The Cavalcade Opens for Exclusive Tours

On August 10th, Croswell residents have a rare chance to explore the Cavalcade, a private collection filled with vintage records, old kitchen appliances, typewriters, and more. The Sanilac County Historical Society is hosting guided tours led by owner Kevin Piotrowski, who also runs the popular “Cavalcade of Food” YouTube kitchen studio. Tours last 45 minutes and are limited to 12 people per group. Tickets cost $10 for members and $20 for guests.The Cavalcade is usually closed to the public.

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Caro Man Arrested for OWI

On Monday evening in Tuscola County’s Koylton Township, a 20-year-old Caro man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing on Shay Lake Road. The vehicle hit a construction barricade and a piece of heavy equipment before stopping on an embankment near the water. The driver claimed brake failure but showed clear signs of intoxication. Deputies, along with local police and fire crews, responded to the scene. This crash was one of three OWI-related incidents in the county that night, all resulting in arrests.

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Croswell Seeks New City Administrator

The City of Croswell is now accepting applications for a new city administrator following Dave Tait’s departure on June 30th. The role includes managing city operations, budgeting, supervising departments, and advising the council. Leaders are looking for someone with strong financial, infrastructure, and people skills. The position pays up to $120,000 a year and includes full health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits. Applications with a resume and five references must be sent to recruitment@ThinkAboutPivot.com with “Croswell” in the subject by 9 p.m. August 1st.

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Man Convicted in Drive-By Shooting

A Huron County jury found 28-year-old Demondre Williams guilty in a Bad Axe drive-by shooting after just 45 minutes of deliberation. The July of ’24 shooting on South Silver Street sent 11 rounds into an occupied home. No one was hurt. Williams fired from a white sedan driven by Jodi Tibbits, who testified against him. They hit the wrong house after a family dispute. Williams faces sentencing on August 25th. Tibbits is already serving up to 10 years.

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Medical Center Earns National Stroke Care Honors

Port Huron’s Lake Huron Medical Center has been nationally recognized for its stroke care, earning the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Award. The hospital follows strict, research-based guidelines that help save lives and reduce disability. LHMC also made the Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll for delivering top care to stroke patients with diabetes, who face higher risks. These awards highlight the hospital’s strong commitment to patient recovery and long-term health, helping more Blue Water residents survive strokes and return to everyday life faster and stronger.

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Michigan AG Sues Local Contractor

A local construction company, Hummingbird Construction, and its owner, Matthew Ashline, are in hot water. The state’s Attorney General is suing them for taking thousands in deposits from folks in places like Port Huron and Clyde for home projects that never started. Customers, including one who paid $8,000 for roof repairs, say they were left high and dry, with no work done and no refunds. The lawsuit aims to shut down the company and get people’s money back.

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