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Fuel truck driver identified
Photo by Bill Petzold •Flagmen direct traffic as crews continue to clean up debris Thursday morning on Vassar Road at the scene of a fuel truck explosion that occurred early Wednesday morning. By Megan...
View ArticleAkron Township prepares for water projects
By Mary Drier Staff Writer AKRON — Fresh drinking water has been approved for parts of another township. At the last meeting, Akron Township officials selected an engineer and set the assessments for...
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Deputy Deanna Marshall named Tuscola County Sheriff’s Department 2013 Officer...
Tuscola County Sheriff Lee Teschendorf presents Deputy Deanna Marshall with the department’s 2013 Officer of the Year award and a pen marking her 20th anniversary with the county. By Mary Drier Staff...
View ArticleTuscola County Court News for 4/5/14
DISTRICT COURT Charlie Leo Presley, 23, c/o Tuscola County Jail, is charged with larceny in a building. Pretrial was March 31 and preliminary exam is scheduled for April 7. Robert Thomas Miller, 37,...
View ArticleTuscola County Road Commission approves repairing or replacing mailboxes...
By Tom Gilchrist For The Advertiser CARO — If Tuscola County Road Commission machines knock over your mailbox, the Road Commission will install a new post and provide a new mailbox, following a 3-2...
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Almer Township discusses future of railroad track from Caro to Colling
Photo by Tom Gilchrist • Almer Township Supervisor Jim Miklovic, right, addresses railroad representatives and state officials Thursday at the Tuscola County Road Commission. At left is John Tilt,...
View ArticleKatherine “Kathy” Stanfield, Fostoria and Goetzville, MI
Katherine “Kathy” Stanfield, age 73, of Fostoria and Goetzville, MI, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral service will be Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at...
View ArticleRobert “Bob” Reithel, Lapeer
Robert “Bob” Reithel, age 69, of Lapeer, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014 after a long year of medical issues. He was the second son born to Nelson and Ruth (Gremel) Reithel on December 31, 1944. In...
View ArticleBarbara Aldrich, Fairgrove
Barbara Lou Aldrich of Fairgrove, Michigan passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014, in Huntington Beach, California, at the age of 97. Barbara was born December 20, 1916, in Fairgrove, Michgan. The...
View ArticleAllan Alfred Houghtaling, Reese
Allan Alfred Houghtaling died at his home on the family Centennial farm, Reese, Michigan, on April 5, 2014. He was born there on January 3, 1920, to W. Vernon and Pearl (Hurst) Houghtaling. Allan...
View ArticleDonald “Don” Stedry, Sr., VASSAR
Donald “Don” Stedry, Sr., 1937-2014 Age 76, of Vassar died Monday, April 7, 2014. The funeral service will be 11:00 am, Friday, April 11, 2014 at the Martin Funeral Home in Vassar. Reverend Catherine...
View ArticleNew You Ought To Know
Easter egg hunts FAIRGROVE — The Michigan Bean Festival Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. April 19 at Mulberry Park on M-138 in Fairgrove. The event will coincide with the Bean Festival’s...
View ArticleTuscola County Court News for 4/12/14
DISTRICT COURT Kristina Jean Farr, 39, Cass City, is charged with two counts of check – non-sufficient funds $500 or more; and conspiracy to commit check – non-sufficient funds $500 or more. Pretrial...
View ArticleLISA M. WEBB Caro
Lisa M. Webb of Caro, age 41, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 10, 2014, surrounded by the love of her family. Lisa was born December 3, 1972 in Caro, the daughter of Allen and Alice (Steele)...
View ArticleMAXINE SHERMAN O’DELL Deford
Maxine S. O’Dell, 92, of Deford, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 in Tuscola County Medical Care Facility, Caro, following a long illness. She was born August 3, 1921 in Caro to Russell and Minerva...
View ArticleCaro city council approves hiring Greater Thumb Recreation Association for...
By Bill Petzold Editor CARO — After some debate, the Caro city council voted 3-2 to approve spending $6,998 to hire Greater Thumb Recreation Association to conduct the city’s summer parks and...
View ArticleSpill contained in Sebewaing
By Chris Aldridge For The Advertiser SEBEWAING — Officials have contained an area of the Sebewaing River after an oil-like substance was reported floating in the water Monday. The oily sheen —...
View ArticleDayton Township trustee asks for clarified expense report
By Tom Gilchrist For The Advertiser DAYTON TWP. — Dayton Township Supervisor Robert Cook had to deal with township Trustee James Satchel before board members approved paying Cook an expense check for...
View ArticleHelp plant Caro’s future
Plans underway to replace city’s destroyed ash trees By Bill Petzold Editor CARO — In the past couple years, the emerald ash borer has taken its toll on the trees around the city of Caro, leading to...
View ArticleDenmark Township resident files recall petitions against board members
Resident seeks ouster of supervisor, clerk and treasurer By Mary Drier Staff Writer RICHVILLE — The long controversy over water projects in Denmark Township could be headed to the ballot box. On...
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