In a shocking case, 20-year-old Ethan Dekalita from Mt. Morris tricked a Cass City family into letting him stay in their home by posing as a stranded 14-year-old. Last fall, State Troopers uncovered his true identity after the family grew suspicious and called 911. Dekalita had been targeting the family’s 14-year-old daughter online, and while … Read more
A Lapeer County teacher, Corey Rosser, from Quest High School in North Branch, is among the ’25-’26 Regional Teachers of the Year finalists. Rosser was selected through a competitive process after being nominated by students, staff, and community members. The Michigan Department of Education selected these outstanding educators to honor their dedication and service. They … Read more
A Tuscola County woman hit it big with a $1 million dollar Mega Millions prize after keeping an eye on the jackpot. Shannon Dominowski, 37, usually only plays when the stakes are high and bought her lucky ticket online at MichiganLottery.com for the Nov. 8th drawing. She matched all five white balls, securing the hefty … Read more
A former East China School District substitute teacher, Timothy Higle, 33, of Royal Oak, faces federal charges for allegedly soliciting sexual images from teen girls. Arrested for enticement, exploitation, and possession of child pornography, Higle’s case involves six victims from eastern Michigan. Michigan State Police began investigating after two victims reported him. The school district … Read more
In Port Huron, a clash between Mayor Anita Ashford and City Manager James Freed sparked a heated City Council meeting. Tensions rose after Freed stormed out of a February 10th session, upset over Ashford’s handling of a vote mix-up. At last Monday’s meeting, dueling resolutions—one to censure Freed, another to back him—were on the table. … Read more
A new study ranks Michigan as the 13th least expensive state to start a business this year. With low LLC filing fees and reasonable commercial rent, the state offers an affordable environment for new businesses. However, rising costs like wages and corporate taxes can add up, with labor costs increasing by 3.8% and rent rising … Read more
The Port Huron Fire Department is gearing up for its annual Battle of the Badges hockey game, this time pitting fire against police to raise funds for The Arc of St. Clair County. The nonprofit supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering advocacy for both children and adults to help with education, employment, and … Read more
Ethan Morgan, of Port Huron Township, was sentenced to a prison term ranging from 18 months to 5 years for his involvement in distributing child pornography. Despite his lawyer’s arguments for a lighter sentence, citing Morgan’s remorse and the claim that he had made a regrettable mistake, Circuit Court Judge Daniel Damman emphasized the severe … Read more
A 41-year-old man from Sandusky, Justin Emil King, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to child pornography. The charges include aggravated possession, distribution, and use of a computer to commit crimes. The investigation started after a tip from the Michigan State Police and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, leading to a … Read more
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority, along with the Small Business Association of Michigan and the Grand Rapids Chamber, held a press conference on Monday to announce the launch of the Employer-Assisted Housing Fund. This new initiative aims to help Michigan businesses invest in local housing for their employees. The event highlighted how businesses can … Read more