Sanilac Board Doings

At their upcoming meeting on Tuesday , the Sanilac County Board of Commissioners will hear updates from the drug task force and health department. They’ll also interview four local residents—Stacy Deriso, Kellie Paehlig, Nancy Tezak, and Kim Thompson—for seats on the Sanilac Transportation Advisory Council. Commissioner Gary Heberling is expected to be appointed to a regional waste board. The board will also reaffirm support for a ’26 Thumb Area corrections grant.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Lapeer Man Wins $300,000

A Lapeer County man hit a $300,000 jackpot playing the Michigan Lottery’s 20X Wild Time instant game. The 58-year-old bought his lucky ticket at Village Station in Columbiaville, about 25 miles northeast of Flint. He first thought he was mistaken when he saw the prize and had his wife double-check it on the Lottery app. After confirming, he celebrated wildly and says the win will help him live debt free and take a trip. So far, the 20X Wild Time game has paid out over $35 million in prizes.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Marysville Car Show Returns

The Blue Water Region Antique Automobile Club invites car enthusiasts to the 32nd Annual Marysville Car Show on June 8th. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marysville Park, at the corner of Huron Boulevard and River Road, the event honors Chrysler engineering this year. All vehicles, including motorcycles of any age, are welcome to display. The show supports the Wills Sainte Claire Auto Museum, a local non-profit. For pre-registration or more details, visit willsautomuseum.com.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Summer Music Festival

Port Sanilac’s historic Sanilac County Museum is hosting its Summer Music Festival on Friday, June 20th, from 1 to 10 p.m. The event features three stages, a beer tent, and local food from Bell Bottom Grill. Artists include Caleb Malooley, Pine Grove Collective, and more. Admission is $5 online or $10 at the gate—no refunds. It’s rain or shine, with sheltered areas on-site. Locals can enjoy live music, food, and community fun right on museum grounds at 228 S. Ridge Street.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Mayor’s Bid to Revamp Evaluation Stalls

In Port Huron, Mayor Anita Ashford’s attempt to overhaul City Manager James Freed’s evaluation process fizzled out at Monday’s city council meeting. Despite her push to modernize the decade-old review system, council members, including Jeff Pemberton, blocked the discussion, sticking to the usual June evaluation format. Freed, who supports annual reviews, insists any changes need full council approval. The debate, ongoing since April, remains unresolved, with the next review set to follow the traditional format.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet