Strong Winds Challenge Boat Racers

During the 101st Port Huron to Mackinac Island Sailboat Race, tough winds kicked off a fast-paced but challenging event on Southern Lake Huron. The Bayview Yacht Club reported that 15-20 knot southwest winds pushed the 191 boats toward record speeds, but also caused damage to sails, rigs, and rudders. Two sailors fell overboard but were … Read more

Teacher’s Death Lawsuit Nears Settlement

A lawsuit over the death of former Port Huron Northern teacher Ashley Nisbett may soon settle. The civil case involves Justin Simon, who crashed into Nisbett’s car on Lakeshore Road in October of ’23 while intoxicated. Simon was convicted last September for causing serious injury and sentenced to 39 months to five years in prison. … Read more

Judge to Decide on Resentencing

St. Clair County Judge Cynthia Lane will soon decide if Justin Rose, convicted in ’96 for a violent 16-year-old crime in Grant Township, should get a new sentence. Rose was originally sentenced to life for assault with intent to murder after a store robbery where the owner was shot. Defense lawyers argued new science on … Read more

Driver Injured in Fuel Truck Collision

Early last week in Watertown Township, a crash involving a fuel truck and a passenger SUV caused one driver to be injured. A Sandusky man driving a Buick Enclave failed to stop at a stop sign on French Line Road and hit a northbound fuel truck at South Sandusky Road. The Buick rolled over and … Read more

Candlelight Guitar Concert

Friday night, Port Sanilac’s Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum hosted a special Candlelight Concert featuring local St. Clair resident and Turkish guitarist Mert Sela. For two hours guests enjoyed a beautiful mix of classical and flamenco guitar under flickering candlelight at 228 S Ridge St. Tickets were $10, supporting the museum’s upkeep and community … Read more

Kingston Man Arrested on 24 Charges

A 55-year-old Kingston man, Steven Paul Crafard, was arrested for possessing and sharing illegal child abuse material online. Police seized digital evidence from his home last year, leading to 24 charges against him, including aggravated possession and using a computer to commit a crime. Crafard appeared in 71B District Court on July 3rd and was … Read more

Rotary Parade Kicks Off Boat Week

Last Wedesday, despite cloudy skies and light rain, hundreds gathered along Huron Avenue in downtown Port Huron to watch the Rotary International Day Parade. This event officially kicked off the annual Boat Week celebrations. Many families hold this parade as a beloved tradition, returning year after year rain or shine. The Port Huron High School … Read more

Oil Springs Marks 160 Years

On Saturday, July 19th, Oil Springs will celebrate its 160th anniversary with the biggest Black Gold Fest yet at the Oil Museum of Canada. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., locals and visitors can enjoy free live music, heritage demos, crafts, food vendors, and kids’ activities including face painting. The village will also host a … Read more

Early Morning Pole Barn Blaze

In Lexington Township early Wednesday morning, four nearby fire departments joined forces to tackle a large fire that completely destroyed a pole barn on Wixson Road. The Lexington Fire Department arrived to assist Croswell firefighters who first reported the blaze. Firefighters from Lexington, Croswell, Applegate, and Port Sanilac worked together for more than three hours, … Read more

Grant Township Man Seeks Resentencing

A man convicted in the ’96 Jeddo Market shooting in Grant Township is seeking a new sentence. Justin Rose, now 45, was 16 when he and another teen shot store owner Dale Reusser during a robbery. Rose has served nearly 30 years and now argues that his life sentence is unconstitutional under recent Michigan court … Read more