George James

Folks around St. Clair County are lacing up for the first-ever Live Big & Loud Tulip Trot for Parkinson’s Awareness. It’s happening April 11th from 10 to 1 at the Fort Gratiot Trails, featuring a 5K run and 2K walk to benefit local Parkinson’s programs. Every dollar raised stays in St. Clair County, helping fund exercise classes, support groups, and education for families facing Parkinson’s. Organizers say it’s about hope, movement, and community spirit. To sign up, visit runsignup.com and search Live Big & Loud Tulip Trot.

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In Sarnia-Lambton, a new grassroots project is asking residents to share why they vote—or why they don’t. The group behind it, Healthy Democracy Sarnia-Lambton, has launched a short online survey to help uncover what truly shapes voter turnout. Anyone 18 or older living in the area can take part, and you don’t have to be eligible to vote to share your views. The responses will stay anonymous and help guide future community programs to make local democracy more inclusive.

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Police in Port Huron charged a 20-year-old man with several felonies after investigators say they found child sexual abuse material on his phone. Officers began looking into Edison Dihn Tran after a tip from Boyne City Police last September. Detectives say a search turned up multiple illegal images, and Tran later admitted asking underage girls online for nude photos. He was arraigned March 3rd and released on a $2,500 bond. Tran faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. His next court hearing is March 24th.

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Two people are dead and one man is in custody in Macomb County after a high-speed crash early Saturday in Clinton Township. Police say an officer tried stopping a speeding car on Gratiot Avenue near Quinn Road around 2:30 a.m., but the driver took off. Moments later, that car slammed into another at Gratiot and 14 Mile Road. A 25-year-old Southfield man died at the scene, along with another person. The 54-year-old Sterling Heights driver was arrested as Roseville police continue the investigation.

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Tuscola County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting in Watertown Township. It happened late Thursday morning at a home on Willits Road, where a 65-year-old man was found dead. Another man, age 62, who deputies say knew the victim, was arrested at the scene and taken to the county jail. Sheriff investigators say there’s no danger to the public, but the case remains active. Agencies from Lapeer County and Michigan State Police assisted. Anyone with information should contact Detective Sergeant Nitz with the Tuscola County Sheriff’s Office.

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