In St. Clair County, Justin Rose, sentenced to life in prison for a ’96 shooting during a Grant Township robbery, will be resentenced. Judge Cynthia Lane ruled Rose’s sentences for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and assault with intent to murder need review after a recent Supreme Court decision said life sentences are unconstitutional for juveniles. Rose was 16 at the time of the crime. The court plans to hold the resentencing hearing October 3rd. The shooting severely injured store owner Dale Reusser.

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Last Friday afternoon in Sanilac County’s Bridgehampton Township, a 16-year-old Kimball driver and her passenger were slightly hurt in a two-vehicle crash. Around 4:15 p.m., a northbound GMC Acadia failed to yield to an eastbound Dodge Ram at Forester and Maple Grove Roads. Emergency crews treated the teen and her 59-year-old passenger on scene before taking them to Deckerville Hospital. Firefighters from Carsonville and Deckerville helped at the crash site. The investigation is still ongoing.

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Port Huron City Manager James Freed earned a strong 4.3 out of 5 in his annual review, adopted by City Council after a rare closed-door session Monday. The 35-minute discussion, requested by Freed, covered clarifications on his evaluation scores. Mayor Anita Ashford and Council Member Barbara Payton opposed going private, with Ashford leaving the session early. Mayor Pro Tem Sherry Archibald chaired the meeting, noting it was the first time in 16 years a review was handled this way. Freed thanked the council for its support, calling the results “very positive.”

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McKenzie Health System has added Nurse Practitioner Kristin Dubay to its team at Peck Medical Center in Sanilac County. A Smiths Creek native, Kristin brings experience in cardiac and surgical nursing and recently completed her master’s degree in nursing. She is passionate about serving local families with personalized care close to home. Kristin worked in Sandusky during her training and appreciates the strong community spirit. She now joins Dr. Bradley Coplin to provide healthcare at Peck Medical Center, welcoming new patients. Appointments can be made by calling or visit www.McKenzieHealth.org.

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Last Thursday in Speaker Township, an 80-year-old man from Yale died after his Harley-Davidson motorcycle hit a deer on Galbraith Line Road near Cork Road. The rider lost control, fell off the bike, and suffered serious injuries. He was not wearing a helmet. Emergency crews rushed him to Port Huron McLaren, where he later died. The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash, with help from local fire and EMS teams.

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Port Huron’s annual Float Down is set for Sunday, drawing thousands to drift six miles from Port Huron to Marysville. The U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards are again warning against the unsanctioned event, citing fast currents, cold water, lack of life jackets, and alcohol use as major dangers. Past floats have led to hypothermia cases and emergency rescues, with water temperatures often in the low 60s. While many enjoy decorating rafts and relaxing on the river, authorities stress the risks are real and safety should come first.

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