Girls Basketball Roundup: Millington uses team effort to knock off LakeVille,...
Millington freshman Elizabeth Selich makes a pass during Thursday night’s win over LakeVille. Selich would finish with seven points, six rebounds, and four assists. (photo by Kevin Gregory) By Tom...
View ArticleSeries of recent infant deaths prompts concern
By Mary Drier Staff Writer CARO — Three infants younger than six months have died in about a month, prompting officials to issue “back to sleep” notices. Investigations are in progress. Within a...
View ArticleRecall petition filed for Satchel
By Tom Gilchrist Staff Writer DAYTON TWP. — A Dayton Township resident hopes to recall township Trustee James Satchel, alleging he has abused his position as a trustee. Dr. Richard Horsch on Monday...
View ArticleCass City milk plant begins testing phase
By Mary Drier Staff Writer CASS CITY — Operations at the Thumb’s first milk processing plant are m-o-o-o-ving along. On Sunday, Dairy Farmers of America’s (DFA) accept its first load of milk at its...
View ArticleTuscola County Court News for 2/14/15
DISTRICT COURT Patricia Ann Turner, 23, Rhodes, Michigan, is charged with conducting criminal enterprises; two count of home invasion – 2nd degree; two counts of larceny in a buliding; and stolen...
View ArticleJUNE ATKERSON, Caro
June Atkerson of Caro, age 71, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland in Pontiac, following a brief illness. June was born June 28, 1943 in Hamtramck, the daughter of...
View ArticleChad W. Hilborn Clinton/Mayville
Chad W. Hilborn, age 33 of Clinton/Mayville passed away suddenly on Friday, February 13, 2015. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 19, 2015 at the Caro Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Paul...
View ArticleJohn “Johnny” Smith, St. Helen, Michigan, formerly of Fairgrove
John “Johnny” Smith, age 98, of St. Helen, Michigan, formerly of Fairgrove, Michigan, died Sunday, February 15, 2015 at his home in St. Helen. Family will receive friends at Martin Funeral Home in...
View ArticleDonna O. Hartman, Akron
Donna O. Hartman, age 70, of Akron, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015, in the comfort of her own home. Donna was born August 9, 1944, in Sebewaing, to the late Robert and Mildred (Carr) Nutt....
View ArticleREATHA HUGHES, Caro
Reatha Hughes of Caro, age 91, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015 at United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital in Marlette. She was born December 25, 1923 at home in Grant Township,...
View ArticleVassar sharpshooter Colton Fabbro beats Nouvel Catholic Central from long range
Vassar junior Colton Fabbro, trying to reach the basket earlier this year between Reese defenders, scored a career-high 28 points Monday night to lead the Vulcans past Nouvel Catholic Central. By Tom...
View ArticleGirls Basketball Roundup: Mayville falls on the road, Reyna Frost shines in...
Mayville’s Miranda Zaremba puts up a shot in a game earlier this year. Zaremba led the Wildcats with five points, and four rebounds in the loss to Imlay City. (photo by Kevin Gregory) Tom Gilchrist and...
View ArticleBoys Basketball Roundup: Kingston drops first conference game, falls into tie...
Kingston’s Kylan Pennington, and Peck’s Kyle Abrego matchup in Tuesday nights game. Pennington led Kingston with 12 points, and Abrego led Peck with 16. Mike Gallagher Advertiser Staff KINGSTON – When...
View ArticleMillington marksman: Shawn Pardee’s 52 consecutive free throws gain him...
Millington High junior guard Shawn Pardee scores two points in a game at Birch Run earlier this season. Pardee made 52 free throws in a row in games this year, ranking him fourth-best in the state...
View ArticleGirls Basketball Roundup: USA hands Reese first conference loss, Frankenmuth...
Sam Ewald goes up for a layup in a matchup with Reese earlier this season. Ewald scored 23 points to lead the Patriots to their first win over the Rockets since 2009. USA is now in a tie for first...
View ArticleBoys Basketball Roundup: Cass City shuts down Mayville, Reese earns two wins,...
Parker Haire goes up for a layup in Thursday’s win over Mayville. Haire scored a team-high 13 points. Tom Gilchrist and Mike Gallagher Advertiser Sports Staff CASS CITY — Mayville’s boys basketball...
View ArticleTuscola County Court News for 2/21/2015
DISTRICT COURT Joshua Steven-John Puchalla, 23, Vassar, is charged with controlled substance – possession of marijuana – 2nd or subsequent offense. Probable cause hearing was February 17 and...
View ArticleLENA KRAUSE, Caro
Lena Krause of Caro, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Covenant Health Care – Cooper in Saginaw. Lena was born May 31, 1921 in Unionville, the daughter of the late Hobart and Vera...
View ArticleROBERT W. HEBNER
Robert W. Hebner 71 passed away Sunday morning Feb. 15, 2015 at Genesys Medical Center after a long courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born February 10, 1944 in Bad Axe, MI to Howard and Grace...
View ArticleMAXINE HELEN (STRIETER) MOORE
Maxine Helen (Strieter) Moore, passed away on her 86th birthday at Bay Medical Care Facility in Essexville, MI on February 16, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. She had a full and wonderful...
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