Blast probe ongoing
By Mary Drier Staff Writer QUANICASSEE — Although an intense investigation is underway, it will still take time to sort through the evidence to try to find the exact cause of an October fire in Wisner...
View ArticleConfusion muddles planning of Akron’s “Parade of Lights” Christmas event
By Mary Drier Staff Writer AKRON — Good intentions created a lot of confusion in planning a Christmas celebration next month in the village of Akron. Last year, the village hosted its first parade of...
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A thousand points of light
Photo by Bill Petzold IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS — The Christmas decorations went up in downtown Caro on Monday. Caro Department of Public Works employees Gerard Schniers and Brad...
View ArticleSmall Business Saturday sales tomorrow in Caro
By Bill Petzold Editor CARO — For those who like shopping in their hometown and supporting businesses owned by members of their community, there’s no day quite like today — Small Business Saturday....
View ArticleAndrew Lewis Toth, Unionville
Andrew Lewis Toth, of Unionville, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at the Huron County Medical care Facility in Bad Axe. Andrew was born November 6, 1926 to the late Andrew Lewis Tooth, Sr....
View ArticleJEAN LAGNESS, Millington
Mrs. Jean Lagness of Millington passed away early Monday evening while at the Gentiva Hospice Center in Flint Twp. Flint MI, Jean was 82. Born in Flint Michigan on August 13, 1931, Jean was the...
View ArticleAkron parade dispute creates rift among village residents
By Mary Drier Staff Writer AKRON — An event intended to celebrate Christmas and community spirit has instead caused a rift among Akron Village residents. Last year, the village hosted its first parade...
View ArticleCass City school board discusses technology upgrades
By Tom Gilchrist For The Advertiser CASS CITY — Cass City Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Hartel estimates it would cost about $500,000 for the school district to create a “one-to-one” ratio of...
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Competitive dance team brings Thumb together
Photo by Bill Petzold • A member of the Sue’s Dance Royalty competitive dance team leaps into the air during a practice Monday at Sue’s School of Dance in Caro. By Bill Petzold Editor CARO — They come...
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All aboard for holiday fun: Christmas train display at Cass City library
Photo by Tyler R. Perry • Kevin Gracey, center, demonstrates his model train display in 2012 at Cass City’s Rawson Memorial District Library. The display will return this holiday season. Tyler R. Perry...
View ArticleDONNA JEAN ROHLEDER, Caro
Donna Jean Rohleder of Caro, age 78, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013 at her daughter’s home, following a lingering illness. Donna was born August 5, 1935 in Caro, the daughter of the late...
View ArticleSusan Mattarella, Mayville
Susan Mattarella, age 57, of Mayville, MI passed away Friday, November 29, 2013 at home with her loving family by her side after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Funeral Mass will be at 11 AM on...
View ArticleCAROLYN MAE CHAPMAN, Cass City
Carolyn M. Chapman, 92, of Cass City, died Friday, November 29, 2013 in Tuscola County Medical Care Facility, Caro. She was born September 10, 1921 in Pontiac to Arthur Conrad and Celia (Carlson)...
View ArticleDAVID PARKINSON, Lyons
David E. Parkinson, Jr., 43, of Lyons, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Flint, Michigan on June 23, 1970, the son of David E....
View ArticleJohn Fierros, Caro
John Fierros of Caro, age 58, passed away suddenly Friday, November 29, 2013 at St. Mary’s of Michigan Hospital in Saginaw. John was born June 30, 1955 in La Costas, Texas. He grew up in Fairgrove,...
View ArticleTaste of Caro will kick off holiday events
By Bill Petzold Editor CARO — Gingerbread cookies are usually considered a dessert item, so it seems only fitting that this year’s Gingerbread Village Festival begins with the main course at a Taste of...
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Incoming Vassar council members take oath of office
Photo by John Cook • Tuscola County clerk Jodi Fetting, left, swears in recently-elected Vassar City Council members, from left, Dan Surgent, Dan Atkins and Roger Bacon Sr. By Megan Decker Staff Writer...
View ArticleDayton Township trustee questions travel costs and expenses
By Tom Gilchrist For The Advertiser DAYTON TWP. — Dayton Township Trustee James Satchel refused to apologize Monday night for seeking documents related to township Board of Trustees’ travel costs and...
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Caro native Troy Mullin bringing his holiday play, “The Adventures of Santa...
Caro’s own puppet master, Troy Mullin, will present ‘The Adventures of Santa Claus’ December 21 at Sue’s School of Dance in Caro. By Stacey Tucker Staff Writer CARO — Caro’s own puppet master has...
View ArticleKREIL, Nancy A., Vassar
KREIL, Nancy A. Vassar Of Vassar, age 73, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at home. The funeral service will take place 11:00 am, Friday, December 6, 2013, at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar. Rev....
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