George James

A late first-half goal was enough for St. Clair to beat Marysville 1-0 in a Division 2 district final at Gauerke Athletic Field in St. Clair County. Marcella Farrell scored the only goal, and the Saints improved to 16-2-2 while Marysville finished 16-2-3. The win gave St. Clair its fifth district title in six seasons and sent it to a regional semifinal at 5 p.m. today at Mott High School in Waterford against Waterford Kettering.

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A Lapeer County murder case is on hold after a judge ruled the suspect is not competent to stand trial. Authorities say 32-year-old William Channer Jr. of Columbus Township shot and killed his former boss, Logan Welch, at Trims Unlimited in Almont last November. Channer later led deputies on a high-speed chase before being shot and arrested. A forensic evaluation found him incompetent but “restorable,” meaning treatment could allow the case to move forward. Prosecutors say the court will review his condition monthly.

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A former Michigan school employee is now facing serious charges after a months-long investigation. Sixty-year-old Duane Paehlig, once the maintenance director for Sandusky Community Schools, was arraigned in Sanilac County court and did not enter a plea. Prosecutors accuse him of embezzling at least $20,000, committing forgery, and damaging school property. Police say searches at his home last October turned up district-owned items. He is being held on a $100,000 bond and is due back in court June 9. If convicted, he could face years in prison.

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Port Huron leaders are moving forward with early plans for a permanent downtown farmers market structure near Quay and Merchant streets. City Manager James Freed says the project builds on the market’s proven success, with free conceptual design work from the U.S. Department of Agriculture valued around $100,000. The open-air structure could host markets, festivals, and events like Blue Water Fest. Officials are now refining designs to pursue state, federal, and local grants, with hopes the long-term project becomes a reality within the next few years.

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