Families across Sarnia-Lambton are getting a boost this summer with fresh produce, healthy snacks, and school supplies, thanks to The Inn of the Good Shepherd. The Mobile Market makes 18 weekly stops offering free vegetables, while the Snack Pack Program feeds kids through summer break. Before school starts, more than 1,200 backpacks filled with essential supplies will be distributed. These efforts rely on strong local support from sponsors, farmers, and community volunteers to help families stay healthy and prepared.

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At last week’s Sanilac County meeting, commissioners approved a major housing redevelopment plan in Brown City, despite one commissioner’s objection. The project by Maple Valley Estates LLC will transform nearly 13 acres on Maple Valley Road into 70 new homes, half for sale and half for rent, including 11 income-restricted units. Construction is set to begin in summer of ’28. Meanwhile, the county also ended the contract of Parks Director Vincent Micallef, just two months after his hiring, with no clear explanation given.

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A one-year-old child is safe after a stolen car sparked a high-speed chase from Port Huron to Chesterfield Thursday night. The vehicle was taken with the child asleep in the backseat near Pine Grove and Hancock. Police chased the juvenile suspect on I-94 at speeds over 100 mph. The chase ended in a crash off 21 Mile Road and Sugarbush. The child was checked by medics and found unharmed. The teen is now held at the Macomb Juvenile Detention Facility.

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St. Clair County’s annual 4-H and Youth Fair wrapped up Saturday at Goodells County Park, drawing families for a week of fun and learning. Visitors enjoyed carnival rides like the Twister and Gravitron, animal shows, auctions, and games focused on agriculture education. Local kids admired goats, roosters, and rabbits raised by 4-H members, while the St. Clair County Farm Museum displayed a 1918 steam engine, showing how farming once worked. The fair highlighted the community’s deep farming roots and gave families a chance to connect with local agriculture.

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The Michigan State University Extension’s Conservation Stewards Program is now signing up adults in St. Clair County for its Fall classes. Starting September 10th, participants will meet Wednesday evenings at various local natural spots to learn about Michigan’s ecosystems and take part in hands-on conservation projects. The eight-week course combines online lessons, fieldwork, and expert guidance from local mentors. Program leaders say it builds strong community ties and helps protect the environment right here in St. Clair County. Registration closes August 17 or when spots fill. Scholarships are available

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