Golf scramble planned to benefit Child Advocacy Center
By Bill Petzold Editor CARO — Not everyone is cut out to be a forensic interviewer or law enforcement officer, but there are still ways to help Tuscola County children who are victims of physical or...
View ArticleVassar woman turns 100 today
By Bill Petzold Editor VASSAR — Except for a real bummer of an 87th birthday, Kate Roth’s countdown to 100 years of age has been a fun chance for friends and family to celebrate her life and to catch...
View ArticleGawne, William Thomas, Vassar, Michigan
William T. Gawne, age 84 years, passed away on September 11, 2014, at his home. He was born in Midland, Michigan on March 26, 1930, one of seven children born to Grafton and Gladys (Dues) Gawne. Bill...
View ArticleJOHN R. MARTIN, MT. PLEASANT
John R. Martin of Mt. Pleasant, age 71, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Andahwod Assisted Living Facility in Mt. Pleasant, following a lingering illness. He was born November 27, 1942...
View ArticleLLOYD GRAY, GAGETOWN formerly of Cass City
Lloyd Gray of Gagetown, age 70, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014 at his home. He was born April 6, 1944 in Pontiac, the son of the late Floyd Ceasal and Myrtle (Wilson) Gray. Lloyd served in...
View ArticleTownhall will address concerns about proposed nuclear dump site
By Mary Drier Staff Writer SEBEWAING — Ever since Canada announced plans for a nuclear dump site near Lake Huron there has been concern and efforts underway to halt the project. There will be a...
View ArticleCaro High School graduate Sarah Overdier lends her voice to The Salty Caramels
By Bill Petzold Editor COLUMBUS, Ohio — Caro High School graduate Sarah Overdier is known in her hometown as a terrific vocalist, musician, and author of the song “Caro,” a musical tribute to the town...
View ArticleVassar Schools hopes to shed “priority school” status
By Megan Decker Staff Writer VASSAR — The Vassar School Board of Education heard a report from Vassar High School principal Jason Kiss regarding the school’s “priority school” status during its regular...
View ArticleFamily Fun Day added to Tuscola County Pumpkin Festival
By Mary Drier Staff Writer CARO — Some new activities are being added to this year’s Tuscola County Pumpkin Festival celebration. While displaying decorated pumpkins on the Tuscola County Courthouse...
View ArticleTuscola County Court News for 9/13/14
DISTRICT COURT Charles Allen Lawrie, 47, Caro, is charged with controlled substance – possession of marijuana – 2nd or subsequent offense. Pretrial is Sept. 15 and preliminary exam is Sept. 22. Patrick...
View ArticleCaro Exchange Club to host eighth annual Trail Walk
By SARAH EMERY-HALL Caro Exchange Club On Saturday, September 20th, the Caro Exchange Club will host their eighth-annual Trail Walk from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The forest is located at the corner of M-24 and...
View ArticleTerry Lee Campbell, Fairgrove
CAMPBELL, Terry Lee, age 52 of Fairgrove, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, September 12, 2014, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer....
View ArticleHelp VIP Celebrity Walkers bring home the basket at Saturday’s Trail Walk
CARO – The Caro Exchange Club will welcome the entire community to enjoy a walk on the Exchange Club Forest Nature Trails this Saturday, September 20th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 8th Annual Exchange...
View ArticleKingston’s Lane Walker publishes two more books in his Hometown Hunters series
KINGSTON — Outdoor writer and elementary principal Lane Walker had no idea what to expect when he launched a collection of hunting books during the fall of 2012. Walker has worked the past 15 years in...
View ArticleSebewaing first village in state to offer gigabit internet service
By TRACI L. WEISENBACH For the Advertiser SEBEWAING — Austin, Texas. Chattanooga, Tenn. Kansas City, Kansas. Richmond, Va. Sebewaing, Mich. What do these towns have in common? They’re some of the first...
View ArticleRITA BRUCE, FRANKENMUTH
Rita Bruce, age 84 years, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Friday, September 19, 2014. Rita Selewski was born on May 27, 1930 in Detroit, MI to the late George and Mary Sellers....
View ArticleBARBARA SHAGENA, CASS CITY
Barbara Jean Shagena of Cass City, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at St. Mary’s of Michigan in Saginaw, following a lingering illness. Barbara Stewart was born January 24, 1946 in...
View ArticleDAVID KENNETH WARK, AKRON
David Kenneth Wark, age 81 years of Akron, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014. He was born in Bay City on December 28, 1932, a son of John and Ruth Wark. On September 21, 1957, he married Esther...
View ArticleDenmark Township water project supporters take concerns to Tuscola County...
By Mary Drier Staff Writer DENMARK TOWNSHIP — Is there a flood of interest in creating districts in Denmark Township for municipal drinking water service? It basically all depends on who is asked....
View ArticlePaid lunch creates controversy in Arbela Township
By Tom Gilchrist Staff Writer ARBELA TWP. — There is such a thing as a paid lunch — in Tuscola County’s Arbela Township. Several township employees aren’t taking a lunch hour, but they’re getting a...
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