Harold L. Kilgore
Harold L. Kilgore, age 78 of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, March 3 at the Pomeroy Funeral Home in Lexington from 5-8 p.m. Memorials may be given
Coogler, Flint mayor hope benefit raises awareness, funds
FLINT, Mich. (AP) – “Creed” director Ryan Coogler says a benefit for residents affected by the lead-contaminated water crisis in Flint features some big names but is a grass-roots effort at its core.
Phil Collins-re-releasing albums
NEW YORK (AP) – So much for retirement. Phil Collins is taking one tentative step out of his musical exile – by re-releasing all eight of his solo albums.
Yoko Ono released after hospitalization
NEW YORK (AP) – Yoko Ono is said to be on the mend after being hospitalized in New York City for flu-like symptoms. A rep for the musician and widow of John Lennon says Ono was hospitalized
Beatles record sells at auction
LONDON (AP) – An acetate record cut by the Beatles before the band hit it big is going up for auction.
Oscars Music
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Lady Gaga provided the emotional drama for the night. But it was Sam Smith who ended up with gold, winning the Oscar for best original song.
No. 6 Michigan State beats Penn State 88-57 after slow start
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Denzel Valentine started slow and finished strong with 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists to help No. 6 Michigan State beat Penn State 88-57 on Sunday.
Scott outlasts Garcia to win the Honda Classic
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – Adam Scott closed with an even-par 70 on Sunday to win the Honda Classic in just his third start since a new rule banning the stroke used for the long putter
Pistons beat Raptors 114-101 in Lowry’s absence
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) – Andre Drummond had 15 points and 18 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons took advantage of Kyle Lowry’s absence to beat the Toronto Raptors 114-101 on Sunday night.
Koenig, Happ help spark Wisconsin in 68-57 win over Michigan
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Bronson Koenig scored 19 points, and Ethan Happ helped trigger a second-half surge with clutch plays on both ends of the floor in Wisconsin’s 68-57 victory Sunday over Michigan.
NASCAR: Atlanta-Johnson wins
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) – Jimmie Johnson has climbed up NASCAR’s all-time victory list by taking the second race of the Sprint Cup season.
NFL salary cap set at $155.27 million for 2016
NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL’s salary cap for 2016 will be $155.27 million, an increase of nearly $12 million. The NFL Players Association confirmed the figure Sunday, and will release the franchise and transition tag numbers
US senator wants government to set airline seat-size rules
NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer wants to require the Federal Aviation Administration to institute minimum seat-size rules for airlines, which he says now force passengers to sit on planes “like sardines.”
‘Deadpool’ tops ‘Gods of Egypt’ at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A group of ancient Egyptian deities couldn’t take down the merc with a mouth. Marvel’s antihero blockbuster “Deadpool” continued to dominate North American movie theaters over the weekend, earning an estimated $31.5 million
St. Clair River swimming could get thumbs-up in months ahead
(ALGONAC) — The state of Michigan is taking public comment on a plan to end beach closings on the St. Clair River in southeastern Michigan.
US pending home sales decline in January
WASHINGTON (AP) – Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in January, as cold weather and limited inventory appears to be curbing the recent hot streak in sales.
US government considers oil permit for 98-year-old pipeline
(MARYSVILLE) — The federal government is considering a permit to allow the flow of heavy crude oil through a 98-year-old pipeline under the St. Clair River in southeastern Michigan.
Courser: Charges against me are sign of ‘corrupt government’
(LAPEER) — A former state lawmaker forced out of office in a sex scandal says criminal charges against him are “nonsensical” and “political.”
Michigan State Police adds 13 Motor Carrier Officers
(AREA) — Thirteen additional Michigan State Police motor carrier officers graduated from the 20th Motor Carrier Officer Recruit School this past weekend.
Paul A. Ganley
Paul A. Ganley, age 54 of Port Sanilac, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Bark Shanty Community Center in Port Sanilac