Owners of older Duramax diesel pickups in Tuscola County may want to keep a closer eye on their trucks after two Chevy Silverados were stolen in one week. The first, a dark blue 2005 Silverado 2500 with a for-sale sign, disappeared from a front yard near Van Geisen and Purdy roads late on October 25th. On Friday, a blue 2007 four-door Silverado 2500 was taken near Mertz and Wire Line roads. Anyone with information or trail cam footage can call 911 or leave an anonymous tip on the sheriff’s website.

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The man accused of pulling the trigger in a Port Huron murder began trial Tuesday, while the woman convicted of planning the killing will wait weeks to learn her fate. Dazman Drake is charged in the January 2025 shooting death of Vincent Buckles. Buckles’ ex, Sayon Florence, was found guilty of murder in September. Her sentencing, set for Tuesday, has been moved to December 14th. Police say Florence had reported Buckles for child abuse, though he was never charged. She faces up to life in prison.

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Investigators are still working to piece together what led to a deadly crash that killed an East China Township bicyclist in Casco Township last Thursday afternoon. St. Clair County deputies say the 39-year-old man was riding east on Fred W. Moore Highway near Mayer Road around 4 p.m. when an SUV heading the same direction hit him. He died at the scene. The 26-year-old St. Clair man behind the wheel was not hurt and stayed to cooperate with investigators. Deputies say alcohol and drugs do not appear to be factors.

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A 5-year-old Cottrellville Township boy is being called a humble hero after saving his grandmother’s life. Hudson Tenn’s grandmother collapsed at her home in July, and when he couldn’t dial 911 correctly, he put shoes on himself and his 3-year-old sister and walked about three-quarters of a mile for help. He flagged down neighbors, who called 911, then led St. Clair County deputies three miles to his parents’ house. Hudson has received a sheriff’s citation and was honored last week in Port Huron by U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain.

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Sanilac County families are being urged to watch for measles symptoms after health officials confirmed the county’s first case in several years. The virus spreads through the air and can linger in a room for up to two hours after a sick person leaves. Early signs include a high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes, followed by a rash that starts on the face. Anyone who feels sick should call their doctor before showing up in person. Two doses of the M-M-R vaccine offer about 97-percent protection.

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A Fort Gratiot family is heading toward specialized care in Minnesota, thanks to a little help from a lot of friends. Trevor Mann’s coworkers at Motherson raised more than nine thousand dollars for his three-year-old daughter, Eden, who was born with a rare genetic condition that makes her skin so fragile that even everyday play can cause painful blisters. More than 250 employees dressed in purple last Wednesday to cheer her on, and local businesses and churches chipped in as well. The money will also help cover her ongoing medical bills.

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