Flynn Township Crash Sends Two Drivers to Hospitals
A serious two-vehicle crash in Flynn Township last Wednesday morning left two drivers trapped and needing the Jaws of Life. Sanilac County deputies say the crash happened around 10:40 a.m. at Juhl and Marlette Roads when a southbound Chevy HHR ran a stop sign and hit a northbound Chevy Suburban carrying a Marlette woman and her two children. The Brown City Fire Department freed both drivers, one was taken by ambulance to Aspire Marlette Hospital, and the other was airlifted to Hurley Medical Center. The children were checked and released. Authorities continue investigating.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Council to Hear Marijuana Zoning Proposal
Marlette residents have a chance to weigh in on a new marijuana zoning proposal next Wednesday at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss allowing licensed marijuana growers, retailers, and provisioning centers in the city’s manufacturing zone. After the hearing, council members could approve, change, or reject the plan. Those unable to attend can submit written comments to City Clerk Rebecca Slater by 3 p.m. on October 8th. ADA accommodations are available upon request.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Rice Retires as State Schools Chief
Michigan’s top education leader, Michael Rice, is retiring this month after six years as state superintendent. He guided schools through the pandemic, major safety concerns after the Oxford and MSU shootings, and the rollout of new literacy laws. While Michigan’s third-grade reading scores remain a challenge, Rice points to progress with graduation rates, career training, and test improvements in other grades. He also pushed for more mental health support, adding 1,700 school staff statewide. Dearborn Superintendent Glenn Maleyko will step into the role in December.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Shchukin Charged in Tuscola County Crash
Authorities have formally charged 55-year-old Pavel B. Shchukin in last Friday’s deadly Ellington Township crash that killed three Cass City residents and injured five others. Shchukin faces eight counts, including three moving violations causing death and five causing serious injury. Investigators say he failed to stop at a Deckerville Road stop sign, striking an eastbound Jeep carrying eight people. Shchukin and his passenger were treated for minor injuries. He remains in Tuscola County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet