George James

A Port Huron murder case may face a major legal hurdle as the attorney for 36-year-old Sayon Florence moves to block her police statements from trial. Florence’s lawyer claims her Miranda Rights were violated during a February 12th interrogation, arguing she had already requested a lawyer in an earlier interview about the Vanness Street shooting death of Vincent Buckles. Prosecutors counter that she had been released from jail in late January and could have sought legal counsel. Judge Michael West will hear arguments on the motion August 25th.

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This weekend, Port Huron’s Blue Water Convention Center will buzz with fast fingers and sharp minds as the Michigan Rubik’s Cube Championship takes over Lake Huron Hall. Through Sunday, 152 competitors—both veterans and first-timers—will race to solve classic and specialty cubes, including 3×3, 4×4, Pyraminx, and more. Challenges include one-handed, blindfolded, and Fewest Moves events. Timers track every twist and turn, and mistakes can disqualify a solve. The championship is free for spectators, offering a fun, chance to watch puzzles solved at lightning speed.

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At least six people were killed Tuesday afternoon in a major crash at Vassar and Fairgrove Roads in Gilford Township in Tuscola County. Authorities say a southbound pickup carrying three people ran a stop sign and slammed into a westbound van with 10 passengers. Several people were thrown from the vehicles, and the condition of others is still unknown. Emergency crews from multiple fire departments, local police, air and ground medical teams, and road crews responded to the scene. The Tuscola County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating the deadly collision.

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A 95-year-old Sigel Township resident fell victim to a phone scam last week, losing $17,000. Michigan State Police say the woman was called by someone claiming to be her son, along with another person posing as a public defender demanding bail money for a supposed accident.

Couriers picked up the cash in two separate trips: first, a tall man in a dark gray Chevrolet Malibu, then a heavy-set woman in a black Jeep. Troopers urge anyone with information to contact Tpr. Dennis Bills or D/Sgt. Daniel Inman.

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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 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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