A Sandusky bicyclist is recovering after being struck by a car. Police say a 21-year-old man was hit while crossing South Elk Street near Mills Street just before 11:40 a.m. Monday. Investigators say a 17-year-old driver from Yale couldn’t stop in time. The bicyclist suffered serious injuries and was rushed to McKenzie Hospital before being transferred to a Flint-area hospital for further treatment. Alcohol isn’t believed to be a factor. Sandusky Police, Sanilac County Sheriff’s deputies, EMS, and Michigan State Police all responded, and the crash remains under investigation.

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Port Huron police are cracking down on cryptocurrency ATMs to shield residents from scams. Officers have spent the past several days visiting kiosk owners citywide, walking them through a new city ordinance that requires every crypto machine to register with the City Clerk’s Office. The deadline is Oct. 1st, and businesses that miss it could face penalties. City leaders say the registration rule adds a layer of protection for consumers using these machines, and they’re urging any kiosk operator who hasn’t signed up yet to contact the Clerk’s Office right away.

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St. Clair County residents needing emergency or overnight hospital care will soon have to travel elsewhere. Henry Ford Health’s River District Hospital is shutting down its inpatient and emergency departments, shifting those services to nearby facilities. Health officials say the aging building needed costly repairs that weren’t sustainable long-term. The hospital will keep offering primary care, infusion treatments, labs, pharmacy and imaging on-site. For emergency care, patients in East China Township will now be directed to Henry Ford’s Medical Center in New Baltimore, the closest ER option.

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Port Huron’s football team opened its season last week with a statement win, battling back to beat Anchor Bay 28-21 in double overtime. Quarterback Jax Johnston scored 3 touchdowns to power the comeback, while the Red Hawks’ defense sealed the victory on a fourth-down stop in the final overtime. Coach Dan Perkins praised his defense and special teams for stepping up all game. The win snaps a 3-game losing streak against the Tars and gives Port Huron a strong start to the season.

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A century-old gathering place for military veterans at 1026 Sixth Street is being sold off, as the American Legion post can no longer keep up with rising utility costs and shrinking membership. Leaders say most remaining members are seniors, with younger veterans turning to social media instead of in-person posts. Despite the loss, organizers insist the group’s mission matters more than its building, and plan to refocus on community volunteer work supporting veterans’ mental health and housing needs going forward.

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