Man Pleads No Contest in Church Attack

In Marysville, 33-year-old Robert Beaton pleaded no contest to attacking Father James Arwady and damaging St. Christopher Catholic Church during a baptism in May. Beaton allegedly threw a rock through a church window and injured the priest while shouting anti-Catholic remarks, leading to his arrest. He faces sentencing on September 8 for ethnic intimidation, assault, … Read more

Softball Team Makes History

The Kimball Little League softball team made history by winning their first-ever Michigan District 7 championship in June, beating Emmett 4-1.Community members celebrated the victory alongside players and coaches, proud of how far the program has come. Coached by Marty Cook, the team has grown from just a few girls playing with boys to a … Read more

Museum Hosts Unique History Talk

On Friday, July 18th, Port Sanilac’s Sanilac County Museum will host a special virtual talk called “The Last Meal on the Titanic.” Culinary historian Samuel Wai will share stories about the Titanic’s famous first-class dining, including its menu, wine pairings, and the social customs of the era. This one-hour presentation, part of the “Fridays at … Read more

Michigan Water Safety Urged

Over the Independence Day weekend, Michigan saw nearly a dozen drowning deaths in local waters, including two separate fatal incidents. So far in ’25, 31 people have drowned in the Great Lakes region. Local authorities urge everyone to wear life jackets when swimming or boating, never swim alone, stay in marked areas, and avoid alcohol … Read more

Two-Vehicle Crash Sends Four to Hospital

On Saturday, a two-vehicle crash occurred at Peck and Babcock Roads in Lexington Township. A 76-year-old man from Kimball Township driving a Chevy Tahoe failed to stop at the intersection and hit a Ford Explorer driven by a 44-year-old Howell man. The Tahoe ended up in a ditch on Babcock Road, and the Explorer landed … Read more

Accidental Shooting

Early Saturday morning in Evergreen Township, a 20-year-old Shelby Township man was accidentally shot in the wrist while at a friend’s home. The injury happened when the friend, a 21-year-old Sterling Heights man, was clearing his gun but didn’t remove the magazine first, causing the weapon to fire. Emergency responders treated the victim on scene … Read more

Motorcyclist Injured After Deer Collision

A Lexington man was seriously shaken but survived after hitting a deer on his motorcycle Friday evening in Lexington Township. The man was riding south on South Lakeshore Road near Wiltsie Road when a deer suddenly crossed in front of him. He crashed, was thrown about 15 feet into a nearby ditch, and his motorcycle … Read more

Road Resurfacing Project Set to Begin

The Michigan Department of Transportation is set to start a $3.2 million resurfacing project on M-29, also known locally as 23 Mile Road, Green Street, and Main Street, stretching from Baker Road to the St. Clair County line. This work will improve roads in New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township with new pavement, upgraded sidewalks, better … Read more

Blue Water Festival

Downtown Port Huron is buzzing this week as the Blue Water Festival returns today thru Saturday, marking the 101st Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race. What started as a sailor send-off has grown into a four-day community celebration with live music, street food, and family activities. Free shuttle service and golf cart rides make it easy … Read more

New Accessible Trolley

Port Huron Museums is boosting tourism with a brand-new trolley, thanks to funding from the Community Foundation of St. Clair County. This bigger, climate-controlled trolley from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, seats 36 people—more than double the old 16-seat model—and offers ADA accessibility. The trolley will debut at Port Huron’s Rotary Parade on Wednesday, kicking off Boat … Read more