Monroe Relay for Life: Everyone has a story
Cheryl Throne, 64, of Ida lost her battle with colon cancer on Monday and the family buried her on Friday. On Saturday, less than 24 hours after the funeral, her daughter, Tisha, and son, Craig, were...
View ArticleExotic animal owners in Ohio appeal restrictions
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Some owners of exotic animals say a new Ohio law is onerous and infringes on their constitutional rights, and they've asked a federal appeals court to strike it down.
View ArticleMichigan to offer preschool to more poor children
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — As many as 16,000 more 4-year-olds will go to preschool in Michigan next school year, a significant enrollment boost that Gov. Rick Snyder hopes to increase even more the...
View ArticleWhat will it be in kid books: cupcakes or carrots?
Amid anti-obesity battle, should cupcakes, candy ever stand for C in picture books?
View ArticleFlorida pig using wheelchair becomes an inspiration
SUMTERVILLE, Fla. (AP) — In many circumstances, a piglet without the use of its hind legs would be put down. But Chris P. Bacon's unusual condition has made him an international star and an inspiration...
View ArticleLampreys could sidetrack channel near dam
Concerns about a recreational channel near the Waterloo Dam might give the invasive species a way to move up the River Raisin.
View ArticleWill technology end sweatshops?
I got some nifty casual shirts from a Monroe store recently — the kind you’d wear beachside on a sunny day while sipping a cool beverage in the shade.
View ArticleMan flees police after car runs yield sign
Reports said a man that fled police was shot with a Taser, but it did not slow him down. The suspect, wanted on 5 warrants from three police agencies, ran from police, jumping fences and hiding in...
View ArticleMich. bill would allow Vietnam vets to get diplomas
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Vietnam veterans who failed to finish high school because of the war could receive their diplomas under legislation in the state Senate.
View Article3-day-old harbor seal pup rescued on Long Island
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — A 3-day-old harbor seal pup has been rescued on New York's Long Island and taken to a marine mammal hospital.
View ArticleI-75, US-23 changes set for this week
There will be a single-lane closure for construction on southbound I-75 approximately two miles south of the S. Huron River Dr. exit starting at 5 p.m. today (Sunday), the Michigan Department of...
View ArticleNY Cancer Society says sweet smokes aimed at kids
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — They come in brightly colored, shiny packages in fun flavors like chocolate, blueberry, gummy bear, wine and pink berry. But the American Cancer Society says the little cigars and...
View ArticleAirport workshop on bus plan Monday
Airport Community Schools has received two bids for its transportation services.
View ArticleDistricts, Take Two
Monroe, Milan and Dundee will try again Monday to play their baseball and softball Districts that were postponed Saturday.
View ArticleMich. man falls from hood of moving vehicle, dies
MORENCI, Mich. (AP) — Police in southern Michigan say a 26-year-old man fell from the hood of a moving vehicle, hit his head and died after a domestic dispute.
View ArticleTigers, Porcello blow lead in 4-2 loss to Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) — Even after managing 3,392 games, Jim Leyland doesn't always make the right decision. At least not in his mind.
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