Peck News

Local school rainy day funds range from very robust to anemic this year. However they all face severe funding cuts in 2010-2011 when the federal stimulus money propping up the state government runs out.

A cigarette accidentally dropped inside a couch is believed to have started a fire early Tuesday that destroyed a roughly century-old, three-story apartment building near downtown Muskegon.

MARYSVILLE -- The congregation's new baptismal font will be dedicated today and 10 a.m. Sunday, as the church observes the Festival of the Holy Trinity.

Life for Cassidy Smith changed in a split second. This 8 year old from Peck, Michigan was riding her ATV when she mistakenly veered into the path of a truck.

KINGSTON - The Memphis Yellowjackets swept a North Central Thumb League softball doubleheader Tuesday afternoon against Kingston.

Four local school districts are handling declining student enrollments and state revenues without layoffs, while others are planning to reduce staff.

The search for a permanent superintendent at Sandusky Schools may take an unusual turn.

The crash that claimed Nathan Bower's life was witnessed by at least two people, one was a friend who did his best to offer aid and comfort.

The Sanilac Area Violence Elimination Council has scheduled a trip to the Eastern Market in Detroit Saturday.

A 19-year-old Peck man was killed in a traffic crash at the intersection of Shephard Road and M-90 on Wednesday.

YALE -- Adam Pilarski had three hits and three RBIs on Tuesday to lead Yale to a 13-6 Blue Water Area Conference win against Almont.

Ryan Dankenbring didn't plan to stay in Michigan for long when he returned to Peck last year for a visit.

LAKEPORT -- A Latin High Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m. today. The Rev. Wolfgang Seitz, national director of Opus Sanctorum Angelorum will speak on 'How to Commemorate and Share in Christ's Passion.' Exposition and benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament is at 10 a.m. Confessions will be heard after Mass.

ALGONAC -- Memphis swept a doubleheader Thursday from Algonac for their fourth and fifth wins.

Drug enforcement officers swept up 28 of the 43 suspects they were looking for in Sanilac County Monday in the culmination of a 16-month undercover drug investigation.

Many of the people arrested during a Monday sweep by the Sanilac Drug Task Force represent a group of drug dealers police don't commonly encounter, task force Director Bill Gray said.

PECK -- Zac Overstreet had 26 points and eight rebounds Thursday night to lead Peck to a 74-30 North Central Thumb League South Division win against Caseville.

The Sanilac County Road Commission is ready to participate if Congress approves a federal economic stimulus package.

PECK -- The Peck Pirates continue to lead the North Central Thumb League boys basketball race, thanks in part to a 57-33 victory Monday night against Kingston.

Come to the 6th annual Taste of the Thumb and sample some great dishes from local restaurants.