George James

A missed oath of office brought a heated Applegate Village Council meeting in Sanilac County to a sudden halt Sunday night, leaving the suspension of Village Clerk Stephanie Helmold unresolved. After nearly 2 hours of debate over fire department door access and records, officials realized interim clerk Natalia Bartholomew was never sworn in. Firefighters raised their hands to show they were ready to resign, and the village dissolution commission’s vice-chair stepped down. Helmold stays suspended until the council meets again Monday at 7 p.m.

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Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Port Huron is marking 10 years as St. Clair County’s first and only comprehensive cancer center. Since opening in July of ’16, with 246 new patients in its first week, the center has cared for more than 7,500 people, many of them close to home in the Blue Water Area. It was built as part of a $25 million, 15,000-square-foot project inside a new hospital tower. Neighbors are invited to a free community event in the hospital lobby on Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Port Huron police are praising residents, officers, and emergency crews after President Donald Trump’s historic visit to McMorran Place Arena on Sunday, October 25. The department says supporters and protesters largely treated one another with dignity and respect, making the large downtown rally peaceful from start to finish. Police credit the Secret Service, Michigan State Police, the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, city workers, businesses, and residents for keeping the event safe. Officials say the community showed the nation how people with different political views can share space respectfully.

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Two people are recovering after a three-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in Marlette Township. Sanilac County Central Dispatch received the report shortly after 2 and deputies with the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. Emergency crews evaluated everyone involved and took 2 people to the hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released the names of those hurt or said how serious their injuries are. Deputies are still investigating what caused the collision and are asking anyone with information to contact the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office.

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Drivers across St. Clair County face a busy week of roadwork which started Monday, with full closures for culvert and railroad work in Berlin, Emmett, Port Huron and Wales townships. Several roads remain closed in Burtchville, Columbus, Fort Gratiot and Kenockee townships for longer-term bridge and reconstruction projects, with detours posted. Crews will also restrict lanes on Palms Road, Starville Road, M-29, neighborhood streets and I-94 between Pine Grove Avenue and Wadhams Road. Officials say all work depends on the weather, so motorists should plan extra travel time.

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Sarnia is boosting yard waste collection to every week in both zones starting the week of November 2 and running through November 27, giving residents extra chances for fall cleanup right after Halloween. Unpainted pumpkins can go out at the curb with leaves and other yard waste once candles and decorations are removed, while painted ones must go in regular garbage. Zone 2 receives one extra week from November 30 to December 4. Material must be in paper bags or marked rigid containers and set out by 7 a.m. on collection day.

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