A Beautiful Me is gearing up for its 8th Annual “Bacon & Bubbles” fun run this June 13th in Port Huron. The lively event starts at the DoubleTree along the St. Clair River, with both a 5K and a one-mile walk for runners and families alike. Participants can look forward to the group’s signature treats — sizzling bacon, bacon-covered donuts, and plenty of bubbles along the route. Event proceeds help A Beautiful Me continue its mission of boosting confidence in young women across the Blue Water area.

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Michigan’s sailing season is gearing up as Detroit’s Bayview Yacht Club names Mica Reardon as race chair and Peter Gerard as principal race officer for this year’s 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race. The Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island event launches July 18th, drawing hundreds of boats and sailors from across the country. Reardon, a Detroit River racer and marketing manager for the Pistons, calls it the club’s flagship event. Organizers say strong early registration shows the Thumb Coast is ready for another big summer on Lake Huron.

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A man accused of pepper-spraying a butcher in Marine City will face trial in circuit court. Police say 47-year-old Ian Pfister sprayed Zimmerman’s Meat Market owner Richard Hobig during a January confrontation caught on camera. Pfister and others claimed they were filming a First Amendment audit when the argument turned heated. Video played in court showed Hobig being sprayed in the face while not appearing to threaten Pfister. The judge ruled the case should go before a jury. Pfister could face up to two years in jail.

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Construction on McKenzie Health System’s new hospital in Sandusky is moving full speed ahead. Crews are setting steel beams, pouring concrete for foundations, and installing underground water and power lines. The first steel post is now in place — a major step toward the new facility. The project also includes a wider entrance off M-46, a second access point on Gates Road, and expanded parking. Work began last fall and is on track to wrap up by spring of ’27, bringing modern healthcare closer to home.

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Authorities in Sandusky arrested a 33-year-old local man after finding more than 113 grams of meth during a traffic stop last Friday evening. The Sanilac County Drug Task Force says the stop was part of a broader investigation into meth sales across the county. The suspect was taken to the Sanilac County Jail and faces multiple drug-related charges. The Lapeer County Sheriff’s K9 team and Sandusky Police helped on scene. Officials are urging residents to report drug activity through the Sheriff’s Office tip line or mobile app.

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After more than a decade in St. Clair County government, Thomas Hull is stepping up as interim administrator and controller, keeping county operations on track after the retirement of longtime leader Karry Hepting. Hull took over January 1st after serving as deputy administrator. A Memphis High School graduate now living in Marysville, he started with the county back in ’13 and worked his way up from youth programs to administration. He says his focus is on steady leadership and improving how the county manages major projects behind the scenes.

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