Blue Water Community Action is rallying support for local students through The Big Give on May 14th. Donations will fund BWCA’s annual Backpack Giveaway, providing 1,000 fully stocked backpacks to children in need across St. Clair County. To boost impact, BWCA urges early donations before May 12th, allowing them to pool funds for a larger contribution and a bigger share of bonus funds. Supporters can donate online, by mail, or through The Big Give. Every dollar helps local kids start the school year prepared.

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A 33-year-old man from Deckerville was arrested last week after a traffic stop in Marlette Township. The Sanilac County Drug Task Force stopped the vehicle on Van Dyke Road, and their K-9 unit alerted them to narcotics inside. A search revealed over 12 grams of methamphetamine. The man faces drug charges and will be arraigned soon. The Drug Task Force encourages the public to report any drug activity through their tip line at (800)-544-DRUG or through the Submit a Tip feature on the Sheriff’s Office webpage or the Sheriff’s App

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Michigan lawmakers took steps to address rising prescription drug costs by proposing a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB). The board would set upper payment limits on medications to make life-saving prescriptions more affordable. On Monday, Sen. Kevin Hertel and Rep. Denise Mentzer hosted a public town hall with health experts to discuss the issue. They explained how the PDAB could help Michiganders access essential medications without financial strain. The event was open to the public.

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Lambton County families have two exciting options for Professional Activity (PA) Day fun on Friday, April 4. The Oil Museum of Canada in Oil Springs is hosting “Blown Away: The Power of Wind” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring hands-on activities like building pinwheels and testing wind-powered robots. Meanwhile, Lambton Heritage Museum will showcase live hawks and owls during “Wildlife Encounter: Birds of Prey” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, with discounts for seniors, students, and children.

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Crews worked to remove about 1,300 gallons of crude oil that spilled into the St. Clair River from Suncor’s Sarnia refinery Thursday afternoon. The leak, reported just before 2 p.m., triggered a multi-agency response on both sides of the border. Officials said the oil remained on the water’s surface, allowing skimming operations to continue. While Saint Clair Township, Ontario, initially issued a do-not-drink alert, it was quickly lifted. No impact was reported on U.S. water supplies, but local municipalities temporarily shut down intakes as a precaution.

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A fatal car accident occurred Thursday night on Hessen Road in St. Clair County. A Chevrolet Tahoe was heading south when it lost control, veered off the road, and flipped over into a nearby farm field. Emergency responders arrived just after 8 p.m., but the driver, who was the only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene. The road was closed for hours during the investigation. Authorities say there’s no indication that alcohol or drugs were involved, and the St. Clair County Accident Investigation Team is handling the case.

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