Josephine S. (Urbanik) Harchick, Flint
Josephine S. (Urbanik) Harchick of Flint, Michigan, and the mother of Paul the Barber in Vassar, Michigan, entered into eternal life on April 30, 2015; she was 92. Josephine has been reunited with her...
View ArticleGene Martin “Hayseed” Bickel, Vassar
Gene Martin “Hayseed” Bickel, 68, of Vassar, died unexpectedly, Sunday morning, June 7, 2015 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1947 in Vassar, son of the late Eric Martin and Laura (Huber)...
View ArticleMayville muscle lifts up festival in nearby Fostoria
By Tom Gilchrist Staff Writer FOSTORIA — The sun was about to set on Fostoria Family Day, the town festival in this hamlet of 200 people in southern Tuscola County. But Lions Club members from Mayville...
View Article‘Filling the holes’ in counseling needs
By Andrea McBride Staff Writer CASS CITY — Since opening its doors less than two years ago, Thumb Area Psychological Services has expanded in more ways than one. The center, which takes most major...
View ArticleOwens retires after more than 25 years of service
By Mary Drier Staff Writer UNIONVILLE — Bill Owens recently gave up one of several public service hats he has worn over the years: fireman, law enforcement officer, and an Emergency Medical Technician...
View ArticleAfter decades of work, Robert Waterman of Tuscola County’s Millington...
Robert Waterman of Tuscola County’s Millington Township holds one of his drawings he’ll offer for sale at the Flint Art Fair on June 20 and 21. For years, Waterman has attended the event as an art fan,...
View ArticleFostoria tractor tour and town festival roll on, thanks to Lions Club...
Sam Fackler, a volunteer for Fostoria Family Day on July 11, sits on his 1953 Farmall Super H he plans to ride in the 25-mile tractor tour that’s part of the festivities that day. Dozens of tractor...
View ArticlePATRIOT PARTY: USA wins first state title since 2009
The USA Patriot softball team hoists up their 2015 Division 4 state championship trophy Saturday afternoon at Michigan State University. The Patriots defeated Kalamazoo Christian 5-0 in the...
View ArticleTornado that struck Arbela Township in Tuscola County one of four to hit...
A pickup truck and travel trailer lie wrapped around a severed willow tree in the yard of T.J. LaChappelle in Tuscola County’s Arbela Township. A tornado Monday night caused the damage and ripped the...
View ArticleBright breed: Tuscola County shepherd can vouch for intelligence of border...
Sheep farmer Mary Geer of Tuscola County’s Koylton Township loves her border collies such as Charm, shown here. For years, border collies herded sheep in the rolling meadows on Geer’s farm. Geer no...
View ArticleMayville dedicates field to Curt Henderson
“To our sports programs, there is no bigger influence than coach Henderson” – Mayville AD Mark Cooper By: Mike Gallagher Sports Writer MAYVILLE — To former players he goes by “coach”, to former...
View ArticleFamily trying to recover after losing home to Tuscola County tornado: ‘I hope...
From left, Kadyn LaChappelle, Bruce “T.J.” LaChappelle, Ashley LaChappelle and Jessica Clark stand in front of their damaged home, in background at left, and destroyed travel trailer, at right, in...
View Article2015 All-Advertiser Baseball Team
Aaron Saenz, USA By: Mike Gallagher Sports Writer TUSCOLA COUNTY — 2015 was an exciting season for baseball in the Tuscola County Advertiser coverage area. Frankenmuth won the Tri-Valley East...
View ArticleTuscola County Court News for 4/25/2015
DISTRICT COURT Donnell Matrice Dudley, 22, San Jose, California, is charged with two counts of controlled substance – possession of methamphetamine/ecstacy; controlled substance – possession of...
View ArticleTuscola County Court News for 5/2/2015
DISTRICT COURT Stephen Michael Webster, 22, Caro, is charged with controlled substance – possession of marijuana – 2nd or subsequent offense notice. A preliminary examination has been set for May 11....
View ArticleTuscola County Court News for 5/9/2015
DISTRICT COURT Andrew James Wonnacott, 27, Parnell Correctional Facility, is charged with six counts of counterfeiting – coins/possession of five or more. A preliminary hearing has been set for May 11....
View ArticleTuscola County Court News for 5/16/2015
DISTRICT COURT Frank Leo Smith II, 36, Mayville, is charged with domestic violence – 3rd offense. Preliminary exam is set for May 26. Bradford D. Quick, 32, Caro, is charged with assault by...
View ArticleTuscola County Court News for 5/23/2015
DISTRICT COURT Jered Keith Jevicks, 28, Frankenmuth, is charged with police officer – assaulting/resisting/obstruct-ing – 2nd or subsequent offense; motorcycles/mopeds – operating without endorsement....
View ArticleTuscola County Court News for 5/30/2015
DISTRICT COURT Jonathan Wayne Schlicht, 25, Vassar, is charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault); domestic violence; assault or assault and battery; driving –...
View ArticleTuscola County Court News for 6/6/2015
DISTRICT COURT Terry Edward Socia Jr., 27, Essexville, is charged with computer – using to commit a crime – maximum imprisonment of 2 years or more but less than 4 years; unlawful posing of message. A...
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