Port Sanilac is gearing up for the 4th Annual Sanilac Easter Egg Hunt, happening Saturday, April 4th at the Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum. Gates open at 11, and the egg hunt starts right at noon. The free event, hosted by the Sanilac County Historical Society and Port Sanilac Parks and Recreation, offers fun for kids up to age 12. Families can enjoy a petting zoo, crafts, sack races, music, and food from The Hotdog Hut — plus photos with the Easter Bunny.

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The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has named this year’s winners of the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. Since 2000, the program has helped young livestock exhibitors with college costs. Last year, a total of $62,000 went to 39 Michigan students. Local recipients include Grace Shupe of Huron County, earning $2,000, and Sanilac County’s Madyson Garza and Emma Noll, each awarded $1,500. The scholarships are supported by the annual Michigan Livestock Expo auction and community donations.

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Three local townships — Emmett, Grant, and Ira — are turning $600,000 in state and community funding into new places to play. The projects grew from residents’ ideas with guidance from the Community Foundation and experts who helped navigate Michigan’s DNR grant process. Grant Township will build a $200,000 splash pad, Emmett Township’s $100,000 upgrade adds an accessible play area, and Ira Township’s $300,000 plan brings a green treehouse and nature trail. Construction starts this year, giving families fresh ways to gather and enjoy the outdoors in the near future.

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Harbor Beach is mourning the loss of 36-year-old Shana Umbreit, whose body was found more than three weeks after she went missing. Police say she was last seen January 23rd at Brown’s Market. Since then, neighbors, friends, and volunteers across Huron County organized searches and shared posts hoping to bring her home. Investigators aren’t releasing where she was found or if foul play is suspected. The case remains open as police await autopsy results and ask anyone with tips to call Harbor Beach Police.

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Six remarkable women from the Blue Water area will be honored next month at the Blue Water Woman of the Year Awards in downtown Port Huron. The ceremony takes place March 11th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at McMorran Theatre. Honorees include library director Allison Arnold, county commissioner Lisa Beedon, Port Huron planning deputy Jazmyn Thomas, mental health leader Amy Smith, breast cancer advocate Emily Goudy, and youth mentor Laura Burrell. Tickets are now on sale, including food, drinks, and celebration of local women making a difference.

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In Sarnia, police say their post naming a local teacher charged with several sexual offences was legal and not under a publication ban. The update briefly came down over the weekend while officers double-checked court rules. They later confirmed the ban only covered bail-hearing details, not the charges or investigation. The 33-year-old teacher remains in custody after being charged with sexual assault, exploitation, making child pornography, and break and enter. Police continue to investigate and urge anyone with information to come forward.

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