George James

Lambton County’s free hazardous waste disposal program returns with eight collection events this year. The first three take place at Clean Harbors in St. Clair Township on March 29th, April 26th, and May 31st from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additional events run through October, including mobile drop-offs in Sarnia and Lambton Shores. Residents can safely dispose of batteries, paint, propane cylinders, and sharps. Electronics, tires, and industrial waste are not accepted. The County urges participation to keep hazardous materials out of landfills and protect the environment.

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Folks in Saint Clair can catch a moving new play called Now and Then at the cozy Snug Theatre this April. ThumbCoast Theaters is rolling out the show on April 3rd, 4th, 10th, and 11th at 7:30 PM, diving into everyday themes of love, fate, and life’s big decisions. With a talented cast and an up-close vibe, it’s set to leave a mark on local theatergoers. Check out thumbcoasttheaters.com.

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On Saturday evening, a crash occurred at Berville and Masters Roads in Berlin Township. A 16-year-old girl driving a UTV with a 15-year-old passenger collided with a Chevy Equinox driven by an 80-year-old man and his 81-year-old passenger, both from nearby Armada. The UTV occupants were thrown from their vehicle, sustaining serious injuries. Emergency services, including local deputies and fire crews, responded. Excessive speed, alcohol, and drugs were ruled out as factors. The incident remains under investigation.

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Marysville is set to receive $250,000 for road repairs, as part of a grant announced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The funding will help fix Pennsylvania Avenue and 15th Street. The state’s Community Service Infrastructure Fund supports small cities, like Marysville, with populations under 10,000, to improve local roads. Whitmer emphasized the importance of these repairs for saving drivers time and money, while keeping roads safer across Michigan. Marysville is one of 16 small cities benefiting from this initiative.

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24-year-old Wyatt Stimac was arraigned March 18th on charges of first-degree murder and felony firearm. The incident occurred the night before in St. Clair Township on Gratiot Road. Deputies arrived to find Stimac, who was arrested without resistance, and a 56-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Port Huron Major Crimes Unit and MSP Crime Lab, are investigating.

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Starting Wednesday, Michigan State Police will ramp up patrols on I-94, from New Buffalo to Port Huron, targeting distracted drivers. Officers will focus on drivers texting, eating, or otherwise distracted behind the wheel. The initiative, in partnership with the Kiefer Foundation, aims to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. The Kiefer Foundation, founded in honor of Mitchel Kiefer, who died in a crash with a distracted driver, will help educate drivers during stops and through media outreach.

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