News Staff The Sarnia Celebration of Lights is gearing up for its annual kickoff at Centennial Park on November 29th and needs help to make it shine. Volunteers, trucks, and strong helpers are needed for three key setup days: moving displays on November 1st, lifting the largest displays with a crane on November 14th, and assembling everything … Read more
Aspire Rural Health System is expanding access to local healthcare with its new Sandusky Rapid Care & Family Practice, opening Monday, November 17th, on West Sanilac Road. The clinic will offer both family and urgent care, plus lab and X-ray services under one roof. Providers include Dr. Melanie Kramer, Nurse Practitioner Brittany Selleke, and Physician … Read more
State and local officials met with Port Huron Township residents last Wednesday night to share updates on PFAS contamination at Thompson Pond. The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team said the chemicals, often called “forever chemicals,” were found in surface water but not in nearby drinking wells. The site remains under investigation, though officials believe a … Read more
Last Friday’s crash on M-53 in Imlay Township claimed the life of 69-year-old Washington man Stephen Sobanski. According to the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office, Sobanski’s Jeep crossed the centerline around 3:40 p.m. and collided head-on with a southbound semi. Sobanski died at the scene, while a 15-year-old passenger and the truck driver were taken to … Read more
Five Croswell-Lexington High School seniors have earned the annual Diane Wendt Scholarship from the Sanilac County Community Foundation. Honorees include Morgan Stillson, Mary Carver, Madison Greenaway, Brynn Hurley, and Brooklyn Murray. Their accomplishments span theatre, band, cheer, athletics, and academics. The scholarship will help them pursue college studies at Eastern Michigan, Saginaw Valley State, Michigan … Read more
Port Huron is facing a clash between housing development and green space. The city ended Polly’s Place garden’s lease on 27th Street to make room for nine new homes, sparking pushback from founder Julian Ruck and local residents. Ruck says the garden is an educational hub for students and families, while city leaders cite water … Read more
Michigan lawmakers are moving to protect food aid as the federal government shutdown threatens benefits. Federal SNAP payments, which feed nearly 1.4 million residents and total about $260 million monthly, are set to pause starting in November. House Democrats propose using $900 million in state funds to keep SNAP running and an extra $12.5 million … Read more
East China Park has seen growing damage over the summer, with graffiti, broken fixtures, and even cut-down trees causing an estimated $10,000 in losses. Parks Manager Deanna Slanec says repairing the damage could take until spring. Deputies from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office have stepped up patrols, and security cameras are being installed to … Read more
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 4th for 36-year-old Oile accused of killing 30-year-old Reginald Franklin at a Port Huron Marathon gas station. Court documents say Franklin was shot multiple times at the Military Street location on Oct. 13th after a confrontation with Oile. Franklin was rushed to Lake Huron Medical Center, where he … Read more
Nikki and Brandon Louks are turning their Goodells yard into a spooky, family-friendly Halloween attraction for the fourth year. Their property on Morris Road features animatronics, themed scenes, and costumed characters. Jump scares are toned down for young kids, and five candy stations make sure every visitor leaves with treats. This year, softer music creates … Read more