Larry Devere Middleton, a Sterling Heights resident, has been sentenced to 25 to 75 years in prison for sexually assaulting a young girl. Convicted in January on multiple charges, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor, Middleton also faces concurrent sentences for lesser offenses. Prosecutors emphasized the bravery of the survivor and the commitment of law enforcement in securing justice. Middleton must register as a sex offender and, if released, will be monitored for life.

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On Saturday folks from Port Huron and Sarnia will gather under the Blue Water Bridge at noon for a friendly flag wave. Port Huron’s Mayor Anita Ashford and Sarnia’s Councilor Bill Dennis organized the event to show unity, with residents waving U.S. and Canadian flags across the St. Clair River. This comes after Sarnia’s Mayor Mike Bradley, who wasn’t consulted, pushed to remove U.S. flags from city properties over trade disputes. Bradley and Dennis, a Trump supporter, have clashed before, and Dennis slammed Bradley’s move as a slap to their American neighbors.

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Police in St. Clair Shores are asking for help after several packages were stolen from porches in a neighborhood near Marter and Jefferson last Thursday around 4 p.m. The suspect, described as a man in his 20s to 30s with short dark hair, wore a black hoodie, jeans, and boots. He drove a gray Ford Bronco with a hard top and spare tire. If you have any information, contact the St. Clair Shores Police Detective Bureau at 586-445-5305.

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Folks in Saint Clair can catch a moving new play called Now and Then at the cozy Snug Theatre this April. ThumbCoast Theaters is rolling out the show on April 3rd, 4th, 10th, and 11th at 7:30 PM, diving into everyday themes of love, fate, and life’s big decisions. With a talented cast and an up-close vibe, it’s set to leave a mark on local theatergoers. Check out thumbcoasttheaters.com.

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Lambton County’s free hazardous waste disposal program returns with eight collection events this year. The first three take place at Clean Harbors in St. Clair Township on March 29th, April 26th, and May 31st from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additional events run through October, including mobile drop-offs in Sarnia and Lambton Shores. Residents can safely dispose of batteries, paint, propane cylinders, and sharps. Electronics, tires, and industrial waste are not accepted. The County urges participation to keep hazardous materials out of landfills and protect the environment.

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Marysville is set to receive $250,000 for road repairs, as part of a grant announced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The funding will help fix Pennsylvania Avenue and 15th Street. The state’s Community Service Infrastructure Fund supports small cities, like Marysville, with populations under 10,000, to improve local roads. Whitmer emphasized the importance of these repairs for saving drivers time and money, while keeping roads safer across Michigan. Marysville is one of 16 small cities benefiting from this initiative.

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