The Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum in Port Sanilac is lighting up the season with its free Christmas Lighted Trail, open every weekend through January 3rd. The trail will also shine nightly from December 24th to January 3rd, offering a magical holiday experience for families. As a nonprofit, the museum relies on donations to keep the lights glowing. Visitors can support the event by contributing at donation stations or online.
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Marine City is bringing back its community Christmas tree this year, thanks to a $7,500 fundraising effort led by the Marine City Chamber of Commerce. The money will cover the construction of a new base for the tree at 300 Broadway Street. After the old tree was removed due to disease, the city had been without one for years. Local businesses, including Eastern Michigan Bank and Real Estate One Westrick, donated funds, while a GoFundMe campaign helped surpass the goal by $100.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced nine grants for local road projects across Michigan, including St. Clair County, which will save taxpayers $2.9 million. The funding will go toward resurfacing Clinton Avenue in St. Clair, from Fred W. Moore Highway to Carney Drive, improving road conditions crucial for truck traffic carrying materials like automotive parts and steel. The project is largely funded by a $375,000 state grant. Whitmer highlighted the importance of repairing local roads to boost business efficiency and support emergency routes.
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Due to hazardous road conditions, the following will be closed on December 5th, 2024
St. Clair County:
Sanilac & Macomb County
St. Clair County Community Mental Health is open and all staff are to report to work. However, due to weather and road conditions, the CIS program is closed today and there will be no CMH transportation to programs like Community Enterprises, Goodwill, or Lifeskills.
A stabbing at a Queen Street rooming house in Sarnia left one man dead and another charged with second-degree murder. Rob Hall, who manages the property, was shocked by the violence, noting the two tenants involved had seemed quiet and non-violent. Crossley Hunter, 36, has been charged after allegedly stabbing a man—believed to be a young Lambton College student—in a kitchen altercation early Sunday. Hunter, who lived at the house for several months, was set to appear in court Tuesday. This is Sarnia’s second homicide of the year, both on Queen Street.
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Residents in the Blue Water Area can spotlight their favorite local businesses and organizations by nominating them for the Best of the Blue Water Area Community’s Choice Awards. By nominating in 25 or more categories, participants are entered to win a $250 gift card. The nomination period closes December 23rd, with the top five in each category advancing to February’s voting round. Winners and finalists will be announced after voting. Learn more and submit nominations at YourChoiceAwards.com/bluewaterarea.
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