Lake St. Clair, right here in St. Clair County, is a fishing paradise, ranked third best in the U.S. by Fishing Booker. Locals and visitors love casting lines for smallmouth bass, muskellunge, and walleye, especially from boats or kayaks. Even from shore, there’s plenty of action. The season kicks off in spring and runs through … Read more
The Sanilac County Historical Society is bringing a touch of timeless elegance to Port Sanilac with its upcoming Spring Tea, set for Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 12 p.m. The event will take place at the beautifully preserved Loop Mansion, a centerpiece of the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum. Guests will enjoy an upscale … Read more
Sanilac County officially welcomed Vince Micallef as Parks Director at Tuesday’s board meeting, though he’s been on the job since April 21. Local resident Jeff Ryan was introduced as the new head of Sanilac Transportation. Commissioners also approved $15,114 in SAVE funds for Project Connect, a free resource event on September 25. Hosted by Sanilac … Read more
In Lapeer County, K-9 Axel, a loyal German Shepherd, retired on May 5 after nearly eight years of of dedicated service. Axel, who joined the department in ’17 as the county’s first K-9 in over a decade, was a trailblazer, using his sharp nose to sniff out illegal drugs and track down missing people or … Read more
State Representative Jaime Greene introduced House Bill 4433 to protect local volunteer and on-call emergency responders. The bill stops employers from punishing workers, like New Haven Firefighter Kevyn Swandon, who respond to emergencies before work. It ensures workplace safety and offers legal protection if the rule is broken. The proposal, now in the House Committee … Read more
The Barn Theatre in Port Sanilac is bringing big laughs and local flair to Michigan’s Thumb with its ’25 Summer Season. Kicking off June 6, the lineup features six shows through Labor Day, including family hits like The Snow White Variety Show and Michigan favorite Escanaba in Da Moonlight. Performances run Fridays and Saturdays at … Read more
Heather LaMarra, an ESL teacher at Weston Elementary in Imlay City, has received the Michigan Lottery’s Excellence in Education award. LaMarra, who has been teaching for 22 years, was nominated by a family member. She switched careers from social work to education, inspired by her work with students learning English. LaMarra’s dedication to creating a … Read more
Cirque Italia is bringing its European-style circus to Fort Gratiot near Birchwood Mall from May 30th to June 1st. The show features thrilling acts, including aerial stunts, extreme balancing, and a “wheel of death,” all performed by talented athletes from around the world. Inspired by the 1950s, the performance will transport audiences to a time … Read more
The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating 69-year-old Robert Leon Smith from Fort Gratiot, missing since May 2. A family member last saw him and said he mentioned being in trouble before vanishing. His phone has been off since then. On Monday, FLOCK cameras spotted Smith’s black 2012 Town and Country … Read more
A Saturday evening crash in Worth Township left a Croswell motorcyclist with serious injuries. Around 6:45 p.m. on May 3, a motorcycle collided with a motorhome at the intersection of Galbraith Line and Croswell roads. The 40-year-old motorcyclist, who wasn’t wearing a helmet, crashed into the rear of the motorhome as it was turning into … Read more