On Friday, July 18th, Port Sanilac’s Sanilac County Museum will host a special virtual talk called “The Last Meal on the Titanic.” Culinary historian Samuel Wai will share stories about the Titanic’s famous first-class dining, including its menu, wine pairings, and the social customs of the era. This one-hour presentation, part of the “Fridays at 5” lecture series, will take place at the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum at 228 S Ridge St. Tickets are $10, or $5 for Society members.

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Downtown Port Huron is buzzing this week as the Blue Water Festival returns today thru Saturday, marking the 101st Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race. What started as a sailor send-off has grown into a four-day community celebration with live music, street food, and family activities. Free shuttle service and golf cart rides make it easy to get around the festival area. The event kicks off this evening with the colorful Rotary International Day Parade, bringing locals together to enjoy art, creativity, and summer fun.

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The Michigan Department of Transportation is set to start a $3.2 million resurfacing project on M-29, also known locally as 23 Mile Road, Green Street, and Main Street, stretching from Baker Road to the St. Clair County line. This work will improve roads in New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township with new pavement, upgraded sidewalks, better traffic signals, and fresh road markings. A virtual meeting tonight from 6 to 7 will provide details and answer questions for residents and business owners.

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Early Saturday morning in Evergreen Township, a 20-year-old Shelby Township man was accidentally shot in the wrist while at a friend’s home. The injury happened when the friend, a 21-year-old Sterling Heights man, was clearing his gun but didn’t remove the magazine first, causing the weapon to fire. Emergency responders treated the victim on scene before taking him to McLaren Lapeer. Alcohol was involved, and the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. Charges are being reviewed by prosecutors.

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A Lexington man was seriously shaken but survived after hitting a deer on his motorcycle Friday evening in Lexington Township. The man was riding south on South Lakeshore Road near Wiltsie Road when a deer suddenly crossed in front of him. He crashed, was thrown about 15 feet into a nearby ditch, and his motorcycle slid 150 feet before stopping. Emergency crews from Croswell treated him on the scene, then took him to McLaren Port Huron Hospital for further care. Neither speed nor alcohol played a role.

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On the morning of Wednesday July 2nd, a false active shooter alert triggered at the Lapeer County Courthouse due to a technical glitch in a new emergency system being installed. Local police and emergency teams responded immediately but quickly confirmed no threat was present. Sheriff Scott McKenna thanked all responders for their quick action and assured residents the incident was only a system error, with no danger to the public. The courthouse and the system’s vendor are investigating the cause to prevent future issues.

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