Tom Gilchrist

1 week ago | tuscolatoday.com | Tom Gilchrist

VASSAR — This city boasts a riverside walking path, kayak launch, youth softball and baseball diamonds, and a pavilion doubling as a hockey rink. Several public spots – each offering basketball courts, picnic tables and other amenities – draw visitors. There’s park land welcoming travel trailers and motorhomes for short-term stays. City leaders, however, want to improve the recreation situation. “They’d like to hear from users of the parks as to what would make them better,” wrote Arthur F.

1 week ago | tuscolatoday.com | Tom Gilchrist

FLUSHING — William E. “Bill” Putman II, accused of shoving a youth-wrestling referee, could avoid jail time and keep a guilty plea off his record. Putman, 64, of Tuscola County’s Ellington Township, pleaded guilty on Thursday, May 1 to being a disorderly person in connection with the March 2 incident at Clio High School. Witnesses allege Putman shoved referee Harold J. Eastman after Putman came onto the wrestling mat after disagreeing with the outcome of a match involving Putman’s grandson.

2 weeks ago | tuscolatoday.com | Tom Gilchrist

VASSAR — Kindergartners and first-graders sought to send a worldly message to the audience during a musical program here April 15. “Teach the World to Sing,” directed by Mandy Shepherd, was presented by pupils from Vassar’s Central Elementary School. The program took place in Vassar High School’s Randal and Patricia Middlin Auditorium. Students dressed in various styles of clothing worn by residents of other countries, heritages, cultures or ethnic groups.

2 weeks ago | tuscolatoday.com | Tom Gilchrist

WISNER TWP. — Fire destroyed a mobile home and a Chevrolet SUV here Tuesday, and firefighters continue trying to determine who lived at the residence. Fire crews were sent to the scene at 5280 King Road, about one-half mile north of Dickerson Road in northwest Tuscola County, about 3:10 p.m. Tuesday. The location is about eight miles northwest of Akron. Property taxes on the parcel are paid by Loy Linton Jr. of Kawkawlin in Bay County, according to Tuscola County records.

2 weeks ago | tuscolatoday.com | Tom Gilchrist

WISNER TWP. — Norine M. Weiler has resigned as Wisner Township treasurer after township residents expressed concerns about her performance. The township board of trustees voted 4-0 – with Weiler absent – to accept Weiler’s letter of resignation at a special meeting April 24. Minutes later, the board appointed Lisa Valentine as treasurer, but only after the board accepted Valentine’s resignation as township trustee. Valentine abstained from voting on accepting her own resignation.