Joshua Collier, 34, was recently sentenced to 7-15 years in prison for a ’22 fatal crash while intoxicated. He also received 39 months to 5 years for causing injury in the same incident, served concurrently. Despite his schizophrenia diagnosis, a jury found him guilty, citing nitrous oxide use. Collier’s mental health issues were noted, but … Read more
Local volunteers are gearing up for National Collection Week, set for November 18th thru 25th, when Operation Christmas Child will gather shoebox gifts for children in need. With over 4,700 drop-off spots opening nationwide, local packers can easily find where to donate their shoeboxes. Since its launch in 1993, the initiative has provided gifts to … Read more
On Thursday communities around the globe will come together to celebrate International Credit Union or ICU Day. This year’s theme, “One World Through Cooperative Finance,” highlights the importance of credit unions in fostering unity and support among members. Since 1948, ICU Day has served as an opportunity to reflect on the history of the credit … Read more
The St. Clair County Drug Task Force has intensified efforts to combat drug sales in Port Huron. Recently, they executed three search warrants in one night, resulting in the arrest of 18-year-old Jafari Green and the detention of seven juveniles. Assisted by various law enforcement teams, including K9 Brock, they seized significant amounts of drugs … Read more
The Port Huron Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K9 Liv, a black Labrador retriever who passed away last week at 13 years old after her health declined. Liv found her calling in law enforcement when she was donated to the department. From 2012 to ’16, she excelled as a narcotics detection dog, … Read more
Shane McKibben, a veteran in law enforcement, is set to return as chief of police in Brown City, the same place where he launched his career over 25 years ago. He will succeed Ron Smith, the longtime chief. After years with the Warren Police Department, McKibben retired last June, but later decided he wasn’t ready … Read more
A tragic crash in Riley Township led to the death of a driver after their vehicle caught fire. Friday morning, multiple drivers reported a white Toyota Sienna swerving erratically on eastbound Interstate 69, reaching speeds from 25 to 90 mph. Witnesses saw the van veer off the road, travel about 250 feet, and collide with … Read more
Thumb Area Transit (TAT) is moving forward with plans for a new facility after receiving a significant $10 million grant from the state. This funding, part of the Intermodal Capital Investment Grant program, aims to enhance public transit services. The organization has outgrown its current facility, which can’t support its expanding fleet of 60 buses … Read more
Repairs to the Black River Canal in Port Huron are set to start in less than two weeks, following City Manager James Freed’s approval of a contract with Trojan Development Company. The company will install a cofferdam and remove the damaged tainter gate. After evaluating six bids, they selected the most cost-effective option with the … Read more
Sanilac County voters will decide on local measures in the upcoming election. Lexington Township seeks millages for road work and public safety. Fremont and Speaker Townships address wind-farming regulations, with Speaker also proposing a millage for road repair. Moore Township wants to renew a millage for road work. Wheatland Township seeks a millage for fire … Read more