In Marysville, 33-year-old Robert Beaton pleaded no contest to attacking Father James Arwady and damaging St. Christopher Catholic Church during a baptism in May. Beaton allegedly threw a rock through a church window and injured the priest while shouting anti-Catholic remarks, leading to his arrest. He faces sentencing on September 8 for ethnic intimidation, assault, and property damage, with two minor charges dismissed. The church, relieved Father Arwady is recovering, requested the community to pray for both him and Beaton.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A man convicted in the ’96 Jeddo Market shooting in Grant Township is seeking a new sentence. Justin Rose, now 45, was 16 when he and another teen shot store owner Dale Reusser during a robbery. Rose has served nearly 30 years and now argues that his life sentence is unconstitutional under recent Michigan court rulings for juvenile offenders. A hearing is set for today in St. Clair County Circuit Court. Reusser, who survived, still lives with severe long-term effects from the shooting.

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On Saturday, July 19th, Oil Springs will celebrate its 160th anniversary with the biggest Black Gold Fest yet at the Oil Museum of Canada. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., locals and visitors can enjoy free live music, heritage demos, crafts, food vendors, and kids’ activities including face painting. The village will also host a Hobby and Pet Parade at 11 a.m., plus entertainment and a fun kids fest downtown and at the Youth Centre. This event honors Oil Springs’ historic role in Canada’s oil industry.

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In Lexington Township early Wednesday morning, four nearby fire departments joined forces to tackle a large fire that completely destroyed a pole barn on Wixson Road. The Lexington Fire Department arrived to assist Croswell firefighters who first reported the blaze. Firefighters from Lexington, Croswell, Applegate, and Port Sanilac worked together for more than three hours, battling intense flames until around 5:30 a.m. Despite their determined efforts, the barn was fully engulfed and declared a total loss. Officials are currently investigating the cause of the fire, but no details have been released yet.

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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.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet