Joyce Leone Hoy Harrington Aug 27, 2008
and Mary Phelps of Port Huron. Her brother, John, of Johannesburg, passed away several years ago. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Rotarians quiz new city manager Aug 23, 2008
"Those types of museums are becoming draws," Anderson agreed, citing "a number of studies done throughout the country. My wife and I were at the in-laws' in West Virginia (his parents live in Port Huron). We stopped by this little antique shop" and found a cabinet containing Heddon fishing lures. Anderson graduated from high school in Alpena in 1978 - the same year former manager Bill Nelson graduated in Ohio and Southwestern Michigan College President Dr. David Mathews led Union High School's... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Broadcast Affiliates Aug 7, 2008
1) Petoskey: WWKK (AM 750) Port Huron: WPHM (AM 1380) Saginaw: WNEM (AM 1250) St. Ignace: WIDG (AM 940) Sturgis: WMSH (AM 1230) Tawas City: WKJC (FM 104. 7) Traverse City: WCCW (AM 1310). (Msuspartans.com)
Signing of 3 rookies puts 16 K's under contract Aug 7, 2008
The season begins Oct. 17 at Port Huron, Mich. AUTO RACING. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Former Notre Dame coach Joe Yonto dies Aug 6, 2008
St. Stephen's in Port Huron, and Mount Carmel and St. Rita's in Chicago. Before coming to Notre Dame in '64, Yonto coached seven years at Notre Dame High School in Niles, Ill. (Niles Star, MI)
2008 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Bayview Mackinac Race Jul 15, 2008
The 60-foot twin hull Earth Voyager and single hull 86-foot Windquest rocketed to finish the 254-mile course from Port Huron to Mackinac Island ... The catamaran Earth Voyager was the first to arrive on Mackinac Island at 4:57 a.m. on Sunday just 14 hours and 55 minutes after its 2:00 p.m. Saturday start in Port Huron ... The Chrysler Jeep Superstores Advertising Association is a group of 39 independently owned Chrysler Jeep Superstores in Southeast Michigan from Monroe to Fowlerville and from... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
235 Yachts Set Sail in the 84th Bayview Mackinac Race Jul 14, 2008
"This race is about tradition, competition and a celebration of the Great Lakes that we must preserve and protect." "Sailors have always been 'green' and stepping up to raise awareness of the need to preserve and protect the largest body of fresh water in the world is simply the right thing to do," said LaRiviere, who praised the Race Committee and volunteers in Port Huron in announcing unanimous support for donating a portion of each boat entry fee to the Healthy Lakes, Healthy Lives Tour to... (PR Newswire)
The Great Lakes Storm of 1913 Jul 3, 2008
Cleveland received two feet of snow with drifts of four to five feet and the same with Port Huron. Power lines went down due to the heavy snow, ice and severe winds. (Suite101.com)
House votes down casino plan Jun 29, 2008
ROMULUS The U.S. House of Representatives voted 298-121 Wednesday to reject the plan for casinos to be built in Romulus and Port Huron ... The Chippewa tribe would have received rights to build a casino in Romulus, while the Bay Mills tribe would have received the right to build one in Port Huron. (The News-Herald)
CIFL championship game features two teams, one owner Jun 26, 2008
Sunday will be Kalamazoo's first ever finals appearance, as it finished Great Lakes runner-up last year to the now defunct Port Huron Pirates. Saginaw, in its inaugural season, just recently celebrated its bid to the big game with a 59-25 win Monday night over the Lehigh Valley Outlawz (Pennsylvania) in the Atlantic Conference Championship game. (Niles Star, MI)
House considers Tribal land swap Jun 26, 2008
Candace Miller (who backs a similar land claim settlement in HR 2176 for the Bay Mills Indian Community and Port Huron). In addition, voters in Romulus and Flint have passed ballot proposals approving tribal casinos on lands acquired through the resolution found in the legislation. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Xplosion reach CIFL Championship game Jun 24, 2008
The win marks the first time in franchise history the Xplosion has won the Great Lakes Conference, as it finished runner-up last season to the Port Huron Pirates. The Xplosion advances to the 2008 CIFL Championship Game with a 56-42 win over the Rock River Raptors. (Niles Star, MI)
Amtrak funding good news for state and nation Jun 17, 2008
