Veronica Campbell, executive director of Port Huron Museums since ’18, will resign this July. She led major renovations of local landmarks like Fort Gratiot Hospital and the Pilot House, adding digital exhibits and improving visitor experiences. Campbell also secured a trolley to connect museum sites. She is leaving to become executive director of the USS Silversides Submarine Museum in Muskegon. The Port Huron Museums board will soon name an interim director and start searching for a permanent replacement to oversee multiple historic sites in the city.

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Tuscola County Deputy Thomas Peterson is back on duty after surviving a serious crash on M-24 near Blackmore Road in Fremont Township. In February, he was hit by a drunk driver while helping at a roadside scene, suffering broken bones and other injuries. The driver pleaded no contest to two felonies. Peterson’s return is being celebrated by the Sheriff’s Office as a powerful symbol of strength, recovery, and community spirit across Tuscola County.

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Starting Monday, free breakfast and lunch will be available for all kids 18 and under across St. Clair County through the Meet Up and Eat Up summer food program. No registration or ID is needed—just show up during the scheduled times. Meal sites include Capac Elementary, Belle River Elementary in East China, Marysville High School, and several Port Huron schools. Dates and days vary by district, with most sites open weekdays into late July or early August. Officials say it’s a way to keep kids healthy, active, and happy all summer.

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David Walter Talisman II, 37 from Minden City, was convicted on seven felony charges including first-degree home invasion and aggravated stalking. The charges stem from two incidents in July 2024. First, Talisman broke into a home in Austin Township, assaulted the homeowner, and confronted his ex-girlfriend, who had a protective order against him. After fleeing, he confronted her again in Bad Axe, leading to his arrest. Further investigation revealed he unlawfully accessed computer systems and interfered with electronic communications.

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A Carsonville woman suffered minor injuries after crashing her Jeep late Saturday night in Elmer Township. Around 11:20 p.m., her SUV ran a stop sign at Shepherd and Marlette roads, hit a sign, landed in a ditch, and finally stopped 200 yards into a field. Sanilac deputies and Marlette emergency crews responded. She was treated at the scene and taken to Marlette Regional Hospital. Authorities say alcohol and drugs were not involved. The name of the driver is not being released at this time.

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On June 4th U.S. Border Patrol’s Detroit Sector arrested three undocumented immigrants during a traffic stop in St. Clair County. The arrests were made by the Marysville ICE Station with support from local law enforcement. The three individuals now face several charges, including being in the country without permission and overstaying their visas. Authorities are moving forward with their removal from the United States. The exact location of the traffic stop within St. Clair County has not been disclosed.

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