North Huron FFA moves on to State Convention in four Leadership Contests
(HURON COUNTY) — Several North Huron FFA students participated in Regional Leadership Contests at Laker High School last week. The chapter has 13 members set to compete at the Michigan FFA State Convention March 9-11 at Michigan
Michigan Sugar Company Acquires Assets of AmCane Sugar, LLC
(AREA) — Michigan Sugar Company, maker of Pioneer and Big Chief brand sugars, has acquired the assets of AmCane Sugar LLC, a cane sugar refiner and specialty sugar manufacturer based in Taylor, Michigan.
Schools received grades on CAP Report Card through Mackinaw Center for Public Policy
(SANILAC COUNTY) — The Mackinac Center for Public Policy released a new report card last week ranking 2,246 elementary and middle schools across the state.
Nancy Sundquist
Nancy Sundquist, age 77 of North Branch, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016. Services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette where visitation will be held Monday,
Bessie Rickman
Bessie Rickman, age 75 of Croswell, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016. Services will be held on Monday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Kaatz Funeral Home in Yale where visitation will be held Monday,
Don Leasher
Don Leasher, age 68 of Brown City, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016. Services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. at the Brown City Missionary Church where visitation will be held on
Doris Bruss
Doris Bruss, age 86 of Port Sanilac, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016. Services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Port Sanilac. Visitation at the
Evelyn L. Kraft
Evelyn L. Kraft, age 92 of Marlette, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016. Services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette where visitation will be Wednesday,
Judge denies request by Cosby’s wife to delay deposition
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) – A judge has denied a request by lawyers for Bill Cosby’s wife to postpone her deposition in a defamation lawsuit brought by seven women who claim the comedian sexually assaulted them.
Ray Charles Tribute planned this week
WASHINGTON (AP) – A bunch of big recording artists will be in Washington this week to celebrate the musical legacy of the late Ray Charles.
Beyonce and police security
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Will they or won’t they? Police unions in a number of cities are calling for a boycott of officers working security for Beyoncé’s concerts because of her new song “Formation.”
Lock of hair from John Lennon sold
DALLAS (AP) – A lock of John Lennon’s hair snipped as he prepared for a film role has sold for $35,000.
Rob Thomas apologizes for making offensive joke in Australia
SYDNEY (AP) – Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas has apologized after being accused of making a racist joke during a solo concert in Australia.
Former Miss America contestant dies week after car crash
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) – A former Miss America contestant who was critically injured in a car crash on a New Jersey highway last week has died.
Klein’s overtime goal gives Rangers 1-0 win over Detroit
NEW YORK (AP) – Kevin Klein scored on a 2-on-1 break at 1:59 of overtime and the New York Rangers beat Detroit 1-0 on Sunday night, spoiling a magnificent effort by Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard.
Anthony Davis scores 59 points, Pelicans top Pistons 111-106
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) – Anthony Davis scored a franchise-record 59 points and added 20 rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Detroit Pistons 111-106 on Sunday.
No. 6 Maryland holds off Michigan, 86-82
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) – Robert Carter scored 17 points as sixth-ranked Maryland bounced back from consecutive losses with a 86-82 victory over Michigan on Sunday.
Powers leads No. 25 Michigan State over Minnesota 114-106
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Aerial Powers scored a career-high 40 points and No. 25 Michigan State withstood Rachel Banham’s 52 points that made her the Big Ten’s all-time leading scorer to take a 114-106 victory over
PGA: Watson wins Northern Trust Open
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Bubba Watson has won the PGA’s Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. He finished play 15-under-par, one shot in front of Adam Scott and Jason Jason Kokrak. Watson closed
NASCAR: Hamlin wins at Daytona Beach
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Denny Hamlin led Sunday’s Daytona 500 most of the afternoon, then needed a late surge to win NASCAR’s season-opening race.
High supplies seen capping oil price until early 2017
PARIS (AP) – Experts at the International Energy Agency have dramatically pushed back their view on when oil prices will rebound from current 13-year lows, saying the supply glut will hold prices down until early next year.
Slender towers rise to dizzying heights on NYC skyline
NEW YORK (AP) – Changes in building technology in recent years have taken skyscraper construction around the world to new heights.