By fulfilling Amtrak's needs, the Wolverine Line along the Detroit-Chicago corridor, the Blue Water line to Port Huron and the Pere Marquette line that runs to Holland will continue to provide first-rate service to Michigan's rail passengers. . (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Longtime Pirates fan gives a strong voice to the NHL Jun 13, 2008
He landed a job with the Port Huron Flags in 1973. After four years in Port Huron, Mich. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mother of toddler found dead in Indiana enters guilty plea May 26, 2008
Police believe the couple was living in Port Huron, Michigan, about 55 miles northeast of Detroit, when Braylon died sometime in 2005. 2008 Associated Press. (WKRC.com, OH)
When the Left Was Right May 24, 2008
The Port Huron Statement, the 1962 manifesto of SDS, was drawn up in large part by the Michigan Catholic baseball fan Tom Hayden ... Yet the Port Huron Statement, and SDS, emphasized the core principle of decentralization, of breaking overly large institutions and even cities down to a more human scale, based on the vision of man as master of his machines and his society. (The American Conservative)
Summit focuses on the future May 14, 2008
"You could go not only to Port Huron, but Toledo, Ann Arbor, Flint and Pontiac.". Hertel said since then, almost every attempt at improving the region's transit system has failed politically and, as a result, Detroit is the only major metropolitan area in the country that doesn't have a real mass transit system. (The News-Herald)
No charges planned in Port Huron child's ATV crash May 10, 2008
Friday, May 9, 2008 11:28 AM EDT PORT HURON, Mich ... Sutton Andrew Majeske of Port Huron was operating the child-sized four-wheeler on Sunday when it crashed. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Downtown Hoedown Heats Up Weekend with Music and Family Fun at Hart Plaza with Chrysler Jeep Superstores Title Sponsorship May 8, 2008
The Chrysler Jeep Superstores Advertising Association is made up of the 39 independently owned Chrysler Jeep Superstores in Southeastern Michigan from Monroe to Fowlerville and from Clinton to Port Huron. For more information, visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dr. David Eisler singles out Henry May 6, 2008
""At Ferris we partner with community colleges all over the state, from Escanaba to Port Huron, to Macomb and yes, to here in Dowagiac," Eisler said. "Nowhere do we enjoy the strong support, the desire to build support through truly innovative thinking and the commitment to student success that we find here at Southwestern Michigan College. Passionately leading this effort is your president, David Mathews. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Sunset industriesIs Michigan's 'one state recession' a sign of things to come? May 2, 2008
In the county's main town Port Huron the unemployment rate is even higher. "About 8 years ago, we had 3-4% unemployment when things were good," says Vickie Ledsworth, president of the Chamber of Commerce in the Greater Port Huron Area ... " Tough conditions The car industry has been shrinking for years. You go from a two person income to collecting unemployment, which is less than half of what you usually make, so barely scrapping by Tricia Comtois Whilst the rest of America was seeing booming... (BBC News -- Business)
Michigan Sheriff's Deputy, Police Chief Shot in Home Apr 17, 2008
Chief Raymond Hawks underwent surgery at Port Huron Hospital, while Deputy Tim O'Boyle was treated and released, Lane said. Hawks was in critical condition, said hospital spokeswoman Sherry Sheleny. (Fox News)
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He was the operations officer aboard the Bramble in Port Huron, Mich. as the executive officer aboard the Sundew in Duluth, Minn. (Cheboygan Daily Tribune, MI)
K-Wings bow out with tough defeat Apr 13, 2008
KALAMAZOO -- With nothing on the line but pride, the Kalamazoo Wings ended their season with a nailbiting 5-3 loss against the Port Huron Icehawks when their third-period rally fell a goal short ... In the best-of-seven first round, Port Huron, the second seed, will take on the third-seeded Flint Generals and top-seeded Fort Wayne will face off against the Muskegon Fury. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
K-Wings miss IHL playoffs Apr 12, 2008
PORT HURON -- Time ran out for the Kalamazoo Wings and their International Hockey League playoff hopes. Although they earned one point for the regulation tie in their 5-4 overtime loss to the Port Huron Icehawks Friday night, the Muskegon Fury defeated Bloomington, 3-2, to clinch the last playoff spot ... The playoff pairings have fourth-seeded Muskegon beginning the best-of-seven first round at No. 1 Fort Wayne and No. 3 Flint at No. 2 Port Huron. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Former K-Wing Jarrett returns to team as interim coach Apr 11, 2008
