A pipeline leak that created an oil sheen on the St. Clair River has now been traced to a site in Sarnia’s petrochemical district. Sun-Canadian Pipe Line confirmed the source over the weekend, more than a week after the first sheen was spotted near the Suncor refinery. Cleanup crews have deployed booms and absorbent pads along the river by St. Clair Parkway. Officials say no new leaks have been seen, but the line stays shut while investigations continue. Local First Nations are monitoring impacts closely as trucks reroute fuel shipments through their towns.

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Firefighters in Kimball Township were called to a home on the 5600 block of Flinchbaugh Road late Saturday night after an alarm company reported flames. When crews arrived around 9:40 p.m., the house was already engulfed and one man was trapped inside. Despite efforts from several local fire departments and TriHospital EMS, the 65-year-old resident did not survive. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s detectives are now investigating what caused the deadly blaze. The man’s identity has not been released yet.

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Road crews are gearing up for a busy spring in Fort Gratiot. One of the biggest jobs will be rebuilding Krafft Road between State and Parker, including a new mini-roundabout at Krafft and State. The intersection will fully close for about 30 days, with no traffic allowed through, not even emergency vehicles. Township planners are already working on alternate routes to keep response times steady. Other summer projects include repaving in the Old Farms neighborhood and fixing up parts of Shorewood Boulevard.

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Tragedy struck in Huron County Friday afternoon when an 83-year-old Port Hope man died after his tractor rolled over in Rubicon Township. The accident happened around 2:30 near Ruppel Road and M-25. Deputies say a passerby spotted the overturned tractor and called for help. Fire crews from Port Hope and Harbor Beach freed the man, identified as Rodney Weiss, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators believe Weiss may have suffered a medical emergency before the rollover. The case remains under review.

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Art on the River has named Michigan artist and designer Jody Parmann as its annual Featured Artist. Parmann, known for blending art, design, and community connection, is creating an exclusive piece celebrating Port Huron and the Blue Water Area. Her work, supported by a grant from the Blue Water Arts Council, will appear at the Port Huron Museum and later rotate through local venues like Andy’s Wine Bar on Water Street. Parmann also leads The Forge at Foundry makerspace in Port Huron.

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In Port Huron, a Detroit man has pleaded guilty after a wild joy ride three years ago caused more than $50,000 in damage during Boat Week. Investigators say 33-year-old Kyle Mayhew took a car without permission and went on a spree downtown, damaging a dozen vehicles and street lights. Police later found his cell phone inside the wrecked car, linking him to the crime. Under a plea deal, Mayhew admitted to unlawful driving of a vehicle and attempted property destruction. He’ll be sentenced April 20th.

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