George James

In Port Huron, a long-delayed lawsuit against the St. Clair County Jail and its medical provider is finally moving forward. Lisa Brown, a local woman now partially paralyzed, claims she broke her neck falling from a bunk in ’21, but staff waited days to get her hospital care. Corporate bankruptcy tricks stalled the case for years. A new court schedule sets key deadlines through next fall, with a trial likely in ’27. Brown’s attorney says this ends two years of limbo for justice.

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Sanilac County residents can feel a bit safer this week. Three local men—Arlen Stocker and Carter Miller from Marlette, and Cole McLaughlin from Yale—have become the newest deputy sheriffs. They finished tough police academy training sponsored by the county and were sworn in on Monday. These homegrown deputies will soon start hands-on field training before patrolling the roads. Sheriff Paul Rich praised their dedication to serving and protecting their neighbors right here at home.

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In Sarnia, Army Cadets spread holiday cheer to Canadian troops serving far from home. During the recent Santa Claus Parade, young cadets and the community teamed up to collect over 800 heartfelt letters and drawings from residents. The messages, weighing nearly 12 pounds, were sent off to soldiers stationed in Latvia, Great Britain, and Germany. Cadet leaders say the outpouring shows the true caring spirit of Sarnia-Lambton.This new tradition will continue at future parades.

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A Fairgrove man is facing serious charges after a scary domestic violence incident in Gilford Township on December 7th. Michigan State Police say 40-year-old Chad Morrison allegedly assaulted a woman and threatened her with a gun late that evening. She escaped and called 911. Troopers talked him out of the house, seized firearms, and arrested him after he resisted. Morrison was arraigned Monday on 15 felony charges, including weapon and assault counts. His next court date is December 22nd.

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An Imlay City man is in critical condition after a Thursday evening crash on Brown City Road in Goodland Township. The 33-year-old’s SUV collided with the back of a slow-moving military-style vehicle, went under its cargo bed, and hit a tree. Firefighters had to cut him free before he was rushed to McLaren Lapeer and later transferred to a Royal Oak hospital. The other driver was unharmed. The road was closed for about four hours as deputies and reconstruction teams investigated. The cause of the crash is still under review.

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Marysville junior Keira Meier turned a tough ’24 season into a breakthrough this year, making her first-ever state finals appearance in girls diving. After a painful board hit last year, Meier missed meets due to illness but returned determined. Coaches say she quickly regained form, even mastering the dive that had troubled her. Her hard work paid off, earning an eighth-place regional finish and a spot at the Division 3 state finals in Holland last month. Marysville coaches praised her resilience and dedication.

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