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Tuscola County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting in Watertown Township. It happened late Thursday morning at a home on Willits Road, where a 65-year-old man was found dead. Another man, age 62, who deputies say knew the victim, was arrested at the scene and taken to the county jail. Sheriff investigators say there’s no danger to the public, but the case remains active. Agencies from Lapeer County and Michigan State Police assisted. Anyone with information should contact Detective Sergeant Nitz with the Tuscola County Sheriff’s Office.

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Police in Port Huron charged a 20-year-old man with several felonies after investigators say they found child sexual abuse material on his phone. Officers began looking into Edison Dihn Tran after a tip from Boyne City Police last September. Detectives say a search turned up multiple illegal images, and Tran later admitted asking underage girls online for nude photos. He was arraigned March 3rd and released on a $2,500 bond. Tran faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. His next court hearing is March 24th.

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In Port Huron, recall efforts are targeting Council Members Sherry Archibald and Teri Lamb after their votes changed how the public can speak at city meetings. The petitions cleared a clarity hearing on March 6, meaning signature drives can begin. The changes separate local and non-local speakers and set sign-up rules for public comment. Archibald and Lamb both say they won’t appeal the decision— Organizers have until July 31 to gather 2,427 valid signatures to make the November ballot.

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A father is behind bars after deputies say he pulled a gun during a custody exchange in Mount Clemens. The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office says 33-year-old Daronta Williamson argued with his child’s mother last week before assaulting her and threatening to shoot. He later fired shots on Michigan Avenue before being arrested without incident at Station 68. A loaded handgun was recovered. Williamson faces multiple felony charges, including assault with intent to murder. His bond is set at $100,000 with GPS monitoring required.

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The Sanilac County Election Commission has signed off on recall petitions targeting Worth Township’s clerk and treasurer. Local resident Elizabeth Wineka filed the petitions, claiming Clerk Jennifer Marshall and Treasurer Jennifer Woodruff failed to perform their basic duties. Marshall attended Wednesday’s hearing but didn’t comment, while Woodruff was absent. The commission — made up of Judge Greg Ross, Clerk Leslie Hilgendorf, and Treasurer Trudy Bowers — unanimously approved the wording. Both officials have ten days to appeal before signature gathering can begin across Worth Township.

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The St. Clair County Library System is adding a touch of magic this spring with its upcoming Literary Gala: Fantasy Masquerade. The celebration takes place April 18th at the historic St. Clair Inn on North Riverside Avenue in downtown St. Clair, starting at 6 p.m. Guests are invited to dress as their favorite fantasy characters, with masks provided at the door for anyone who needs one. Registration opens at noon today, limited to two seats per person, available only through the library’s website.

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