George James

On Monday evening in Tuscola County’s Koylton Township, a 20-year-old Caro man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing on Shay Lake Road. The vehicle hit a construction barricade and a piece of heavy equipment before stopping on an embankment near the water. The driver claimed brake failure but showed clear signs of intoxication. Deputies, along with local police and fire crews, responded to the scene. This crash was one of three OWI-related incidents in the county that night, all resulting in arrests.

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Port Huron’s Lake Huron Medical Center has been nationally recognized for its stroke care, earning the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Award. The hospital follows strict, research-based guidelines that help save lives and reduce disability. LHMC also made the Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll for delivering top care to stroke patients with diabetes, who face higher risks. These awards highlight the hospital’s strong commitment to patient recovery and long-term health, helping more Blue Water residents survive strokes and return to everyday life faster and stronger.

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The City of Croswell is now accepting applications for a new city administrator following Dave Tait’s departure on June 30th. The role includes managing city operations, budgeting, supervising departments, and advising the council. Leaders are looking for someone with strong financial, infrastructure, and people skills. The position pays up to $120,000 a year and includes full health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits. Applications with a resume and five references must be sent to recruitment@ThinkAboutPivot.com with “Croswell” in the subject by 9 p.m. August 1st.

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In Port Huron DTE Electric Company is suing St. Clair County over new rules making it tougher to build solar farms. The county’s regulations, set in May of this year, demand stricter noise limits and costly decommissioning plans, which DTE says break state laws meant to boost clean energy. The lawsuit, filed in early July, claims these rules could stall local solar projects, hurting Michigan’s goal of cleaner energy by 2040. A court will decide the issue later this year. DTE’s attorneys declined to comment.

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A local construction company, Hummingbird Construction, and its owner, Matthew Ashline, are in hot water. The state’s Attorney General is suing them for taking thousands in deposits from folks in places like Port Huron and Clyde for home projects that never started. Customers, including one who paid $8,000 for roof repairs, say they were left high and dry, with no work done and no refunds. The lawsuit aims to shut down the company and get people’s money back.

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McKenzie Health System just got a new Stryker Prime TC Patient Transport Chair, thanks to a generous donation from the McKenzie Auxiliary. This comfy chair makes moving patients around the hospital easier and safer. With a reclined seat, open sides, and foot-operated brakes, it keeps patients cozy and caregivers strain-free. The chair’s swing-away armrests and IV pole add extra convenience. This upgrade boosts patient dignity and staff efficiency at McKenzie Health

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