News Staff On September 30th, communities across Canada mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, reflecting on the painful legacy of residential schools. This day is dedicated to honouring the children who never made it home, the Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. Events are being held nationwide, including in Sarnia-Lambton, to remember … Read more
In St. Clair County, Sheriff Mat King faces a surprising challenge this November despite his August primary win. Yale Police Chief Warren Head, who lost the primary by just 2,856 votes, is running as a write-in candidate after voicing concerns over alleged misconduct within the sheriff’s department, including a controversial lawsuit involving a former lieutenant. … Read more
Stellantis is set to lay off around 200 workers at its Sterling Heights Assembly plant, starting Saturday. The automaker cited ongoing market challenges as the reason for these indefinite layoffs, which include 177 seasonal workers and 14 full-time employees. This move follows a recent announcement of potential layoffs for 2,450 workers at the Warren Truck … Read more
An electrical fire broke out Wednesday morning on the roof of Gallery 194 in downtown Lapeer, prompting a swift response from local fire crews. Around 9:17 a.m., a concerned caller alerted 911 dispatchers after noticing black smoke billowing from the building. Firefighters from Lapeer and Elba Township arrived just minutes later and discovered that an … Read more
Four women who sued Viking Fitness Center after being photographed while tanning have settled their lawsuits. St. Clair County Circuit Judge Cynthia Lane dismissed the cases after both sides reached an undisclosed agreement. The women claimed gym member Corey Normandin took nude photos of them without permission in ’22. Normandin is currently serving a prison … Read more
Edward “Ed” May, founder of Albar Industries in Lapeer, passed away on September 18 at the age of 83. A dedicated figure in Lapeer’s economic development, he quietly supported many local charities. In 1969, he co-founded Albar Industries in Troy, later relocating to North Branch to raise his family. His son Christopher now leads the … Read more
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has confirmed the discovery of box tree moths in Lapeer County, a pest that primarily threatens ornamental boxwoods. This invasive species, while not harmful to natural resources, can cause significant damage to gardens. MDARD’s monitoring efforts, which involve trapping across the state, have now led to … Read more
Car enthusiasts in Chesterfield Township will flock to Gratiot Avenue this Saturday for the annual North Gratiot Cruise, one of the area’s largest auto events. Held in front of Kohl’s and Value City Furniture, it features not only a car show but also a craft fair, 5K race, and cornhole tournament. Last year’s event drew … Read more
St. Clair County is gearing up for a Hispanic Heritage Day celebration on Oct. 3rd at the SC4 College Center Atrium from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Organized by the Hispanic Alliance of Southeast Michigan and SC4, the event is part of the broader Hispanic Heritage Month. Locals are invited to enjoy cultural speakers, food, fashion, … Read more
McLaren Health Care Corporation has settled with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Michigan over communication issues for deaf and hard-of-hearing patients. This investigation followed complaints about inadequate auxiliary aids across McLaren facilities statewide. Under the settlement, McLaren will pay $220,000 to fourteen affected individuals and ensure free access to services like ASL interpreters. They will … Read more