Pilots killed in crash remembered: Caro’s Kozan, Vassar’s Hayward mourned
By Bill Petzold Editor and Megan Decker Staff Writer TUSCOLA COUNTY — The families of two Tuscola County men killed in a plane crash Saturday are mourning men who loved flying and living life to the fullest. Richard Kenneth Hayward, 63 of Vassar, and passenger Mark James Kozan, 49 of Caro, were killed when the single-engine aircraft that Hayward was piloting crashed nose-first...
Tuscola County Stars honored for volunteer service
By Bill Petzold Editor CARO — The stars were up bright and early Thursday morning in Caro for the 12th annual Tuscola County Stars Awards Breakfast at the Tuscola Technological Center, Cleaver Road in Caro. About 150 people from around the county were on hand to honor those who make Tuscola County a better place to live. Four awards are handed out: Individual Community Service,...
Tuscola County distance runners to compete in Boston Marathon
By Bill Petzold Editor TUSCOLA COUNTY — It was a sudden, inexplicable act of terror that shocked a country when they saw it on television, but for Fairgrove’s Brenda Clark it was a frigthening scenario unfolding around her. Just yards from the completion of her third career Boston Marathon, two homemade explosive devices — crafted from pressure cookers — exploded 12 seconds...
Tuscola County Commissioners challenge road commission longevity bonuses
By Mary Drier Staff Writer and Tom Gilchrist Correspondent CARO — Robert “Bob” Worth, who has expressed his concerns about Tuscola County Road Commission operations to its board on and off for several months, took his complaints to the county commissioners this week. “I can’t see why they have to pay out over $44,000 in ‘longevity bonuses’ when they complain they don’t...
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Plans underway to replace city’s destroyed ash trees By Bill Petzold Editor CARO — In the past couple years, the emerald ash borer has taken its toll on the trees…
Dayton Township trustee asks for clarified expense report
By Tom Gilchrist For The Advertiser DAYTON TWP. — Dayton Township Supervisor Robert Cook had to deal with township Trustee James Satchel before board members approved paying Cook an expense…
Spill contained in Sebewaing
By Chris Aldridge For The Advertiser SEBEWAING — Officials have contained an area of the Sebewaing River after an oil-like substance was reported floating in the water Monday. The oily…
Caro city council approves hiring Greater Thumb Recreation Association for summer parks and recreation programs
By Bill Petzold Editor CARO — After some debate, the Caro city council voted 3-2 to approve spending $6,998 to hire Greater Thumb Recreation Association to conduct the city’s summer…
New You Ought To Know
Easter egg hunts FAIRGROVE — The Michigan Bean Festival Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. April 19 at Mulberry Park on M-138 in Fairgrove. The event…
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