At their last Tuesday meeting, the Sanilac County Board of Commissioners approved several important measures. They updated the dress code policy for county employees and introduced new rules regarding animals in county buildings, allowing only service animals while banning non-service animals. A policy was also put in place to restrict political activities by county employees … Read more
Port Huron police have identified Dazman Robert Drake as the second suspect in the shooting death of Vincent Buckles. Drake, 23, was arrested in Georgia and faces six felonies, including open murder and felony firearm charges. The shooting occurred on January 28th at a home on Vanness Street. Police say a nearby vehicle fire is … Read more
The historic U.S. Federal Building and Courthouse in Port Huron, built in 1877, is among the 440 federal properties the Trump administration plans to sell.The 39,000-square-foot building is the oldest in the Great Lakes Region portfolio. The General Services Administration says the sale is part of a cost-cutting effort to save over $430 million dollars … Read more
St. Clair County may suspend $300,000 in annual funding to the Economic Development Alliance (EDA), raising concerns in Port Huron. Commissioner Robert Fielitz proposed the cut citing transparency issues and lack of communication with local townships. Instead, the county may contract with MSU Extension for economic development. The EDA suggested adding commissioners to its board … Read more
The St. Clair Police Foundation is hosting a Purse Bingo fundraiser on March 15th to raise money for a new golf cart for the police department. The event, at the St. Clair Inn at 5 p.m., offers designer purses for Bingo winners. Tickets, available through the St. Clair Police Department, cost $75, or $100 for … Read more
67 neglected farm animals rescued from a China Township property are now up for adoption in St. Clair County. Owner Kevin Tuttle, 59, pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and forfeited all rights to the animals. Rescued between January and February, the goats, sheep, mini-pigs, and chickens were found starving, frostbitten, and severely neglected. Animal Control … Read more
Students from St. Clair County Technical Education Center (TEC) showcased their skills at the FCCLA State Contest in Southfield recently. TEC students excelled in various categories, demonstrating expertise in early childhood education, teaching strategies, and creative learning tools. They earned top honors, including Gold Medals for Sara Stansell and Sylvie Larch in the “Toys that … Read more
McKenzie Health System is now offering advanced wound care services at McKenzie General Surgery, led by Dr. Zarrish Khan. This new service helps patients with tough-to-heal wounds, including diabetic ulcers, pressure sores, and surgical wounds. Locals can access treatments like wound debridement, wound VAC therapy, and compression therapy, all designed to speed healing and improve … Read more
Four fourth graders at Thomas Edison Elementary taught classmates about bike safety Friday with help from the Fort Gratiot Fire Department and Alpine Cycles BMX riders. The students focused on bike safety after one of their friends was saved by a helmet in a crash. The McLaren Foundation donated 90 helmets to encourage safe riding. … Read more
A new survey finds that 1 in 4 remote workers in Michigan are unofficially working a four-day week, cutting hours by logging off early or working from vacation spots. The study, which surveyed over 3,000 employees, shows that this trend is growing in many states. In Michigan, workers often use tactics like marking themselves as … Read more