A deadly crash in Sebewaing Township left one Bay Port woman dead and her husband seriously injured last Wednesday afternoon. The couple’s SUV collided with a garbage truck on Sebewaing Road just after noon. The husband, 80, was pulled from the wreck and taken to a hospital before being airlifted out for further care. His 77-year-old wife was trapped and later pronounced dead at the scene. The 65-year-old Sebewaing truck driver was unharmed. Preliminary reports suggest the SUV driver may have fallen asleep, causing the crash.

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Port Sanilac is stepping back in time September 19–20 with the Sanilac Museum’s Flannel Festival. Families can explore 18th- and 19th-century pioneer life, including fur-trade camps and logging demonstrations. Visitors will see blacksmithing, chainsaw milling, period crafts, and flintlock musket shows. Live music, history lectures, yard games, and a farmers market add to the fun. Evening events include an open mic, main concert, and a cash bar featuring local Flannel Mouth Hard Cider. Admission is free with flannel; donations support local history.

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The Marine City Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its 9th Annual Golf Par-Tee on Friday, September 19th. This popular fundraiser helps local businesses thrive while giving the community a chance to connect. Businesses can get involved through sponsorships starting at $100, which include logo placement on hole signs, the Chamber website, and social media. Raffle donations are also welcome, offering another way to showcase your business. Golfers can still register to play at visitmarinecity.com/golfouting.

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Fort Gratiot firefighters Chandler Martin and Mark Smith received the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award Tuesday for saving a local resident’s life after he went into cardiac arrest at home in February. The two performed CPR while EMS transported him, helping him make a full recovery. Both were given the Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action and a lapel pin. Fire Chief Mark VanderFeyst praised their quick response as an example of the department’s dedication to the community. Smith urged locals to learn CPR, saying it can save lives.

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