George James

Aspire Rural Health System is expanding access to local healthcare with its new Sandusky Rapid Care & Family Practice, opening Monday, November 17th, on West Sanilac Road. The clinic will offer both family and urgent care, plus lab and X-ray services under one roof. Providers include Dr. Melanie Kramer, Nurse Practitioner Brittany Selleke, and Physician Assistant Kara Martin. A grand opening celebration is planned for November 13th, from noon to 2 p.m., featuring tours, giveaways, and local food.

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City of Port Huron officials are launching an emergency food distribution effort as federal SNAP cuts take effect November 1. City Manager James Freed says the initiative aims to make sure no child or family in Port Huron goes hungry during the federal funding shutdown.

Beginning Monday at nine in the morning, five semi trucks loaded with about forty four thousand pounds of food will begin serving residents. Each truck carries enough to feed three hundred to five hundred families. The first stop is the YMCA of the Blue Water Area.

In addition, Mid City Nutrition has funded five thousand hot meals, expanding immediate access for seniors, children, and families in need.

Freed thanked YMCA director Josh Chapman and Mid City Nutrition director Sarah Jones for partnering quickly during the crisis. Local Coast Guard families and other federal workers affected by missed paychecks will also have access to support.

Residents needing assistance can visit the YMCA starting Monday or contact Mid City Nutrition for meal service details.

Last Friday’s crash on M-53 in Imlay Township claimed the life of 69-year-old Washington man Stephen Sobanski. According to the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office, Sobanski’s Jeep crossed the centerline around 3:40 p.m. and collided head-on with a southbound semi. Sobanski died at the scene, while a 15-year-old passenger and the truck driver were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. M-53 remained closed over five hours for cleanup.

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Port Huron is facing a clash between housing development and green space. The city ended Polly’s Place garden’s lease on 27th Street to make room for nine new homes, sparking pushback from founder Julian Ruck and local residents. Ruck says the garden is an educational hub for students and families, while city leaders cite water costs and previous property issues. Councilmember Barbara Payton and supporters argue the garden is vital for the community. Negotiations and public debate over the site continue.

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Five Croswell-Lexington High School seniors have earned the annual Diane Wendt Scholarship from the Sanilac County Community Foundation. Honorees include Morgan Stillson, Mary Carver, Madison Greenaway, Brynn Hurley, and Brooklyn Murray. Their accomplishments span theatre, band, cheer, athletics, and academics. The scholarship will help them pursue college studies at Eastern Michigan, Saginaw Valley State, Michigan State, and St. Clair County Community College, supporting degrees in musical theatre, business, kinesiology, human biology, and science. The award recognizes exceptional students.

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