In Sarnia-Lambton, a new grassroots project is asking residents to share why they vote—or why they don’t. The group behind it, Healthy Democracy Sarnia-Lambton, has launched a short online survey to help uncover what truly shapes voter turnout. Anyone 18 or older living in the area can take part, and you don’t have to be eligible to vote to share your views. The responses will stay anonymous and help guide future community programs to make local democracy more inclusive.

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Tuscola County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting in Watertown Township. It happened late Thursday morning at a home on Willits Road, where a 65-year-old man was found dead. Another man, age 62, who deputies say knew the victim, was arrested at the scene and taken to the county jail. Sheriff investigators say there’s no danger to the public, but the case remains active. Agencies from Lapeer County and Michigan State Police assisted. Anyone with information should contact Detective Sergeant Nitz with the Tuscola County Sheriff’s Office.

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Police in Port Huron charged a 20-year-old man with several felonies after investigators say they found child sexual abuse material on his phone. Officers began looking into Edison Dihn Tran after a tip from Boyne City Police last September. Detectives say a search turned up multiple illegal images, and Tran later admitted asking underage girls online for nude photos. He was arraigned March 3rd and released on a $2,500 bond. Tran faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. His next court hearing is March 24th.

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The Sanilac County Election Commission has signed off on recall petitions targeting Worth Township’s clerk and treasurer. Local resident Elizabeth Wineka filed the petitions, claiming Clerk Jennifer Marshall and Treasurer Jennifer Woodruff failed to perform their basic duties. Marshall attended Wednesday’s hearing but didn’t comment, while Woodruff was absent. The commission — made up of Judge Greg Ross, Clerk Leslie Hilgendorf, and Treasurer Trudy Bowers — unanimously approved the wording. Both officials have ten days to appeal before signature gathering can begin across Worth Township.

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