This Fourth of July, the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum in Port Sanilac is hosting a free Family Fun Day. Visitors can enjoy live music, pony rides, a petting zoo, and exotic animal shows. Local vendors and artists will showcase crafts and goods at the farmers market. Kids can join storytime and hands-on activities … Read more
Gas prices in Michigan have dropped by 13 cents from last week, now averaging $3.08 per gallon for regular unleaded. This is 17 cents cheaper than last month and 48 cents less than last year. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs about $46, saving drivers roughly $11 compared to last July’s peak. Despite higher demand for … Read more
In Fremont Township, Tuscola County, a 31-year-old man from Mayville was seriously injured Sunday evening, when a car struck him as he attempted to cross Snover Road around 5 p.m. The impact left him with significant injuries, and emergency crews quickly transported him by ambulance to a hospital outside the county for urgent treatment. The … Read more
In Flynn Township, a white car, likely a 2010-14 Ford Fusion, rear-ended a horse and buggy on Peck Road last Friday evening, injuring a 35-year-old Brown City man and his horse. The driver sped off after the crash. Michigan State Police from Caro and Sanilac County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating and need help finding the … Read more
Sarnia unveiled a new $800,000 Emergency Management Mobile Command Vehicle on May 30th. It replaces the aging unit used by fire, police, and other agencies. The vehicle acts as a high-tech command hub with live video, secure communications, and on-site coordination tools. Bluewater Association for Safety, Environment, and Sustainability contributed $200,000 to the project. Officials … Read more
Michigan State Police are seeking help to find a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash in Flynn Township, Sanilac County. On the evening of May 30th, a horse and buggy driven by a Brown City man was hit from behind on West Peck Road near Isles Road. The suspect’s white Ford Fusion, likely a ’10 … Read more
On May 25th, the Port Huron Police Department conducted a compliance check at 29 local stores licensed to sell alcohol. Using underage decoys, officers tested whether businesses would sell alcohol to minors. None of the stores sold to the decoys, showing strong compliance with state laws. Police thanked all the stores for following the rules … Read more
In Port Huron, the backyard chicken debate is heating up again. After a tied vote last April, some council members want to revisit the issue, while Mayor Ashford says City Manager Freed hasn’t communicated clearly. Freed disagrees, saying he provided detailed info. Residents support chickens for sustainability. Some officials now suggest a citywide vote next … Read more
In St. Clair County, the Sheriff’s Department warns residents about a recent scam targeting local families. Scammers are calling, pretending to be sheriff’s deputies, and demanding money to release a loved one on a tether. The department confirms this is false—tethers don’t work that way, and they never ask for payments by phone. Anyone who … Read more
Students from St. Clair County Technical Education Center, called the Clever Coyotes, won first place at the Michigan Envirothon in Kalamazoo. They competed against top high school teams statewide, showing strong skills in environmental science and natural resource conservation. Sponsored by the Blue Water Area Conservation District, the team tackled challenges on topics like water … Read more