Marysville Welcomes New City Manager

In Marysville, the City Council unanimously selected Quentin Bishop, St. Clair’s Superintendent, as the new city manager, replacing Randy Fernandez, who’s retiring after 14 years of service. Bishop, chosen over two other candidates, impressed with his strong administrative and economic experience. Fernandez, who grew the city’s savings from $3 million to $11 million and enhanced … Read more

Marysville Car Show

The Blue Water Region Antique Auto Club and Wills Sainte Claire Automobile Museum will host the “Marysville Car Show” at Marysville Park on June 8th. The event celebrates local automotive history, focusing on the Wills Sainte Claire car, made in Marysville in the 1920s by C. Harold Wills, a former Ford engineer. The show, now … Read more

Truck Driver Threatened

A Port Huron man, Eric Chippewa, was arrested for allegedly threatening a semi-truck driver outside Walmart in Fort Gratiot. Chippewa, 37, demanded $20 from the driver in late April. When the driver refused, Chippewa reportedly threatened to shoot unless the money was given. The driver called 911, and Chippewa was quickly arrested. Although no gun … Read more

Schools Welcome Therapy Dog

The St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency has welcomed a new addition to its team: Frannie, a 2-month-old Australian Labradoodle. She’s in training to become a therapy dog for special education students at Creekside and Woodland Development Centers. Frannie’s training focuses on helping students manage emotions and build confidence in school settings. Funded by … Read more

Top Fishing Destination

Lake St. Clair, right here in St. Clair County, is a fishing paradise, ranked third best in the U.S. by Fishing Booker. Locals and visitors love casting lines for smallmouth bass, muskellunge, and walleye, especially from boats or kayaks. Even from shore, there’s plenty of action. The season kicks off in spring and runs through … Read more

Vintage Spring Tea Coming

The Sanilac County Historical Society is bringing a touch of timeless elegance to Port Sanilac with its upcoming Spring Tea, set for Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 12 p.m. The event will take place at the beautifully preserved Loop Mansion, a centerpiece of the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum. Guests will enjoy an upscale … Read more

Sanilac County Names New Directors

Sanilac County officially welcomed Vince Micallef as Parks Director at Tuesday’s board meeting, though he’s been on the job since April 21. Local resident Jeff Ryan was introduced as the new head of Sanilac Transportation. Commissioners also approved $15,114 in SAVE funds for Project Connect, a free resource event on September 25. Hosted by Sanilac … Read more

K-9 Hero Axel Retires

In Lapeer County, K-9 Axel, a loyal German Shepherd, retired on May 5 after nearly eight years of of dedicated service. Axel, who joined the department in ’17 as the county’s first K-9 in over a decade, was a trailblazer, using his sharp nose to sniff out illegal drugs and track down missing people or … Read more

Bill Shields Local Heroes

State Representative Jaime Greene introduced House Bill 4433 to protect local volunteer and on-call emergency responders. The bill stops employers from punishing workers, like New Haven Firefighter Kevyn Swandon, who respond to emergencies before work. It ensures workplace safety and offers legal protection if the rule is broken. The proposal, now in the House Committee … Read more

Affordable Summer Fun

The Barn Theatre in Port Sanilac is bringing big laughs and local flair to Michigan’s Thumb with its ’25 Summer Season. Kicking off June 6, the lineup features six shows through Labor Day, including family hits like The Snow White Variety Show and Michigan favorite Escanaba in Da Moonlight. Performances run Fridays and Saturdays at … Read more