George James

Authorities in Kenockee Township seized drugs and weapons after a February 13th raid on a home along the 3400 block of Ruddock Road. The St. Clair County Drug Task Force says officers found 17 grams of meth, prescription pills, and seven guns. Three people were arrested — 36-year-old Jeremiah Dove, 61-year-old Daryl Dove, and 43-year-old Katrina Harris — all township residents. Each faces multiple felony charges, including maintaining a drug house. Bonds range from ten to twenty-five thousand dollars.

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After nearly five decades in emergency medical services, Tri-Hospital EMS CEO Ken Cummings is preparing to retire this summer after leading the agency since it opened in 1983. Under his direction, Tri-Hospital grew into the main ambulance provider for St. Clair and Sanilac counties. Cummings says the timing feels right, with a strong team in place to carry the department forward. The board expects to select his successor by March to ensure a smooth leadership handoff for the region’s lifesaving service.

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Prosecutors in Port Huron say two people accused in the murder of a local man will face separate trials later this year. Sayon Florence will go before a jury September 8th, and Dazman Drake will follow November 3rd, both charged in the death of 31-year-old Vincent Buckles, who was shot outside his Vanness Street home in January of ’25. Investigators say Florence arranged for Drake to confront Buckles—her former partner—after accusing him of abusing their child, though he was never charged. Each faces life in prison if convicted.

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In Applegate, tempers ran high Monday night as residents packed a special village meeting over a call to dissolve the village government. The controversy started with a letter from the husband of former president Michelle Warren, accusing council members of cronyism and ignoring public record requests. Village leaders fired back, saying new officials were properly hired and records were handled by the book. They also disputed claims that the fire department is separate from village control. The council plans to meet again March 2nd.

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A tragic fire early Saturday morning left a 79-year-old man dead in Custer Township. Fire crews from Deckerville, Sandusky, Moore, and Argyle rushed to a home on North Sandusky Road to find it fully engulfed. Six people were inside when flames broke out — five escaped, but the elderly man could not. A 51-year-old woman and a 24-year-old woman were taken to McKenzie Health and later airlifted to Hurley Medical Center. Investigators with the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office and Michigan State Police are still searching for the cause.

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