DORA A. “PEG” RUSHLO, Cass City
DORA A. “PEG” RUSHLO Cass City Dora A. Rushlo of Cass City, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at her home, following a lengthy illness. She was born April 25, 1937 in Shabbona, the...
View ArticleDONALD W. GILCHRIST, Vassar
DONALD W. GILCHRIST Vassar Gilchrist, Donald W., 91, of Vassar died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at the Hospice Residence at Marlette Regional Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11:00...
View ArticleJoshua Andrew Hoppe, Hamilton, formerly of Akron
Joshua Andrew Hoppe Hamilton, formerly of Akron Joshua Andrew Hoppe, age 30, wonderful husband, son, brother, teacher and coach, died suddenly on December 4, 2013, as a result of a motor vehicle...
View ArticleFairgrove Township to hold first meeting in new hall
Mary Drier Staff Writer FAIRGROVE — Fairgrove Township officials will hold a board of review 7 a.m., on Tuesday, then a quarterly planning commission meeting at 7 p.m. on that day, and the regular...
View ArticleTuscola County commissioners kill ‘death tax’
By Mary Drier Staff Writer CARO — Tuscola County Commissioners took action that led to the demise of the “county’s death tax” at the last county meeting. Back at the Oct. 31 county meeting,...
View ArticleKingston Elementary School teacher Joe Peet honored with Golden Apple Award
By Stacey Tucker Staff Writer KINGSTON — No one could be more deserving of the Fox 66 Golden Apple Award than Kingston Elementary School’s own Joe Peet. After dedicating 45 years to teaching young...
View ArticleDonna Joyce Cramer, Fairgrove
Donna Joyce Cramer, 83, passed away December 3, 2013 at her daughter’s home in North Carolina. Born March 21, 1930 in Fairgrove, MI to John and Iva (Jaynes) Hunter. Donna graduated from Fairgrove H.S....
View ArticleKIP SCOTT PAYEA, Vassar
Kip Scott Payea, age 39 years, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on January 7, 1974. Kip was an avid outdoorsman who...
View ArticleANITA ANN AIRGOOD, Grand Blanc
AIRGOOD, ANITA ANN age 82, died Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the Welcome Home Assisted Living, Elsie, MI. Funeral Services will be 4:00 P.M. Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Hill Funeral Home, 11723...
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The Courage of Cassie: Benefit planned for Caro teen battling ovarian cancer
Caro teen has allies in her war on cancer By Bill Petzold Editor CARO — Caro teenager Cassie Anderson is battling cancer, but she won’t have to fight alone. A benefit is planned for this Saturday to...
View ArticleTuscola County Commissioners look to balance 2014 budget
By Mary Drier Staff Writer CARO — Just when Tuscola County Commissioners figured they had the 2014 general fund budget ready for approval at Thursday morning’s 7:30 meeting, new issues arose. At...
View ArticleVassar, Millington school districts will share superintendent for second...
By Megan Decker Staff Writer VASSAR — The Vassar School Board entered into an agreement with the Millington Community School District to share the services of its superintendent for the second semester...
View Article4-H barn fire appears accidental
By Megan Decker Staff Writer CARO — One of three Tuscola County 4-H barns located at the Tuscola County Fairgrounds sustained major damage as a result of a fire during the early morning hours on...
View ArticleCaro Community Schools board of education enlists help of Michigan...
By Bill Petzold Editor CARO — The Caro Community Schools board of education listened to three presentations Monday by representatives for companies that assist schools with superintendent searches....
View ArticleDonna Joyce Cramer, Fairgrove
Donna Joyce Cramer, 83, passed away December 3, 2013 at her daughter’s home in North Carolina. Born March 21, 1930 in Fairgrove, MI to John and Iva (Jaynes) Hunter. Donna graduated from Fairgrove H.S....
View ArticleAmelia Nowland Sipes
Amelia Nowland Sipes passed away at the age of 90 on December 5, 2013. She leaves a son, Greg and a daughter, Patty. She was predecesed by a daughter, Tammy... Read more »
View ArticleCALEB JOHN PELTON-CORKINS, Fairgrove
Our hearts are broken and arms empty as we say goodbye to our son, Caleb, who passed away before his birth on December 10, 2013. Caleb leaves behind his mother, Jessica Corkins of Fairgrove; father,...
View ArticleRONALD KIRK CLARKSON, Caro
Ronald Kirk Clarkson of Caro, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 following an extended stay at St. Mary’s of Michigan in Saginaw. Ron was born July 2, 1946 in Yale, the son of Kirk...
View ArticleInvestigation of wrong doing in limbo
By Staff Writer Mary Drier MIDLAND — A judicial appointment in Midland County is putting an investigation of alleged wrongdoing by three former Bay City Police officers, one of which lives in Tuscola...
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Jingle Bell Rock
Photo by Bill Petzold The students of Highland Pines School’s Music Therapy program treated a crowd of about 150 to a Winter Concert on Thursday afternoon, featuring performances by the school’s chime...
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