A tragic incident occurred Tuesday night in Fort Gratiot when a man was struck and killed by a vehicle. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office was called just before midnight to 24th Avenue, where deputies found the man lying in the road. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities determined the man had been walking north in the right lane when a Chevrolet Silverado, also traveling north, struck him from behind. The 62-year-old driver from Deckerville remained at the scene and is fully cooperating with law enforcement.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Task Force are intensifying efforts to enhance community safety, by tackling the rising issue of illegal firearms. so far this year the seizure of these weapons has surged over 50% compared to last year. The Drug Task Force knows that illegal drugs and firearms often coexist, creating a dangerous environment. Sheriff Mat King emphasizes that by removing illegal firearms, they can reduce violent crime in the area. King thanked residents for their support.

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The trial of Michael Stickler, accused of killing court officer Robert Silver during an eviction attempt, has been postponed until January. The delay was granted after Stickler’s attorney, Sharron Parrish, expressed concerns about her ability to represent him effectively due to her heavy workload from other cases. Parrish recently handled multiple significant trials, including a murder case. St. Clair County Assistant Prosecutor Cailin Wilson hoped for a verdict by year’s end for Silver’s family but acknowledged the necessity of the postponement. The new trial date is set for January 28th.

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Sarnia’s natural history museum, Stones N’ Bones, has reopened its doors on weekends, despite being on the market for a new owner. Visitors can explore the museum’s impressive collection of 6,000 artifacts, including dinosaur bones and rare gems, every Friday through Sunday from 11 to 5. Local volunteer Kevin Bly emphasizes the museum’s unique charm, as exhibits are displayed closely together without extensive information, relying instead on storytelling. Admission remains at $7 for adults and $3 for kids.

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A 50-year-old woman was hospitalized after a fiery crash in Chesterfield Township on Tuesday morning. The woman was driving a Ford Escape on 23 Mile Road when she rear-ended a stopped Lincoln at Seaden Drive. The Lincoln caught fire, but everyone inside got out safely. The Ford rolled over, and firefighters had to rescue the driver, who was then taken to McLaren Macomb Hospital. She’s in stable condition. Authorities continued to investigate, and the road was closed for several hours.

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Results and key highlights from the Local 2024 General Election:

• Lisa McClain won the race for Congress 9th District.
• Sheriff Mat King has been re-elected for another term.
• Joseph Pavlov won the race for Representative in State Legislature 64th District.
• Lisa Beedon won the race for St. Clair County Commissioner 3rd District.
• Jennifer Deegan won the race for Judge of Probate Court.
• Anita Ashford won the race for Port Huron City Mayor.

For more details and in-depth results, please visit: https://stclaircountyclerk.org/Page/Elections