George James

A Tuscola County woman got life-changing news thanks to a simple text from family. The 63-year-old matched all six numbers in the February 21st Michigan Lottery drawing, winning nearly $4 million. She’d bought the lucky ticket at Bryan’s Market in North Branch. After hearing a jackpot was sold there, she checked her ticket with the state lottery app — and it flashed “winner.” In disbelief, she said it felt unreal. The longtime player chose a lump-sum payout of $2.7 million.

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In Worth Township, the Board of Trustees met Friday to officially accept the resignation of clerk Jennifer Marshall. Marshall stepped down after weeks of public pressure and a recent audit that blamed her and treasurer Jennifer Woodruff for mishandling township funds. Both officials faced a recall effort, and the county election commission approved the petition language just days before Marshall’s resignation took effect. State rules now give the board 45 days to appoint a new clerk. Until then, the township can’t issue checks or make payments. The board meets again today.

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A Port Huron woman faces serious charges after a midweek drug bust. The St. Clair County Drug Task Force served a warrant last Wednesday at a home on the 1000 block of Gillett Street. Inside, officers say they found cocaine, fentanyl, and drug analogs. Forty-two-year-old Crystal Murphy was arrested at the scene and later arraigned on four felonies — including drug possession and maintaining a drug house. Her bond was set at twenty-five thousand dollars, cash or surety, with a ten-percent option.

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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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