Pitch perfect zone
I’m normally not much of a fan of “chick flicks,” but I like the movie “A League of Their Own” about a 1940s all-woman ball team. The movie started Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Rosie O’Donnell, and Madonna....
View ArticleVassar city manager receives evaluation, council offers contract
Photo by Megan Decker • Vassar city manager Brad Barrett reads his written response to the performance evaluation he received from the city council Monday night. By Megan Decker Staff Writer VASSAR —...
View ArticleDayton Township may put tax increase on the ballot
By Tom Gilchrist For The Advertiser DAYTON TWP. — This township’s 1,453 registered voters could see a proposed tax increase on the ballot later this year to pay for road work, according to Supervisor...
View ArticleRodney Gleeson, Flint
GLEESON, Rodney W. “Rod” age 59, of Flint, died, Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc. A graveside service will take place Saturday, June 7, 2014, 1:00 pm at...
View ArticleDOROTHY SMITH Cass City
Dorothy Smith of Cass City, age 90, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro, following a lingering illness. She was born August 8, 1923 in Detroit, the...
View ArticleRodney W. GLEESON Flint
GLEESON, Rodney W. “Rod” age 59, of Flint, died, Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc. A graveside service will take place Saturday, June 7, 2014, 1:00 pm at...
View ArticleWalter H. (Walt) Coats Millington
Walter H. (Walt) Coats of Millington passed away early Thursday morning June 5, 2014 while at the Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan, Walt was 80. Walt was born on January 23, of...
View ArticleWilliam J. Touchette Caro
William J. Touchette of Caro, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro, following a period of declining health. Bill was born July 3, 1928 in...
View ArticleVassar city manager receives ‘negative’ performance evaluation
By Megan Decker Vassar Pioneer Times VASSAR — Vassar City Manager Brad Barrett recently received what he interpreted as a “negative” performance evaluation from city council. On his evaluation, Barrett...
View ArticleDam failure leading to low water levels
By Mary Drier Staff Writer CARO — It’s a dam problem. The Tuscola County Advertiser has received several telephone calls over the last few months about the low water level of the Cass River, and the...
View ArticleTuscola County Court News for June 7, 2014
DISTRICT COURT Aaron Allen Pacynski, 23, Bay City, is charged with controlled substance – possession of marijuana – 2nd or subsequent offense; operating – license suspended, revoked, denied. Pretrial...
View ArticleOfficials investigation manure spill
By Tom Gilchrist For The Advertiser ELLINGTON TWP. — Tuscola County Road Commission officials have advised a police deputy to contact prosecutors following a “large” spill of liquid manure on Hurds...
View Article50th Michigan Sugar Festival begins Thursday
By Mary Drier Staff Writer SEBEWAING — The 50th annual Michigan Sugar Festival in Sebewaing will be June 12 – 15, and the theme this year is “Back to our Roots.” Besides the Michigan Sugar Queen, and...
View ArticleERIC F. HUENEMOERDER Caro
Eric F. Huenemoerder of Caro, age 97, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at St. Mary’s of Michigan in Saginaw, following a period of declining health. He was born May 19, 1917 in Buffalo, New York,...
View ArticleMatthew E. DAVIS, Vassar
Matthew Edward Davis, age 27 years, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014, due to injuries from an auto accident. He was born on July 5, 1986 in Saginaw, the son of Edward and Kelly (Deming) Davis. Matt...
View ArticleDennis N. DeOrnellas Millington
Dennis N. DeOrnellas of Millington, age 65, passed away suddenly at his residence on Sunday, June 8, 2014. Dennis was born in Flint, Michigan on October 10, 1948, and was the son of the late Noele...
View ArticleWAYNE A. BINDER, Caro
Wayne A. Binder of Caro, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2014 with his loving wife by his side. Wayne was born April 18, 1923 in Bad Axe, the son of the late Irvin & Fay...
View ArticleWilliam Cramer, Caro
William (Bill) Leslie Cramer, age 77, of Caro, MI, formerly of Oakland County, MI, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at his home with his family, after battling stage 4 lung cancer for more than 7 years. A...
View ArticleRobert C. Elbers, Reese
Robert C. Elbers went to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, June 8, 2014 at the age of 83. He was born in Reese on January 15, 1931, son of the late Leonard and Mabel (Blaine) Elbers. He proudly...
View ArticleSONJA KAY AMON Sandusky, formerly of Caro
Sonja Kay Amon of Sandusky, age 49, passed away on Friday, May 30 2014 at Covenant Health Care–Cooper in Saginaw. Kay was born May 1, 1965 in Flint, the daughter of Rita (Cusick) Kirkland and the...
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