Get ready to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in style! On March 16th, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Museum Church at the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum will host a fundraiser concert featuring local band ‘Ourselves’. Proceeds will benefit the Sanilac County Historical Society. Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for the public, with a cash bar available. Sponsored by the Sanilac Consortium for the Arts, this event is a great chance to support the museum while enjoying live music.

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After a string of car break-ins in Marlette starting February 11th, the Marlette Police Department tracked down two suspects. On February 16th, the suspects were seen rifling through unlocked vehicles on Chard and Church Streets, stealing valuables. With help from local security cameras, the police spotted the pair again the following night near Rogers and Morris Streets. After fleeing on foot, officers traced their steps to a nearby house on Fenner Street, where a search led to recovered stolen items. Charges are expected to be filed soon.

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To celebrate Black History Month, Port Huron Area Schools will host a National African American Read-In on Saturday, February 22, at Cleveland Elementary School. Students from grades 2 to 12 will read books by African American authors, with author Shayla Griffin attending to share her new book, Together: A First Book About Race for Awesome Kids. The free event starts at 10 a.m. The read-in promotes literacy and celebrates Black authors.

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McKenzie Health System has expanded its surgical team with the addition of Dr. Lindsey D. Rieck, DO, at McKenzie General Surgery. Dr. Rieck, who has a strong background in general surgery, trauma, and critical care, previously worked at Lake Huron Medical Center in Port Huron and Hurley Medical Center in Flint. She completed her surgical training across multiple Michigan institutions and earned her osteopathic degree from Rocky Vista University. Dr. Rieck joins Dr. Zarrish Khan, who joined McKenzie General Surgery earlier this year.

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After 36 years in pharmacy and 17 years leading Northgate Pharmacy, Richard Kelch is ready for a change. Kelch, who built the pharmacy into a Sarnia staple, is passing the torch to longtime colleagues Jagjit Singh and Samantha Roman. Singh, a Sarnia native, and Roman, who joined in 2013, bring fresh ideas and a commitment to patient care. Under their leadership, the pharmacy will continue embracing innovations like ClinicalConnect and pharmacogenomic testing, which help optimize patient care. Though stepping back in November, Kelch will remain part-time, ensuring the pharmacy’s legacy lives on.

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The Port Huron Prowlers, along with St. Clair County Community Mental Health and NAMI Blue Water Area, will host a Mental Health Awareness Night on March 21st at McMorran Place. The event features a game against the Poughkeepsie Venom and aims to raise mental health awareness and provide resources. Attendees can enjoy giveaways and special ticket prices, with proceeds supporting mental health initiatives. This collaborative event seeks to reduce stigma and offer support to the community.

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