George James

Fort Gratiot resident Edith Cyplik will reach a rare milestone today, turning 100 at Medilodge nursing center on Lakeshore Road. Family from as far away as Oregon, Arizona and South Korea already gathered Sunday for an early celebration. Born in Detroit in 1926, Cyplik spent her life in Michigan and was married to her late husband Donald for 61 years. She raised four children and today has more than 40 descendants across five generations. Though her eyesight and hearing have faded, family say she’s still sharp, and loves bingo and reading.

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A court hearing for Port Huron father Jeffery Smerer, accused of shooting three of his children and killing one, has been pushed back. Smerer was set to appear Feb. 27th, but Judge Michael West delayed the hearing until April 16th after the court didn’t get a psychiatric report. The case has been on hold since November, when Smerer’s lawyer filed notice he may claim insanity. Smerer was arrested last September at his Glenview Court home and faces ten felony charges, including open murder, that could mean life in prison.

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In Marysville, Woodland Developmental Center teacher Angela Jackson got a surprise call — she’d been named Michigan’s 2026–27 Regional Teacher of the Year for Region 5, representing St. Clair County. Jackson teaches students ages 3 to 9 with severe multiple impairments, focusing on communication, independence and life skills. A Memphis High graduate, she began her career in Port Huron schools before returning to Woodland in ’18. Colleagues say she brings compassion and high expectations to every child. Jackson calls the honor a win for her entire school community.

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A new moving option has rolled into Sarnia. Storage 4 U Sarnia on McGregor Side Road South is now an official U-Haul neighborhood dealer, offering truck rentals and moving supplies. The partnership helps local small businesses earn extra income while supporting do-it-yourself movers. U-Haul has worked with independent dealers like this since 1945, and today more than 22-thousand businesses across Canada and the U.S. are part of the network—keeping moving convenient and local for Sarnia residents.

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Seasonal weight limits went back into effect across St. Clair County as of Monday. The county road commission says truck drivers must cut axle weights by 35 percent and slow down to 35 miles per hour on restricted roads until conditions improve. Overweight and building-move permits are on hold unless specially approved. The limits help protect local roads from freeze-thaw damage. Routes like 24th, 32nd, Capac, and Gratiot remain open as All-Season Roads. The full list is posted by the St. Clair County Road Commission.

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