KALAMAZOO -- A recycled Kalamazoo Wing will be behind the bench as interim head coach tonight when the K-Wings travel to Port Huron for the first part of a home-and-home series with the Icehawks ... Following tonight's game, the K-Wings host Port Huron on Saturday. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
K-Wings inch toward playoff spot one point at a time Apr 7, 2008
Of their three remaining regular-season games, the K-Wings have two at home, Wednesday against Flint and Saturday against Port Huron. They travel to Port Huron on Friday. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
K-Wings fall, but receive playoff help Apr 6, 2008
On Saturday, the Port Huron Icehawks rallied from two goals down for a 3-2 overtime win at Wings Stadium ... Port Huron remains the hottest team in the International Hockey League with a 9-1-1-1 record in its last 12 games. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
U.S. House committee says no to casino plan Apr 6, 2008
A congressional committee unanimously opposes passing bills that would permit Indian-owned, off-reservation casinos in Romulus and Port Huron ... Marie tribe of Chippewa Indians and Bay Mills Indian Community to construct casinos in Romulus and Port Huron, hundreds of miles away from their reservations. (The News-Herald)
Happy homecoming for Alban Apr 5, 2008
With the loss, Kalamazoo (31-32-3-5) remains in fifth place, three points behind the Muskegon Fury, who hold down the final playoff spot in spite of a 5-3 loss at Port Huron Friday night. The best part is that the family can watch me,'' said Alban, in net for the first time since being injured in November. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Former cop must repay embezzled $44,662 Apr 2, 2008
PORT HURON A former Wyandotte police lieutenant must repay money she stole from a statewide nonprofit organization and serve four months behind bars ... The case was heard in Port Huron because the president of the organization was a Port Huron police officer. (The News-Herald)
Megalodon tooth found Mar 29, 2008
I didn't know what to think,'' said the 16-year-old Port Huron resident. His father, Craig, said he knew right away what it was due to hours of watching the Discovery Channel. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Snorkeling teen finds shark tooth Mar 28, 2008
David Wentz, 16, holds a fossilized shark tooth inside his home in Port Huron, Mich ... "I didn't know what to think," the 16-year-old Port Huron resident said ... Michigan State University paleontologist Michael Gottfried told the Times Herald of Port Huron that the 3-inch long tooth comes from an extinct species called Carcharodon megalodon, or the "megatooth" shark. (MSNBC -- Environment)
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Oh, that magic year, when the country seemed on the cusp of remaking society in the image of the Port Huron Statement. Trouble is, even then the Left was long on glittering generalities and short on specifics, much like the Port Huron Statement itself. (International Herald Tribune)
K-Wings stretch home winning streak to six Mar 23, 2008
In his 19 games since the K-Wings picked him up from Port Huron, Nebus has more fights than points. It just makes you want to drop the gloves here because the fans love it so much, appreciate it,'' he said. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Special teams lead Flint over K-Wings Mar 22, 2008
League-leader Fort Wayne defeated Port Huron, 3-2, and last-place Bloomington routed Muskegon, 8-2. With the win, Flint (28-23-3-9) leapfrogged into third place. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Former Navy officer's deadly mission to murder Mar 22, 2008
Jason Kent grew up a stone's throw from the mighty Lake Huron in Port Huron, Mich. Its a postcard of a town and he was a poster boy of a son. (MSNBC -- Crime)
K-Wings let 2-1 lead slip away Mar 20, 2008
PORT HURON -- When it comes to blown chances, the Kalamazoo Wings blew a big one Wednesday night, losing 3-2 to the Port Huron Icehawks. A win would have put the K-Wings (29-29-2-5) right in the thick of the International Hockey League playoff race, moving them into third place -- one point in front of Flint, a 5-3 loser at Fort Wayne Wednesday night, and two points behind second-place Port Huron (34-28-1-2) ... Port Huron remains in second place behind Fort Wayne, which has already won the... (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Owen Allen Pierce Mar 18, 2008
