A Sandusky woman was arrested in Brown City last Thursday night, after a Sanilac County Drug Task Force traffic stop on Main Street. The 29-year-old tried to flee but was quickly taken into custody. Officers, with the help of a K9, found suspected Meth and Crack Cocaine in her vehicle. She’s now in the Sanilac County Jail facing multiple charges. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and remind residents to report suspicious drug activity anonymously.

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The U.S. Coast Guard and local agencies worked nonstop during Sunday’s Port Huron Float Down to keep thousands of participants safe on the St. Clair River. Strong winds created rough water, pushing many floaters off course toward Canada. Thirty Coast Guard boats and a helicopter responded to emergencies, from capsized kayaks to boats filling with water. Despite repeated warnings against the event, crews stayed busy all day, but no major injuries or deaths were reported. Officials say teamwork among agencies ensured everyone made it home safely.

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A fatal hit-and-run is under investigation in Cottrellville Township after 34-year-old Thomas Israel of St. Clair was found dead near his bicycle on M-29 early Monday morning. Deputies say the driver struck Israel and left the scene around 3:30 a.m. First responders confirmed he died before help could arrive. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is now working to identify the suspect vehicle. Township officials are urging the driver to turn themselves in, calling the tragedy inexcusable. Anyone with tips is asked to call 810-987-1727.

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Back-to-school season is here across St. Clair and Sanilac counties, with students returning on staggered dates from mid-August through early September. Blue Water Middle College kicks off first today, while most Sanilac County schools start next Monday. Anchor Bay and Yale open the next day, and many St. Clair County schools, including Port Huron, Marysville, and East China, begin September 2nd. Several districts are easing in with half days, giving families time to adjust. Parents are urged to review orientation schedules, supply lists, and bus routes ahead of the first day.

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More than 1,000 people packed Lake Huron and the St. Clair River Sunday for Port Huron’s annual Float Down to Marysville. The unsanctioned tradition, dating back to the 1970s, drew families, friends, and even pets despite strong winds and waves. Some braved the water with kayaks, rafts, and tubes, while others watched from shore. The National Weather Service had warned of hazardous conditions, and both U.S. and Canadian coast guards advised against participating. Still, locals called the Float Down a summer highlight they hope continues for years.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet