March 30, 2016 | Sanilac Broadcasting Company

Shirley Byers

Shirley Byers, age 85 of North Branch, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Services will be held Friday, April 1 at 11 a.m. at the North Branch Wesleyan Church. Visitation at the Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home

Puff Daddy to celebrate Notorious B.I.G with NYC concert

NEW YORK (AP) – Puff Daddy will celebrate the late Notorious B.I.G’s birthday with a concert featuring Lil Kim, Faith Evans, Mary J. Blige and Jay Z.

Trader Joe’s settles cookie lawsuit with Pepperidge Farm

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – A clash over chocolate-filled cookies has culminated in Trader Joe’s settling a lawsuit filed by Pepperidge Farm.

Blue Jays-Tigers rained out in 3rd inning; Rangers get C Holaday in trade with Tigers

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) – The Detroit Tigers led a Toronto Blue Jays split squad 2-0 in the third inning Tuesday when their game was rained out. Justin Upton singled and scored a run.

Doyle, Albrecht receive transfer releases from Michigan

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Pacioretty, Canadiens play spoiler with win over Red Wings

MONTREAL (AP) – Max Pacioretty’s second goal of the night lifted the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.

Pistons hold off Durant-less Thunder, 88-82

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) – Marcus Morris scored 24 points, and the Detroit Pistons took advantage of Kevin Durant’s absence in an 88-82 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.

NCAA Tournaments: Final Four play starts this weekend for both men and women

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Randy Travis, Charlie Daniels will be inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame

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Effort to boost Flint amid water crisis gets $25M commitment

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Don’t forget: New fishing license required April 1

(AREA) — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that a new fishing license season begins Friday, April 1, which coincides with the new regulation cycle.

Governor signs Representative Lauwers’ bill to aid agricultural drivers

(AREA) — Governor Rick Snyder has signed legislation introduced by 81st District State Representative Dan Lauwers allowing agricultural drivers to renew their commercial driver’s licenses at the start of the planting season instead of waiting until it

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