Friday night, Port Sanilac’s Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum hosted a special Candlelight Concert featuring local St. Clair resident and Turkish guitarist Mert Sela. For two hours guests enjoyed a beautiful mix of classical and flamenco guitar under flickering candlelight at 228 S Ridge St. Tickets were $10, supporting the museum’s upkeep and community programs. This event highlights the museum’s ongoing efforts to bring arts and culture to the region without state or local funding.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Early last week in Watertown Township, a crash involving a fuel truck and a passenger SUV caused one driver to be injured. A Sandusky man driving a Buick Enclave failed to stop at a stop sign on French Line Road and hit a northbound fuel truck at South Sandusky Road. The Buick rolled over and landed in a nearby yard. Emergency crews took the injured driver to McLaren Hospital in Port Huron. The truck driver was unharmed and left the scene on his own. The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating.

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In Marysville, 33-year-old Robert Beaton pleaded no contest to attacking Father James Arwady and damaging St. Christopher Catholic Church during a baptism in May. Beaton allegedly threw a rock through a church window and injured the priest while shouting anti-Catholic remarks, leading to his arrest. He faces sentencing on September 8 for ethnic intimidation, assault, and property damage, with two minor charges dismissed. The church, relieved Father Arwady is recovering, requested the community to pray for both him and Beaton.

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A man convicted in the ’96 Jeddo Market shooting in Grant Township is seeking a new sentence. Justin Rose, now 45, was 16 when he and another teen shot store owner Dale Reusser during a robbery. Rose has served nearly 30 years and now argues that his life sentence is unconstitutional under recent Michigan court rulings for juvenile offenders. A hearing is set for today in St. Clair County Circuit Court. Reusser, who survived, still lives with severe long-term effects from the shooting.

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On Saturday, July 19th, Oil Springs will celebrate its 160th anniversary with the biggest Black Gold Fest yet at the Oil Museum of Canada. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., locals and visitors can enjoy free live music, heritage demos, crafts, food vendors, and kids’ activities including face painting. The village will also host a Hobby and Pet Parade at 11 a.m., plus entertainment and a fun kids fest downtown and at the Youth Centre. This event honors Oil Springs’ historic role in Canada’s oil industry.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet