St. Clair County Community College is searching for a new trustee after a longtime board member abruptly stepped down. Robert Tansky’s resignation was accepted Monday, ending a tenure that began in 1966, when he first taught business at the school then known as Port Huron Junior College. He joined the board in ’11. No reason was given for his departure. The college is now accepting applications through September 10th, with trustees reviewing candidates September 22nd. The open term runs through December of ’28.

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Two people are recovering after a rollover crash near the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron. Police say the single-vehicle crash happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday on Thomas Edison Parkway, when the driver lost control and the car flipped. Port Huron Police Sergeant Travis Reed says both occupants, who are in their 20s, were taken to McLaren Port Huron with injuries that are not life-threatening. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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A Port Huron judge has cleared the way for prosecutors to present key evidence in the murder trial of two people accused of killing a man in his own home. Judge Michael West ruled objections to evidence, including a boot bead police say matched one found at the scene, gang ties, and seized firearms, must wait until trial. Sayon Florence and Dazman Drake face first-degree murder charges in the shooting death of Vincent Buckles. Florence’s trial starts September 15, with Drake’s following in November. Both face life in prison if convicted.

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Nurses in St. Clair County are gearing up for a rally today at 5 PM, just ahead of the County Board of Commissioners meeting, where members will weigh calling for an outside investigation into complaints against Dr. Nevin. The Michigan Nurses Association is organizing the demonstration, pointing out commissioners approved Nevin a new contract and signed off on hiring him a deputy just last month. Details on the complaints are posted on the MNA website. Commissioners will take up the investigation question at their meeting tonight.

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A Sanilac County man is dead after a farming accident in Delaware Township. The Sheriff’s Office says a 67-year-old man from the Palms area was killed last Friday morning while cleaning a hay chopper on Range Line Road. He became pinned between parts of the machine. Central Dispatch got the call just after 10:30. Deputies, Delaware Township Fire, and Sanilac EMS all responded, but the man could not be saved. The Sheriff’s Office is offering condolences to his family and friends.

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Port Huron health officials are opening the floor to residents worried about the county’s growing data center industry. The St. Clair County Advisory Board of Health will hold a public workshop Sept. 15th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the County Administrative Office Building, tackling concerns like noise, well water contamination, generator emissions, power grid strain, and hazardous material safety. Officials say the session builds on past reviews of solar and battery storage projects, and residents can attend in person, watch a livestream, or speak during a 3-minute public comment period.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet