A Michigan State Police patrol car and a Chevrolet Traverse collided on M-53 near Burnside Road in Lapeer County around 4:20 p.m. Monday, sending one passenger to the hospital with serious injuries. The Traverse was driven by a 68-year-old Avoca man and carried 4 other people, and a 67-year-old passenger in that SUV was taken to a hospital. The trooper in the patrol car was not hurt. Investigators have not said how the crash happened, and troopers are still working to piece together the circumstances.

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Police officers across Macomb County are getting ready to grow out the scruff this November, all to help Michigan kids who have lost their hair. Starting November 1st, 16 departments, including St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Eastpointe and the Macomb County Sheriff’s Department, are joining the 14th annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign. Male officers skip the razor, while female officers wear earrings and nail polish, after donating to take part. The money goes to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, that gives free wigs and support services to children ages 3 to 18 at no charge.

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Port Sanilac’s Historic Village turns spooky on October 10th and 17th, as the Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum brings back its Haunted Village. The Halloween tradition has drawn families for more than 20 years, with just over 750 guests expected. After dark, the 10-acre village fills with eerie sounds, costumed characters and surprises. Kids can trick-or-treat, and families can choose the Family-Friendly Trail or the Super Spooky Trail. Bonfires, hot cider, hot cocoa and s’mores will be on hand. Admission is $5 per person, and children must be with an adult.

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A road worker was hurt Monday evening in Moore Township after a driver ignored a Road Closed sign and struck her. The crash happened shortly before 5:30 along Wheeler Road near Sanilac Road. Investigators say a 61-year-old Snover man behind the wheel of a GMC Acadia drove around the closure sign and hit the 59-year-old Standish woman, who was working on the road. Moore Township Fire and Aspire RHS EMS treated her at the scene before taking her to Marlette Hospital for further care.

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Neighbors in Port Huron Township’s Maywood area could soon see fewer sewer backups. The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding the township $1,450,000 to replace the Maywood sewer pump station, which has run for nearly 50 years and now needs costly repairs. Congresswoman Lisa McClain, a Michigan Republican, announced the money. Township Supervisor Bob Lewandowski says a new station with modern technology should serve residents for another 50 years. The project should cut the risk of equipment failures and messy sewer backups. McClain requested the funding in ’23.

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Port Huron shoppers looking to stock the freezer have a new option this week. A traveling meat truck from Backyard Butchers is parked at Clark’s Liquidation and Bins, at 10th and Lapeer. The truck is selling 20 ribeye steaks for $39 while supplies last, plus deals on crab legs. All of the beef is American. Buyers can pay with cash, credit, debit, or EBT. The truck stays in Port Huron until everything is sold out.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet