Port Huron officials are correcting a clerical error in recent property assessment notices. While property values are accurate, a decimal mistake misrepresents the estimated 2025 tax impact, making changes appear ten times larger. For example, a $1,500 increase should be $150. The city is mailing corrected notices and apologizing for the confusion. Residents with concerns … Read more
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County is expanding its efforts into rural areas like Yale as part of a new focus to boost philanthropy in small communities. Their updated plan, lasting through ’27, aims to help rural areas develop local funding sources, tackle staffing shortages, and increase engagement in outdoor and recreation projects. Yale, … Read more
In Sarnia, the Rainbow Park homeless camp is now empty, with everyone moved to shelters or housing. The city’s keeping the fences and guards up for now to stop new camps from popping up. Steve Henschel, a city spokesperson, says they’ll tweak their plan as needed while enforcing a strict no-camping rule near schools, sports … Read more
A former director of the Tuscola County Peer Center in Caro is facing felony embezzlement charges. 45-year-old Tanya Hobson was in court last Wednesday for allegedly pocketing over $1,000 from a local mental health support center. She directed the Tuscola County Peer Center last year, managing funds meant to help folks with mental health challenges. … Read more
In a shocking case, 20-year-old Ethan Dekalita from Mt. Morris tricked a Cass City family into letting him stay in their home by posing as a stranded 14-year-old. Last fall, State Troopers uncovered his true identity after the family grew suspicious and called 911. Dekalita had been targeting the family’s 14-year-old daughter online, and while … Read more
A Lapeer County teacher, Corey Rosser, from Quest High School in North Branch, is among the ’25-’26 Regional Teachers of the Year finalists. Rosser was selected through a competitive process after being nominated by students, staff, and community members. The Michigan Department of Education selected these outstanding educators to honor their dedication and service. They … Read more
A Tuscola County woman hit it big with a $1 million dollar Mega Millions prize after keeping an eye on the jackpot. Shannon Dominowski, 37, usually only plays when the stakes are high and bought her lucky ticket online at MichiganLottery.com for the Nov. 8th drawing. She matched all five white balls, securing the hefty … Read more
A former East China School District substitute teacher, Timothy Higle, 33, of Royal Oak, faces federal charges for allegedly soliciting sexual images from teen girls. Arrested for enticement, exploitation, and possession of child pornography, Higle’s case involves six victims from eastern Michigan. Michigan State Police began investigating after two victims reported him. The school district … Read more
In Port Huron, a clash between Mayor Anita Ashford and City Manager James Freed sparked a heated City Council meeting. Tensions rose after Freed stormed out of a February 10th session, upset over Ashford’s handling of a vote mix-up. At last Monday’s meeting, dueling resolutions—one to censure Freed, another to back him—were on the table. … Read more
A new study ranks Michigan as the 13th least expensive state to start a business this year. With low LLC filing fees and reasonable commercial rent, the state offers an affordable environment for new businesses. However, rising costs like wages and corporate taxes can add up, with labor costs increasing by 3.8% and rent rising … Read more