George James

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Bad Axe attorney Julienne Ferris to the Huron County Probate Court, where she will also serve as the 73-B District Court judge. Ferris, a partner at Ferris, Schwedler & O’Mara, specializes in family and probate law and has served on the Huron County Bar Association and Thumb Area Transit board. She fills the seat left by Judge David Herrington, who retired in July after 18 years. Ferris’s term will run through January 1st of’ 27.

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Sanilac County deputies responded to three crashes over the weekend, leaving several people injured.

Saturday morning, a 77-year-old Imlay City woman lost control of her car on Marlette Road near Ruth Road and hit a tractor. She was taken to McKenzie Health Systems.

Later Saturday, a tractor carrying a passenger rolled on Huron County Line Road near Burgess Road. Both were hospitalized.

Sunday morning, a milk tanker overturned on Robinson Road near Van Dyke Road in Evergreen Township. The driver was taken to Cass City Hills & Dales Hospital.

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Sarnia’s roughly 300 homeless residents face daily struggles, but nearby St. Thomas offers a proven approach. Since ’18, the city has built supportive housing that combines stable homes with on-site medical care, mental health services, and job support. The results: crime downtown fell 14%, drug complaints dropped 67%, and police calls for “unwanted persons” went down 44%. Indwell, the charity running the housing, notes residents gain hope and dignity. A similar effort in Sarnia could house most of the city’s homeless population.

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Marysville High School is bringing its history to life with a new Digital Wall of Fame, funded in part by a $5,000 Marysville Community Fund grant. The 72-inch interactive screen at the athletic entrance lets students, alumni, and visitors explore photos, yearbooks, awards, and past achievements from sports, academics, and the arts. Athletic Director Ryan Biewer says the display connects the past, present, and future of Marysville, highlighting the people who shaped the school. The $16,000 project was completed with donations from alumni and local supporters.

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Sarnia Police have arrested 31-year-old Caleb Moore after a suspicious fire on Echo Road last month. Firefighters responded around 7 a.m. on August 20th after an off-duty officer spotted flames in the home’s garage. Investigators found a large buildup of natural gas and evidence the gas line was tampered with, with candles placed to ignite it. Moore, the homeowner, faces multiple charges including arson and dangerous operation of a vehicle. He remains in custody.

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The Michigan Department of Agriculture has awarded more than $1.8 million in grants to 26 local farms and food organizations, including Stony Croft Farms in Lapeer County. The Mayfield Township farm received $44,413 to install new milling equipment, boosting local grain production and creating one full-time and one part-time job. Owned by Doug Hodge and spanning over 110 acres, Stony Croft Farms produces non-GMO flours and cornmeal, with plans to expand into barley, rye, einkorn, and oat flours to meet growing demand.

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