions in the Thumb
(AREA) — Frost laws are going into effect in the Thumb and Blue Water area.
20-foot boat ready for search, rescue, patrol operations
(BAY PORT) — A new 20-foot boat will be deployed for search, rescue and patrol operations in the Thumb region including parts of Lake Huron.