George James

Michiganders are coming together to show love for their Canadian neighbors. Indivisible’s Lake Superior group is hosting a solidarity event later this month at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit, and the International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie. Despite recent trade tensions from President Trump’s tariffs, locals want to prove the friendship between the U.S. and Canada is strong. Everyone’s invited to join and celebrate the bond.

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In Kiefer Park on Thursday, St. Clair County residents gathered to honor crime victims during Victims’ Rights Week. Organized by the local group P.S. You’re my Hero, the event saw participants tossing flowers into the St. Clair River in memory of those lost and affected by crime. Founder Mara McCalmon, who lost her husband to murder, shared her frustration over victims’ needs often being overlooked in court. She voiced her concerns after Michigan’s Supreme Court ruled life sentences unconstitutional for 18-year-old offenders.

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The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two people in connection with the ’18 death of 3-year-old Matthew Maison from Port Huron Township. The arrests, made after recent developments, involve a man and a woman, though their identities are being withheld. Matthew’s death was ruled a homicide in ’21, caused by blunt force trauma and asphyxiation. The boy’s grandparents expressed mixed emotions on social media following the arrests. Both suspects are currently in St. Clair County jail awaiting further proceedings.

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A Clay Township man, Michael Stickler, was sentenced to life in prison for killing eviction officer Robert Silver in December of ’23. Stickler shot Silver when the officer arrived to inform him about an upcoming eviction due to unpaid property taxes. Silver had been to the property multiple times before. After a standoff, Stickler confessed to the shooting. He was also sentenced to two years for felony firearm use, to be served after his life sentence.

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The Sanilac County Historical Society has unveiled its ’25 History Lecture Series, set to begin May 23rd. Hosted at the Village Church in Port Sanilac, the series will feature ten lectures covering topics from Mackinac Island’s history to the Titanic’s last meal. Special performances by local musicians will kick off each event. Tickets are $10 for the public, $5 for members, and $45 for a full season pass, offering great value for history lovers. The series promises to educate and inspire all ages.

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The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a man caught stealing packages from a home in Worth Township. The theft happened last Tuesday around 2 p.m. at a residence on Wildcat Rd. The suspect was seen driving a red Dodge pickup. The Sheriff’s Office posted the suspect’s picture on social media. Anyone with information is urged to contact Deputy Chad Schmidt, Sanilac County Dispatch, or submit an anonymous tip through the Sheriff’s app.

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