Owen is survived by his wife, Shelley, of Paradise; sons, Owen Jr. (Belinda) of Johannesburg, Dennis (Chris) of Redford, Richard (Paula) of Germany, and Gary of JohannesburgI; daughter, Cindy (Ron) Paris of Johannesburg; grandchildren, Jessica, Theresa, Eric, Dillon, Tori, Megan, Adam, Stephanie, Shelley, Julie, Wendy, Cody, Sonny, Chris, Denise, and William nine great-grandchildren; mother- and father-in-law, George and Mabelle Haynes of E. Boothbay, Maine; brothers-in-law, George Haynes of... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
State Champions! Mar 15, 2008
Tawas defeated the Blue Water Rangers, a team from Port Huron, 8-5 in its second game on Saturday. Scoring for the Thunder were Revord with five goals, Gotcher with two and Koenig with one. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Skating club took ‘Center Stage’ on ice Saturday Mar 6, 2008
and two first-place performances at the Edith Schoen-rock International Competition in Port Huron. She skated to Russian classical music. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Obama victory will prolong US racial divide Mar 2, 2008
Larry Mobbs, Port Huron, US, Michigan. This guy has little/no experience in modern middle America. (Times Online)
K-Wings erupt for five man-up goals in win Mar 1, 2008
While the K-Wings remain in fifth place in the International Hockey League, they're just three points behind fourth-place Muskegon, 7-2 losers at Port Huron. The turning point in Friday's game came early in the second period when Flint's Mike Kinnie was called for a slashing minor. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Former police officer pleads guilty Feb 24, 2008
PORT HURON A former Wyandotte police lieutenant has pleaded guilty to stealing money from a statewide nonprofit organization for more than five years ... The case is being adjudicated in St. Clair County because during the relevant time period of the embezzlement the president of the organization was a Port Huron police officer. (The News-Herald)
Nebus, Vogel eager to join playoff push Feb 22, 2008
KALAMAZOO -- When forward Mark Nebus and goalie Ron Vogel started the season with the Port Huron Icehawks, they had no clue they'd end up as teammates with the Kalamazoo Wings ... Nebus, who is a rookie, said it's a lot more fun to play in Kalamazoo, where the attendance averages 2,975, than in Port Huron, which averages 1,235 per game. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Lesniak, Kalamazoo Xplosion scrimmage on Saturday Feb 20, 2008
Dowdell spent time with the Port Huron Pirates in 2007, as a back up to Shane Franzer. Two other former Pirates were at Saginaw's camp earlier this month, linebacker James Hackett and 2007 Defensive Player of the Year, Eddie Bynes. (Dowagiac News, MI)
K-Wings, Vogel shut out Port Huron Feb 17, 2008
PORT HURON -- A day after being shut out by Fort Wayne, the Kalamazoo Wings recorded one of their own, making two first-period goals stand up in their 2-0 victory against the Port Huron Icehawks Saturday night ... The coach (Brian Curran) said I was probably gonna get the start (at Port Huron) because Jeff Reynaert had played so many games in a row,'' Vogel said ... Reynaert shut out Port Huron, 3-0, in their last meeting on. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Mayor pushes need for casino Feb 11, 2008
Some Michigan politicians and other officials pushed the passage Wednesday of federal legislation that would allow American Indian-owned casinos in Romulus and Port Huron ... In exchange for both tribes relinquishing their land claims, Bay Mills would be allowed to build an off-reservation casino in Port Huron and the Sault Ste. (The News-Herald)
Loss drops K-Wings to fifth in IHL Feb 10, 2008
The Fury (24-18-3-0) scored twice in the third period of the penalty-filled game and took over third place in the International Hockey League from the idle Port Huron Icehawks. We're chasing them in the point standings, so it's going to get even more intense as the season goes on,'' K-Wings center Chris Mills said. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
K-Wings, Reynaert blank Icehawks Feb 8, 2008
PORT HURON -- After a 10-month layoff, goaltender Jeff Reynaert made his Kalamazoo Wings season debut in a big way -- stopping all 35 shots in a 3-0 K-Wings victory against the Port Huron Icehawks Thursday night ... The win snaps a six-game losing skid against Port Huron (24-22-0-2), which remains in third place in the International Hockey League. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Couple Getting No Help For Decapitated Ram Feb 8, 2008
