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November 18, 2009 / Front Page

Smuggling suspect drove all night

By ERIC LEVINE editor

One of the two suspected drug smugglers caught in Sandusky apparently drove all night to get to the drop site. Sanilac County Drug Task Force officers are attempting to trace the suspects’ whereabouts prior to Friday, Nov. More...

Croswell family hosting big holiday giveaway

By Margaret Whitmer reporter

CROSWELL - There are Barbies, Transformers, Power Rangers and lawn chairs full of stuffed animals. There are dishes and kitchen equipment, shoes, dresses, pants, T-shirts and bathing suits for babies, children and teens of all sizes. More...

News

Church promotes local baby crib project

The First Presbyterian Church of Deckerville is promoting a sleep safe project for babies. More...

Winning slogan: “Sanilac County . . . Opportunity Awaits”

The Attraction & Retention Committee of the Sanilac Economic Alliance has announced the winner of the SEA’s slogan contest. More...

They’re off to see the wizard!

Liz Huysentruyt and her daughters, left to right, Madeline, Vivienne and Amelia sit in front of the Wizard of Oz display at the Sandusky District Library. More...

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Celebrations & Milestones

Wilsons celebrate 70th anniversary

Seventy years ago on Nov. 22, 1939, Vernon Wilson and Iloree Clukie of Flint exchanged marriage vows in Waterloo, IN, accompanied by witnesses Clifton and Dorothy Creager of Flint. More...

A new Baumeister!

Addison Renee Baumeister was born Sept. 15 at 10:07 a.m. in Port Huron Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces and was 21-1/4 inches long. She was delivered by Dr. Peter Tseng. More...

A new Lindke!

Tim and Ashley Lindke of Croswell are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Peyton Alizabeth. Peyton was born Oct. 7. She weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 21 inches long. More...

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Sports

Lady Raiders smother Nouvel for Class C regional title!

Reach QF round for 2nd time in five tears

BY DALE BALL SPORTS EDITOR

MONTROSE – Earlier last week, the Marlette volleyball team needed a rally to keep its tournament run alive. On Thursday night, the Lady Raiders dominated play in the Class C regional finals. More...

Firearm deer season opens with a bang!

The buck pole at Scott’s Quik Stop at the M-46/M-53 intersection was a busy place Sunday morning, opening day of the firearm deer season in Michigan. More...

Lady Eagles soar to first-ever regional volleyball titl e !

Only 2nd county team to advance to QF

KINDE – Coach Carl Krumenacker’s volleyball team had been in the regionals the past two years, but came away empty-handed. The Lady Eagles of Deckerville changed that last Thursday night. More...

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Slogan winner!

The Attraction and Retention Committee of the Sanilac Economic Alliance has announced the winner of its slogan contest. More...

Whistle-blower lawsuits thrown out of court

By CAROL SEIFFERELEIN Features Editor

Two whistle-blower lawsuits filed by former employees of Fraser Manufacturing Corp. have been dismissed in Sanilac County Circuit Court. On Nov. More...

Opinion

Buyer’s Guide Founder Remembered.

We “lifers” at the Buyer’s Guide and Sanilac County News have gone through many changes over the years, watching the newspaper industry itself change in ways unimagined just a decade ago. More...

Save Deckerville Hospital

Dear Editor: As a result of my letter (“Everyone must sacrifice” –Nov. 4) I was happy to have received the information that everyone including our Deckerville Hospital administrator has taken cuts. More...

Arrogant lawmakers

Dear Editor: Do you remember taking typing in school and typing over and over again, “Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their party?” Now is the time for all patriots, all who love our country, men and women bot More...

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Obituaries

AUGUSTA MARTHA (GUSSIE) ARNOLD

CARSONVILLE

Martha Augusta (Gussie) Arnold, age 95, of Carsonville, passed away, Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Stonegate Village Assisted Living, Sandusky, Michigan. More...

BERTHA ELIZABETH HOOPER

FLORIDA

Bertha Elizabeth Hooper, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 after a short illness at the Tidewell Hospice House in Ellenton, Florida. More...

Charles R. Bond

APPLEGATE

Charles R. Bond, age 50, of Applegate, died unexpectedly Saturday November 14, 2009 at his home. He was born August 1, 1959 in Detroit, the son of the late Robert and Evelyn (Knaster) Bond. He married E. More...

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