A St. Clair County jury found 50-year-old Michael Stickler guilty of first-degree murder and felony firearm for shooting eviction officer Robert Silver in Clay Township. Silver was at Stickler’s home in Dec. of ’23, to assess the eviction process when Stickler shot him. Prosecutors argued Stickler acted with motive, as his home had been repossessed … Read more
With Michigan’s fluctuating temperatures, pothole season is in full swing, causing significant car repair costs. AAA reports that 1 in 10 drivers hit potholes leading to repairs, averaging $600 dollars per incident. The Michigan Department of Transportation explains potholes form due to freeze-thaw cycles. Motorists are advised to report potholes to MDOT and maintain vehicle … Read more
Crock A Doodle is back in Sarnia under new ownership and at a new location; 1249 London Rd. The beloved paint-your-own pottery studio, now run by Renée Laliberté, is hosting a grand opening from February 7th to the 9th. Since reopening in November, the studio has become a community favorite for birthday parties, corporate events, … Read more
A 29-year-old Peck man, Anthony Preston Caulkins, was arrested after authorities found child sexually abusive material in his home. Michigan State Police and local departments conducted the raid following suspicions that he was sharing such files online. Caulkins faces multiple charges, including aggravated distribution and possession of abusive material, and using a computer to commit … Read more
A Port Huron man, Maximus Jack Manns, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for suffocating his infant daughter Taytum while bed-sharing. Despite previous warnings and educational programs against co-sleeping, Manns took 7-month-old Taytum to bed, resulting in her tragic death. The CDC reports 3,700 infants died from sleep-related incidents in ’22. Manns, released on a $10,000 … Read more
Acheson Ventures has begun demolishing the old Maritime Center in Port Huron, a building made of trailers that had fallen into disrepair and been broken into. Work started Wednesday and was expected to finish in two days. The center, which had been closed for over a year, was a popular stop for freighter watchers but … Read more
The East China Educational Foundation’s annual Chili-Heart event now includes a chili cook-off alongside the 5K run and walk. On February 8th, from 10 a.m. to noon, participants can join the cook-off in St. Clair Middle School gym. Entry fees are $25 for competitors and $15 for attendees. The 5K run and 2-mile walk start … Read more
Blue Water Middle College Academy (BWMC) will host an Open House on February 22nd, at the St. Clair County Community College Welcome Center. Prospective students and families can meet staff, current students, and learn how the program helps high school students graduate with a diploma and an associate degree. BWMC covers all tuition, books, and … Read more
The Yale Area Chamber of Commerce is suing its former treasurer, Kellie Lauwers, accusing her of embezzling at least $32,300. Lauwers, wife of Michigan State Senator Dan Lauwers, allegedly wrote checks to herself and used the chamber’s debit card for personal purchases. Court documents claim she admitted to taking the money but has not repaid … Read more
Residents can now vote for their favorite local businesses and organizations in the annual Blue Water Area Community’s Choice Awards. This round features top nominees selected by the public, and those who vote in at least 25 categories are entered to win a $250 gift card. Voting is open daily through February 17th.Winners will be … Read more