Police Shooting

In Port Huron Township, a 52-year-old man was shot and killed by Michigan State Police after allegedly threatening officers with a gun on Dove Street Wednesday night. Police had responded to a domestic violence call at 7:50 p.m. When the man came out of a home holding a weapon and refused to comply with orders, … Read more

Pickers Alley New Owners

After 41 years, Mark Dixon is retiring and selling Picker’s Alley, Sarnia’s go-to music shop, to national chain Long & McQuade. At 65, Dixon says it’s time for a new chapter, and he’s glad the store will live on instead of shutting down. Long & McQuade takes over Monday, making it their 107th location. Dixon … Read more

Donation for Museum Preservation

The Sanilac County Historical Society received over $14 thousand dollars from its foundation to support the upkeep of the Historic Village & Museum. Foundation President Jolyne Fisher presented the funds to Society Board President Cathy Stewart as part of the annual distribution. The foundation was created to provide long-term financial support, relying on donations, bequests, … Read more

Port Huron Seeks State Funding

Port Huron’s plans to fix the Black River Canal and Tainter gate are on hold until nearly $5 million in funding is secured. City Manager James Freed says initial estimates were around $1 million, but costs have skyrocketed due to bureaucratic delays. Attempts to get funding from Port Huron and Fort Gratiot townships fell through, … Read more

Teen Murder Sentencing Delay

A Port Huron teen convicted of murdering 19-year-old Curtis “KC” Cureton will now be sentenced on March 14th after a judge granted another delay. Carmello Wilson’s attorney requested more time for a mitigation expert to finalize a report, citing outstanding subpoenaed records. Wilson, who was 15 at the time of the ’23 shooting, was convicted … Read more

Free Session for Expecting Parents

McKenzie Health System is hosting a free session for new and expecting parents on February 19th in Sandusky. The event, titled “Get the Basics: Newborn Care, Breastfeeding, Postpartum Care,” will be held at 120 Delaware Street, with a virtual option via Zoom. Megan Mason from the Sanilac County Health Department will cover essential topics like … Read more

ATV Crash

A 58-year-old man from Marlette was involved in an ATV crash Monday morning on Marlette Road in Marlette Township. The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office reported that the man was traveling west when he lost control, causing his ATV to leave the roadway and slide into a ditch. He was ejected from the vehicle, and he … Read more

Great Backyard Bird Count

Bird lovers have a chance to help science this Valentine’s Day weekend by joining the Great Backyard Bird Count. Open to everyone, the event only requires 15 minutes of bird-watching in any location, from a backyard to a city park. The global count helps researchers track bird populations and migration patterns. Last year, over 642,000 … Read more

Freed Walks Out

Port Huron City Manager James Freed walked out of Monday’s council meeting after a heated exchange with Mayor Anita Ashford over last-minute changes to agenda items. Ashford tried to remove appointments she had already voted to approve, but Freed and City Clerk Cyndee Jonseck told her it was too late. Tensions escalated when Ashford accused … Read more

Lexington Bach Festival Support

The Lexington Arts Council secured a $5,000 grant from the Blue Water Arts Committee of the Community Foundation of St. Clair County to support the ’25 Lexington Bach Festival. Celebrating its 25th year, the festival will feature three concerts from September 10th to 14th, along with recitals at local churches and schools. The funding ensures … Read more