Tuscola Today

Independent Bank to shutter six locations, three in the Thumb

Posted by Bill Petzold on February 1, 2015 | 0 Comment

By Mary Drier Staff Writer THUMB AREA — Independent Bank Corporation officials announced it will be closing the doors of six Michigan branches, three of which are located in the Thumb. In Tuscola County, Independent Banks in Kingston and Unionville will close, and in Huron County the bank in Ubly will close. A key aspect in making that difficult decision is the shift of the way... Read more »

Road Commission board president Jack Laurie takes Morton Salt Inc. to task for charging Gagetown “outrageous” prices for road salt

Posted by Bill Petzold on January 31, 2015 | 0 Comment

By Tom Gilchrist Staff Writer GAGETOWN — Jack Laurie, chairman of the board overseeing the Tuscola County Road Commission, peppered Morton Salt Inc. with criticism on Thursday afternoon, saying Morton charged the village of Gagetown about $130 per ton for road salt for ice control. “That’s outrageous,” Laurie told Road Board members. “Talk about a rip-off,” Laurie added.... Read more »

Vassar man dies after falling into Saginaw Bay

Posted by Bill Petzold on January 30, 2015 | 0 Comment

By Megan Decker Staff Writer ESSEXVILLE — According to reports, Allen Pero, 48, of Vassar died on Thursday after being pulled from the freezing waters of the Saginaw Bay. According to a report from the U.S. Coast Guard Saginaw River Station, two men, who were later identified as Pero and Eric Molina, 24, were rescued from the Saginaw River after falling through the ice with their... Read more »

Fairgrove Twp. barn fire kills some cattle; most cattle saved, others rounded up by volunteers

Posted by Compmanager on January 30, 2015 | 1 Comment

By Tom Gilchrist Staff Writer FAIRGROVE TWP. — A fire here on Thursday afternoon destroyed a barn, killing some beef cattle and causing minor injuries to oneperson, according to firefighters. Firefighters from seven departments battled the 2 p.m. blaze in the barn owned by Kirk and Cynthia Dinsmoore at 5509 W. Gilford Rd., according to Fairgrove Fire Chief Doug Young. Responders... Read more »