Vassar and Millington put on a show at Dow Diamond
May 16, 2012 – 1:13 pm
Vassar and Millington put on a show at Dow Diamond

MIDLAND — Two neighboring rivals put their talents on display at a neutral site Saturday.
The Millington and Vassar varsity baseball teams traveled to Dow Diamond, home of the Great Lakes Loons, where they played a …

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District taking benefits issue to mediation
May 16, 2012 – 12:01 pm
District taking benefits issue to mediation

By Amy Joles
Editor
CARO — There seems to be a difference in opinion among teachers and administration at Caro Community Schools.
At Monday evening’s board of education meeting, teachers vocalized concerns about a health benefit plan that …

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Caro takes two-stroke lead into final TVE matches; Cass City finishes behind champion Lakers in GTW
May 14, 2012 – 10:51 am
Caro takes two-stroke lead into final TVE matches; Cass City finishes behind champion Lakers in GTW

CARO — Teams from the Tri-Valley East gathered at Caro Golf Club on Wednesday to participate in yet another conference Jamboree.
Caro totaled the low score for the day, finishing with a 156 while Garber came …

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Recall effort prompts investigation, review
May 14, 2012 – 10:21 am
Recall effort prompts investigation, review

By Mary Drier
Staff Writer
AKRON — Two Akron Township men are being investigated for possible election fraud for allegedly not properly following election procedures when circulating recall petitions against an Akron Township official.
The allegations of improper …

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Register of Deeds to challenge Rep. Damrow
May 14, 2012 – 10:18 am
Register of Deeds to challenge Rep. Damrow

By Mary Drier
Staff Writer
VASSAR — Dan Grimshaw, of Vassar, has announced he will challenge embattled first-term state representative Kurt Damrow in the Aug. 7 Republican primary for the opportunity to represent Huron and Tuscola counties …

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Teschendorf seeking re-election as sheriff
May 14, 2012 – 10:15 am
Teschendorf seeking re-election as sheriff

By Mary Drier
Staff Writer
CARO — Tuscola County Sheriff Leland “Lee” Teschendorf, a Republican, has announced he will be seeking re-election to another term as sheriff.
“I have served the citizens of the county for 39 years… …

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Advertiser writer publishes a unique hunting tale
May 14, 2012 – 10:05 am
Advertiser writer publishes a unique hunting tale

By Amy Joles
Editor
KINGSTON — More than one parent told Kingston Elementary Principal Lane Walker that kids would read more if they could just find a good book on hunting.
So he wrote one.
Released on May 4, …

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Father to school: I’m no danger
May 14, 2012 – 9:58 am
Father to school: I’m no danger

By Bill Petzold
Staff Writer
VASSAR — Twenty years ago, Chad Hunkins thought it was cool to be bad.
These days, the 37-year-old Vassar man is finding it much more fun to be Dad.
Hunkins was disappointed this week …

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Owendale millage falls short
May 14, 2012 – 9:54 am
Owendale millage falls short

OWENDALE — By an 11 vote margin, students in the Owendale – Gagetown School District will have to make do with their facilities after a bond request failed Tuesday.
District officials asked approval to levy 3.30 …

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Erla to play baseball for Bethel
May 9, 2012 – 2:19 pm
Erla to play baseball for Bethel

By Chad Wingert
Sports Editor
CASS CITY — One journey has come to an end for Cass City’s Morgan Erla. But, in just a few months, another journey will begin.
On Thursday, May 3, Erla took the next …

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Sinking fund fails
May 9, 2012 – 10:50 am
Sinking fund fails

CARO — On Tuesday, voters in the Caro Community School District decided against a sinking fund millage with a vote of 403 to 548 (unofficial results).
The district asked voters for .08 of a mill for six …

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Battling cancer with music
May 4, 2012 – 11:58 pm
Battling cancer with music

By Mary Drier
Staff Writer
UNIONVILLE — Melinda “Colling” Sutherland is fighting for her life. She is fighting her second round of cancer with music.
In 1995, at the age of 37, she was diagnosed with breast cancer …

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Military men have Thumb connection
May 4, 2012 – 11:55 pm
Military men have Thumb connection

By Mary Drier
Staff Writer
SAVANNAH, GA — After months of working side by side, two men serving in the Armed Forces learned they have a connection to the Thumb and mutual friends.
Lieutenant Commander Greg Houghton has …

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State Rep. won’t be charged
May 4, 2012 – 11:55 pm
State Rep. won’t be charged

By Mary Drier
Staff Writer
THUMB AREA — Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton ended months of accusations, finger pointing, and a criminal investigation involving State Rep. Kurt Damrow and Huron County Sheriff Kelly Hanson.
“From our analysis of …

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Owendale-Gagetown School Disctrict on Tuesday ballot
May 4, 2012 – 11:55 pm
Owendale-Gagetown School Disctrict on Tuesday ballot

OWENDALE — In Huron County, Owendale – Gagetown School District officials will ask voters to approve 3.30 mills for 25 years for $2.98 million worth of remodeling and upgrades to facilities and equipment, including: …

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Caro Schools asking for sinking fund
May 4, 2012 – 11:55 pm
Caro Schools asking for sinking fund

On Tuesday, voters in the Caro Community School District will be asked to approve a levy of .08 of a mill for six years to create a sinking fund for construction or repair of school …

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