Road Commission can’t let lack of funds halt the salt
By Tom Gilchrist For The Advertiser CARO — Winter’s lingering, biting cold is eating away at Tuscola County Road Commission funds used for plowing and de-icing roads, according to agency officials....
View ArticlePolice respond to crash near Mayville
By Mary Drier Staff Writer THUMB AREA — Because Fremont Township residents were concerned about a loud noise they hear early Wednesday morning help arrived within minutes for a woman who was trapped in...
View ArticleMore work to be done: Governor praises progress, recognizes Senator Green in...
By Mary Drier Staff Writer MICHIGAN — County officials who were looking for some definitive answers during Gov. Rick Snyder’s state of the state address last week didn’t hear them. When state officials...
View ArticleWinter weather causing traffic havoc
By Mary Drier Staff Writer THUMB AREA — Michigan residents can’t get a break from Ol’ Man winter when it comes to highway conditions which has caused several accidents, including a fatal. At 4:28 p.m.,...
View ArticleMARIA F. REYNERO, Vassar
Maria Fonseca Reynero, age 72 years, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at St. Mary’s of Michigan in Saginaw. She was born on March 6, 1941 in Santa Rosa, Texas, the daughter of the late Timoteo...
View ArticleGLEN A. BARRY, Fostoria
Glen A. Barry, age 87, of Fostoria passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, MI. Memorial Service for Glen will be on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 12...
View ArticlePropane shortage leads to higher prices
By Mary Drier Staff Writer MICHIGAN — Between record snowfalls as well as below zero temperatures, those who heat with propane may not be able to find a supply; and if they can, they will have to pay...
View ArticleRep. Candice Miller meets with Tuscola County students, educators
By Bill Petzold Editor CARO — U.S. Representative Candice Miller paid a visit to Caro on Thursday, taking a couple hours to tour the Tuscola Technology Center, 1401 Cleaver Road in Caro. The visit was...
View ArticleAdvertiser welcomes new advertising sales manager
Gandy named Circulation Director By Bill Petzold Editor CARO — The Tuscola County Advertiser is pleased to welcome Jean Norton to our team as our new Advertising Sales Manager. Norton began her career...
View ArticleVassar Township man suspected in alleged counterfeit case
By Tom Gilchrist For The Advertiser VASSAR — Authorities await information from the U.S. Secret Service before proceeding with a court case against a Vassar Township man suspected of passing...
View ArticleMichigan residents urged to take care when dealing with ‘life-threatening’ cold
LANSING — Because of another round of arctic temperatures this week, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is encouraging Michigan citizens to be...
View ArticleWALTER ZAWILINSKI, Cass City
Walter Zawilinski, 93, of Cass City, died following a short illness Sunday, January 26, 2014 in United Hospice of Marlette Residence Center, Marlette. He was born March 2, 1920 in Hamtramck to Joseph...
View ArticleANN COLOSKY, Mayville
Of Mayville, age 72, died Friday, January 24, 2014, at her home surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at Martin Funeral Home – Vassar....
View ArticleDONALD B. McLEOD, Caro
Donald B. McLeod of Caro, age 53, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Bay Medical Care Facility in Bay City. He was born April 7, 1960 in Caro, the son of Dorene (Abke) McLeod and the late...
View ArticleRobert E. Middleton, Fostoria
Robert E. Middleton, age 67, of Fostoria died January 24, 2014 at the Frankenmuth Lutheran Home. Robert was born November 10, 1946 in Lapeer. The son of the late Eugene and Geraldine Middleton. He...
View ArticleDenmark Township approves plan to repay Tuscola County
By Bill Petzold Editor DENMARK TWP. — If all goes well at today’s Tuscola County Commissioners meeting, Denmark Township will have answered the $395,000 question. At Monday’s regular board meeting, the...
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Mayville Schools look to hire part-time Superintendent, Blackburn to retire
Photo by Tom Gilchrist • Mayville Community Schools Superintendent Rhonda Blackburn, second from right, congratulates Mayville High School senior Courtney Perkins when Perkins received a “Student of...
View ArticleNEWS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW: January 29, 2014
Utility rate increased CLIFFORD — The rate Clifford Village residents will have to pay for sewer is going to increase. Because the fund balance in that account is extremely low, the auditors...
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Prices go up as propane shortage continues
Tuscola County residents are finding it harder — and more expensive — to fill propane tanks like these in the midst of an ongoing shortage of the liquefied gas. By Mary Drier Staff Writer MICHIGAN —...
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Saginaw Diocese announces names for newly formed parishes
Our Lady Consolata Parish is the New Parish Name which includes: St. Pancratius in Cass City (a parish church); Holy Family in Sebewaing (church for additional use); St. Agatha, Gagetown (an occasional...
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