The Times Herald of Port Huron reports the sheep is classified as a domestic animal, not the wildlife commonly found as road kill. Jennifer Holton with the Michigan Department of Agriculture says the Dillers should bury the animal themselves, if they can't find the owner. (WTKR.com, VA)
Markham gives hockey one last shot Feb 7, 2008
in Port Huron, center flourishing with K-Wings. BY PAM SHEBEST. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
K-Wings' loss drops them in playoff chase Feb 2, 2008
PORT HURON -- The Kalamazoo Wings lost ground in the battle for an International Hockey League playoff spot with a 3-1 loss against the Port Huron Icehawks Friday night ... The K-Wings' three-game winning streak came to an end and they've now lost their last six games against Port Huron after starting off by winning the first three ... After a scoreless first period, Port Huron scored two goals in a 14-second span in the second, and that was enough for the win. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Former police officer charged in embezzlement Jan 27, 2008
Dayfield was arraigned Jan. 18 at 72nd District Court in Port Huron and charged with embezzling more than $1,000 but less than $20,000 from a nonprofit organization ... "The case was brought to us because during the relevant time period (of the alleged embezzlement) the president of the organization was a Port Huron police officer," Wendling said. (The News-Herald)
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Mich. voters eye the economy Jan 16, 2008
State Journal; Nicholas Deshais, The (Port Huron, Mich. Times Herald; Nick Schirripa, Battle Creek (Mich. (USA Today)
Review: History of SDS takes in sex, drugs and radical activism Jan 9, 2008
The initial philosophy of SDS was embodied in the Port Huron Statement of 1962. Principally written by University of Michigan student Tom Hayden, the document called for "a democracy of individual participation governed by two central aims: that the individual share in those social decisions determining the quality and direction of his life; that society be organized to encourage independence in men and provide the media for their common participation. ..." Hayden and folk singer-activist Phil... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Major storm slams Northeast Dec 18, 2007
The storm led several museums, such as the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Port Huron Museum, to close their doors for the day because of the weather. University of Michigan's winter commencement in nearby Ann Arbor was held as scheduled on Sunday afternoon. (MSNBC -- Race)
Fortune telling: truth or hocus pocus? Oct 31, 2007
She told me she feels that I m meant to be in southeastern Michigan, like south Detroit or Port Huron area. I thought, Yikes I hope not. (Cadillac News, MI)
MHSAA releases starting times for playoffs Oct 24, 2007
111 at Port Huron (7-2) 81. 111 - F 7:00 p.m.. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Laker Men and Women Open Basketball Practice Monday Oct 17, 2007
Senior forward (Stevensville), an Eastern Michigan transfer, senior guard (Port Huron), sophomore guard and redshirt freshman forward, (Reed City), will be expected to make significant impacts on the hardwood. The Laker women will be under the direction of first-year head coach. (Gvsulakers.com)
Top 100 Cable Systems - Systems Directory Oct 10, 2007
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This Day in History Oct 8, 2007
and in the Michigan communities of Holland, Manistee and Port Huron. On this date: In 1869, the 14th president of the United States, Franklin Pierce, died in Concord, N.H.. (Montana Standard, MT)
Click for Full Story Oct 8, 2007
" This months photo:These cowboys are literally poised to ride off into the sunset at the 2nd Annual Evant Ranch Rodeo, which features working cowboys from ranches around Central Texas. The photo was taken by Fred Daschofsky of Gatesville and was selected for the 2007 KWTX Hometown Calendar. Whats Going On Today Today's Highlight in History:On October 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire erupted; fires also broke out in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, and in the Michigan communities of Holland, Manistee... (KWTX.com, TX)
Michigan Practitioner Gives Haitians New Hope, Health Oct 4, 2007
But Patrick Moore, of Rowling Real Estate Inc., Port Huron, Mich. is making big progress in improving the quality of life for villagers there. (Realtor Magazine Online)
