St. Clair families now have a fun way to read outdoors with a new permanent Storybook Walk at Klecha Park. Opened last weekend by the St. Clair Rotary Club, the walk features children’s book pages along the path, letting families read as they stroll. The first book is The Leaf Thief, and the St. Clair … Read more
St. Clair County Circuit Court Judge Cynthia Lane ruled Monday that Maurice Houle and Amanda Maison will face separate trials for the ’18 death of 3-year-old Matthew Maison. Prosecutors had asked for a joint trial, but Lane called it chaotic and impractical. The child died after suffering multiple injuries, and charges were filed more than … Read more
A Port Huron man will stand trial after being accused of killing his teenage son and wounding two younger children. Judge John Monaghan ruled there was enough evidence against 44-year-old Jeffery Smerer to move the case to circuit court. Prosecutors say Smerer shot his 17-year-old son to death earlier this month and critically injured his … Read more
A deadly crash Friday night in Ellington Township, left three members of a Cass City family dead and five others hospitalized. The Tuscola County Sheriff’s Office reported a southbound semi failed to stop at a stop sign on Hurd’s Corners Road and collided with an eastbound Jeep on Deckerville Road around 9 p.m. Three adults … Read more
Port Huron residents are being reminded to handle electronics safely during Fire Prevention Week, October 5th thru 11th. This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” highlights the fire risks from batteries in phones, laptops, tools, and e-cigarettes. The National Fire Protection Association warns to buy only certified products, charge devices … Read more
Port Sanilac’s Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum is hosting a month of Halloween events this October. Adults can join a costume party with music by Lee Malone on Oct. 10th for $10. Families can enjoy Haunted Village nights on Oct. 11th and 18th, with safe trick-or-treating and spooky trails for $5. Historian Andrew Kercher … Read more
A Marysville man is headed to the county jail for a year after attacking a priest and damaging St. Christopher Catholic Church during a May baptism. Circuit Judge Daniel Damman sentenced 34-year-old Robert Beaton on Monday, citing his history of mental illness while warning him prison awaits if probation is violated. Prosecutors had pushed for … Read more
The International Symphony Orchestra is kicking off its 68th season, Soundscapes Through Time, with a focus on community and youth. Based in Sarnia and Port Huron, the binational orchestra is expanding education programs, partnering with local schools and choirs, and supporting emerging musicians. Its new headquarters will grow the El Sistema strings program, while fundraisers … Read more
Bluewater Health has become one of the first hospitals in Ontario to perform a cutting-edge, minimally invasive hysterectomy called vNOTES. On September 19th, Obstetrician-Gynecologists Dr. Stephanie Lammers and Dr. Brittany Hoover successfully completed the hospital’s first two procedures. The surgery leaves no external scars and offering patients less pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery. … Read more
Sanilac County students are getting a big boost this year as the Sanilac County Community Foundation awarded over $225,000 in scholarships through its 2025 program. The awards support local students heading to trade schools, community colleges, and four-year universities. High schools and colleges across the county are represented, and a few additional scholarships are still … Read more