On Friday, July 18th, Port Sanilac’s Sanilac County Museum will host a special virtual talk called “The Last Meal on the Titanic.” Culinary historian Samuel Wai will share stories about the Titanic’s famous first-class dining, including its menu, wine pairings, and the social customs of the era. This one-hour presentation, part of the “Fridays at … Read more
Over the Independence Day weekend, Michigan saw nearly a dozen drowning deaths in local waters, including two separate fatal incidents. So far in ’25, 31 people have drowned in the Great Lakes region. Local authorities urge everyone to wear life jackets when swimming or boating, never swim alone, stay in marked areas, and avoid alcohol … Read more
On Saturday, a two-vehicle crash occurred at Peck and Babcock Roads in Lexington Township. A 76-year-old man from Kimball Township driving a Chevy Tahoe failed to stop at the intersection and hit a Ford Explorer driven by a 44-year-old Howell man. The Tahoe ended up in a ditch on Babcock Road, and the Explorer landed … Read more
Early Saturday morning in Evergreen Township, a 20-year-old Shelby Township man was accidentally shot in the wrist while at a friend’s home. The injury happened when the friend, a 21-year-old Sterling Heights man, was clearing his gun but didn’t remove the magazine first, causing the weapon to fire. Emergency responders treated the victim on scene … Read more
A Lexington man was seriously shaken but survived after hitting a deer on his motorcycle Friday evening in Lexington Township. The man was riding south on South Lakeshore Road near Wiltsie Road when a deer suddenly crossed in front of him. He crashed, was thrown about 15 feet into a nearby ditch, and his motorcycle … Read more
The Michigan Department of Transportation is set to start a $3.2 million resurfacing project on M-29, also known locally as 23 Mile Road, Green Street, and Main Street, stretching from Baker Road to the St. Clair County line. This work will improve roads in New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township with new pavement, upgraded sidewalks, better … Read more
Downtown Port Huron is buzzing this week as the Blue Water Festival returns today thru Saturday, marking the 101st Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race. What started as a sailor send-off has grown into a four-day community celebration with live music, street food, and family activities. Free shuttle service and golf cart rides make it easy … Read more
Port Huron Museums is boosting tourism with a brand-new trolley, thanks to funding from the Community Foundation of St. Clair County. This bigger, climate-controlled trolley from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, seats 36 people—more than double the old 16-seat model—and offers ADA accessibility. The trolley will debut at Port Huron’s Rotary Parade on Wednesday, kicking off Boat … Read more
Croswell-Lexington teachers recently protested outside the high school, seeking fair pay after the district gave a 3% raise to many staff but not teachers. Their contracts expired the day before without a new agreement. While administrators and other staff received raises, teachers got only a one-time bonus if they were at the top pay level. … Read more
On the morning of Wednesday July 2nd, a false active shooter alert triggered at the Lapeer County Courthouse due to a technical glitch in a new emergency system being installed. Local police and emergency teams responded immediately but quickly confirmed no threat was present. Sheriff Scott McKenna thanked all responders for their quick action and … Read more