Bronner Passes Away

FRANKENMUTH, Mich. — Wally Bronner, whose Christmas retail empire made Frankenmuth one of Michigan’s most popular tourist destinations, has died. He was 81. On Easter Sunday, March 24, Bronner announced to his staff he had inoperable cancer. In the letter he wrote, “our loving Lord and...

Adkins to Star in Christmas Carol Spoof

Country star Trace Adkins will make a ghostly appearance opposite Kelsey Grammer in David Zucker’s indie Christmas comedy “American Carol.” Jon Voight, Leslie Nielsen and Dennis Hopper have cameos in the takeoff on Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale. The singer will play the Spirit...